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Forest owner Marinakis says Nuno row due to medical staff's error

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Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis insisted his on-field debate with manager Nuno Espirito Santo following …

Newcastle win top-five showdown with Chelsea, Arsenal rescue Liverpool draw

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Newcastle took a huge step towards qualifying for the Champions League with a vital 2-0 victory over top-five rivals …

Inter beat Torino and downpour to move level with Napoli

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Inter Milan are still pushing to retain their Serie A title after claiming a dramatic 2-0 win at Torino in a match which …

'Not nice' to hear Alexander-Arnold booed by Liverpool fans: Robertson

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Trent Alexander-Arnold was booed by Liverpool fans during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Arsenal as Andrew Robertson admitted …

Arsenal hit back to rescue valuable draw at Liverpool

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Arsenal fought back from two goals down to rescue a valuable 2-2 draw against Liverpool as the Gunners moved a step …

Forest owner Marinakis confronts Nuno after draw deals Champions League blow

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Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo said "football is emotions" after club owner Evangelos Marinakis …

Amorim warns Man Utd losing 'massive club' feeling after Hammers blow

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Ruben Amorim said he feared his Manchester United side were forgetting their responsibilities as players at one of the …

Barca edge Real Madrid in thriller to move to brink of Liga title

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Barcelona mounted a spectacular comeback to beat Real Madrid 4-3 in La Liga on Sunday and move to the brink of the title …

'We'll defend better next season': Barca's Flick after wild Clasico win

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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick pledged to work on his team's defending next season after his side edged Real Madrid 4-3 in …

Dortmund thump Leverkusen to spoil Alonso's home farewell

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Borussia Dortmund romped to a 4-2 win at Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday, spoiling Xabi Alonso's last match in the home …

Departing Alonso says announcement on next move 'not far' away

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Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said an announcement on his future was "not too far" away after he bid an emotional …

Postecoglou hopeful over Kulusevski injury ahead of Spurs' Europa final

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Ange Postecoglou is confident Dejan Kulusevski will be fit for the Europa League final after the forward was injured in …

Pedersen sprints back into Giro pink after mountain goat incident

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Denmark's Mads Pedersen won a mass bunch sprint on stage three of the Giro d'Italia at the coastal town of Vlore on …

Zverev cruises into Rome last 16, Sabalenka battles past Kenin

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Alexander Zverev continued his Italian Open title defence by cruising past qualifier Vilius Gaubas and reaching the last …

Newcastle win top-five showdown with Chelsea, Forest held to damaging draw

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Newcastle took a huge step towards qualifying for the Champions League with a vital 2-0 victory over top-five rivals …

Eduan, Simbine shine at world relays

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Success Eduan lived up to her name by anchoring Britain to a thrilling victory in the 4x100m at the world relays in …

Zarco first home winner of French MotoGP since 1954

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Johann Zarco produced an outstanding ride in difficult wet conditions at Le Mans on Sunday to become the first home …

Sabalenka battles past Kenin and into Rome last 16

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Aryna Sabalenka reached the last 16 of the Italian Open on Sunday after battling back from a set down to beat Sofia …

Taliban govt suspends chess in Afghanistan over gambling

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Taliban authorities have barred chess across Afghanistan until further notice over concerns it is a source of gambling, …

Tonali sinks 10-man Chelsea as Newcastle win top five showdown

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Newcastle took a huge step towards qualifying for the Champions League as Sandro Tonali inspired a vital 2-0 victory …

Herbert seals Asian Tour win with final-hole heroics

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Australia's Lucas Herbert eagled the last hole for the second day in a row to claim his first title on the Asian Tour by …

IPL chiefs in talks about restart following ceasefire: reports

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India cricket board officials were reported to be meeting Sunday to discuss a quick resumption of the IPL, following …

Navarrete beats Suarez on technical decision to keep title

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Mexico's Emanuel Navarrete kept his World Boxing Organization super-featherweight world title on Saturday with a …

Scans clear Wallabies fly-half Lolesio of serious back injury

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Wallabies fly-half Noah Lolesio was cleared of any serious injury Sunday after being stretchered off during the ACT …

T-Wolves grab 2-1 NBA playoff series lead as Celtics get key win

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Anthony Edwards scored 36 points and rallied the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 102-97 victory over Golden State on …

Messi suffers worst defeat in MLS as Miami fall again

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Lionel Messi suffered the heaviest defeat of his MLS career as Inter Miami crashed to a 4-1 loss against Minnesota …

Jeeno leads Boutier by one at LPGA Americas Open

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World number two Jeeno Thitikul defied difficult, windy conditions to card nine birdies, offsetting a mid-round …

Marseille, Monaco clinch Champions League qualification from Ligue 1

May 10 2025

Mason Greenwood's brilliant late strike helped Marseille beat Le Havre 3-1 in Ligue 1 on Saturday and clinch …

Lowry, Straka share lead at windy Truist

May 10 2025

Ireland's Shane Lowry and Austrian Sepp Straka dueled down the stretch to emerge tied for the lead through 54 holes at …

Celtics overwhelm Knicks to pull within 2-1 in NBA playoff series

May 10 2025

Defending NBA champion Boston overpowered New York 115-93 on Saturday, dominating to the finish after squandering …

Toulouse crush Toulon to reach Top 14 semis as Castres pay tribute to Raisuqe

May 10 2025

Toulouse crushed Toulon for the third time this season on Saturday with a 50-16 win to qualify directly for the Top 14 …

'One of those days': Atletico record-breaker Sorloth hits four

May 10 2025

Alexander Sorloth hit four goals in the first half-an-hour to power Atletico Madrid to a 4-0 win over Real Sociedad on …

Toulouse's Ntamack suffers concussion in Top 14, Willemse nears exit

May 10 2025

Toulouse fly-half Romain Ntamack was forced off with concussion during his team's Top 14 clash against Toulon on …

Record-breaker Sorloth hits four as Atletico smash Real Sociedad

May 10 2025

Alexander Sorloth hit four goals in the first half-an-hour to power Atletico Madrid to a 4-0 win over Real Sociedad on …

'Weight off my shoulders': Bayern's Kane toasts breakthrough title

May 10 2025

Harry Kane said he felt like a weight had been lifted off his shoulders after he won a first team trophy when his …

Sinner grateful for 'amazing' support on Italian Open return from doping ban

May 10 2025

Jannik Sinner hailed the passionate backing he has received from his colourful support in Rome after returning to tennis …

Hamburg return to Bundesliga after seven-year absence

May 10 2025

Fallen German giants Hamburg won automatic promotion to the Bundesliga after a seven-year absence with a 6-1 home …

Toulouse's Ntamack suffers concussion in Top 14 clash

May 10 2025

Toulouse fly-half Romain Ntamack was forced off with concussion during his team's Top 14 clash against Toulon on …

Champions League race hots up as Man City held, Villa win

May 10 2025

Manchester City were held to a shock goalless draw by Premier League basement club Southampton on Saturday while Aston …

'Long time coming': Bayern's Kane toasts breakthrough title

May 10 2025

Harry Kane said his first team title was "worth the wait," after his league-winning Bayern Munich side were presented …

Kane tastes first title as champions Bayern bid farewell to Mueller

May 10 2025

Harry Kane opened the scoring ahead of lifting his first career silverware as Bayern Munich beat Borussia …

Benfica deny Sporting to take Portuguese title race to wire

May 10 2025

Benfica held Sporting Lisbon to a tense 1-1 Lisbon derby draw on Saturday to take the Portuguese title race down to the …

Sinner makes triumphant return from doping ban at Italian Open

May 10 2025

Jannik Sinner made no mistake on his return to tennis on Saturday after a three-month doping ban, sweeping aside Mariano …

Sinner wins at Italian Open in first match since doping ban

May 10 2025

Jannik Sinner made a triumphant return to tennis on Saturday by beating Mariano Navone 6-3, 6-4 at the Italian Open, his …

Kane tastes first title as champions Bayern see off Mueller

May 10 2025

Harry Kane opened the scoring ahead of lifting his first career silverware as Bayern Munich beat Borussia …

Hastoy lifts La Rochelle as Castres pay tribute to Raisuqe

May 10 2025

La Rochelle fly-half Antoine Hastoy's late drop goal snatched a precious 30-29 win over Vannes on Saturday to stay in …

Southampton avoid Premier League 'worst-ever' tag with Man City draw

May 10 2025

Southampton claimed a precious point against Manchester City on Saturday to move past the Premier League record-low mark …

Injury forces Saints quarterback Carr to retire

May 10 2025

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has retired following a shoulder injury, the team said on Saturday.

Man City held by Southampton as Brentford, Brighton win

May 10 2025

Manchester City were held to a shock goalless draw by Premier League basement club Southampton on Saturday, denting …

Tarling wins Giro time trial in Tirana, Roglic in pink

May 10 2025

Welshman Josh Tarling won stage two of the Giro d'Italia on Saturday, an individual time-trial in downtown Tirana on the …

Leipzig miss Champions League as Bochum and Kiel relegated

May 10 2025

RB Leipzig's top-four hopes were dashed with a goalless draw at Werder Bremen on Saturday as Holstein Kiel and Bochum …

Swiatek's Rome title defence ends early as Sinner set for hero's return

May 10 2025

Iga Swiatek was dumped out of the Italian Open on Saturday after the reigning Rome champion suffered a shock 6-1, 7-5 …

Champions Chelsea finish WSL season unbeaten

May 10 2025

Chelsea ended the Women's Super League season unbeaten after Aggie Beever-Jones's stoppage-time goal secured a 1-0 win …

Deja vu in France as Marc Marquez beats brother Alex in MotoGP sprint

May 10 2025

Marc Marquez maintained his perfect sprint race record this season at the French MotoGP in Le Mans on Saturday, with …

Alonso has 'every door open': Real Madrid's Ancelotti

May 10 2025

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has been heavily linked with replacing Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid and the veteran …

Marc Marquez wins French MotoGP sprint race

May 10 2025

Marc Marquez won the French MotoGP sprint race from brother Alex at Le Mans on Saturday.

Swiatek's Italian Open title defence ended early by Collins

May 10 2025

Iga Swiatek suffered a shock elimination from the Italian Open on Saturday as the reigning Rome champion was dumped out …

Vollering retains women's Vuelta title in style

May 10 2025

Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering won a second straight women's Vuelta a Espana on Saturday, soloing to victory on the …

Postecoglou 'hopeful' Son will return for Spurs against Palace

May 10 2025

Ange Postecoglou says he is "half hopeful" that captain Son Heung-min will return on Sunday as he makes plans for …

Flick wants 'dominant' Barca in vital Liga Clasico

May 10 2025

Hansi Flick called on his Barcelona players to brush off their Champions League semi-final elimination and bounce back …

Quartararo pips Marquez brothers to pole at home French MotoGP

May 10 2025

Home rider Fabio Quartararo secured his second successive pole by smashing the Le Mans lap record in qualifying on …

Mitchell magic as Cavs down Pacers, Nuggets silence Thunder in overtime

May 10 2025

Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a crucial 126-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers …

Fijian Drua grieve death of Castres winger Raisuqe

May 10 2025

Fijian Drua players were deeply affected by the death of former Fiji international Josaia Raisuqe, its captain and coach …

Spieth seeks career Slam as rivals ponder Rory Slam chances

May 10 2025

Inspired by Rory McIlroy completing a career Grand Slam at the Masters, Jordan Spieth hopes to finish his own career …

Major difference for McIlroy at PGA after winning Masters

May 10 2025

Rory McIlroy says winning the Masters to complete a long-sought career Grand Slam will change how he feels going into …

Top-ranked Korda shares LPGA Americas lead in repeat bid

May 09 2025

Defending champion Nelly Korda birdied three of her last five holes, thriving in rain while rivals struggled, to share …

Guardiola says Man City season has been toughest in management

May 09 2025

Pep Guardiola admits this season has been the toughest of his 16-year managerial career as Manchester City's Premier …

Gauff holds nerve to join Sabalenka in Italian Open third round

May 09 2025

Coco Gauff survived a scare at this year's Italian Open, coming back from a set down to beat qualifier Victoria Mboko …

Timberwolves launch probe after fan's 'racially charged' abuse

May 09 2025

The Minnesota Timberwolves have launched an investigation after a fan was accused of making racially charged comments at …

Giro over for Landa after high-speed opening stage crash

May 09 2025

Spanish cyclist Mikel Landa has been forced out of the Giro d'Italia after fracturing vertebrae in his back after a …

FIFA Women's World Cup expanded to 48 teams from 2031

May 09 2025

The Women's World Cup will be expanded from 32 to 48 teams, like the men's competition, starting with the 2031 edition, …

Mitchell leads, Lowry charges and Rory five back at rainy Truist

May 09 2025

Keith Mitchell clung to a one-stroke lead after Friday's rainy second round of the PGA Tour Truist Championship with …

Fallen giant Hamburg close in on top-flight redemption

May 09 2025

Fallen German giants Hamburg are on the cusp of a return to the Bundesliga, seven years after a first-ever relegation …

Spurs will show no fear against Man Utd in Europa League final: Van de Ven

May 09 2025

Micky van de Ven says Tottenham will show no fear when they face Premier League rivals Manchester United in the Europa …

Woods, 16-year-old Charlie, misses out in US Open qualifier

May 09 2025

It's going to be at least another year before 16-year-old Charlie Woods, the son of 15-time major winner Tiger Woods, …

Pedersen wins opening stage of Giro d'Italia in Albania

May 09 2025

Denmark's Mads Pedersen of Lidl-Trek won the opening stage of the Giro d'Italia on Friday, a 160km dash over rugged …

La Rochelle head coach O'Gara suspended for five weeks

May 09 2025

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara has been suspended for five weeks for "actions against a match official", the French …

Fulham boss Silva refuses to rule out Saudi switch

May 09 2025

Fulham manager Marco Silva has refused to rule out a move to Saudi Arabia after being linked with Al Hilal.

Pedersen wins opening stage of Giro d'Italia

May 09 2025

Denmark's Mads Pedersen of Lidl-Trek won the opening stage of the Giro d'Italia on Friday, a 160km dash over rugged …

Marc Marquez sets Le Mans lap record in French MotoGP practice

May 09 2025

Six-time world champion Marc Marquez broke the lap record at Le Mans to post the quickest time in practice for the …

Guardiola tells Man City stars to question their hunger after troubled season

May 09 2025

Pep Guardiola wants Erling Haaland and his Manchester City team-mates to question if they played with enough hunger …

Arteta wants Arsenal to use Liverpool guard of honour as title fuel

May 09 2025

Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to use the frustration of having to give champions Liverpool a guard of honour on Sunday …

Alcaraz, Sabalenka cruise to wins at the Italian Open

May 09 2025

Carlos Alcaraz kicked off his bid for a first Italian Open title by cruising past Serbian qualifier Dusan Lajovic 6-3, …

Amorim admits Man Utd 'problems' despite reaching Europa League final

May 09 2025

Ruben Amorim admits Manchester United have "so many problems" and deserve criticism despite storming into the Europa …

Alonso confirms exit from Leverkusen at end of season

May 09 2025

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso confirmed Friday he will leave the club at the end of the season, amid reports …

Maresca ready for Chelsea's 'huge' Newcastle test

May 09 2025

Enzo Maresca has backed Chelsea's revitalised midfield to make the difference in Sunday's crucial clash with top five …

Xabi Alonso confirms exit from Bayer Leverkusen at season's end

May 09 2025

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso confirmed Friday he will leave the club at the end of the season, amid reports …

Liverpool's Salah voted Football Writers' Player of the Year

May 09 2025

Mohamed Salah won the Football Writers' Association Player of the Year award for the third time on Friday after …

Howe urges Newcastle to fulfil Champions League expectation

May 09 2025

Eddie Howe has challenged Newcastle to meet his expectations by qualifying for the Champions League.

Liverpool boss Slot fears replacing Alexander-Arnold will be a tough task

May 09 2025

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has warned excessive transfer fees could prevent him from signing a tailor-made replacement for …

IPL suspended for one week over India-Pakistan conflict

May 09 2025

The Indian Premier League, the richest tournament in cricket, was suspended for one week on Friday because of the …

Slot says all at Liverpool sad to see Alexander-Arnold go

May 09 2025

Liverpool boss Arne Slot said Friday everyone at the club is "disappointed" by Trent Alexander-Arnold's decision to …

IPL suspended indefinitely over India-Pakistan conflict: reports

May 09 2025

The Indian Premier League has been suspended indefinitely because of the deadly conflict between New Delhi and Pakistan, …

Zhao's historic snooker title sparks talk of China world domination

May 09 2025

Zhao Xintong's historic World Snooker Championship title is set to spur the game to even greater heights in China and …

Timberwolves overpower Warriors to level series

May 09 2025

The Minnesota Timberwolves exploited the injury absence of Stephen Curry to defeat the Golden State Warriors 117-93 and …

Indian cricket to make 'final decision' on IPL over Pakistan conflict

May 09 2025

Indian cricket will decide on Friday what happens to the rest of the IPL season, a senior official said, after deadly …

Dethroned Bundesliga champions Leverkusen face uncertain future

May 09 2025

After conceding the Bundesliga title to Bayern Munich last weekend, Bayer Leverkusen host Borussia Dortmund on Sunday …

French monuments in trouble while PSG prepare for Champions League final

May 09 2025

While Paris Saint-Germain are looking forward to the Champions League final and have already wrapped up another Ligue 1 …

Newcastle face Chelsea in top five showdown, Alexander-Arnold in spotlight

May 09 2025

Newcastle and Chelsea meet in a crucial clash in the race to qualify for the Champions League on Sunday.

Flick's Barca must show 'hunger' in crunch Liga Clasico

May 09 2025

For weeks it has seemed a near-certainty that Barcelona will win La Liga but Real Madrid have clung on to their title …

Clasico the last chance saloon for Ancelotti's Real Madrid

May 09 2025

Real Madrid's season appeared disastrous a few weeks ago but if Carlo Ancelotti's side can finally beat rivals Barcelona …

Pacquiao to un-retire and fight Barrios for welterweight title: report

May 08 2025

Iconic Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao will end his four-year retirement at age 46 to fight Mario Barrios for his …