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De Zerbi 'not surprised' by backlash from Spurs fans over Greenwood

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Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi admitted he was not surprised by the backlash from a section of fans over his past …

Malen hits hat-trick as Roma rebound against declining Pisa

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Donyell Malen hit a hat-trick as Roma revived their fading European hopes by crusing past Serie A's bottom club Pisa 3-0 …

Marseille boost hopes of Champions League return, Monaco suffer heavy defeat

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Marseille reclaimed third place in the French Ligue 1 table with a 3-1 win over bottom side Metz on Friday to boost …

Real Madrid title hopes dented by Girona draw

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Real Madrid dropped more points in the Spanish title race with a frustrating 1-1 La Liga draw at home against Girona on …

Frustrated Scheffler finds water hazards at Masters

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World number one Scottie Scheffler sank down the Masters leaderboard Friday, twice splashing into the water on a …

West Ham sink Wolves to climb out of relegation zone as Spurs slip into bottom three

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West Ham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 4-0 win against Wolves on Friday that dumped Tottenham …

Swing and miss: Ichiro statue reveal goes awry as bat snaps

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A statue reveal to honor Japanese baseball legend Ichiro Suzuki went awry on Friday when a key detail in the bronze …

China's Li flushes toilet trouble at Masters

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Chinese golfer Li Haotong battled through illness and into Masters contention with four consecutive birdies Friday, …

Playoff loss to McIlroy not motivating 'nearly man' Rose

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Justin Rose isn't taking extra motivation from his playoff loss to Rory McIlroy as the "nearly man" of Augusta National …

Holders Italy and Ukraine make strong starts in BJK Cup as USA trail

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Two-time defending champions Italy seized control of their Billie Jean King Cup qualifier against Japan on Friday with …

McIlroy seizes command at the turn at Masters

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Defending champion Rory McIlroy reeled off three birdies in a row to seize command in Friday's second round of the 90th …

Hatton jumps into Masters hunt with stunning 66

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Tyrrell Hatton made a career-high seven birdies and reached every green in regulation to fire a six-under-par 66 and …

Teen Sooryavanshi equals record to power Rajasthan to fourth IPL win

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Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi tore the Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowling to shreds as he equalled his own …

Fury happy to be the 'hunter' on return to ring

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Tyson Fury said he is relishing being the "hunter" as the British fighter returns to the ring after his latest …

Balogun strike in vain as Monaco suffer heavy defeat

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United States star Folarin Balogun kept up his remarkable recent scoring record for Monaco but could not prevent his …

With a little help from his friends, Vacherot reaches Monte Carlo semis

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Cheered on by a crowd of childhood mates, Valentin Vacherot walked a third-set tightrope in his home-town tournament …

McIlroy battles Rose and Hatton for the Masters lead

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Defending champion Rory McIlroy battled England's Tyrrell Hatton and Justin Rose for the lead in Friday's second round …

Teen star Seixas claims stage five to close on Basque Tour victory

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Teenage French starlet Paul Seixas sprinted to stage five victory at the Tour of the Basque country on Friday, edging …

Will The Wise wins Topham as tragedy strikes Gold Dancer

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Rising Irish star Conor Stone-Walsh warmed up for his first ride in the Grand National with victory over the fences on …

Sinner eases into Monte Carlo semi-final against Zverev

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Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and his closest rival Jannik Sinner both cruised into the semi-finals of the Monte Carlo …

De Zerbi urges Spurs to unleash attacking 'DNA' in survival fight

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Roberto De Zerbi called on Tottenham to embrace their attacking "DNA" in their relegation battle as he prepares to take …

Scheffler scrambles, Rose stumbles early at Masters

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Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and England's Justin Rose scrambled not to lose ground on co-leaders Rory McIlroy and Sam …

Inter skipper Martinez suffers calf injury

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Inter Milan will be without captain and top scorer Lautaro Martinez for Sunday's Serie A match against Como, the Italian …

Arteta urges Arsenal to pile pressure on Man City in title race

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Mikel Arteta challenged Arsenal to pile pressure on Manchester City by extending their lead at the top of the Premier …

Fernandez remains out despite apology: Chelsea boss Rosenior

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Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior said that Enzo Fernandez remains dropped for Sunday's Premier League clash against Manchester …

Dortmund defender Schlotterbeck extends contract until 2031

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Borussia Dortmund and Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has extended his deal by four years until 2031, the club …

De Zerbi vows to save troubled Spurs from relegation

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Roberto De Zerbi vowed to save troubled Tottenham from the humiliation of Premier League relegation as the Italian …

Sinner eases into Monte Carlo semi-finals

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Jannik Sinner brushed aside Felix Auger-Aliassime in straight sets on Friday to set up a Monte Carlo Masters semi-final …

Fernandez apologised over comments about his future: Chelsea's Rosenior

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Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior said on Friday that Enzo Fernandez had apologised after he "crossed a line" with comments …

Coach Spalletti signs new Juve deal until 2028

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Luciano Spalletti will stay on as Juventus coach after signing a new two-year deal, the Serie A club announced on …

'Grumpy' Guardiola wants Silva to stay at Man City for life

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Pep Guardiola said Friday he was "grumpy" with Bernardo Silva, admitting he was in the dark over the future of his …

Zverev beats Fonseca to reach Monte Carlo semi-finals

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Alexander Zverev edged out Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca in three sets on Friday to reach the Monte Carlo Masters …

Scheffler, Rose to chase McIlroy with early Masters starts

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Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and England's Justin Rose were set for early starts chasing co-leaders Rory McIlroy and Sam …

Injured Bayern starlet Karl to miss Real return leg

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Teenage Bayern Munich forward Lennart Karl will miss Wednesday's return leg of their Champions League quarter-final …

Slot feels 'complete support' from Liverpool chiefs despite slump

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Arne Slot says he feels "complete support" from Liverpool's hierarchy despite mounting pressure on the Dutch manager …

Teenager shines as Britain seize control of BJK Cup tie with Australia

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A depleted Britain seized control of their Billie Jean King Cup qualifier against Australia on Friday with 17-year-old …

Knicks stay in hunt with late win over rival Celtics

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Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson kept the New York Knicks in the hunt for second place in the NBA's Eastern Conference as …

Former Japan and AC Milan star Honda laces up boots again at 39

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Former AC Milan and Japan star Keisuke Honda said he wanted to set a new record after signing for a Singapore club on …

Firm Masters greens make life hard on golf's finest

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Augusta National's firm, fast greens played havoc with some of the world's top golfers in Thursday's first round of the …

Defending champ McIlroy shares Masters lead after back-nine birdie run

Apr 09 2026

Rory McIlroy reeled off three consecutive back-nine birdies to fire a five-under par 67 and seize a share of the lead in …

Tigers' Meadows in hospital after colliding with teammate

Apr 09 2026

Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows was hospitalized for observation on Thursday after a scary collision with …

'Scrappy' McIlroy leans on experience for share of Masters lead

Apr 09 2026

Rory McIlroy only found five of 14 fairways in Thursday's first round of the Masters but still managed to grab a share …

Mateta inspires Palace win over Fiorentina in Conference League

Apr 09 2026

Jean-Philippe Mateta inspired Crystal Palace to a 3-0 win over Fiorentina in their Conference League quarter-final, …

Aston Villa on verge of Europa League semis after beating Bologna

Apr 09 2026

Aston Villa have one foot in the Europa League semi-finals after Thursday's hard-fought 3-1 win at Bologna, which could …

Watkins propels Villa towards Europa League semis, Forest hold Porto

Apr 09 2026

Ollie Watkins scored twice as Aston Villa beat Bologna 3-1 in their Europa League quarter-final, first leg on Thursday, …

CAF president rejects corruption claims by Senegal

Apr 09 2026

The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday rejected accusations of corruption by the …

Former heavyweight king Fury adamant 'I've still got it' as Makhmudov awaits

Apr 09 2026

Tyson Fury insisted "I've still got it" as the former world heavyweight champion vowed to focus on the task at hand in …

Sixers' Embiid to have surgery for appendicitis - team

Apr 09 2026

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and was scheduled for surgery in Houston on …

McIlroy's back-nine birdie run grabs share of Masters lead

Apr 09 2026

Rory McIlroy reeled off three consecutive back-nine birdies to fire a five-under par 67 and seize a share of the lead in …

'Anxious' Tatum back at Madison Square Garden with NBA East second seed on line

Apr 09 2026

Boston star Jayson Tatum will try to set aside the emotions of his Madison Square Garden return on Thursday and help the …

New captain Jones backs England to be Women's Six Nations 'entertainers'

Apr 09 2026

Meg Jones is confident England will give supporters value for money when she leads the all-conquering world champions …

Choudhary smashes Lucknow to dramatic IPL win over Kolkata

Apr 09 2026

Youngster Mukul Choudhary played the innings of his life, smashing seven sixes on his way to an unbeaten 54 to haul …

Robertson to leave Liverpool at end of season

Apr 09 2026

Andy Robertson will bring down the curtain on his nine-year career at Liverpool at the end of the season, the faltering …

Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt as engineer to join McLaren

Apr 09 2026

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen's future in Formula One was again cast in doubt on Thursday after it was …

Angola name former Senegal boss Cisse as new coach

Apr 09 2026

The Angolan football federation said Thursday it had hired Senegalese Africa Cup of Nations winner Aliou Cisse as the …

Sinner and Alcaraz wobble but advance to Monte Carlo quarter-finals

Apr 09 2026

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz both suffered second-set stumbles on Thursday in their race for the number one ranking …

Reed soars to early Masters lead on wings of eagles

Apr 09 2026

Patrick Reed eagled two of the first eight holes to seize a one-stroke lead in Thursday's opening round of the 90th …

Veteran prop Slimani to return to France with Toulon

Apr 09 2026

France prop Rabah Slimani will join Toulon from Irish province Leinster next season on a one-year deal, the French Top …

Barton Snow completes Cheltenham-Aintree double in Foxhunters Chase

Apr 09 2026

Henry Crow and Barton Snow made light of the Grand National fences to cruise to victory in the amateur riders' …

Local boy Aranburu sprints to Basque Country stage, Seixas extends lead

Apr 09 2026

Local boy Alex Aranburu sprinted to victory in the fourth stage of the Tour of the Basque Country on Thursday as French …

Sabalenka pulls out of Stuttgart Open with injury

Apr 09 2026

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka on Thursday pulled out of next week's Stuttgart Open citing an injury sustained at the Miami …

England set for World Cup warm-up friendlies in Florida heat

Apr 09 2026

England's final two World Cup warm-up friendlies will likely take place in sweltering Florida heat after the Three …

Barton Snow has a lot to crow about in Foxhunters Chase

Apr 09 2026

Henry Crow and Barton Snow made light of the Grand National fences to cruise to victory in the amateur riders 'National' …

Reigning champion Nick Rockett out of Grand National

Apr 09 2026

Reigning champion Nick Rockett is out of Saturday's Grand National horse race in Liverpool after being declared a …

'Free' McIlroy launches his Masters repeat bid

Apr 09 2026

Defending champion Rory McIlroy saved par on the first hole to begin his opening round Thursday at the 90th Masters …

Seven World Cup winners start for England in Women's Six Nations opener

Apr 09 2026

England's starting lineup will feature only seven Women's Rugby World Cup winners when they begin their Six Nations …

Sinner survives energy dip, end of streak to see off Machac

Apr 09 2026

Jannik Sinner overcame evident discomfort to advance to the last eight of the Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday, beating …

Player tells Tiger to 'get a chauffeur'

Apr 09 2026

Golf legend Gary Player, speaking at the Masters on Thursday, called on Tiger Woods to "get a chauffeur" after his DUI …

Croke Park boss eager to stage Fury-Joshua heavyweight clash in Dublin

Apr 09 2026

The long-awaited 'Battle of Britain' between former world heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could take …

Fonseca eases into Monte Carlo last eight meeting with Zverev

Apr 09 2026

Nineteen-year-old Joao Fonseca reached the quarter-finals of a Masters 1000 event for the first time when he strode to a …

McIlroy ready for early start as 90th Masters begins

Apr 09 2026

Defending champion Rory McIlroy was set for an early start on Thursday as golf legends Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and …

Verstappen set for fresh F1 angst as engineer nears Red Bull exit - reports

Apr 09 2026

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen's future in Formula One was again cast in doubt on Thursday after reports …

Ambitious Como's Champions League bid tested by Serie A leaders Inter

Apr 09 2026

Como's bid to reach the Champions League faces a key test on Sunday when Serie A leaders Inter Milan arrive lakeside …

Six new caps for France for women's Six Nations opener

Apr 09 2026

France will begin their women's Six Nations campaign against Italy with six new caps in their matchday 23 after new …

Champions Cup 'heartbreak' driving Toulouse revenge mission

Apr 09 2026

Toulouse hooker Peato Mauvaka is eyeing revenge on Sunday as the six-time Champions Cup winners head to Bordeaux-Begles …

Gender-row boxer Lin targets Asian Games after bronze on comeback

Apr 09 2026

Gender-row boxer Lin Yu-ting's coach said the Taiwanese Olympic champion would target Asian Games gold after stepping up …

You're being watched: Japan battles online abuse of athletes

Apr 09 2026

Japan is fighting back against online abuse of athletes and sports authorities have a warning for trolls planning to …

Badminton to trial synthetic shuttlecocks because of feather shortage

Apr 09 2026

Badminton will trial synthetic shuttlecocks at lower-grade tournaments with a view to potentially using them at elite …

Firm, fast Augusta set to test golf's best in 90th Masters

Apr 09 2026

The world's top golfers are gearing up for a demanding test at Augusta National, where firm, fast conditions await in …

Grand National had to change to survive, says former winning jockey

Apr 09 2026

The Grand National is a radically different challenge than it was when Mick Fitzgerald rode Rough Quest to victory in …

Medvedev thrashed at Monte Carlo as Zverev battles through

Apr 09 2026

Daniil Medvedev slipped to an embarrassing 6-0, 6-0 thrashing by Matteo Berrettini in the Monte Carlo Masters second …

Australia's Perth to host Italian football giants

Apr 08 2026

Italian football titans AC Milan will face off against arch-rivals Inter Milan and Juventus in pre-season friendlies in …

Slot admits Liverpool in 'survival mode' in PSG defeat

Apr 08 2026

Liverpool coach Arne Slot admitted his team were well beaten by Paris Saint-Germain in Wednesday's Champions League …

Atletico punish 10-man Barcelona, take control of Champions League tie

Apr 08 2026

Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth's goals earned Atletico Madrid a commanding 2-0 lead over 10-man Barcelona in a …

Tiger Woods drug records to be subpoenaed by prosecutors

Apr 08 2026

Prosecutors have requested medical records for all the prescription drugs Tiger Woods was taking when he crashed his car …

Dominant PSG leave Liverpool right up against it in Champions League tie

Apr 08 2026

Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored the goals to give a dominant Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 win over Liverpool …

England's Rai wins Par-3 Contest to risk Masters curse

Apr 08 2026

England's Aaron Rai birdied the last two holes to win Wednesday's Masters Par-Three Contest and risk the event's curse …

Laurance 'becomes someone else' to nab Basque Tour stage win

Apr 08 2026

Frenchman Axel Laurance said he "became someone else" to clinch the third stage of the Tour of the Basque Country on …

Buttler hits form with IPL fifty as Gujarat win last-ball thriller

Apr 08 2026

England's Jos Buttler struck form with a fluent 52 to help Gujarat Titans to their first win of the 2026 IPL as they …

Betis earn draw in Europa League quarter-final at Braga

Apr 08 2026

Real Betis fought back to earn a 1-1 draw in their Europa League quarter-final first leg at Braga on Wednesday.

Five US multiple major champions seek first Masters win

Apr 08 2026

Five Americans with multiple major triumphs but no green jacket made final preparations Wednesday at Augusta National on …

Howell got McIlroy ball as kid and now joins him at Masters

Apr 08 2026

Rory McIlroy tossed a golf ball to a child at the 2016 Players Championship and that kid, US Amateur champion Mason …

Augusta boss eyes tradition and innovation balance at Masters

Apr 08 2026

Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley says the home of the Masters won't create fictional scripted dramas …

Leicester close to third tier after points deduction appeal dismissed

Apr 08 2026

Leicester's appeal against a six-point deduction for breaching financial rules was rejected on Wednesday, plunging the …

Laurance 'becomes someone else' to nab Tour of the Basque Country stage win

Apr 08 2026

Frenchman Axel Laurance said he "became someone else" to clinch the third stage of the Tour of the Basque Country on …

Laurance pips Arrieta to Tour of the Basque Country third stage win

Apr 08 2026

Frenchman Axel Laurance clinched the third stage of the Tour of the Basque Country on Wednesday after a late two-man …

Medvedev thrashed 6-0, 6-0 by Berrettini, Zverev battles through

Apr 08 2026

Daniil Medvedev slipped to an embarrassing 6-0, 6-0 thrashing by Matteo Berrettini in the Monte Carlo Masters second …

Italy great Parisse appointed Azzurri forwards coach

Apr 08 2026

Former Italy captain Sergio Parisse will take over as the Azzurri's assistant forwards coach later this year, the …

CAF president visits Dakar following AFCON trophy reversal

Apr 08 2026

The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) was in Dakar Wednesday, nearly a month after the body's …

Medvedev thrashed 6-0, 6-0 by Berrettini in Monte Carlo

Apr 08 2026

Daniil Medvedev suffered an embarrassing 6-0, 6-0 humbling at the hands of Matteo Berrettini in the second round of the …

Australia's O'Callaghan sets sights on Titmus's 200m freestyle world record

Apr 08 2026

Olympic champion Mollie O'Callaghan said Wednesday she has Ariarne Titmus's 200m freestyle world record in her sights …

Warner aware of 'seriousness' of drink-driving charges: Cricket NSW

Apr 08 2026

Cricket New South Wales said on Wednesday it would support David Warner after he was charged with drink-driving, adding …