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Rajasthan's Sooryavanshi hammers 43 as Punjab suffer first loss

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Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the leading run-getter in this IPL season with a cracking 43 on Tuesday …

Sinner queries schedule, surges into Madrid Open quarters

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Jannik Sinner suggested the Madrid Open organisers should reconsider their tournament scheduling to avoid late-night …

Frenchman Godon wins Romandie prologue, Pogacar fifth

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French champion Dorian Godon took a surprise victory in the Tour de Romandie opening prologue on Tuesday as world …

Banking giant JP Morgan becomes Olympics sponsor

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JP Morgan Chase became the first global bank to join the Olympic Partner Programme (TOP) on Tuesday in a major boost for …

Emotional Stones announces Man City exit after golden decade

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John Stones said he had lived "all my dreams out" as he announced on Tuesday he would be leaving Manchester City at the …

John Stones to leave Manchester City after 10 years

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John Stones will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after 10 trophy-filled years at the Etihad, the Premier …

Champions League semi-final like a first date: Atletico's Koke

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Atletico Madrid captain Koke admitted his nerves are jangling ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final clash …

Iranian Vafaei capable of great things, says beaten rival Trump

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Iran's snooker trailblazer Hosein Vafaei would be capable of winning any trophy if he had more self-belief, said world …

Simeone, Atletico chasing redemption against Arsenal

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Atletico Madrid and Diego Simeone have regularly tasted the sting of disappointment, even in what is the club's golden …

'Bring it on', says Rice as Arsenal chase Champions League history

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Declan Rice has urged Arsenal to embrace the weight of history in their chase for a first Champions League crown ahead …

LIV Golf postpones June event set for New Orleans: reports

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LIV Golf's scheduled June event in Louisiana has been postponed, according to multiple reports on Monday, as the …

Man Utd beat Brentford to close on Champions League berth

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Manchester United moved within touching distance of qualifying for the Champions League as Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko …

Rybakina crashes out of Madrid Open, Sabalenka reaches quarters

Apr 27 2026

Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina fell to a shock 7-6 (10/8), 6-4 defeat by Anastasia Potapova on Monday in the …

Carrick hails Casemiro and Fernandes after vital Man Utd win

Apr 27 2026

Michael Carrick saluted Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes after Manchester United's midfield stars inspired the 2-1 win over …

Felix, 40, says she plans comeback for LA Olympics

Apr 27 2026

Allyson Felix, the most decorated woman in Olympic athletics history with 11 medals, says she is planning a comeback at …

Sabalenka reaches Madrid Open quarters, Zverev pushes through

Apr 27 2026

World number one Aryna Sabalenka overcame Naomi Osaka 6-7 (1/7), 6-3, 6-2 in a gripping battle on Monday to reach the …

Kompany hails Kane, 'ageing like fine wine' as Bayern face PSG in Champions League

Apr 27 2026

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany on Monday hailed Harry Kane, saying the England captain was only getting better with …

Sabalenka reaches Madrid Open quarters, Gauff bows out

Apr 27 2026

World number one Aryna Sabalenka overcame Naomi Osaka 6-7 (1/7), 6-3, 6-2 in a gripping battle on Monday to reach the …

Italian Calzona quits as Slovakia coach

Apr 27 2026

Italian coach Francesco Calzona has stepped down from his job as Slovakia boss after four years in charge, the Slovak …

Hazlewood, Kumar spark Delhi collapse as Bengaluru romp to victory

Apr 27 2026

Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar wreaked havoc as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru skittled out Delhi …

Joshua signs deal to face Fury in all-British grudge match

Apr 27 2026

Former heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are finally set to lock horns later this year in a …

Human Rights Watch warns of 'exclusion and fear' at World Cup

Apr 27 2026

This summer's World Cup risks being defined by "exclusion and fear" due to crackdowns on immigration, demonstrations and …

Modric suffers fractured cheekbone, will go under the knife: AC Milan

Apr 27 2026

Luka Modric fractured his cheekbone in a clash of heads during AC Milan's goalless draw with Juventus and will undergo …

Sabalenka downs Osaka to reach Madrid Open quarter-finals

Apr 27 2026

World number one Aryna Sabalenka overcame Naomi Osaka 6-7 (1/7), 6-3, 6-2 in a gripping battle on Monday to reach the …

'Nobody is better than us' says Luis Enrique as PSG prepare for Bayern

Apr 27 2026

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique insisted Monday that no team in Europe could claim to be better than his right …

Hridoy, Shamim pull off record home chase for Bangladesh against NZ

Apr 27 2026

Tawhid Hridoy and Shamim Hossain steered Bangladesh to their highest successful chase at home, overhauling New Zealand's …

Thrilling Kvaratskhelia hoping to drive PSG to another Champions League final

Apr 27 2026

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia cutting inside and dribbling towards the opposition goal is one of the most thrilling sights in …

How remarkable Sawe made marathon history in London

Apr 27 2026

Sabastian Sawe became the first man to run under two hours for a marathon in race conditions thanks to extraordinary …

British Open to be staged at Royal Lytham and St Annes in 2028

Apr 27 2026

The British Open will return to Royal Lytham and St Annes in 2028, tournament organisers the R&A announced on Monday, …

Mbappe doubt for Clasico after Real Madrid confirm thigh injury

Apr 27 2026

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe is a doubt for the Clasico on May 10 after his club confirmed Monday he has sustained …

Salah will get fitting Liverpool farewell despite injury, says Van Dijk

Apr 27 2026

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is certain Mohamed Salah will get the send-off his glittering career deserves, even if …

African players in Europe: Injury may end Salah's Liverpool reign

Apr 27 2026

Egypt star Mohamed Salah may have played his last game for Liverpool after limping off during a 3-1 Premier League win …

Simons out of World Cup and Spurs relegation fight

Apr 27 2026

Tottenham confirmed on Monday that "heartbroken" Xavi Simons had ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament, forcing him out …

Teenage wonder Sooryavanshi says criticism 'affects me a bit'

Apr 27 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi says criticism fuelled his latest IPL heroics, in a rare insight into how the 15-year-old handles …

Rockets thrash Lakers, Wembanyama triumphant on Spurs return

Apr 27 2026

The Houston Rockets routed the Los Angeles Lakers 115-96 on Sunday to stay alive in the NBA playoffs as San Antonio's …

Team-first Kane propelling Bayern to glory as PSG showdown looms

Apr 27 2026

Having decisively ended his own silverware drought with back-to-back Bundesliga titles, Harry Kane's team-first approach …

Pogacar vows to keep going until Seixas 'destroys' him

Apr 27 2026

Tadej Pogacar won a fourth Liege-Bastogne-Liege Monument race after fending off a spirited challenge from teenage French …

'Heartbroken' Xavi Simons out of World Cup and Spurs relegation fight

Apr 27 2026

Xavi Simons is out of Tottenham's Premier League relegation fight and this summer's World Cup with a knee injury, the …

Spurs win in Wembanyama return to take 3-1 lead over Trail Blazers

Apr 27 2026

Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox led the way as the San Antonio Spurs erased a 19-point deficit to beat the Portland …

Nelly Korda wins LPGA Chevron Championship

Apr 27 2026

Nelly Korda rolled to a five-stroke victory in the LPGA Chevron Championship on Sunday, capturing her third major title …

Fernandez sends Chelsea into FA Cup final to lift gloom after Rosenior sacking

Apr 27 2026

Enzo Fernandez fired Chelsea into the FA Cup final against Manchester City as the Argentine sealed a 1-0 win against …

Sawe makes history with first sub-two-hour marathon in London

Apr 27 2026

Sabastian Sawe made history on Sunday by becoming the first athlete to run a sub-two-hour marathon as Tigst Assefa …

Fitzpatrick brothers capture PGA Tour's Zurich Classic pairs crown

Apr 26 2026

Brothers Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick surrendered a four-stroke lead but combined to birdie the final hole in a dramatic …

Spurs win in Wembanyama return to take 3-1 lead on Trail Blazers

Apr 26 2026

The San Antonio Spurs, with Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox leading the way, erased a 19-point deficit to beat the …

Toulouse fall to first home defeat for a year

Apr 26 2026

Clermont stunned Toulouse 27–24 on Sunday to hand the Top 14 leaders their first home defeat in nearly a year.

Sinner motors on in Madrid as Gauff overcomes stomach bug

Apr 26 2026

Jannik Sinner continued his quest to become the first man in history to win five Masters 1000 tournaments in a row with …

Marseille see Champions League chance slip further away

Apr 26 2026

Marseille saw the prospect of Champions League football slip further away as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Nice at the …

Inter's Serie A title charge hits bump in road, Milan and Juve in stalemate

Apr 26 2026

Inter Milan's charge to the Serie A title was held up on Sunday after they threw away a two-goal lead to only draw 2-2 …

Raptors top Cavs to pull level in NBA playoff series

Apr 26 2026

Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram scored 23 points apiece as the Toronto Raptors held off the Cleveland Cavaliers 93-89 …

Rinku stars as Kolkata edge Lucknow in Super Over

Apr 26 2026

Rinku Singh hit an unbeaten 83 and took five catches as Kolkata Knight Riders edged out Lucknow Super Giants in a Super …

T'Wolves Edwards to miss several weeks - report

Apr 26 2026

Minnesota star Anthony Edwards will be miss several weeks with a left knee bone bruise suffered in the Timberwolves' win …

Three talking points from the Premier League

Apr 26 2026

Arsenal took advantage of Manchester City's FA Cup commitments to climb back to the top of the Premier League this …

Inter pegged back by Torino as Serie A title charge hits bump in road

Apr 26 2026

Inter Milan's charge to the Serie A title was held up on Sunday after throwing away a two-goal lead to only draw 2-2 at …

Arsenal punish Lyon errors in Champions League semi

Apr 26 2026

European champions Arsenal capitalised on two terrible defensive blunders by Lyon on Sunday to come from behind and win …

Dortmund down Freiburg to seal Champions League spot

Apr 26 2026

Borussia Dortmund cruised to a 4-0 home win over Freiburg in the Bundesliga on Sunday to lock in Champions League …

McFarlane hails Chelsea 'character' after FA Cup semi-final win

Apr 26 2026

Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane praised his players' "character" after they responded to Liam Rosenior's sacking …

Vollering wins women's Lige-Bastogne-Liege for 3rd time

Apr 26 2026

European champion Demi Vollering won her third Liege-Bastogne-Liege one-day classic after a solo breakaway 35km from the …

Stuttgart stumble against Bremen in top-four race

Apr 26 2026

Stuttgart were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Werder Bremen on Sunday, denting their hopes of a return to the Champions …

Pogacar cracks teen Seixas to win 4th Liege-Bastogne-Liege

Apr 26 2026

World champion Tadej Pogacar won a third straight Liege-Bastogne-Liege on Sunday after a thrilling battle with teenage …

History-maker Sawe shatters marathon glass ceiling

Apr 26 2026

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on Sunday shattered one of the most elusive barriers in athletics, becoming the first man to dip …

Rabada's 3-25 helps Gujarat thrash Chennai in IPL

Apr 26 2026

South Africa's Kagiso Rabada led a disciplined attack with figures of 3-25 to help Gujarat Titans hammer Chennai Super …

Pogacar beats teen Seixas to win 4th Liege-Bastogne-Liege

Apr 26 2026

World champion Tadej Pogacar won a third straight Liege-Bastogne-Liege on Sunday after a thrilling battle with teenage …

Alex Marquez wins Spanish MotoGP to end Bezzecchi streak

Apr 26 2026

Alex Marquez claimed a comfortable victory in the Spanish MotoGP on Sunday, ending overall leader Marco Bezzecchi's …

Gauff overcomes stomach bug to beat Cirstea in Madrid

Apr 26 2026

Coco Gauff became the latest victim of the stomach virus that has been sweeping through the draw at the Madrid Open but …

Assefa wins London Marathon in women's-only world record time

Apr 26 2026

Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa defended her London Marathon crown on Sunday, breaking her own women's-only world record.

Superstar galloper Ka Ying Rising storms to 20th straight win

Apr 26 2026

Hong Kong's superstar galloper Ka Ying Rising stretched his phenomenal winning streak to 20 with a dominant victory in a …

Austria's Wiesberger wins first DP World Tour title in 1,792 days

Apr 26 2026

Austria's Bernd Wiesberger beat Adrian Otaegui by three shots to win the China Open on Sunday for his first DP World …

Cummins hails teen wonder Sooryavanshi as 'my new favourite player'

Apr 26 2026

Australia's Pat Cummins says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is his "new favourite player" after the 15-year-old sensation became …

Coach says 'glimmer of hope' for imperilled Moana Pasifika

Apr 26 2026

Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga said Sunday he doesn't know if there's a genuine buyer ready to rescue the financially …

Al Ahli made to 'suffer' in winning Asian Champions League: coach

Apr 26 2026

Al Ahli had to "suffer" in becoming the first club in more than two decades to win back-to-back Asian Champions League …

Timberwolves' Edwards, DiVincenzo injured in playoff win over Nuggets

Apr 26 2026

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost All-Star Anthony Edwards and fellow starting guard Donte DiVincenzo to first-half …

T'Wolves shake off key injuries to beat Nuggets for 3-1 series lead

Apr 26 2026

Minnesota's Ayo Dosunmu scored 43 points off the bench on Saturday as the Timberwolves shook off two potentially …

Japan's Machida had 'mental pressure' in Champions League final loss

Apr 26 2026

Machida Zelvia's former high-school coach said his team "faced a lot of mental pressure" after the Japanese upstarts …

Badminton eyes 'next generation' with new scoring system

Apr 26 2026

Badminton chiefs say they have "strengthened the sport" for the future after the governing body voted to change the …

Rampant Gilgeous-Alexander fuels Thunder, Magic and Knicks win

Apr 26 2026

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points Saturday to propel the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 121-109 victory over Phoenix …

Hurricanes lament looming loss of four-try winger Fineanganofo

Apr 26 2026

Coach Clark Laidlaw concedes the "genuine x-factor" of Fehi Fineanganofo will be missed by the Wellington Hurricanes …

Boston Red Sox fire coach Alex Cora

Apr 25 2026

The Boston Red Sox on Saturday fired their World Series-winning head coach Alex Cora following a disappointing start to …

Rampant Gilgeous-Alexander fuels Thunder win, Magic hold off Pistons

Apr 25 2026

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points in a ruthlessly efficient shooting display Saturday to propel Oklahoma City to …

Korda's lead shrinks to five at LPGA Chevron

Apr 25 2026

Nelly Korda tied the 54-hole scoring record but saw her lead reduced to five strokes with a third-round 70 at the LPGA …

Favored Renegade draws inside post for Kentucky Derby

Apr 25 2026

Oddsmakers favorite Renegade drew the dreaded inside post on Saturday for next weekend's 152nd Kentucky Derby, a …

Barcelona on brink of La Liga triumph, Atletico build confidence

Apr 25 2026

Fermin Lopez and Marcus Rashford's goals took Barcelona to the brink of the La Liga title with a 2-0 win at Getafe on …

PSG shrug off Angers to edge closer to Ligue 1 title

Apr 25 2026

Paris Saint-Germain took another stride towards the Ligue 1 crown on Saturday, beating Angers 3–0 to open up a six-point …

Atletico build confidence before Arsenal but Barrios hurt

Apr 25 2026

Alexander Sorloth struck twice as Atletico Madrid built confidence for their Champions League semi-final clash against …

Late Carbonel penalty lifts Stade past Pau in Top 14

Apr 25 2026

Ill-disciplined Pau retained second spot in the Top 14 table despite a last-gasp 34-32 defeat away to Stade Francais on …

Reiss edges Wiley for Drake title in year's best outdoor mile

Apr 25 2026

Annika Reiss overtook fellow American Addy Wiley at the finish to win the women's mile in 4mins 25.52secs, a 2026 world …

Swiatek laid low by illness, Sabalenka into Madrid Open last 16

Apr 25 2026

Iga Swiatek was forced to retire in the third round of the Madrid Open on Saturday due to a viral illness, while …

Magic hold off Pistons for 2-1 series lead

Apr 25 2026

The Orlando Magic fended off a late rally by the top-seeded Detroit Pistons to take a surprise 2-1 lead in their NBA …

Guardiola hails 'extraordinary' Man City reaction to make FA Cup history

Apr 25 2026

Pep Guardiola hailed Manchester City's feat of becoming the first side to ever reach four consecutive FA Cup finals …

Arteta in red card rant after Arsenal regain top spot

Apr 25 2026

Arsenal are back on top of the Premier League, but Mikel Arteta claimed their title challenge could be ruined by two …

Cummins back as Hyderabad overcome Sooryavanshi's IPL century

Apr 25 2026

Blistering fifties by Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma guided Sunrisers Hyderabad to a five-wicket win Saturday after …

Barcelona held at Bayern in Women's Champions League semi-finals

Apr 25 2026

Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw at Bayern Munich in a fiery first leg of their Women's Champions League semi-final on …

Arsenal back on top of Premier League, Spurs win

Apr 25 2026

Eberechi Eze fired Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League on Saturday as relegation-threatened Tottenham won for …

Man City late show sinks Southampton to reach FA Cup final

Apr 25 2026

Nico Gonzalez's stunning strike fired Manchester City into a record fourth consecutive FA Cup final as Pep Guardiola's …

Al Ahli beat Machida Zelvia to retain Asian Champions League title

Apr 25 2026

Al Ahli became the first club in more than two decades to win back-to-back Asian Champions League titles when they …

Bayern storm back to beat Mainz ahead of PSG clash

Apr 25 2026

Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich stormed back from three goals down to win 4-3 at Mainz on Saturday, ahead of their …

Eze rocket fires Arsenal back into top spot in Premier League

Apr 25 2026

Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League as Eberechi Eze's thunderbolt sealed a tense 1-0 win against Newcastle …

Man City late show beats Southampton to reach FA Cup final

Apr 25 2026

Nico Gonzalez's stunning strike fired Manchester City into the FA Cup final as Pep Guardiola's men produced a late …

De Zerbi hails Spurs win as key to survival fight

Apr 25 2026

Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi said Saturday's 1-0 win at Wolves was important for the team's mentality as they battle …

Swiatek retires with illness in Madrid Open third round

Apr 25 2026

Iga Swiatek was forced to retire from her Madrid Open clash with Ann Li on Saturday due to a viral illness, sending the …

Barcelona on brink of La Liga triumph with Getafe win

Apr 25 2026

Fermin Lopez and Marcus Rashford's goals took Barcelona to the brink of the La Liga title with a 2-0 win at Getafe on …

Liverpool close on Champions League but may have seen last of Salah

Apr 25 2026

Liverpool moved ever closer to securing Champions League football next season with a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace on …

Spurs, West Ham win in battle for Premier League survival

Apr 25 2026

West Ham scored a late winner on Saturday to stay two points clear of Tottenham in the battle to avoid Premier League …