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Thunder sweep past Grizzlies in NBA playoffs, Cavs on brink

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The Oklahoma City Thunder, fueled by 38 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, held off the Memphis Grizzlies 117-115 on …

D'Backs' Suarez becomes 19th MLB player to hit four homers in one game

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Arizona slugger Eugenio Suarez became the 19th player in Major League Baseball history to hit four home runs in one game …

Surridge scores four as Nashville smash seven past Chicago

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English forward Sam Surridge struck four times as Nashville hammered the Chicago Fire 7-2 in Major League Soccer on …

Liverpool primed for Premier League title party

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Liverpool are primed for a Premier League title party as they aim to seal a record-equalling 20th English top-flight …

Barca edge Real Madrid in extra-time to win wild Copa del Rey final

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Barcelona defender Jules Kounde struck deep in extra-time to decide a gripping Copa del Rey Clasico final on Saturday in …

'What we live for': Kounde after winning Barca Copa del Rey final

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Barcelona's Copa del Rey final hero Jules Kounde hailed his match-winning goal as the best of his career and said he was …

More McIlroy magic at PGA pairs event but Novak and Griffin lead

Apr 26 2025

Rory McIlroy shrugged off a 90-minute storm delay and sank a 30-foot eagle putt to steal the show in Saturday's …

Lyon and Strasbourg win to close in on Europe, Montpellier relegated from Ligue 1

Apr 26 2025

Lyon and Strasbourg both recorded comfortable wins in Ligue 1 on Saturday to remain neck-to-neck in the race for …

Denkey wonder-strike keeps Cincinnati on track in MLS

Apr 26 2025

Cincinnati striker Kevin Denkey scored twice, including a perfectly executed bicycle kick, as the Ohio team beat …

'Legendary' Eubank Jr beats Benn in grudge bout

Apr 26 2025

Chris Eubank Jr survived a brutal grudge bout against Conor Benn to seal a unanimous points decision against his bitter …

Thunder sweep past Grizzlies into NBA playoffs 2nd round, Cavs on brink

Apr 26 2025

The Oklahoma City Thunder, fueled by 38 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, held off the Memphis Grizzlies 117-115 on …

South Korea's Ryu and Japan's Saigo share LPGA Chevron lead

Apr 26 2025

South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran and Japan's Mao Saigo, both aided by long birdies, shared the lead after Saturday's third …

De Bruyne's Man City exit 'so difficult' for Guardiola

Apr 26 2025

Pep Guardiola admits parting with Kevin De Bruyne has been one of the most difficult moments of his Manchester City …

'No regrets' for Amorim over Man Utd move

Apr 26 2025

Ruben Amorim insists he has "no regrets" about joining troubled Manchester United despite questioning whether he should …

Toulouse thrash Castres as Top 14 pursuers stumble

Apr 26 2025

Toulouse consolidated their grip on the Top 14 with a 52-6 thrashing of local rivals Castres on Saturday as the two …

Djokovic crashes to nervous Arnaldi in Madrid opener, Swiatek advances

Apr 26 2025

Novak Djokovic admits he may have played his last-ever match at the Madrid Open after he crashed out in his opening …

Olympic champs Russell, Davis-Woodhall win at Drake Relays

Apr 26 2025

Reigning Olympic champions Masai Russell and Tara Davis-Woodhall won in solid early season fashion at the 115th Drake …

Browns end Sanders long draft slide

Apr 26 2025

University of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, son of former Dallas Cowboys great Deion Sanders, finally got his …

Cavs crush Heat, on brink of NBA playoff sweep

Apr 26 2025

The Cleveland Cavaliers throttled Miami 124-87 on Saturday, handing the Heat the worst playoff defeat in franchise …

Kiwi Beamish wins Penn Relays 1,500m crown with late kick

Apr 26 2025

New Zealand's Geordie Beamish, last year's world indoor 1,500m champion, charged late on the outside to win the Penn …

Palace sweep past Villa to reach FA Cup final

Apr 26 2025

Crystal Palace reached the FA Cup final for the first time in nine years as Ismaila Sarr's double and a rocket from …

Mbappe on Real Madrid bench for Clasico Copa del Rey final

Apr 26 2025

Real Madrid started Saturday's Copa del Rey final against rivals Barcelona with superstar Kylian Mbappe on the bench.

Leverkusen win to delay Bayern and Kane's title party

Apr 26 2025

Bayern Munich and Harry Kane's title celebrations will need to wait after Bayer Leverkusen's 2-0 win over Augsburg …

England survive France fightback to seal Women's 6 Nations slam

Apr 26 2025

England survived a sparkling French comeback to win the Women's Six Nations rugby union decider 43-42 at Twickenham on …

Djokovic crashes to nervous Arnaldi in Madrid opener

Apr 26 2025

Novak Djokovic admits he may have played his last-ever match in Madrid after he crashed out in his opening round at the …

CAF appoint Moroccan Lekjaa first vice-president

Apr 26 2025

Moroccan Fouzi Lekjaa was elected first vice-president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) at an executive …

Ipswich relegated as Newcastle, Chelsea boost top five bids

Apr 26 2025

Ipswich were relegated from the Premier League after slumping to a 3-0 defeat against Newcastle, while Chelsea kept …

Ipswich relegated after one season in Premier League

Apr 26 2025

Ipswich were relegated from the Premier League after slumping to a 3-0 defeat against Newcastle on Saturday.

Rodgers vows to stay with Celtic after fourth successive Scottish title

Apr 26 2025

Brendan Rodgers insisted he would stay with Celtic after they clinched their fourth successive Scottish Premiership …

Mullins -- Ireland's national training treasure

Apr 26 2025

Irish training legend Willie Mullins offered his weary rivals a glimmer of hope when he said he "could not do better …

Mullins emulates O'Brien with second successive trainer's title

Apr 26 2025

Willie Mullins emulated fellow Irish training legend Vincent O'Brien when he was crowned British champion National Hunt …

Maresca hails 'nasty' Chelsea as top five bid stays alive

Apr 26 2025

Enzo Maresca saluted Chelsea's "nasty" performance as a gritty 1-0 win over Everton on Saturday kept alive their bid to …

Warholm sets hurdles world record at Diamond League, Holloway shocked

Apr 26 2025

Karsten Warholm broke the men's 300m hurdles world record on Saturday at the opening Diamond League meeting of the …

Leader Marc Marquez claims Spanish MotoGP sprint victory

Apr 26 2025

Marc Marquez secured his fifth consecutive sprint victory at the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez on Saturday to expand his …

Celtic win fourth successive Scottish Premiership title

Apr 26 2025

Celtic clinched their fourth successive Scottish Premiership title in fitting style with a 5-0 demolition of Dundee …

Jackson ends drought as Chelsea boost top five push

Apr 26 2025

Chelsea boosted their bid to qualify for the Champions League as Nicolas Jackson ended his 13-game goal drought to seal …

Warholm sets 300m hurdles world record in Diamond League opener

Apr 26 2025

Karsten Warholm broke the 300m hurdles world record on Saturday at the opening Diamond League meeting of the season in …

Quartararo sets Spanish MotoGP record to claim pole

Apr 26 2025

France's 2021 world champion Fabio Quartararo set a new all-time lap record at the Spanish Grand Prix in qualifying on …

Pogacar faces defiant Evenepoel at Liege-Bastogne-Liege

Apr 26 2025

Remco Evenepoel has vowed to tame defending champion Tadej Pogacar at cycling's undulating Ardennes forest odyssey, …

Chelsea eye great escape against Barcelona in Women's Champions League

Apr 26 2025

Quadruple-chasing Chelsea have a mountain to climb as they seek to overturn a 4-1 deficit against Barcelona on Sunday to …

'Energy and effort' pay off for Reds as Blues' woes continue

Apr 26 2025

Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss praised his team's "energy and effort" after they piled more misery on Super Rugby …

Albatross and closing birdie lift China's Liu to LPGA Chevron lead

Apr 26 2025

China's Liu Yan made a stunning albatross and a closing birdie to seize a one-stroke lead when darkness halted Friday's …

Grizzlies' Morant 'doubtful' for must-win game 4 v Thunder

Apr 25 2025

The Memphis Grizzlies listed star Ja Morant as "doubtful" for their must-win game four against the Oklahoma City Thunder …

US rookies lead PGA pairs event with McIlroy and Lowry in hunt

Apr 25 2025

US rookies Kevin Velo and Isaiah Salinda grabbed a one-stroke lead after Friday's alternate-shot second round of the PGA …

PSG lose unbeaten Ligue 1 record ahead of Arsenal showdown

Apr 25 2025

Paris Saint-Germain saw their unbeaten record in Ligue 1 this season finally ended in a 3-1 home defeat against Nice on …

Warriors coach Kerr 'relatively optimistic' injured Butler will play game 3

Apr 25 2025

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr says he's "relatively optimistic" forward Jimmy Butler will play game three of …

Postecoglou hopes 'Stonecutter's Credo' can inspire Spurs

Apr 25 2025

Ange Postecoglou is hoping the 'Stonecutter's Credo' can help Tottenham salvage a season that has gone "disastrously …

Sabalenka makes winning start at Madrid Open

Apr 25 2025

Aryna Sabalenka kicked off her quest for a third Madrid Open title with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Anna Blinkova in …

Own goal takes Sundowns to African final against Pyramids

Apr 25 2025

Al Ahly defender Yasser Ibrahim conceded a 90th-minute own goal to give Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa a place in the …

Real Madrid boycott Copa final build-up amid 'unacceptable' ref statements

Apr 25 2025

Real Madrid lashed out at the Copa del Rey final referees on the eve of Saturday's match, labelling complaints about …

Rovanpera takes control of Rally Islas Canarias

Apr 25 2025

Two-time world champion Kalle Rovanpera produced a irresistible drive on Friday to win all six special stages and take …

Patel and Mendis help Sunrisers beat Kings in Dhoni's 400th T20

Apr 25 2025

Fast bowler Harshal Patel grabbed four wickets and Kamindu Mendis showed his allround skill as Sunrisers Hyderabad …

Copa del Rey ref statements 'unacceptable': Real Madrid after boycotting final build-up

Apr 25 2025

Real Madrid said complaints made by Copa del Rey final referees against pressure from the club's television channel were …

Real Madrid boycott Copa del Rey build-up over referee complaints

Apr 25 2025

Real Madrid refused to partake in planned Copa del Rey final related activities on Friday because they were angry at …

Young Barca must 'enjoy' Real Madrid Copa final fight: Flick

Apr 25 2025

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick called on his young side to 'enjoy' fighting rivals Real Madrid in Saturday's Copa del Rey …

Emery wants FA Cup glory and Champions League berth for Villa

Apr 25 2025

Unai Emery has set his sights on leading Aston Villa to their first FA Cup triumph since 1957 and completing a memorable …

Chelsea's troubled season not a failure insists Maresca

Apr 25 2025

Enzo Maresca insists his first season at Chelsea has not been a failure after criticism of the Italian's conservative …

Bruised Alex Marquez sets course to top Jerez practise times

Apr 25 2025

Alex Marquez climbed back on his bike Friday to set a Jerez course record in a flag and fall filled final practice …

Sabalenka makes winning start in Madrid Open defence

Apr 25 2025

Aryna Sabalenka kicked off her quest for a third Madrid Open title with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Anna Blinkova in …

Postecoglou aims to ruin Liverpool title party despite boyhood fandom

Apr 25 2025

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is ready to ruin Liverpool's Premier League title party despite his boyhood love for …

Man Utd's Dalot could miss rest of season: Amorim

Apr 25 2025

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has revealed Portugal defender Diogo Dalot could miss the rest of the season after …

Lyon request French league discard result of Saint-Etienne match

Apr 25 2025

Lyon have lodged an appeal with the competitions organisation committee (COC) of the French football league (LFP) …

Guardiola says Man City must show 'spirit' to get back on top

Apr 25 2025

Pep Guardiola has vowed Manchester City will be back to their best next season after losing their "spirit" during a …

Clasico Copa final offers Mbappe, Real Madrid redemption

Apr 25 2025

Real Madrid's European failure this season stung, in particular for striker Kylian Mbappe and coach Carlo Ancelotti, but …

Badosa pulls out of Madrid Open with injury

Apr 25 2025

Spanish world number nine Paula Badosa announced Friday her withdrawal from the Madrid Open due to a persistent lower …

Howe 'not 100 percent' on Newcastle return after pneumonia

Apr 25 2025

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted he does not feel "100 percent" after returning to work following his serious bout of …

Liverpool have 'big responsibility' to win title at Anfield: Slot

Apr 25 2025

Arne Slot believes Liverpool have a "big responsibility" to clinch the Premier League title in front of their own fans …

Montemurro eyes Arsenal scalp as Lyon close on Champions League final

Apr 25 2025

Record eight-time champions Lyon are on the verge of yet another Women's Champions League final, with coach Joe …

Thunder rally from 29 down after Morant hurt to stun Grizzlies

Apr 25 2025

Oklahoma City made a stunning 29-point comeback after Memphis lost star guard Ja Morant to a hip injury as the Thunder …

Kenya failing to tackle record-high femicides, activists say

Apr 25 2025

Two years after Kenyan athletics champion Agnes Tirop was stabbed to death, the prime suspect was released on bail and …

Whitecaps outfight Miami to get advantage in Concacaf semi

Apr 25 2025

Inter Miami suffered a 2-0 defeat at the Vancouver Whitecaps in Thursday's CONCACAF Champions Cup semi-final, first-leg …

Kane hopes to 'silence' the doubters as Bayern title looms

Apr 25 2025

After a career of individual awards but no team honours, Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane's title breakthrough could …

Barcelona out to prove Clasico superiority in Copa del Rey final

Apr 25 2025

Hansi Flick's Barcelona are closing in on a potential quadruple this season but blocking their path are eternal rivals …

Titans take QB Ward, Jags trade up for two-way star Hunter

Apr 25 2025

The Tennessee Titans took University of Miami quarterback Cam Ward as the first pick in Thursday's NFL Draft while the …

Marseille get their passports out to prepare Champions League return

Apr 25 2025

French giants Marseille have not been involved in European competition this season but such is their determination to …

Knicks outlast Pistons to grab lead in NBA playoff series

Apr 25 2025

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 31 points and Jalen Brunson added 30 to spark New York over Detroit 118-116 on Thursday for a …

China's Liu, South Korea's Ryu share storm-hit LPGA Chevron lead

Apr 25 2025

China's Liu Yan and South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran each fired a seven-under par 65 to share the lead in Thursday's …

Liverpool braced for Premier League title party

Apr 25 2025

Liverpool have one hand on the Premier League trophy as they seek the solitary point they need against struggling …

US rookies Velo and Salinda fire record 58 for PGA pairs lead

Apr 25 2025

US rookies Kevin Velo and Isaiah Salinda combined to fire a 14-under par 58, setting an 18-hole four-ball tournament …

Titans take QB Ward with top pick in NFL draft

Apr 25 2025

The Tennessee Titans took University of Miami quarterback Cam Ward as the first pick in Thursday's NFL Draft.

Ahead of marathon debut McColgan calls out social media abuse

Apr 25 2025

Eilish McColgan said on Thursday that she has been the target of body shaming on social media and called for accounts to …

Atletico thump Rayo, Valladolid relegated after Betis defeat

Apr 24 2025

Atletico Madrid cruised to a 3-0 La Liga win over Rayo Vallecano on Thursday as they bounced back from defeat at Las …

Swiatek survives Eala scare to start Madrid Open defence

Apr 24 2025

Defending Madrid Open champion Iga Swiatek survived a scare to beat rising teenage star Alexandra Eala 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 on …

Australia's Hazlewood steers Bengaluru win over Rajasthan

Apr 24 2025

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood starred with 4-33 in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 11 run IPL win at home against …

Dallas coach Kidd joins Everton ownership group

Apr 24 2025

Jason Kidd, the head coach of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks has joined the American ownership group of English club …

Rampaging Marquez hungry for more as MotoGP heads to Spain

Apr 24 2025

Marc Marquez is determined to continue his blistering start to the MotoGP season as the riders gear up this weekend for …

'Greatest-ever' Vardy to leave Leicester at end of season

Apr 24 2025

Jamie Vardy will leave former Premier League champions Leicester at the end of the season, the relegated club announced …

Alcaraz withdraws from Madrid Open with injury

Apr 24 2025

World number three Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Madrid Open on Thursday with a thigh injury, in a blow for his …

Newcastle boss Howe returns to work after pneumonia

Apr 24 2025

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has returned to work at the club's training centre after recovering from pneumonia, the …

Georgia's rugby dreams built on wild folk game

Apr 24 2025

Hundreds of men went charging through the Georgian village of Shukhuti as they grappled for control of a wine-soaked …

Tatum-less Celtics take hard-fought victory as Cavs, Rockets win

Apr 24 2025

Bloodied and bruised, the defending champion Boston Celtics warned NBA rivals who want to intimidate them with a …

Tigres fight back for draw with Cruz Azul in CONCACAF semi

Apr 24 2025

A header from Juan Jose Purata six minutes from the end gave Tigres UANL a 1-1 draw at home to Cruz Azul in their …

Inter return to tough Scudetto defence after treble dream dies

Apr 24 2025

Inter Milan head into the final straight of their title battle with Napoli locked on points at the top of Serie A and …

Tatum-less Celtics win to join Cavs with 2-0 NBA playoff edge

Apr 24 2025

Bloodied and bruised, the defending champion Boston Celtics outlasted Orlando to seize command of their NBA playoff …

Arsenal lacked 'energy' in Palace draw as Liverpool prepare to seal title

Apr 24 2025

Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal have to get their "energy" back for the Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain …

Wallabies centre Ikitau signs on for Exeter stint

Apr 23 2025

Wallabies centre Len Ikitau will join Premiership side Exeter for a short stint before returning to Australia ahead of …

Titans eye QB Ward with top pick in NFL Draft

Apr 23 2025

University of Miami quarterback Cam Ward is expected to be selected by the Tennessee Titans as the first pick in …

Real Madrid win at Getafe to keep La Liga title hopes alive

Apr 23 2025

Arda Guler struck the only goal as Real Madrid won 1-0 at Getafe on Wednesday to claw back to within four points of La …

Jovic shoots AC Milan into Italian Cup final with derby double

Apr 23 2025

Luka Jovic fired AC Milan into the final of the Italian Cup with a brace in Wednesday's convincing 3-0 derby win over …

Liverpool on brink of title after Arsenal held by Palace

Apr 23 2025

Liverpool are on the brink of winning the Premier League title after Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw by Crystal Palace …

Former USA boss Arena suggests Pochettino doesn't 'understand' role

Apr 23 2025

Former USA head coach Bruce Arena has criticised the appointment of Argentina Mauricio Pochettino to the role, saying …

Bilbao edge Las Palmas to close on Champions League qualification

Apr 23 2025

Inaki Williams fired Athletic Bilbao to a 1-0 home win over Las Palmas in La Liga on Wednesday to strengthen their …