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Furue finishes strong to reach LPGA Match-Play semi-finals

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Japan's Ayaka Furue rallied late for a 2&1 victory over Celine Boutier on Saturday to reach the semi-finals of the LPGA …

Crouser world record, Richardson no-show at LA meet

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Olympic and world shot put champion Ryan Crouser produced a sensational performance to obliterate his own world record …

England's Hall clings to share of lead with Schenk at Colonial

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England's Harry Hall sank clutch putts from about 10 feet on the last two holes to share the lead after Saturday's third …

PSG win record 11th French title

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Paris Saint-Germain clinched a French record 11th league title on Saturday as Lionel Messi scored in a 1-1 draw away at …

Springboks pick injured captain Kolisi for Durban camp

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South Africa captain and loose forward Siya Kolisi has again been included in a pre-2023 Rugby World Cup training camp, …

Paris Saint-Germain win record 11th French title

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Paris Saint-Germain clinched a French record 11th league title on Saturday as Lionel Messi scored in a 1-1 draw away at …

Inter see off Atalanta and secure Champions League qualification

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Inter Milan secured their place in next season's Champions League with a 3-2 win over Atalanta which showed some fine …

Rodrygo brace earns Madrid victory over Sevilla

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Rodrygo hit a brace to earn Real Madrid a 2-1 win over Sevilla in La Liga on Saturday, sending his side four points …

Valenzuela knocks off Nordqvist as LPGA Match-Play quarter-finals set

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Switzerland's Albane Valenzuela held on to beat three-time major winner Anna Nordqvist of Sweden 1-up on Saturday and …

Bucks to name Raptors assistant Griffin new head coach - reports

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The Milwaukee Bucks plan to hire Toronto Raptors assistant Adrian Griffin as their new head coach, multiple US media …

Luton complete fairytale rise to Premier League riches

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Luton completed a fairytale journey to the Premier League after beating Coventry on penalties in the Championship …

Late Hodnett try wins URC final for plucky Munster

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Flanker John Hodnett barged over for a 75th-minute try to give Munster a 19-14 victory over Stormers on Saturday in the …

Benfica pip Porto to Portuguese title on final day

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Benfica won the Portuguese Primeira Liga for a record-extending 38th time by beating Santa Clara 3-0 on Saturday, four …

Farrell says more to come from Saracens after Premiership title win

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Owen Farrell was adamant Saracens' victory in the English Premiership final at Twickenham on Saturday was just the start …

'No happy ending' for tearful Dortmund, says coach Terzic

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A tearful Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic said there would be "no happy ending" after his side stumbled with the …

Bayern seize title as Dortmund collapse but major doubts remain

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Despite a record 11th straight Bundesliga title win, Bayern Munich's immediate future has been thrown into serious doubt …

Torino's Juric racially abused at Spezia as Roma's top four hopes end

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Torino coach Ivan Juric became the latest victim of racist abuse in Serie A during his team's 4-0 win at Spezia on …

Delighted Hamilton survives crash to take sixth

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Delighted seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton said on Saturday that he had enjoyed himself at the Monaco Grand Prix more …

French rugby star Haouas to appear in court for alleged domestic violence

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French rugby star Mohamed Haouas's place at this year's Rugby World Cup is in doubt with the Montpellier prop forward …

Musiala takes Bayern to 11th straight title after Dortmund held

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Bayern Munich won the Bundesliga with a last gasp goal on Saturday when Jamal Musiala sealed a 2-1 win in the 90th …

Farrell stars as Saracens edge Sale in English Premiership final thriller

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Owen Farrell orchestrated Saracens' dramatic 35-25 win over Sale in a thrilling English Premiership final as the London …

Brilliant Verstappen and 'disappointed' Perez make mixed day for Red Bull

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It was a mixed day for Red Bull in Monaco on Saturday as championship leader Max Verstappen produced a stunning late lap …

Hayes toasts dominant WSL title winners Chelsea

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Chelsea manager Emma Hayes said the drinks were on her after a 3-0 win at Reading on Saturday secured a fourth …

Torino's Juric racially abused during thrashing of Spezia

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Torino coach Ivan Juric became the latest victim of racist abuse in Serie A on Saturday after being targeted by …

Jarry downs Dimitrov to win Geneva final

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Outsider Nicolas Jarry beat Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets in the Geneva Open final on Saturday to bounce into next …

Roglic assured of Giro title as Thomas cracks

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Primoz Roglic of the Jumbo-Visma team won an uphill battle to virtually assure himself a Giro d'Italia title and earn …

Virtuoso Verstappen grabs maiden Monaco pole with spectacular final lap 

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Max Verstappen delivered a spectacular late lap on Saturday to claim his maiden Monaco Grand Prix pole position in a …

Dominant Chelsea retain Women's Super League title

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Chelsea secured a fourth consecutive Women's Super League title after a 3-0 win at Reading on Saturday held off …

Djokovic says 'part of me will leave' when Nadal quits

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Novak Djokovic admitted Saturday that when career-long rival Rafael Nadal retires next year "part of me will be leaving …

New mum Svitolina wins first title since comeback in Strasbourg

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Former world number three Elina Svitolina completed a winning return from maternity leave on Saturday by lifting her …

Verstappen claims first pole in Monaco

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Max Verstappen claimed pole for the Monaco Grand Prix with Fernando Alonso keeping the Red Bull world champion company …

Parting shot: Dhoni faces red-hot Gill in IPL final

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Barring a surprise, Chennai Super Kings skipper M.S. Dhoni will step out as a player for the last time when his side …

Just Stop Oil protesters disrupt English rugby final

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The English Premiership rugby final at Twickenham on Saturday was briefly halted after two protesters from the Just Stop …

French teen Fils claims first ATP title in Lyon

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French teenager Arthur Fils claimed his maiden ATP title in Lyon on Saturday with a straight sets win over Argentine …

French rugby star Haouas arrested over domestic violence, World Cup doubt

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French rugby star Mohamed Haouas's place at this year's Rugby World Cup is in doubt after the Montpellier prop forward …

Haaland picks up Premier League player and young player prizes

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Erling Haaland became the first man to win both Premier League player and young player of the year awards in the same …

Replacing Busquets is key to Barca success next season: Xavi

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Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said Saturday it was key for his side to replace the departing Sergio Busquets if they …

Ex-FIFA vice-president Temarii charged over 2022 World Cup vote

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FIFA's disgraced former vice-president Reynald Temarii of Tahiti has been charged with corruption by French prosecutors …

Verstappen tops final Monaco practice as Hamilton crashes

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Max Verstappen topped the times ahead of Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez in Saturday's eventful third and final practice …

Chiefs topple Brumbies to seal top spot in Super Rugby Pacific

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A relentless Waikato Chiefs cruised past the ACT Brumbies 31-21 on Saturday to ensure they will finish the Super Rugby …

French rugby star Haouas detained over domestic violence: lawyer

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French rugby star Mohamed Haouas has been placed in police custody for alleged domestic violence, his lawyer Marc Gallix …

Crusaders romp past Waratahs as prop Afoa sets Super Rugby age record

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Prop John Afoa became Super Rugby's oldest-ever player as his Canterbury Crusaders coasted past the New South Wales …

Nordqvist leads strong Swedish contingent into LPGA Match-Play weekend

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Three-time major champion Anna Nordqvist led a trio of Swedish players into the round of 16 at the LPGA Match-Play …

Australia women's skipper Lanning out of Ashes with 'medical issue'

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Australia captain Meg Lanning was on Saturday ruled out of the upcoming women's Ashes series against England due to a …

Hall leads by three at Colonial

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England's Harry Hall fired a four-under-par 66 to take a three-shot lead at the halfway stage of the PGA Tour's Charles …

Palou heads fastest Indy 500 field in search of first win

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Alex Palou starts from pole in the 107th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, but the Spaniard isn't concerned about defending …

For the Nuggets, long wait for NBA Finals is a unique challenge

May 26 2023

For the Denver Nuggets, their 4-0 sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Final, has left them with …

Sprint star Richardson making up for lost time at LA Grand Prix

May 26 2023

US sprint star Sha'Carri Richardson says she is making up for lost time as she puts the turmoil of the past two years …

'Superstar' Gill's ton powers Gujarat into IPL final

May 26 2023

Shubman Gill called his 129 on Friday his "best innings" in the Indian Premier League after he powered champions Gujarat …

Gill's 129 helps Gujarat set up IPL final with Chennai

May 26 2023

Red-hot Shubman Gill smashed his third century of the IPL season to help defending champions Gujarat Titans hammer …

Verstappen back on top in Monaco but demands more from Red Bull

May 26 2023

Max Verstappen resumed normal service on Friday when he topped the times for Red Bull and then demanded more performance …

Thomas holds pink jersey as Giro set for 'super close' finale

May 26 2023

Britain's Geraint Thomas holds the overall Giro d'Italia leader's pink jersey heading into the final weekend after …

Heat's confidence not hit by heavy losses to Celtics says Adebayo

May 26 2023

The Miami Heat suffered a crushing 110-97 defeat to the Boston Celtics in Game 5, cutting their series lead in the …

Alcaraz wants to play 'dream' doubles with Nadal at Paris Olympics

May 26 2023

Carlos Alcaraz wants to play alongside Rafael Nadal in a formidable and "dream" doubles team at the 2024 Olympics.

Gill ton fires Gujarat to 233-3 against Mumbai in IPL playoff

May 26 2023

Red-hot Shubman Gill smashed 129 off 60 balls to power holders Gujarat Titans to 233-3 against Mumbai Indians after a …

Verstappen overcomes struggles to top Monaco practice

May 26 2023

Max Verstappen resumed normal service on Friday when he topped the times for Red Bull ahead of Charles Leclerc's Ferrari …

Medvedev wary of being too 'cocky' in French Open push

May 26 2023

Despite finally clinching a first clay court title in his ninth year as a professional, Daniil Medvedev warned Friday …

Chelsea's tense Women's title race 'business as usual' for Hayes

May 26 2023

Emma Hayes says Chelsea's bid to clinch a fourth successive Women's Super League crown at the expense of title rivals …

Buitrago wins key Giro 19th stage, Thomas holds race lead

May 26 2023

Colombian Santiago Buitrago climbed to victory in Friday's 19th 'Queen' stage of the Giro d'Italia with Britain's …

Man City ready to grab 'once in a lifetime' treble chance

May 26 2023

Pep Guardiola believes his Manchester City players are ready to take the chance to deliver a historic treble of Premier …

Guardiola tells Spain to follow Premier League example after Vinicius abuse

May 26 2023

Pep Guardiola has urged Spanish football to follow the Premier League's example in the fight against racism after the …

Spurs can attract top managers despite troubled search, says Mason

May 26 2023

Ryan Mason insists troubled Tottenham can still attract top managers despite their turbulent search for a permanent …

Premier League title tilt only getting harder for Arsenal, says Arteta

May 26 2023

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta warned his side will face even stiffer competition next season as they bid to win a first …

Vinicius out for Madrid, Valencia racism punishment cut

May 26 2023

Vinicius Junior, subjected to racial abuse last weekend, will miss a second successive match due to a knee problem, Real …

Allardyce won't rule out return even if Leeds go down

May 26 2023

Sam Allardyce has refused to rule out returning as Leeds boss next season even if the Premier League strugglers are …

Everton missing Calvert-Lewin for survival mission

May 26 2023

Everton will be without talismanic striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin as they aim to extend their 69-year stay in the English …

Leicester boss Smith urges final push as relegation looms

May 26 2023

Leicester boss Dean Smith has urged his relegation-haunted players to ignore the fact that survival is out of their …

Sainz sets early pace in Monaco practice

May 26 2023

Carlos Sainz topped the times for Ferrari in Friday’s opening practice at the Monaco Grand Prix, the Spaniard outpacing …

'OK if she hates me': Sabalenka faces no Ukraine handshake at French Open

May 26 2023

Aryna Sabalenka said Friday that "it's OK if she hates me" as the Belarusian star braced to face Ukraine rival Marta …

Brentford vow to help banned Toney over 'gambling addiction'

May 26 2023

Premier League club Brentford have pledged to help Ivan Toney after an independent commission report revealed the banned …

Emotional send-off for Aaron Smith in final Highlanders home game

May 26 2023

All Blacks great Aaron Smith had a fairytale send-off in his final home game for the Otago Highlanders Friday with a …

Howe admits fresh pressure after Newcastle's stellar season

May 26 2023

Eddie Howe says Newcastle have "massively over-achieved" this season and will have to cope with soaring expectations …

'I love Mark,' says Tsitsipas after Philippoussis split

May 26 2023

Stefanos Tsitsipas said Friday he dropped Mark Philippoussis from his coaching team because "less is more" but insisted …

Real Madrid still without Vinicius for Sevilla trip: Ancelotti

May 26 2023

Vinicius Junior subjected to racial abuse last weekend will miss a second successive match due to a knee problem Real …

'Nervous' Klopp hopes for 'massive' Dortmund title win

May 26 2023

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admitted on Friday to being "a bit nervous" ahead of his former side Borussia Dortmund's …

Klopp optimistic for future despite Liverpool's disappointing season

May 26 2023

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he has "lots of reasons" for optimism despite the crushing disappointment of missing …

Dortmund and Bayern on knife-edge as German title race goes to wire

May 26 2023

Borussia Dortmund are on the brink of breaking Bayern Munich's decade-long stranglehold on the German championship, with …

Valenzuela downs top-seeded Vu on second day of LPGA Match-Play

May 26 2023

Switzerland's Albane Valenzuela defeated top-seeded American Lilia Vu 2 up on Thursday as the fight for round-of-16 …

Celtics pummel Heat to keep NBA title hopes alive

May 26 2023

Boston poured in 16 three-pointers in a dominant 110-97 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday that kept the Celtics …

Man Utd's Champions League return clouded by ownership uncertainty

May 26 2023

Manchester United are back in the Champions League but a bright future under Erik ten Hag remains clouded by uncertainty …

'One for the romantics' as Luton and Coventry battle to reach Premier League

May 26 2023

Football's richest game has been billed as "one for the romantics" as Luton and Coventry clash for a place in the …

Real Sociedad aiming for Champions League return against Atletico

May 26 2023

Real Sociedad have not reached the Champions League for a decade but Imanol Alguacil's side can qualify for Europe's …

Dortmund, Bayern on knife-edge as German title race goes to wire

May 26 2023

Borussia Dortmund are on the brink of being crowned German champions for the ninth time as they prepare to face Mainz on …

Milan clubs face pursuers in race for Serie A top four places

May 26 2023

As champions Napoli continue their victory tour at Bologna on Sunday, the remaining important business in Serie A could …

Wayne Smith takes mentoring role with All Blacks, Black Ferns

May 26 2023

Women's World Cup-winning coach Wayne Smith was Friday appointed as "mentor" to both the All Blacks and Black Ferns, …

Dortmund's Terzic urges calm ahead of title 'euphoria'

May 26 2023

With a Bundesliga title just 90 minutes away, Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic called for calm on Thursday, saying …

Djokovic eyes history at French Open as Swiatek launches title defence

May 26 2023

Novak Djokovic will bid for a record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title at a French Open without his old rival Rafael Nadal …

Wicketkeeper Peirson added to Australia's Ashes squad

May 26 2023

Wicketkeeper Jimmy Peirson was added to Australia's squad for the Ashes against England Friday as cover for Josh Inglis …

Man Utd thrash Chelsea to secure Champions League return

May 26 2023

Erik ten Hag said Manchester United are back where they belong after a 4-1 thrashing of Chelsea on Thursday secured a …

Salah 'devastated' as Liverpool miss out on Champions League

May 25 2023

Mohamed Salah said there was "no excuse" for Liverpool's failure to qualify for the Champions League for the first time …

Hall surges clear at Colonial

May 25 2023

English journeyman Harry Hall fired an eight-under-par 62 to grab the early clubhouse lead at the PGA Tour's Charles …

Philly and New York resume MLS battle

May 25 2023

Eastern Conference heavyweights New York City and the Philadelphia Union clash at Citi Field on Saturday with the home …

'I didn't want to criticise Vinicius' with tweet: La Liga's Tebas

May 25 2023

La Liga chief Javier Tebas insisted Thursday he didn't mean "to criticise" Vinicius Junior following a charged exchange …

Hamilton will sign new Mercedes deal 'in coming weeks'

May 25 2023

Lewis Hamilton on Thursday denied all reports that he has been approached by Ferrari and said he was set to re-sign with …

Roy ends England deal to play T20 cricket in USA

May 25 2023

Batting star Jason Roy is ending his England contract to play in the first season of Major League Cricket in the United …

Birthday boy Thomas resists Roglic assault to stay in Giro pink

May 25 2023

Geraint Thomas said he had a "decent day" on his 37th birthday on Thursday as he kept the Giro d'Italia's leader's pink …

France star Cascarino to miss Women's World Cup with injury

May 25 2023

France star Delphine Cascarino will miss the upcoming Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand after her club Lyon …

Championship leader Verstappen plays down importance of Monaco win

May 25 2023

Max Verstappen shrugged off the prestige of the Monaco Grand Prix on Thursday and said he lamented engine suppliers …

Wu, Zhang and Shang end China's 86-year French Open wait

May 25 2023

Twelve months ago, a despondent Wu Yibing was retiring with injury from a low-level clay court tournament in Italy, …

Erasmus backs Springboks talisman Kolisi to be fit for World Cup

May 25 2023

Siya Kolisi is on track to captain the Springboks in their defence of the Rugby World Cup, said Rassie Erasmus, South …

Djokovic and Alcaraz in same half of French Open draw

May 25 2023

Novak Djokovic could face world number one Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals of the French Open after both players were …

French Olympic movement must 'focus' on Paris Games: IOC

May 25 2023

The French Olympic movement must "focus" on the preparations for the 2024 Games in Paris, an IOC spokesperson told AFP …