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Arsenal crowned Premier League champions after Man City draw

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Arsenal celebrated their first Premier League title for 22 years on Tuesday after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 …

Chelsea beat Spurs to leave rivals in 'embarrassing' relegation danger

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Chelsea beat Tottenham 2-1 on Tuesday to leave Roberto De Zerbi's men in danger of relegation from the Premier League …

Guardiola swerves Man City exit talk as title hopes ended

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Pep Guardiola said he would speak to Manchester City's hierarchy over his future after a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth ended …

Iran 'very confident' about World Cup protocols: federation vice-president

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The Iranian football federation vice-president said Tuesday he was "very confident" in FIFA's protocols as the team …

Arsenal win Premier League after Man City held by Bournemouth

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Thousands of Arsenal fans descended on the Emirates Stadium to celebrate a first Premier League title in 22 years on …

Chiefs' Rice jailed for probation violation

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Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice was arrested on Tuesday after testing positive for marijuana in violation of his …

Five factors in Arsenal's Premier League title triumph

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Arsenal ended a 22-year wait to be crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City were held 1-1 by …

Mikel Arteta: Pep protege to Premier League winner

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Mikel Arteta has silenced his doubters by awakening sleeping giant Arsenal, restoring the Gunners to the top of English …

How Arsenal banished 'nearly men' tag to end 22-year title wait

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Just four years ago, Arsenal were wallowing in recriminations and regret after finishing 24 points behind Premier League …

Guardiola silent on Man City exit reports

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Pep Guardiola did not comment on reports he is set to leave Manchester City at the end of the season as he arrived at …

Teen wonder Sooryavanshi's slams 93 to edge Rajasthan closer to IPL play-offs

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Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi struck a blistering 93 to power Rajasthan Royals to a seven-wicket win over …

Emery focused on Villa glory, not crown of Europa League 'king'

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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has insisted he is not the "king" of the Europa League despite bidding to win the …

Italy's Ganna wins time-trial in Giro shake-up

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Italy's Filippo Ganna won the stage 10 time-trial at the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday, as overnight leader Afonso Eulalio …

Two-time champion Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon with wrist injury

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Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of regaining his Wimbledon title have been dashed with the two-time champion announcing Tuesday …

Ganna wins time-trial in Giro shake-up

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Italy's Filippo Ganna won the stage 10 time-trial at the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday, as overnight leader Afonso Eulalio …

Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon with wrist injury

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Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of regaining his Wimbledon title have been dashed with the two-time champion announcing Tuesday …

India rest Bumrah for one-off Test against Afghanistan

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India have rested pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja for a one-off Test against Afghanistan next …

Robertson and McGinn in Scotland squad bidding for World Cup breakthrough

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Liverpool defender Andy Robertson and Aston Villa captain John McGinn were among the players named on Tuesday by manager …

Ghana, Ivory Coast to clash in 2027 AFCON qualifying

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Ghana were drawn in the same group as the Ivory Coast when the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying draw was made in …

Ronaldo, 41, leads Portugal into his sixth World Cup

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Veteran Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo will lead his country into the 2026 World Cup this summer after coach Roberto …

Taijul puts Bangladesh on brink of Test series win over Pakistan

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Bangladesh are three wickets away from a famous Test series win at home after spinner Taijul Islam took 4-113 to rattle …

England sweat on skipper Sciver-Brunt's fitness before T20 Women's World Cup

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England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt could miss next month's T20 World Cup after the all-rounder was ruled out of her side's …

Pep Guardiola: Catalan genius who changed football

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Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City with an unparalleled legacy as a manager who has reshaped English football …

Albania appoint coach Rolando Maran as Sylvinho's successor

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Italian Rolando Maran was appointed on Tuesday as the new head coach of Albania's national football team, replacing …

Neuer set for return to Germany World Cup squad: reports

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Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is set for a surprise return to Germany's World Cup squad as the number one option two …

How might this World Cup be won on the pitch?

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The World Cup represents football's pinnacle, the ultimate prize every young player dreams of winning. But whether the …

'We're here solely to play football,' insists North Korean coach

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The coach of the first North Korean sports team to visit the South in eight years batted away questions Tuesday about …

World Cup glory attracts superstar coaches into international battle

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The 2026 World Cup has bucked the trend of international football's struggles to compete with the riches of the club …

Stuttering Sabalenka seeks to set down marker at Roland Garros

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Aryna Sabalenka looked unbeatable when the clay-court season got underway last month, but now as the world number one …

'Little' Freiburg chasing glory in debut European final

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Freiburg have never won a trophy nor qualified for the Champions League, but could achieve both with victory against …

Villa inspired by former heroes as they target Europa League glory

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Aston Villa are taking inspiration from the club's former European champions as they seek to end their 30-year trophy …

Irrepressible Sinner primed for career Grand Slam at Roland Garros

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Jannik Sinner will head into the French Open as the most overwhelming favourite to win the men's title since Rafael …

Arsenal on the brink of Premier League title after nervy Burnley win

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Arsenal are on the brink of ending a 22-year wait to win the Premier League after beating Burnley 1-0 on Monday to open …

Los Angeles World Cup workers vow strike over ICE guarantees

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Workers at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium vowed Monday to go on strike if federal immigration enforcement agents are deployed …

Neymar back in Brazil squad for fourth World Cup

May 18 2026

Brazil superstar Neymar was handed a dramatic recall to the country's World Cup squad on Monday, returning to the …

Pep Guardiola to leave Man City at end of the season - reports

May 18 2026

Pep Guardiola is set to bring his trophy-laden decade in charge of Manchester City to an end this weekend, according to …

Aussie Scott officially set for 100th straight major at US Open

May 18 2026

Australian Adam Scott is officially set for his 100th consecutive major golf at June's US Open as officials confirmed 35 …

World Cup winner Pavard confirms Marseille exit

May 18 2026

World Cup winner Benjamin Pavard announced Monday that he was leaving Marseille, where he had been on on loan from Inter …

Iran World Cup squad lands in south Turkey for training

May 18 2026

Iran's football team arrived in Turkey on Monday for a training camp and to complete visa applications ahead of the 2026 …

Hyderabad qualify for IPL play-offs along with Gujarat

May 18 2026

Skipper Pat Cummins' 3-28 and an attacking 70 by Ishan Kishan helped Sunrisers Hyderabad book their play-off spot in the …

Pelicans name Mosley as coach, two weeks after Magic firing

May 18 2026

Jamahl Mosley was named as the New Orleans Pelicans new head coach on Monday, completing a swift return to the NBA just …

PSG's Dembele has treatment for leg issue before Champions League final

May 18 2026

Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele needs treatment for a right calf issue, the French club said Monday, ahead …

Spurs must play with 'courage' to seal safety: De Zerbi

May 18 2026

Roberto De Zerbi has urged his Tottenham team to play with "courage and pride" as they seek to secure Premier League …

Champagne start in Reims for 2028 Tour de France

May 18 2026

The 2028 Tour de France will embark from Reims in the French champagne region, organisers ASO revealed on Monday.

Croatia names Modric-led World Cup squad

May 18 2026

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic announced Monday a preliminary 26-man squad for the upcoming World Cup, to be led by veteran …

Mushfiqur ton leaves Pakistan needing record run chase to beat Bangladesh

May 18 2026

Veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim hit a glittering century as Bangladesh set Pakistan an imposing target of 427 to win the …

Carvajal to leave Real Madrid at end of season

May 18 2026

Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal will leave the club at the end of the season, Los Blancos said Monday.

Hearts have bright future despite Scottish title pain: McInnes

May 18 2026

Hearts boss Derek McInnes said there had been "so much positivity" that would inspire his team even though they fell …

Fernandes 'proud' to match Premier League assists record

May 18 2026

Bruno Fernandes said he was proud to match the Premier League assists record jointly held by "main names" Thierry Henry …

Iran's World Cup football team leaves for Turkey: media

May 18 2026

Iran's national football team was headed to Turkey on Monday to play a final friendly match and apply for visas to fly …

World Cup duo Ghana, Cape Verde not among AFCON top seeds

May 18 2026

Ghana and Cape Verde have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, but neither team will be among the top seeds for the 2027 …

African players in Europe: Daring Semenyo wins final for City

May 18 2026

Antoine Semenyo produced one of the great FA Cup final goals with an audacious back-flick that sealed a 1-0 win for …

Angry Chinese table tennis fans demand apology for flag gaffe

May 18 2026

Angry Chinese table tennis fans have demanded an apology from the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) after the …

Mitchell leads Cavs past top-seeded Detroit into NBA East finals

May 18 2026

The Cleveland Cavaliers eliminated top-seeded Detroit from the NBA playoffs Sunday, dominating a decisive game seven …

Cleveland Cavaliers eliminate top-seeded Detroit from NBA playoffs

May 18 2026

The Cleveland Cavaliers eliminated top-seeded Detroit from the NBA playoffs Sunday, dominating a decisive game seven …

Who could be the 2026 World Cup's breakout star?

May 18 2026

World Cups are where rising stars of football quickly transform into global icons.

Humble PGA champ Rai celebrates English, Indian, Kenyan heritage

May 18 2026

Aaron Rai grew up hardworking and humble in central England, family examples developing the patterns that led to his …

Rai wins first major at PGA with back-nine birdie blitz

May 18 2026

Aaron Rai won his first major title on Sunday by capturing the PGA Championship, making birdies on four of the last …

Frustrated McIlroy drops F-bomb in exchange with PGA heckler

May 18 2026

Rory McIlroy yelled an obscenity at a heckler who disturbed his shotmaking at a crucial moment in Sunday's final round …

Defending champion Palou storms to Indy 500 pole

May 18 2026

IndyCar king Alex Palou stayed on course to claim back-to-back Indianapolis 500 titles on Sunday after storming to pole …

Messi shines as Inter Miami finally win at new stadium

May 18 2026

Lionel Messi's goal and dazzling assist finally earned Inter Miami a first win at their new stadium Sunday, beating the …

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins second straight NBA MVP award

May 18 2026

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the NBA's Most Valuable Player for a second straight season …

Woad bags second LPGA title at Queen City Championship

May 17 2026

England's Lottie Woad held her nerve to clinch a two-shot victory at the LPGA Queen City Championship in Ohio on Sunday, …

PSG beaten by Paris FC in Ligue 1 as Lille qualify for Champions League

May 17 2026

Paris Saint-Germain lifted the Ligue 1 trophy but then lost 2-1 away to neighbours Paris FC on Sunday in their last game …

Revived La Rochelle trounce Top 14 leaders Toulouse

May 17 2026

La Rochelle kept alive their chances of a Top 14 playoff spot as they beat Toulouse 38-10 on Sunday, a defeat that …

Sevilla safe despite Real Madrid defeat, Mallorca on brink

May 17 2026

Vinicius Junior earned Real Madrid a 1-0 win at Sevilla on Sunday in La Liga in the penultimate round of fixtures, but …

Griezmann apologetic on emotional Atletico Madrid farewell

May 17 2026

Antoine Griezmann bade farewell to Atletico Madrid fans on Sunday after playing his final home match for the club, and …

Raging Neymar forced off by refereeing error as Santos lose

May 17 2026

Neymar was involved in a furious dispute with match officials after he was substituted by mistake as his Santos team …

West Ham on brink of Premier League relegation, Man Utd seal third

May 17 2026

West Ham's 3-1 defeat at Newcastle left Tottenham realistically only needing one more point to win the battle for …

Sinner extends Masters tournament streak on home turf, eyes French Open

May 17 2026

Jannik Sinner has his eyes on a first Roland Garros title after winning the Italian Open on Sunday to claim a …

England see off gutsy France to clinch another Women's Six Nations

May 17 2026

Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach scored two tries apiece as world champions England sealed an eighth straight Women's Six …

Scotland rugby great Scott Hastings dead at 61

May 17 2026

Scotland great Scott Hastings has died at the age of 61 after suffering from cancer, the Scottish Rugby Union announced …

Smalley tees off with PGA lead and stars in hot pursuit

May 17 2026

Unheralded American Alex Smalley teed off with a one-stroke lead in Sunday's final round of the PGA Championship with a …

Starc takes four to keep Delhi alive in IPL

May 17 2026

Australia's Mitchell Starc returned figures of 4-40 as Delhi Capitals kept their playoff hopes alive in the IPL with a …

Modiba thunderbolt gives Sundowns victory in African final first leg

May 17 2026

A thunderbolt free-kick from Aubrey Modiba gave South African club Mameloldi Sundowns a 1-0 win over Moroccan visitors …

World champions England see off France to clinch another Women's Six Nations

May 17 2026

Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach scored two tries apiece as world champions England sealed an eighth straight Women's Six …

Sinner wins Italian Open, extends Masters tournament streak

May 17 2026

Jannik Sinner won the Italian Open on Sunday after beating Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 to claim a record-extending sixth …

Putter powers sizzling Kitayama to record 63 at PGA

May 17 2026

Kurt Kitayama matched the lowest final round in major golf history at the PGA Championship on Sunday, firing a …

Scotland rugby great Scott Hastings dead at 61 - SRU

May 17 2026

Scotland great Scott Hastings has died at the age of 61 after suffering from cancer, the Scottish Rugby Union announced …

Di Giannantonio wins Catalan Grand Prix, Alex Marquez hurt in horror crash

May 17 2026

Ducati rider Fabio Di Giannantonio triumphed in a crash-hit Catalunya MotoGP on Sunday, during which Alex Marquez was …

Kitayama fires sizzling 63 at PGA as No.1 Scheffler starts

May 17 2026

Defending champion Scottie Scheffler began Sunday's final round of the PGA Championship five strokes behind leader Alex …

Fernandes equals Premier League assist record in Man Utd win, West Ham brace for Newcastle

May 17 2026

Bruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League record of 20 assists in a season as Manchester United secured third place …

Ireland thrash Scotland 54-5 in Women's Six Nations to finish third

May 17 2026

Ireland marked their first stand-alone match at Dublin's Lansdowne Road with a 54-5, eight-try, rout of Scotland on …

Vingegaard climbs to victory as Eulalio holds firm in pink

May 17 2026

Jonas Vingegaard won the ninth stage of the Giro d'Italia on Sunday, edging ahead on a long, slow climb to Corno alle …

Carrick expects clarity on Man Utd future in 'coming days'

May 17 2026

Michael Carrick said he expects his future as Manchester United manager to be clarified this week amid reports he will …

Roma near Champions League return with derby triumph, Napoli secure top four

May 17 2026

Roma took a huge step towards returning to the Champions League by beating local rivals Lazio 2-0 on Sunday in a feisty …

Kohli, Venkatesh dazzle as Bengaluru qualify for IPL play-offs

May 17 2026

Virat Kohli and Venkatesh Iyer struck half-centuries to help defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru become the …

Di Giannantonio wins Catalan MotoGP Grand Prix, Alex Marquez injured in horror crash

May 17 2026

Ducati rider Fabio Di Giannantonio triumphed in a crash-hit Catalunya MotoGP on Sunday which saw Alex Marquez taken to …

Fernandes equals assist record as Man Utd edge Forest thriller

May 17 2026

Bruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League record of 20 assists in a season as Manchester United secured third place …

Earps to leave PSG, in talks with London City Lionesses

May 17 2026

Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain's women's team this summer and is in talks with …

Roma near Champions League return with derby triumph

May 17 2026

Roma took a huge step towards returning to the Champions League by beating local rivals Lazio 2-0 on Sunday in a feisty …

Bowlers, Joy put Bangladesh on top in second Pakistan Test

May 17 2026

Opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy struck a fluent half-century after the bowlers dominated to put Bangladesh firmly in command …

Alex Marquez injured in horrific Catalan MotoGP crash

May 17 2026

The Catalan MotoGP was red-flagged twice on Sunday, the first time after a horrific crash involving multiple riders, …

Bayern's Neuer sidelined again with leg issue

May 17 2026

Bayern Munich's veteran goalkeeper and captain Manuel Neuer has been sidelined with a left calf injury just one week …

Denmark's Antonsen wins badminton Thailand Open title

May 17 2026

Denmark's Anders Antonsen won the badminton men's singles final of the Thailand Open on Sunday, getting his revenge …

Iran have 'constructive' meeting with FIFA over World Cup preparations

May 17 2026

FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom described as "excellent" and "constructive" the meeting held on Saturday in …

Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal

May 17 2026

Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as the club's manager on Sunday on a four-year deal from next season with the Spaniard the …

Lyles says 'well worth the journey' after winning 100m in Tokyo

May 17 2026

Olympic champion Noah Lyles won his first 100m final of the season at the Golden Grand Prix in Tokyo on Sunday, making …

North Korean women footballers land in South ahead of rare match

May 17 2026

A North Korean women's football team landed in South Korea on Sunday, marking the first visit by a sports team from the …

North Korean women footballers arrive in South Korea: AFP

May 17 2026

A North Korean women's football team arrived in South Korea on Sunday, marking the first visit by a sports team from the …

Rousey demolishes Carano in MMA comeback fight

May 17 2026

Mixed martial arts star Ronda Rousey demolished fellow combat sports trailblazer Gina Carano in their long-awaited …

Ronaldo suffers more agony as Al Nassr lose 1-0 in AFC final

May 17 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo suffered heartache for the second time in a week when his Saudi club Al Nassr were stunned at home 1-0 …