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Man City ease past Palace to keep pressure on Arsenal

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Manchester City's second string eased past Crystal Palace 3-0 on Wednesday to climb just two points behind Premier …

Alaves end champions Barca's bid for 100-point record

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Newly-crowned Spanish champions Barcelona suffered a 1-0 defeat by Alaves on Wednesday, ending their bid to match the …

PSG clinch fifth straight Ligue 1 title

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Paris Saint-Germain secured their fifth straight French Ligue 1 title on Wednesday as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's strike set …

Inter Milan win Italian Cup to secure domestic double

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Inter Milan won the Italian Cup on Wednesday after beating Lazio 2-0 and completing a domestic double alongside their …

Man City see off Palace to keep pressure on Arsenal

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Manchester City's second string eased past Crystal Palace 3-0 on Wednesday to climb just two points behind Premier …

Iran holds World Cup send-off for national football team

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Iran held a send-off ceremony Wednesday for the national football team as it prepared to play in the 2026 World Cup, …

Revived Swiatek cruises past Pegula and into Italian Open semis

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Iga Swiatek gave another indication she might be back to her brilliant best after destroying Jessica Pegula 6-1, 6-2 at …

McIlroy's toe 'totally fine' after nine-hole PGA practice

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Rory McIlroy said his nagging right pinky toe injury was "totally fine" after playing a nine-hole practice round on …

California says probing possible violations over World Cup ticket sales

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California has contacted FIFA over possible legal violations in the sale of World Cup tickets following allegations that …

Kohli ton powers Bengaluru past Kolkata, to top of IPL

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Virat Kohli struck an unbeaten 105 to lead defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the top of the IPL table …

Sarah Taylor named England men's fielding coach

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Former England women's wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor has been named as fielding coach for the men's team during next month's …

No plans for PGA outside USA or moving off May date

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The PGA Championship is not considering playing the event outside the United States or moving off its current May date, …

Key urges 'world-class' bowler Robinson to make England recall count

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England cricket chief Rob Key highlighted Ollie Robinson's eye-catching statistics after recalling the seamer for the …

Eulalio seizes control of drenched Giro d'Italia

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Portuguese rider Afonso Eulalio claimed a sizeable lead in the Giro d'Italia's overall standings on Wednesday after a …

Furyk wants long-term US Ryder blueprint, maybe role for Tiger

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Jim Furyk said Wednesday he wants a long-term blueprint for United States success in the Ryder Cup, with the 2027 …

McIlroy back on course on eve of PGA despite blister

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Rory McIlroy was back on course at Aronimink on Wednesday, a day after a blister on his toe caused him to cut short a …

Carrick on brink of permanent Man Utd job: reports

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Michael Carrick is expected to be recommended as Manchester United's permanent manager by club chiefs after overseeing a …

Keys says players will strike over Grand Slam pay if 'necessary'

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Former Australian Open champion Madison Keys told AFP that "many players" are united on the question of Grand Slam prize …

Winning worth the wait for Young no matter the ball

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Having waited six years for his first PGA Tour victory, third-ranked Cameron Young is thrilled to have added two more …

Donald pleased to have Rahm back for Ryder three-peat bid

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Luke Donald, seeking a three-peat in 2027 as Europe's Ryder Cup captain, is pleased with Jon Rahm securing his …

Real Madrid win legal battle over Bernabeu concert noise

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Real Madrid said Wednesday they have won a legal battle in their dispute with a residents association complaining about …

Australia's North savours 'tremendous honour' of England role

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Former Australia batsman Marcus North said Wednesday it was "a tremendous honour" to be appointed as England's national …

England drop Crawley for 1st Test against New Zealand

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England have dropped struggling opening batsman Zak Crawley from their squad for next month's first Test against New …

Japan suspend Eddie Jones for verbally abusing officials

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Japan suspended head coach Eddie Jones for four games and cut his salary on Wednesday for "verbal abuse directed at …

Mbappe can show 'commitment' to Real Madrid: Arbeloa

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Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa called on French striker Kylian Mbappe on Wednesday to show "his commitment" to the …

World Cup broadcast deadlock ends up in Indian court

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A standoff over World Cup broadcasting rights in India has ended up in the courts with fans fearing they won't be able …

'Don't understand it, but it looks fun': cricket bowls Japan over

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Curious spectators clutching rulebooks watch as a batsman smacks a six into the sand and weeds surrounding Japan's …

World Cup comes to 'Soccer Town USA,' but locals priced out

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Anthony Duro had hoped the World Cup coming to his soccer-mad New Jersey town would mean watching games at nearby …

Don't mention the war: Tucson prepares to welcome Team Iran for World Cup

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In the Strait of Hormuz, US warships menace Iran's oil tankers, while in Washington President Donald Trump demands …

Hosting World Cup evokes powerful memories for Mexico, and raises expectations

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The 2026 World Cup will finish with a final in a New Jersey NFL stadium, but the tournament will begin in a footballing …

Wembanyama leads Spurs to brink as Timberwolves routed

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Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points as the San Antonio Spurs moved to within one win of the NBA Western Conference finals …

Ronaldo left waiting for Saudi title after goalkeeping gaffe

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Cristiano Ronaldo will have to wait a bit longer for his first Saudi Pro League title after Al Nassr conceded a bizarre …

Quick bowler Brown left out of Australia T20 World Cup squad

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Fast bowler Darcie Brown was a surprise omission from Australia's 15-player squad named Wednesday for next month's T20 …

Los Angeles stadium undergoes World Cup facelift

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Hundreds of corner seats have been ripped out of Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium and truckloads of freshly harvested sod were …

Messi still highest-paid player in MLS

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Lionel Messi remains the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer with an annual base salary of $25 million -- more …

Sinner dismisses Pellegrino to reach Italian Open quarters, Zverev out

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Jannik Sinner's charge towards a first Italian Open title continued on Tuesday after the world number one calmly …

Blister worry hits McIlroy as PGA start looms at Aronimink

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Concern flared Tuesday about a nagging right foot blister that forced Masters winner Rory McIlroy to halt a practice …

Ex-NBA player Jason Collins dies after brain cancer battle

May 12 2026

Jason Collins, the former NBA player who became the first openly gay man to play in a major US pro sports league, has …

Foot blister forces McIlroy to cut short PGA practice round

May 12 2026

Rory McIlroy was forced to halt his practice round at Aronimink on Tuesday ahead of the PGA Championship due to a …

Man City boss Guardiola urges players to make VAR irrelevant

May 12 2026

Pep Guardiola says teams must "do better" if they want to avoid VAR controversies.

Revitalized Rose sets aside Masters loss for top PGA form

May 12 2026

Justin Rose says he feels re-energized after another difficult Masters loss, entering this week's PGA Championship with …

'Bittersweet' runner-up run has Scheffler inspired at PGA

May 12 2026

Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler has turned "bittersweet" feelings over three consecutive runner-up …

Lakers would welcome return of LeBron James

May 12 2026

The Los Angeles Lakers would be thrilled to have LeBron James back if the superstar opts to play a 24th NBA season but …

Real Madrid president Perez calls club elections, will stand again

May 12 2026

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez on Tuesday called club elections and announced that he would stand again.

No.1 Scheffler to start PGA with Rose and Matt Fitzpatrick

May 12 2026

Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler will tee off alongside England's Justin Rose and Matt Fitzpatrick when …

Referees' chief says disallowing Hammers goal against Arsenal 'categorically' right

May 12 2026

Referees' chief Howard Webb has said disallowing what would have been a key West Ham equaliser during Sunday's 1-0 …

Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at 29: team

May 12 2026

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, 29, has died, the NBA team said in a statement on Tuesday.

No.5 Morikawa still battles back issues as PGA start looms

May 12 2026

Two-time major winner Collin Morikawa is still battling back issues as Thursday's start of the PGA Championship looms at …

Stadium changes just part of Houston's World Cup transformation

May 12 2026

Houston is turning the Texans' NFL stadium into a natural-grass pitch, shielding its streets from punishing heat and …

Rhythm king Rabada skittles Hyderabad to blast Gujarat to top of IPL

May 12 2026

South Africa's Kagiso Rabada led an inspired pace attack to power Gujarat Titans to the top of the IPL table with an …

Rome derby row as authorities reschedule Serie A to avoid tennis clash

May 12 2026

Serie A are to appeal the rescheduling of this weekend's Rome derby which city authorities moved from Sunday to Monday …

Rabada stars as Gujarat hammer Hyderabad to move top of IPL

May 12 2026

South Africa's Kagiso Rabada led an inspired pace attack to power Gujarat Titans to the top of the IPL table with an …

Former Georgia rugby captain Sharikadze banned over urine-swap scheme

May 12 2026

Former Georgia rugby captain Merab Sharikadze has been banned for 11 years over his role in a urine-swap scheme that …

Narvaez wins Giro stage four as Ciccone takes leader's pink jersey

May 12 2026

Ecuadorian Jhonatan Narvaez sprinted to victory in the fourth stage of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday with Italian Giulio …

Murray to coach British star Draper in run-up to Wimbledon

May 12 2026

Former Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is to return to coaching with Britain's Jack Draper during the grass-court season, …

Dick Advocaat returns as Curacao coach for World Cup

May 12 2026

Veteran Dutch coach Dick Advocaat, who led Curacao to World Cup qualification, will return as coach for the tournament …

Prosecutors granted access to Woods's prescription records in DUI crash case

May 12 2026

Tiger Woods's prescription drug records will be made available to prosecutors after the golf superstar's March arrest on …

Arsenal's White out for rest of the season with knee injury

May 12 2026

Arsenal defender Ben White will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury, ruling him out of the club's Premier …

Rahm has faith LIV will develop good survival plan

May 12 2026

LIV Golf's struggle to survive beyond this season after Saudi backers pulled future financing will not be a distraction …

Sinner dismisses Pellegrino to reach Italian Open quarter-finals

May 12 2026

Jannik Sinner's charge towards a first Italian Open title continued on Tuesday after the world number one calmly …

Flick extends contract with Barcelona

May 12 2026

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick confirmed on Tuesday that he has signed a new two-year contract with an option for a third …

McIlroy has 'clear road ahead' to win more majors

May 12 2026

Rory McIlroy brings a sharper mental focus into the 108th PGA Championship that tees off Thursday at Aronimink than he …

Vladimir Weiss returns as Slovakia coach

May 12 2026

Vladimir Weiss will return to coach the Slovak national football team after Italian Francesco Calzona stepped down last …

Spain coach counting on Yamal and Williams fitness for World Cup

May 12 2026

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Tuesday he was counting on wingers Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams to be fit and …

Guardiola says Man City 'still fighting' for Premier League title

May 12 2026

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City do not feel extra pressure even though they realistically need to beat Crystal Palace …

Rana stars as Bangladesh down Pakistan in 1st Test thriller

May 12 2026

Pace bowler Nahid Rana claimed five wickets as Bangladesh trumped Pakistan by 104 runs in a rain-hit first Test on …

Ruud crushes Musetti to reach Italian Open quarters, Sinner awaits derby

May 12 2026

Casper Ruud strolled into the Italian Open quarter-finals on Tuesday after easily beating home hope Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, …

Japan Olympic official resigns after 'utterly unacceptable' remarks

May 12 2026

The Japanese Olympic Committee's vice president has resigned, the organisation said Tuesday, after he apologised for …

Japan Olympic official sorry for 'utterly unacceptable' remarks

May 12 2026

The head of Japanese bobsleigh apologised on Tuesday and admitted making "utterly unacceptable" remarks that reportedly …

James undecided on future after Lakers bow out of NBA playoffs

May 12 2026

LeBron James said he will take time to consider his future after the Los Angeles Lakers were swept out of the NBA …

Japan baseball to punish dangerous swings after umpire hit

May 12 2026

Japanese baseball has adopted a rule to punish players for dangerous swings, as an umpire remains unconscious almost a …

LeBron's Lakers eliminated from NBA playoffs as Thunder seal sweep

May 12 2026

The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Los Angeles Lakers out of the NBA playoffs on Monday, winning 115-110 to wrap up a …

US 'golden generation' raises World Cup hosts' expectations

May 12 2026

With home advantage, a forgiving group draw, and a talented roster widely dubbed the United States' "golden generation," …

New Zealand boss Rennie calls up Henry to be All Blacks selector

May 12 2026

World Cup-winning former coach Graham Henry has been appointed as an All Blacks selector, New Zealand boss Dave Rennie …

Mitchell magic as Cavs down Pistons to level series

May 12 2026

Donovan Mitchell went on a record-tying second-half scoring spree as the Cleveland Cavaliers bagged a series-leveling …

India's Dravid to co-own Dublin Guardians in European T20 league

May 12 2026

Former India captain Rahul Dravid has been named co-owner of the Dublin Guardians in the new European T20 Premier …

After backlash, Mexico cancels plan to cut school year for World Cup

May 12 2026

Mexico canceled plans to shorten its school year ahead of the World Cup after widespread backlash from parents, think …

Golfers ready for 'crazy' Aronimink greens at PGA

May 12 2026

Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler and a host of world-class rivals took their first practice rounds on …

England's sizzling Fitzpatricks seek major glory at PGA

May 11 2026

Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick, English brothers and two of the world's hottest golfers, are housemates this week as they …

Leeds draw leaves Spurs in relegation peril

May 11 2026

Mathys Tel was hero and villain as Tottenham drew 1-1 at home to Leeds on Monday -- a result that leaves their Premier …

Leeds draw leaves Spurs deep in relegation peril

May 11 2026

Mathys Tel was the hero and villain as Tottenham drew 1-1 at home against Leeds on Monday -- a result that leaves their …

Napoli's Champions League spot in balance after last-gasp Bologna defeat

May 11 2026

Napoli's bid to reach next season's Champions League was still in the balance on Monday after falling to late 3-2 home …

Curacao World Cup preparations rocked as coach resigns

May 11 2026

World Cup debutants Curacao have parted company with head coach Fred Rutten just one month before the tournament kicks …

Sinner in derby with qualifier Pellegrino after strolling into Italian Open last 16

May 11 2026

Jannik Sinner set up a David v Goliath clash with countryman Andrea Pellegrino in the last 16 of the Italian Open after …

Axar Patel, Miller lead Delhi to record-breaking win over Punjab

May 11 2026

Delhi Capitals rode on blistering half-centuries from skipper Axar Patel and David Miller to mount a record chase and …

Patel, Miller lead Delhi to record-breaking win over Punjab

May 11 2026

Delhi Capitals rode on blistering half-centuries from skipper Axar Patel and David Miller to mount a record chase and …

Wembanyama escapes playoff suspension after ejection: NBA source

May 11 2026

San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama, ejected Sunday for elbowing an opponent in the face, will not face any further …

Sinner demolishes Popyrin to stroll into Italian Open last 16

May 11 2026

Jannik Sinner breezed into the last 16 of the Italian Open on Monday after swatting aside Alexei Popyrin in straight …

England women's great Mead to leave Arsenal at the end of the season

May 11 2026

England forward Beth Mead will leave Arsenal when her contract expires at the end of the season, it was announced …

Lewis-Skelly says leaders Arsenal know 'job is not yet done'

May 11 2026

Myles Lewis-Skelly is adamant Arsenal know better than anyone what they must do to secure the club's first Premier …

Every goalie 'illegally blocked' says West Ham's Hermansen after Arsenal agony

May 11 2026

West Ham goalkeeper Mads Hermansen believes pushing and shoving at corners in Premier League has become a major problem …

Man City boss Guardiola backs Marmoush to play big role in run-in

May 11 2026

Pep Guardiola expects Manchester City striker Omar Marmoush to have a key role in the closing stages of the English …

Party's over: China tells fans to end birthday blowouts for sport idols

May 11 2026

Chinese officials have warned fans against holding big birthday celebrations in honour of national team athletes, saying …

Domestic dominance not enough, Barca's ambition is European glory

May 11 2026

As the dust settles on Barcelona's title celebrations, the cava bottles are sent for recycling and the open-top bus …

Spurs star Wembanyama ejected for elbowing Wolves' Reid

May 11 2026

San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama was ejected for elbowing Minnesota's Naz Reid in the jaw in the second quarter of the …

Knicks sweep past 76ers into NBA Eastern Conference finals

May 11 2026

The New York Knicks used a stunning three-point barrage to crush Philadelphia 144-114 and advance in the NBA playoffs on …

The first 48-team World Cup -- more opportunities, less jeopardy?

May 11 2026

The 2026 World Cup will be the first to feature 48 teams, with the expansion of the field offering opportunities to …

Focus, longevity: Scheffler-McIlroy rivalry sparks mutual admiration

May 11 2026

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, who together have won four of the past five major titles, have impressed each other …

PSG all but secure Ligue 1 title with two games to spare

May 11 2026

Paris Saint-Germain effectively wrapped up another Ligue 1 title on Sunday as a 1-0 win over Brest left them six points …

Arsenal on brink of Premier League title, Villa slip up in Champions League chase

May 11 2026

Arsenal are on the brink of a first Premier League title in 22 years after surviving a hugely contentious finale to beat …

Norwegian rookie Reitan wins PGA Truist Championship

May 10 2026

Kristoffer Reitan, a PGA Tour rookie from Norway, won a back-nine shootout in Sunday's final round to seize his first …

'I'll never forget this day': Barca's Flick after Liga triumph

May 10 2026

Hours after the death of his father, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick led the Catalan giants to a second straight La Liga …