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La Rochelle thump threadbare Bordeaux-Begles

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A much-changed Bordeaux-Begles side went down 45-15 at La Rochelle in the French Top 14 on Saturday.

Miller bludgeons Delhi to IPL win over Bengaluru

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South African David Miller struck two sixes and a four off consecutive deliveries in the final over from Romario …

Muchova battles past Svitolina to book Stuttgart final berth

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Karolina Muchova edged Elina Svitolina 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 on Saturday to book her spot in the final of the Stuttgart Open.

Allegri rules out taking Italy job, wants to stay at AC Milan

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Massimiliano Allegri said Saturday that he was not interested in the vacant Italy job, the AC Milan coach saying that he …

Brentford blow chance for top six in Fulham stalemate

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Brentford missed the chance to leapfrog Chelsea into the Premier League's top six after being held to a 0-0 draw by west …

'We've already beaten other favorites', Lyon's Endrick warns PSG

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Brazilian forward Endrick told AFP that he believes his Lyon side can spring a surprise when they take on French and …

'Gouged': World Cup fans to pay 'insane' $150 for NY stadium train ticket

AFP - 14h ago

World Cup fans will have to pay $150 -- more than 10 times the normal price -- for the quick round-trip train between …

Fitzpatrick charges to one-shot lead at RBC Heritage

Apr 17 2026

Former champion Matt Fitzpatrick fired a bogey-free eight-under-par 63 on Friday to surge to a one-stroke lead over …

Andreeva sinks Swiatek to meet top seed Rybakina in Stuttgart semis

Apr 17 2026

Top seed Elena Rybakina saved two match points against unseeded Canadian Leylah Fernandez to advance to the semi-finals …

Carrick won't rule out Rashford return to Man Utd

Apr 17 2026

Michael Carrick has refused to rule out the prospect of Marcus Rashford returning to Manchester United once his loan …

Lampard restores reputation by leading Coventry to Premier League

Apr 17 2026

Frank Lampard has silenced his critics by leading Coventry into the Premier League for the first time in 25 years, …

Inter swat aside Cagliari to continue Serie A title procession

Apr 17 2026

Inter Milan took another step towards the Serie A title on Friday by comfortably beating Cagliari 3-0 and taking a …

Lens leave it late to edge Toulouse and keep pressure on PSG

Apr 17 2026

Lens came back from two goals down to find a late winner to beat Toulouse 3-2 on Friday and move to within one point of …

'Gouged': World Cup fans to pay $150 for NY stadium train ticket

Apr 17 2026

World Cup fans will have to pay $150 for the 36-mile roundtrip train trip between New York and Meadowlands stadium when …

Thunder stay in the moment as NBA title repeat beckons

Apr 17 2026

The NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder say they can't afford to look too far ahead -- or back -- as they chase the …

World Cup fans to pay $150 for NY stadium train ticket: official

Apr 17 2026

World Cup fans will have to pay $150 for the 36-mile (58-km) roundtrip train trip between New York and Meadowlands …

Gujarat's Gill consigns Kolkata to fifth defeat in IPL

Apr 17 2026

Skipper Shubman Gill led the way with 86 off 50 balls as Gujarat Titans beat Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets in …

Top-seeded Pistons embrace underdog tag

Apr 17 2026

Detroit are tuning out the naysayers who tip the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks or even fourth-seeded Cleveland to beat …

Andreeva sinks Swiatek to reach Stuttgart semis

Apr 17 2026

Teenage Mirra Andreeva came from a set down to stun Iga Swiatek and reach the semi-finals of the WTA clay-court …

Griezmann soaking up last Atletico moments before 'joy' of Copa final

Apr 17 2026

Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann said he is soaking up all the small moments he can during his last weeks at …

Zverev fights past Cerundolo to reach Munich semis

Apr 17 2026

Top seed Alexander Zverev battled back from a set down to beat Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo on Friday and book a spot …

UEFA probe after photographers injured at Bayern-Real game

Apr 17 2026

UEFA on Friday opened disciplinary proceedings after several photographers were injured when fans stormed over barriers …

Fils takes out Musetti to reach Barcelona Open semis

Apr 17 2026

Arthur Fils defeated second seed Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 6-4 on Friday to reach the Barcelona Open semi-finals.

Lille's Bentaleb out after 'minor surgery' for infection

Apr 17 2026

Lille midfielder Nabil Bentaleb faces a spell on the sidelines after underdoing "minor surgery" to treat an infection, …

Vondrousova in trouble after shutting door on doping officer

Apr 17 2026

Marketa Vondrousova, the 2023 Wimbledon champion, said on Friday she was facing a doping investigation after failing to …

Alcaraz withdraws from Madrid Masters after wrist injury

Apr 17 2026

Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Madrid Masters on Friday, increasing concerns over whether he will be able to defend …

Arteta tells spluttering Arsenal to embrace title pressure ahead of Man City showdown

Apr 17 2026

Mikel Arteta has urged spluttering Arsenal to embrace the "huge privilege" of facing Manchester City in a potentially …

Chelsea star Caicedo signs seven-year contract extension

Apr 17 2026

Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has signed a lucrative seven-year contract extension that will keep him at Stamford …

If Man City lose 'it's over', says Guardiola ahead of Arsenal title showdown

Apr 17 2026

Pep Guardiola said an Arsenal victory at Manchester City on Sunday would end the Premier League title race, but that his …

Renard sacked as Saudi Arabia coach ahead of World Cup

Apr 17 2026

Frenchman Herve Renard told AFP on Friday he has been relieved of his duties as Saudi Arabia coach, less than two months …

Djokovic pulls out of Madrid Open

Apr 17 2026

Former three-time winner Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Madrid Open beginning next week as he needs more time to …

South Korea unveils plan to bring back Formula One

Apr 17 2026

South Korea wants to host a Formula One race for the first time since 2013 after unveiling a new circuit design that …

Red-hot Bayern could cap memorable week with Bundesliga title

Apr 17 2026

Just days after eliminating Spanish giants Real Madrid to reach the Champions League semi-finals, Bayern Munich could …

Raucous partying and some rugby as Hong Kong Sevens turns 50

Apr 17 2026

The first Hong Kong Sevens took place in front of a few thousand curious spectators, and some of the players wore gym …

Slot backs Ekitike to recover from 'devastating' Achilles injury

Apr 17 2026

Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes Hugo Ekitike can come back even stronger from a ruptured Achilles tendon that has …

Canada T20 World Cup game under ICC scrutiny after corruption claim

Apr 17 2026

The International Cricket Council said Friday it is investigating Cricket Canada over allegations of match corruption, …

Red-hot Bayern on cusp of Bundesliga title as perfect week rolls on

Apr 17 2026

Just days after eliminating European giants Real Madrid to reach the Champions League semi-finals, Bayern Munich can …

Wrexham's Hollywood takeover fuels economic boom

Apr 17 2026

Wrexham's fairytale rise since a takeover by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney has not been limited to …

God, destiny, Griezmann: Atletico target rare Copa del Rey success

Apr 17 2026

No sooner had Atletico Madrid eliminated Barcelona from the Champions League than their fans turned their attention to …

Racing 92's Manu eyes All Blacks World Cup berth

Apr 17 2026

Racing 92 centre Joey Manu says he would love to play for New Zealand at next year's Rugby World Cup as the former NRL …

Judgement day for Man City and Arsenal in title showdown

Apr 17 2026

Title-chasing Manchester City face leaders Arsenal in a seismic showdown at the top of the Premier League on Sunday.

All Blacks great Jones says rugby union losing 'hearts and minds' to league

Apr 17 2026

All Blacks great Michael Jones told AFP that rugby union in New Zealand is losing the battle for "hearts and minds" to …

England great Catt says 'good guy' Prince Harry a boon for rugby

Apr 17 2026

England great Mike Catt said "good guy" Prince Harry's decision to attend a Super Rugby match on his Australia visit …

Japan's Olympic pairs skating champions announce retirement

Apr 17 2026

Japan's Olympic figure skating pairs champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announced their retirement on Friday, …

Iranian women footballers have 'hope for future' in Australia

Apr 17 2026

Two Iranian women footballers who sought asylum last month during the Asian Cup said Friday the support they had …

Embattled LIV Golf to make 'surprise' changes: CEO

Apr 17 2026

LIV Golf is preparing to make structural changes that "might surprise some people," CEO Scott O'Neil said Thursday, as …

Aberg grabs one-stroke lead at RBC Heritage, Scheffler five back

Apr 17 2026

Sweden's Ludvig Aberg fired eight birdies in a crisp eight-under par 63 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead in the US …

Villa and Forest set up all-English showdown in Europa League semis

Apr 17 2026

Aston Villa demolished Bologna and Nottingham Forest beat Porto in the Europa League on Thursday to set up an …

Durant not only Rockets weapon, Lakers star James warns

Apr 16 2026

Superstar LeBron James warned Thursday that Kevin Durant isn't the only threat the depleted Los Angeles Lakers must be …

Rybakina, Gauff cruise into Stuttgart quarter-finals

Apr 16 2026

Top seed Elena Rybakina beat Diana Shnaider in straight sets to qualify for the quarter-finals of the WTA clay-court …

Palace lose but still progress to Conference League semis, Strasbourg comeback

Apr 16 2026

Crystal Palace went down to a 2-1 defeat at Fiorentina on Thursday but nonetheless progressed 4-2 on aggregate to the …

Victoria Beckham defends parenting amid rift with son Brooklyn

Apr 16 2026

Victoria Beckham said Thursday she and her husband David have always sought to "protect" their children, months after …

'He was my idol' says Maradona doctor at trial over icon's death

Apr 16 2026

Diego Maradona's personal physician, on trial over the 2020 death of the Argentine football legend, said Thursday he was …

'You can feel it' - Spurs' Wembanyama eager for NBA playoff debut

Apr 16 2026

Victor Wembanyama, whose rapid rise from teen phenom to superstar has transformed the San Antonio Spurs into legitimate …

Musetti sees off Moutet to meet Fils in Barcelona Open quarters

Apr 16 2026

Italian second seed Lorenzo Musetti eased into the quarter-finals of the Barcelona Open on Thursday with a straight-sets …

Kildunne on wing as England ring changes for Scotland Six Nations clash

Apr 16 2026

Ellie Kildunne was named on the wing, rather than in her usual full-back position, as John Mitchell announced a …

Doncic, Cunningham eligible for MVP race: NBA

Apr 16 2026

Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham have been ruled eligible for the NBA's Most Valuable Player race despite not meeting the …

Shakhtar draw at AZ to cruise into Conference League semis

Apr 16 2026

Shakhtar Donetsk drew 2-2 at AZ Alkmaar on Thursday as the Ukrainian side progressed to the UEFA Conference League …

Freiburg sink Celta to clinch first appearance in Europa League semis

Apr 16 2026

Freiburg made history as they swept into the Europa League semi-finals for the first time with a 3-1 win against Celta …

Saudi wealth fund sells football club Al-Hilal

Apr 16 2026

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund announced Thursday the sale of its majority stake in Saudi Pro League football club …

Arsenal ex-goalkeeper Manninger dies after car struck by train

Apr 16 2026

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alexander Manninger, who played for Austria at Euro 2008, died on Thursday after his car was …

Punjab down Mumbai despite De Kock ton

Apr 16 2026

South African Quinton de Kock's record third century was to no avail as Prabhsimran Singh and skipper Shreyas Iyer …

Woods fights subpoena for prescription drug records in DUI case

Apr 16 2026

Tiger Woods's lawyer is fighting the demand for the golf superstar's prescription drug records, which were subpoenaed by …

Messi new owner of Spanish fifth-tier club Cornella

Apr 16 2026

Lionel Messi has bought Catalan club Cornella and become the team's new owner, the Spanish fifth-tier side announced on …

Union coach Eta wants focus on football after landmark appointment

Apr 16 2026

Union Berlin coach Marie-Louise Eta said Thursday she was looking forward to questions about football rather than her …

'Disgrace': fans outraged by World Cup transit fare hikes

Apr 16 2026

Football fans have expressed outrage at the exorbitant price of transit fares to get to World Cup matches, following …

Clock ticking on Chelsea's top five bid warns Rosenior

Apr 16 2026

Liam Rosenior has warned Chelsea their bid to qualify for the Champions League is hanging in the balance ahead of …

Joshua gets 'unbelievable lift' training with old rival Usyk - promoter

Apr 16 2026

Anthony Joshua has resumed training with former heavyweight rival Oleksandr Usyk as he continues preparations for a …

Bayern fans apologise after photographers injured at Real game

Apr 16 2026

Bayern Munich supporters have apologised after several photographers were injured when fans stormed over barriers at the …

Silva to leave Man City at end of the season

Apr 16 2026

Bernardo Silva will leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the season, the Premier League club …

World Athletics deliver nationality switch hammer blow to Turkey

Apr 16 2026

World Athletics on Thursday refused the applications of 11 elite athletes seeking to transfer their allegiance to Turkey …

Silva to leave Man City at end of season

Apr 16 2026

Bernardo Silva will leave Manchester City at the end of the season, the Premier League club announced Thursday as they …

WADA targets India's performance-enhancing drugs production

Apr 16 2026

A crackdown on India's performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) production -- the biggest globally -- is key to tackling the …

O'Sullivan to face Chinese debutant He Guoqiang in World Championship opener

Apr 16 2026

Ronnie O'Sullivan will face Chinese debutant He Guoqiang when he begins his bid to win an eighth World Snooker …

England's Botterman and Campbell out of Women's Six Nations

Apr 16 2026

Hannah Botterman and May Campbell joined a growing England injury list on Thursday as they became the latest Red Roses …

Liverpool confirm Ekitike out for season, will miss World Cup

Apr 16 2026

Liverpool followed France in confirming Thursday that forward Hugo Ekitike will miss the remainder of the Premier League …

Snooker great O'Sullivan to face Chinese debutant Guoqiang in World Championship opener

Apr 16 2026

Ronnie O'Sullivan will face Chinese debutant He Guoqiang when he begins his bid to win an eighth World Snooker …

Real Madrid season in tatters, Arbeloa looking shaky after Euro exit

Apr 16 2026

Serial Champions League winners Real Madrid bared their fangs but left Munich staring down the barrel of a second …

PSG fix sights on another Ligue 1 and Champions League double

Apr 16 2026

Paris Saint-Germain's dream of retaining the Champions League title remains alive and they could have yet another Ligue …

Curacao, tiny island with big dreams of World Cup glory

Apr 16 2026

"Small island, big dreams" reads a poster for the football team of the Caribbean island of Curacao -- the smallest …

Warriors rally to eliminate Clippers, 76ers reach NBA playoffs

Apr 16 2026

Golden State star Stephen Curry scored the go-ahead three-pointer with 50 seconds left as the Warriors rallied to beat …

Gasperini's Roma future in doubt as infighting mars Champions League bid

Apr 16 2026

Gian Piero Gasperini's tenure as Roma coach is already under threat as a feud with Claudio Ranieri dominates the lead up …

Curacao World Cup qualification a 'divine journey': federation president

Apr 16 2026

The president of the Curacao football federation, Gilbert Martina, has told AFP that the tiny Caribbean country's road …

Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirms

Apr 16 2026

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will "for sure" participate in the 2026 World Cup despite the …

NBA fines Hornets' Ball for 'reckless' play on Adebayo

Apr 16 2026

The NBA fined Charlotte star LaMelo Ball $35,000 on Wednesday for "unnecessary and reckless contact" with Miami's Bam …

Latest team to fold sets Super Rugby up for another revamp

Apr 16 2026

The demise of a second Super Rugby team in just three years because of financial problems is a disappointment but also …

Sixers top Magic to book NBA playoff clash with Celtics

Apr 16 2026

The Philadelphia 76ers held off the Orlando Magic 109-97 on Wednesday to book an NBA playoffs first-round meeting with …

LIV Golf reassures players over Saudi withdrawal rumors

Apr 16 2026

LIV Golf on Wednesday moved to reassure players and staff that it remains fully funded, as reports circulated that the …

Waratahs primed for physical Moana clash in front of Prince Harry

Apr 16 2026

NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar says he "feels" for doomed Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika but their plight will not …

Brumbies gets Wright boost for Drua Super Rugby clash

Apr 16 2026

ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham said dynamic fullback Tom Wright was looking "exceptionally good" as the Wallabies …

Arsenal survive tense Sporting stalemate to reach Champions League semis

Apr 16 2026

Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-finals after riding their luck in a nervous goalless draw against Sporting …

Longtime Messi friend Hoyos unveiled as Inter Miami coach

Apr 15 2026

Guillermo Hoyos said his long friendship with Lionel Messi will not stop him working the Argentine superstar hard in …

Kane lauds Diaz 'moment of magic' after Bayern knock out Real

Apr 15 2026

Harry Kane praised Luis Diaz's late "moment of magic" which delivered the killer blow as Bayern Munich eliminated Real …

Real slam 'unbelievable' red card after Bayern defeat

Apr 15 2026

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said the decision to send off Eduardo Camavinga "ruined" Wednesday's Champions League …

WNBA star Wilson signs record contract as league booms

Apr 15 2026

Women's basketball star A'ja Wilson has signed a record-breaking new contract with the Las Vegas Aces worth nearly $5 …

Bayern sink Real Madrid late to reach Champions League semis

Apr 15 2026

Late strikes from Luis Diaz and Michael Olise sealed a dramatic 4–3 win for Bayern Munich over Real Madrid on Wednesday, …

Arteta confident in Arsenal after anxious progress to Champions League semis

Apr 15 2026

Mikel Arteta insisted Arsenal's angst-ridden progress to the Champions League semi-finals proved they have the character …

Rice 'doesn't care' about Arsenal critics after reaching Champions League semis

Apr 15 2026

Declan Rice said reaching another Champions League semi-final was "an amazing achievement" for Arsenal despite failing …

France boss Deschamps confirms Ekitike to miss World Cup

Apr 15 2026

Liverpool and France forward Hugo Ekitike will miss the 2026 World Cup after suffering a serious injury in his club's …

Impact sub Kohli shines as Bengaluru move top of IPL

Apr 15 2026

Virat Kohli was introduced as an impact substitute for the first time in the IPL and his 49 led defending champions …

Alcaraz pulls out of Barcelona Open with wrist injury

Apr 15 2026

Carlos Alcaraz withdrew on Wednesday from the Barcelona Open because of a wrist injury that troubled him in his …

Man Utd's Maguire out of Chelsea match after extra one-game ban

Apr 15 2026

Harry Maguire will miss Manchester United's Premier League game away to Chelsea on Saturday after being handed an …