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North Korean club to play rare football match in South

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A North Korean women's football club will become the first sports team from the country to play in South Korea since …

Pistons rout Magic to cap comeback, book NBA playoff clash with Cavaliers

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The Detroit Pistons routed the Orlando Magic 116-94 on Sunday to cap a remarkable NBA playoff comeback and book an …

Man Utd beat Liverpool, Spurs climb out of relegation zone

May 04 2026

Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2 to seal a return to the Champions League next season, while Tottenham climbed out …

Players keep up battle with tennis majors as they decry Roland Garros prize money

May 04 2026

Top players including world number ones Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka kept up the pressure on the Grand Slam …

Timberwolves' Edwards 'questionable' for game one against Spurs

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Minnesota star Anthony Edwards has been listed as "questionable" for the Timberwolves' NBA second-round series opener …

Pistons rout Magic to complete comeback, advance in NBA playoffs

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The Detroit Pistons dominated the Orlando Magic 116-94 on Sunday to complete their NBA playoff series comeback and punch …

Inter Milan win Italian title for third time in six seasons

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Inter Milan won their third Serie A title in six seasons on Sunday thanks to a 2-0 victory over Parma that ignited the …

Gladbach sink Dortmund, St Pauli edge closer to drop

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Borussia Moenchengladbach ensured they will remain in Germany's top flight next season when Haris Tabakovic scored with …

Talisman Endrick fires resurgent Lyon into third in France

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Cash-strapped Lyon edged clear of a clutch of clubs vying for Ligue 1's last Champions League spot with a 4-2 win over …

Verstappen laments spin and struggle for pace in Miami

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Max Verstappen said Red Bull had improved a lot but still lack the pace and performance to challenge for wins, after …

Vinicius double delays Barca title as Real Madrid down Espanyol

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Vinicius Junior struck twice for Real Madrid in a 2-0 win over Espanyol on Sunday to make La Liga leaders Barcelona wait …

Teen Antonelli wins again in Miami to extend title race lead

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Teenager Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the drivers' world championship with a historic victory for Mercedes ahead …

Ferrari's Leclerc admits he threw away Miami podium finish

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Charles Leclerc admitted he threw away a podium finish for Ferrari with a wild penultimate lap as he dropped from third …

Cristian Chivu, a winner with Inter on the pitch and in the dugout

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Cristian Chivu was crowned a Serie A champion with Inter Milan for the fourth time but his first as coach on Sunday, …

Key players from Inter Milan's Serie A title triumph

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Inter Milan won their 21st league title on Sunday after beating Parma 2-0 and ending Napoli's Scudetto defence with …

No.4 Young cruises to PGA title at Doral

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World number four Cameron Young cruised through Sunday's final round despite a penalty to win the Cadillac Championship …

Spurs solved mental frailty to boost survival bid: De Zerbi

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Roberto De Zerbi believes Tottenham have solved their "mental problem" after climbing out of the Premier League …

Miami champ Antonelli shrugs off success, vows 'back to work'

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Kimi Antonelli smiled, thanked his team and his family and pledged to "get back to work" as soon as he could after …

Spurs out of relegation zone after vital win at Villa

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Tottenham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a vital 2-1 win at under-strength Aston Villa on …

No.1 Korda cruises to LPGA Mexico crown

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Top-ranked Nelly Korda cruised through Sunday's final round to win the Riviera Maya Open, capturing her 18th career LPGA …

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli wins Miami Grand Prix

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Teenager Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the drivers' world championship with an historic victory for Mercedes ahead …

Thompson-Herah shines at world relays, Tebogo helps Botswana to win

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Elaine Thompson-Herah ran a stunning anchor leg to hand Jamaica victory in the women's 4x100m event at the World Relays …

Man Utd job feels 'natural' to Carrick

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Michael Carrick said he feels like a "natural" in the pressurised role as Manchester United manager after securing a …

Ferguson taken to hospital before Man Utd win against Liverpool

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Legendary former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital after falling ill before the Red Devils' …

Man Utd beat Liverpool to secure Champions League place

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Manchester United secured Champions League football next season as Kobbie Mainoo's strike earned a thrilling 3-2 victory …

Barcelona sink Bayern to reach women's Champions League final

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Alexia Putellas struck twice as Barcelona beat Bayern Munich 4-2 in an entertaining battle to reach the women's …

Sinner dismantles Zverev to win Madrid Open, set record

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World number one Jannik Sinner dispatched Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 on Sunday to win the Madrid Open for the first time.

Brilliant Bordeaux clean out Bath to reach Champions Cup final

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Louis Bielle-Biarrey was on target for holders Bordeaux-Begles as they booked their place in the Champions Cup final …

True Love lands eighth English 1000 Guineas for O'Brien

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Trainer Aidan O'Brien's second string True Love delivered the Irishman an eighth English 1000 Guineas success at …

Bournemouth eye European place after crushing Palace

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Bournemouth moved into sixth place in the Premier League with a 3-0 win against Crystal Palace that bolstered their bid …

Pogacar ends dominant Tour of Romandie with fourth win

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Tadej Pogacar surged to the line Sunday for the fourth win in five full stages to complete an emphatic victory in the …

Chakravarthy, Narine help Kolkata stay alive in IPL

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Spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine helped Kolkata Knight Riders to their third straight win in the IPL as they …

How Schalke returned to the Bundesliga after their 'worst season ever'

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After three seasons in the second flight, Schalke's 1-0 home win over Fortuna Duesseldorf on Saturday returned the …

Mumbai coach Jayawardene backs Suryakumar to find his 'rhythm'

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Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene says struggling batter Suryakumar Yadav is in a "good space" -- and not far …

Embiid, Maxey shine as 76ers eliminate Celtics in NBA playoffs

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Joel Embiid scored 34 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to propel the Philadelphia 76ers to a 109-100 victory over Boston …

Messi goal not enough as Miami collapse in 4-3 loss to Orlando

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Lionel Messi's Inter Miami squandered a 3-0 lead to fall 4-3 to Orlando City on Saturday and remain in search of a first …

Teen F1 leader Antonelli takes Miami pole as start time moved

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Mercedes' championship-leading teenager Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position Saturday for the Miami Grand Prix, as the …

China's Wu Yize wins last-frame thriller to reach snooker world final

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China could have its second successive snooker world champion after Wu Yize came back from the brink of defeat against …

Golden Tempo wins Kentucky Derby in historic triumph for trainer DeVaux

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Golden Tempo roared home to win the 152nd Kentucky Derby on Saturday, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman trainer to …

Serene Korda takes three-shot lead at LPGA Mexico

May 02 2026

World number one Nelly Korda cruised into a three-stroke lead at the LPGA Riviera Maya Open, scoring 67 in another …

China's Wu wins last-frame thriller to reach snooker world final

May 02 2026

China's Wu Yize came from 16-14 behind to beat Mark Allen 17-6 in a last-frame decider on Saturday to book a World …

Verstappen sees light at the end of tunnel

May 02 2026

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said he could "see light at the end of the tunnel" after claiming an impressive …

Young stretches PGA lead to six at Doral

May 02 2026

World number four Cameron Young stumbled early but rallied to stretch his lead to six strokes after Saturday's third …

Celtics' Tatum ruled out for decisive game seven against Sixers

May 02 2026

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum was ruled out of game seven of the team's NBA playoff series against the Philadelphia …

Wolff heralds Antonelli speed as teen joins Senna and Schumacher in record books

May 02 2026

Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff heralded Kimi Antonelli’s emergence on Saturday after the Italian teen stunned rivals …

Teen F1 leader Antonelli takes Miami Grand Prix pole

May 02 2026

Mercedes' championship-leading teenager Kimi Antonelli stormed to pole position on Saturday for the Miami Grand Prix, …

Barcelona on verge of Liga title, Villarreal secure top four

May 02 2026

Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres took Barcelona to the brink of the La Liga title with late goals to earn them a 2-1 …

Porto edge Alverca to clinch Portuguese league title

May 02 2026

Porto were crowned Portuguese champions with two games to spare after a 1-0 win over Alverca on Saturday.

PSG fringe team held by Lorient as Bayern Munich return leg looms

May 02 2026

Paris Saint-Germain warmed up for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich by fielding …

Barcelona on verge of La Liga title defence with win at Osasuna

May 02 2026

Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres took Barcelona to the brink of the La Liga title with late goals to earn them a 2-1 …

Napoli frustrate Como in costly Serie A stalemate

May 02 2026

Napoli and Como drew 0-0 in Serie A on Saturday in a result that did little to further either of their ambitions for …

Murphy into World Snooker Championship final after edging Higgins

May 02 2026

Shaun Murphy defeated four-time champion John Higgins 17-15 in a dramatic World Championship semi-final on Saturday to …

Schalke return to Bundesliga after three-year absence

May 02 2026

Schalke will play in the German top flight next season after beating Fortuna Duesseldorf 1-0 on Saturday to secure …

Arsenal hit stride to go six points clear, West Ham loss offers Spurs hope

May 02 2026

Arsenal stormed six points clear at the top of the Premier League as Bukayo Saka and Viktor Gyokeres put Fulham to the …

Clinical Chennai down Mumbai to keep playoff hopes alive

May 02 2026

Ruturaj Gaikwad led from the front with an unbeaten 67 as Chennai Super Kings hammered fellow IPL giants Mumbai Indians …

Arsenal go six points clear as Gyokeres double sinks Fulham

May 02 2026

Viktor Gyokeres and Bukayo Saka starred in Arsenal's 3-0 win against Fulham on Saturday as the Premier League leaders …

Napoli and Como play out goalless draw in Serie A

May 02 2026

Napoli and Como drew 0-0 in Serie A on Saturday in a result that did little to further either of their ambitions for …

PSG held by Lorient with fringe team ahead of Bayern Munich return leg

May 02 2026

Paris Saint-Germain warmed up for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich by fielding …

Champion Norris leads Piastri home in sprint 1-2 triumph for McLaren

May 02 2026

World champion Lando Norris won Saturday's sprint race at the Miami Grand Prix, leading home team-mate Oscar Piastri in …

Leinster survive Toulon scare to reach Champions Cup final

May 02 2026

Leinster overcame an astonishing fightback by Toulon to reach the Champions Cup final with a thrilling 29-25 win at …

Kostyuk defeats Andreeva to claim first Madrid Open title

May 02 2026

Marta Kostyuk defeated Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 7-5 to win the Madrid Open for the first time on Saturday.

The Puma out of Kentucky Derby, leaving 19 starters

May 02 2026

The Puma was scratched from the 152nd Kentucky Derby due to leg swelling from a skin infection, leaving only 19 horses …

Second-string Bayern held by Heidenheim before PSG clash

May 02 2026

A heavily-rotated Bayern Munich were held to a 3-3 draw at home by last-placed Heidenheim on Saturday, days out from …

Villarreal secure Champions League spot, rotated Atletico win

May 02 2026

Villarreal guaranteed themselves a Champions League qualification spot with a 5-1 romp over Levante in La Liga on …

Lyon edge Arsenal to reach women's Champions League final

May 02 2026

Lyon reached the final of the women's Champions League at the expense of reigning champions Arsenal on Saturday, with …

'Relieved' Inoue outlasts Nakatani in Tokyo Dome superfight

May 02 2026

Japan's Naoya Inoue said he was "relieved" to beat countryman Junto Nakatani by unanimous decision and stay unbeaten in …

West Ham defeat gives Spurs hope, Arsenal face Fulham test

May 02 2026

West Ham's 3-0 defeat at Brentford offered Tottenham a lifeline in the battle for Premier League survival on Saturday, …

Struggling Nantes deepen Marseille's woes in Ligue 1

May 02 2026

Marseille's troubled season in Ligue 1 continued with a comprehensive 3-0 defeat away to Nantes on Saturday which is a …

Ex-F1 driver turned Paralympic legend Zanardi dies

May 02 2026

Alex Zanardi, the Italian Formula One driver who became a Paralympic champion after losing both legs in an accident, has …

Harmanpreet Kaur to lead India in women's T20 World Cup

May 02 2026

Star batter Harmanpreet Kaur will lead India for the fifth time in the women's T20 World Cup, selectors said in …

Pogacar wins again to pull clear in Tour of Romandie

May 02 2026

Tadej Pogacar soared away from his rivals on Saturday on the final climb to win for the third time in four days on the …

Inoue outlasts Nakatani in Tokyo Dome superfight

May 02 2026

Japan's Naoya Inoue gave another boxing masterclass to beat countryman Junto Nakatani by unanimous decision and stay …

New Zealand win rain-hit T20 to end Bangladesh series 1-1

May 02 2026

Bevon Jacobs struck an unbeaten 62 to guide New Zealand to a six-wicket win over Bangladesh in a rain-hit third T20 …

Coe will be 'tough' on athletes seeking nationality switch

May 02 2026

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has told AFP he will remain "tough" on the issue of athletes switching …

Ex-F1 driver turned Paralympic champion Zanardi dies

May 02 2026

Alex Zanardi, the Italian Formula One driver who became a Paralympic cycling champion after losing both legs in an …

No.1 Korda charges into share of LPGA Mexico lead

May 01 2026

Top-ranked Nelly Korda, coming off her third major title, closed with a birdie to seize a share of the lead after …

Young fires 67 to seize commanding PGA lead at Doral

May 01 2026

Fourth-ranked Cameron Young rode a hot start and surged to a five-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the PGA …

Joy for Norris in Miami as McLaren end Mercedes run

May 01 2026

World champion Lando Norris beamed in the Florida sunshine Friday after steering his upgraded McLaren to pole position …

Leclerc offers hope to Ferrari fans in Miami

May 01 2026

Charles Leclerc offered Ferrari fans a message of hope on Friday after the Italian team were outpaced by McLaren's world …

Norris on sprint pole as McLaren shine again

May 01 2026

World champion Lando Norris ended Mercedes' early-season supremacy by steering his upgraded McLaren to pole position on …

Leeds beat Burnley to virtually secure Premier League survival

May 01 2026

Leeds all but secured their place in the Premier League next season with a 3-1 win over already-relegated Burnley on …

Delhi end slump with team-record chase against Rajasthan

May 01 2026

An opening partnership of 110 from 57 balls by Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul paved the way for Delhi Capitals to record …

Top seeds Sinner, Zverev reach Madrid Open final

May 01 2026

World number one Jannik Sinner downed Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4 on Friday to reach the Madrid Open final, where he will face …

Leclerc on top for Ferrari ahead of Verstappen and Piastri

May 01 2026

Charles Leclerc topped the times for Ferrari ahead of Red Bull's revitalised four-time champion Max Verstappen and …

Godon raises game to take Romandie stage and revenge over leader Pogacar

May 01 2026

After being caught on the line the day before, Dorian Godon sprinted to victory on the third stage of the Tour of …

Celtic's O'Neill expects no let-up from Hibs despite fans' feelings

May 01 2026

Martin O'Neill understands why some Hibernian fans want their side to lose to Celtic on Sunday but he remains confident …

Javelin star Kitaguchi teams up with Czech legend Zelezny

May 01 2026

Japanese Olympic women's javelin champion Haruka Kitaguchi has started training with Czech javelin legend Jan Zelezny, …

Sawe sub-2hr marathon captured 'global imagination' says Coe

May 01 2026

World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe on Friday hailed Sabastian Sawe's victory in the London Marathon, during which he …

Sinner shines to beat Fils, reach Madrid Open final

May 01 2026

World number one Jannik Sinner downed Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4 on Friday to reach the Madrid Open final.

Was LIV Golf an expensive failure for Saudis? Not everyone thinks so

May 01 2026

Throwing more than $5 billion at a divisive new tour and walking away after five seasons does not look like good …

Coe hails IOC gender testing decision

May 01 2026

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe told AFP the IOC's decision in March to introduce testing for gender to …

McInnes wants Tynecastle in 'full glory' for Hearts title charge

May 01 2026

Hearts manager Derek McInnes has called on the club's support to play their part in ending Celtic and Rangers' 41-year …

McFarlane says troubled Chelsea still attractive to potential managers

May 01 2026

Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane insists the Blues remain an attractive club for prospective managers despite their …

Man Utd boss Carrick relishes 'special' Liverpool rivalry

May 01 2026

Michael Carrick believes Manchester United against Liverpool is always a "standout" fixture even though neither club are …

Spurs must banish 'loser' mentality despite injury woes, says De Zerbi

May 01 2026

Roberto De Zerbi said troubled Tottenham cannot afford to cry about their debilitating injury list as they battle to …

Arsenal must manage emotions of title race says Arteta

May 01 2026

Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to manage their emotions as a gripping Premier League title race builds to a …

Fixture pile-up no excuse for Man City in title race: Guardiola

May 01 2026

Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City cannot use their gruelling schedule as an excuse if they fail to win the Premier …

Luis Enrique says 'unique' PSG-Bayern first leg could have gone either way

May 01 2026

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said on Friday that he was "not frustrated" by the narrow advantage his side hold …

Flick happy Raphinha back for Barca with title in sight

May 01 2026

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick celebrated the return of winger Raphinha from injury on Friday as the Catalans close in on …

Howe says Saudi backers are fully behind Newcastle

May 01 2026

Eddie Howe said Friday he was certain that Newcastle's Saudi backers remain firmly behind the club's efforts to …

Chinese swimmer Sun Yang reports cyberbullying to police

May 01 2026

Three-time Chinese Olympic champion swimmer Sun Yang filed a police report after being subjected to "large-scale" …

Salah 'deserves big send-off', says Liverpool boss Slot

May 01 2026

Arne Slot said Mohamed Salah "deserves a big send-off", confirming he expected the departing superstar to return from …