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Pajor, Paralluelo star as Barcelona thrash Lyon to win Women's Champions League

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Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo scored twice each in the second half as Barcelona thrashed a stunned Lyon 4-0 in the …

Bru challenges Bordeaux-Begles to show 'true selves' in Top 14 after Champions Cup defence

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Bordeaux-Begles head coach Yannick Bru said on Saturday he wanted his side to show their "true faces" as they aim for …

Russell resists Antonelli in Canadian GP F1 sprint race

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Pre-season title favourite George Russell delivered a consummate lights-to-flag drive to win Saturday's sprint race at …

Defending Champions Cup title 'special' for Bordeaux's Tameifuna

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Bordeaux-Begles's hulking Tonga prop Ben Tameifuna said that it was a "special" achievement to retain the Champions Cup …

Hull promoted to Premier League after McBurnie strikes late in play-off final

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Hull City were promoted to the Premier League in dramatic fashion as Oli McBurnie's last-gasp strike sealed a 1-0 win …

Buse outlasts Paul for Hamburg title to end Peruvian drought

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Ignacio Buse became the first Peruvian to win on the ATP tour in 19 years as he battled past American Tommy Paul on …

Vingegaard takes Giro lead after storming to victory in 14th stage

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Jonas Vingegaard took charge of the Giro d'Italia by winning Saturday's key 14th stage, showing his power in the …

American Tien warms up for Roland Garros with Geneva Open win

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American Learner Tien won his second ATP title and first on clay against Argentinian Mariano Navone at the Geneva Open …

Bielle-Biarrey, Lucu inspire Bordeaux-Begles past Leinster to Champions Cup defence

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Winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored two tries and captain Maxime Lucu bagged 21 points as Bordeaux-Begles defended their …

Fils pulls out of home Grand Slam with painful injury

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French men's No.1 Arthur Fils withdrew Saturday from Roland Garros saying he was in pain from an injury that forced him …

Navarro downs Mboko to win Strasbourg clay title

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Emma Navarro beat Victoria Mboko on Saturday to win her first title in over a year at the Strasbourg Open.

Vingegaard takes Giro lead after storrming to victory in 14th stage

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Jonas Vingegaard took charge of the Giro d'Italia by winning Saturday's key 14th stage, showing his power in the …

England's Bethell leaves IPL after finger injury

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England batsman Jacob Bethell has ended his season with Indian Premier League side Royal Challengers Bengaluru after …

Five first-round matches to watch at French Open

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The French Open gets under way on Sunday, with Jannik Sinner an overwhelming favourite to lift the men's title for the …

Roland Garros organisers, players have 'positive' meeting over dispute

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Representatives of the world's top tennis players, who are campaigning to receive a larger share of Grand Slam prize …

Dos Santos at the double, Jackson and Russell shine in Xiamen

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Alison dos Santos again outgunned Karsten Warholm, while Shericka Jackson and Masai Russell shined at the Diamond League …

Man Utd's Fernandes named Premier League Player of the Season

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Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Season on Saturday.

F1 legend Alain Prost's Swiss home robbed: reports

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French four-time Formula One champion Alain Prost was injured during a violent robbery at his home in Switzerland, Swiss …

De Zerbi demands 'blood and spirit' from Spurs on survival Sunday

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Roberto De Zerbi has urged relegation-haunted Tottenham to play with "blood and spirit" in Sunday's do-or-die clash …

North Korean women crowned Asian club champions in South

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The first North Korean sports team to visit the South in eight years said they were ready to take on the world after …

Guardiola reveals Hart snub was biggest Man City regret

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Pep Guardiola has revealed his biggest regret at Manchester City was ignoring Joe Hart's plea to remain the club's …

Roland Garros organisers, players have 'encouraging' meeting over dispute

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Representatives of the world's top tennis players, who are campaigning to receive a larger share of Grand Slam prize …

Auckland FC become first New Zealand team to win A-League title

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Cameron Howieson proved the hero as Auckland FC edged Sydney FC 1-0 Saturday become the first New Zealand team to win …

'Humans want to optimize': Enhanced Games founder embraces doping row

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Love them or loathe them, the Enhanced Games have struck a nerve.

Banned ex-100m champ Kerley to compete clean at Enhanced Games

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Fred Kerley will compete clean against drug-fuelled athletes at this weekend's Enhanced Games and still hopes to race in …

Waratahs 'on right track' despite crushing Brumbies loss

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NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar insists his side are "on the right track" despite their Super Rugby season hanging by a …

South Korean Kim flirts with 59, shoots 60 to lead CJ Cup Byron Nelson

May 22 2026

Kim Si-woo carded a spectacular 60 marred only by an agonizing bogey at the last to seize a five-shot lead on Friday at …

NASCAR boss pays tribute to 'badass' Kyle Busch

May 22 2026

NASCAR chief Steve O'Donnell paid tribute to "American badass" Kyle Busch on Friday, one day after the two-time Cup …

Russell bounces back to beat Antonelli in sprint qualifying

May 22 2026

George Russell bounced back on Friday to claim pole position in qualifying for Saturday’s sprint race at the Canadian …

Lens beat Nice to win French Cup for first time

May 22 2026

Lens won the French Cup for the first time in their history with a 3-1 victory over Nice in the final at the Stade de …

Vunipola guides Montpellier past Ulster to Challenge Cup triumph

May 22 2026

Former England No 8 Billy Vunipola was instrumental as Montpellier trounced Ulster 59-26 on Friday in Bilbao, Spain, to …

Ace, eagle lift Im to early CJ Cup Byron Nelson lead

May 22 2026

Im Sung-jae conjured a hole-in-one and a closing eagle to cap a 10-under par 61 on Friday to share the early clubhouse …

FIFA's huge World Cup to generate unprecedented cash and CO2

May 22 2026

The biggest and most lucrative ever World Cup this summer will also set a record for the most-polluting sporting event …

Antonelli romps opening practice ahead of Russell

May 22 2026

Championship leading Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli set the pace on Friday ahead of Mercedes team-mate George Russell …

Klaasen helps Hyderabad past Bangalore

May 22 2026

A powerhouse batting display, headlined by three frenetic half-centuries, set up Sunrisers Hyderabad’s comprehensive …

Gauff at ease in Paris as she prepares to defend French Open title

May 22 2026

Coco Gauff is keen to sidestep any pressure that might come with starting Roland Garros as the defending women's …

Pep 'made me believe I could be a coach', says Kompany

May 22 2026

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said former mentor Pep Guardiola, who announced on Friday he is leaving Manchester …

Rising Spain star Jodar wants to 'follow own path' at Roland Garros

May 22 2026

Rafael Jodar may share the same first name and nationality as Roland Garros' greatest ever champion but the Spanish …

Wawrinka considering return for famous French Open shorts

May 22 2026

Stan Wawrinka says he is considering giving the famous pair of shorts he wore en route to the 2015 French Open title a …

Success fuels Guardiola's campaign for a 'better society'

May 22 2026

Pep Guardiola is more than a football manager, using his high-profile platform to highlight causes close to his heart.

Spurs must play with 'blood, character, and spirit': De Zerbi

May 22 2026

Roberto De Zerbi has urged his Tottenham team to play with "blood, character and spirit" as they battle to avoid a first …

Barcelona's Putellas dismisses talk of future before Champions League final

May 22 2026

Barcelona star Alexia Putellas on Friday refused to answer questions about her future beyond this season as the former …

Italy's Bettiol claims Giro 13th stage, Eulalio holds lead

May 22 2026

Alberto Bettiol won the 13th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Friday while Afonso Eulalio retained the overall lead as the …

Carrick appointed as Man Utd permanent coach

May 22 2026

Michael Carrick said he wanted to make Manchester United challengers for major trophies again after the club confirmed …

Sabalenka poised to 'go for it' at Roland Garros

May 22 2026

Aryna Sabalenka said Friday she is ready, in body and mind, to conquer clay and take a first Roland Garros title.

Sinner says returning to Roland Garros 'special feeling' after 2025 final

May 22 2026

World number one Jannik Sinner said on Friday that coming back to the home of the French Open was "nice" despite it …

PSG defender Hakimi bids to have rape case dismissed

May 22 2026

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, who is facing trial for alleged rape, on Friday sought to have the case …

Man City needed 'new energy' as Guardiola seeks break from coaching

May 22 2026

Pep Guardiola said Friday he feared he would run out of the energy required to lead Manchester City after announcing his …

Sinner stands between Djokovic and record 25th major crown at French Open

May 22 2026

Novak Djokovic on Friday admitted world number one Jannik Sinner was the man to beat at Roland Garros as the imperious …

Tennis players 'ignored', want 'respect' in Grand Slam pay dispute

May 22 2026

World number eight Taylor Fritz said Friday that tennis players' concerns about prize money have been "ignored" by Grand …

Dethroned clay queen Swiatek 'willing to fight'

May 22 2026

For the first time since 2022, Iga Swiatek comes into the French Open without the status of defending women's champion …

Guardiola to step down after glittering decade at Man City

May 22 2026

Pep Guardiola announced on Friday that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after a trophy-laden …

Leinster's Cullen wants Champions Cup to be 'protected' after format change reports

May 22 2026

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen said on Friday organisers need to safeguard the Champions Cup following reports the …

Tennis players 'ignored' but 'united' in Grand Slam pay dispute

May 22 2026

World number eight Taylor Fritz said Friday that tennis players' concerns about prize money have been "ignored" by Grand …

Tuchel has 'no fear' after omitting star names from England's World Cup squad

May 22 2026

Thomas Tuchel said Friday he has no fears after leaving "extraordinary talents" out of England's World Cup squad, boldly …

Tennis players 'ignored' in pay dispute, says Fritz

May 22 2026

World number eight Taylor Fritz said Friday that tennis players' concerns about prize money have been "ignored" by Grand …

Pick of Pep Guardiola's quotes during his time at Manchester City

May 22 2026

The curtain is coming down on Pep Guardiola's trophy-laden spell as manager of Manchester City.

Leinster's Lowe misses out on Champions Cup final selection

May 22 2026

Ireland winger James Lowe has been omitted from Leinster's team for this weekend's Champions Cup final with holders …

Tuchel has no fears after omitting star names from England's World Cup squad

May 22 2026

Thomas Tuchel said Friday he does not fear leaving "extraordinary talents" out of England's World Cup squad, boldly …

Michael Carrick given permanent deal as Man Utd manager

May 22 2026

Manchester United on Friday rewarded Michael Carrick with a permanent deal as head coach for guiding the club to a …

Pep Guardiola's finest Manchester City moments

May 22 2026

Pep Guardiola departs Manchester City after a trophy-laden decade that has secured his status as one football's all-time …

Pep Guardiola: Catalan genius who changed football

May 22 2026

Pep Guardiola leaves Manchester City with an unparalleled legacy as a manager who has reshaped English football during a …

Michael Carrick given permanent deal as Man Utd manager - club

May 22 2026

Manchester United on Friday rewarded Michael Carrick with a permanent deal as head coach for guiding the club to a …

Palmer and Foden left out of England World Cup squad

May 22 2026

Cole Palmer and Phil Foden were among a number of high-profile players left out of Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad …

PSG's Moroccan defender Hakimi bids to have rape case dismissed

May 22 2026

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, who is facing trial for alleged rape, will bid to have the case dismissed in …

Slot says he shares Salah ambition for Liverpool

May 22 2026

Arne Slot said on Friday he and Mohamed Salah both want what is best for Liverpool after the Egyptian appeared to take …

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa says will leave post

May 22 2026

Alvaro Arbeloa confirmed Friday he would leave his role as Real Madrid coach at the end of a trophyless season.

Neuer to miss German Cup final in latest injury setback

May 22 2026

Manuel Neuer will miss Bayern Munich's German Cup final clash with Stuttgart on Saturday with a calf strain, the latest …

Palmer, Foden left out of England World Cup squad

May 22 2026

Cole Palmer and Phil Foden were among a number of high-profile names excluded by Thomas Tuchel from England's World Cup …

Foden, Palmer to miss out on England World Cup squad - reports

May 22 2026

Phil Foden and Cole Palmer are among a number of high-profile names that are set to miss out on Thomas Tuchel's England …

Dynasties clash as Barcelona and Lyon face off in Women's Champions League final

May 22 2026

The two dominant forces in European women's football over the last decade go head-to-head in Saturday's Champions League …

Babar Azam back in Pakistan squad for Australia ODIs

May 22 2026

Star batter Babar Azam is back in Pakistan's 16-man squad to face world champions Australia in the three-match ODI …

North Korean women deny 'rough' play ahead of Asian club final

May 22 2026

The coach of the first North Korean sports team to visit the South in eight years said his players were not "rough" as …

Uno targets Olympics in figure skating comeback

May 22 2026

Japan's former world champion figure skater Shoma Uno said Friday he was coming out of retirement and targeting an …

Bayern hope to avoid 'bitter' end as spoilers Stuttgart await in German Cup

May 22 2026

Bayern Munich face holders Stuttgart in the German Cup final on Saturday knowing defeat will sour what had been one of …

What to look out for in final La Liga weekend

May 22 2026

La Liga draws to a close this weekend with several matters still to be resolved, even though Hansi Flick's Barcelona …

Five stars ready to light up the World Cup

May 22 2026

Form and fitness concerns are hanging over some of football's biggest names just three weeks before the World Cup kicks …

Second-half surge carries Knicks past Cavs for 2-0 NBA East lead

May 22 2026

The New York Knicks used an explosive third-quarter to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 on Thursday and take a 2-0 …

Women's Tour Down Under to run alongside men's race

May 22 2026

The season-opening Tour Down Under will next year become the first WorldTour race to hold men's and women's stages on …

French football's pioneering British champions

May 22 2026

French giants Paris Saint-Germain secured a 14th league title last week to continue their recent Ligue 1 domination.

Leinster seek 5th title to derail Bordeaux-Begles Champions Cup defence

May 22 2026

Holders Bordeaux-Begles are aiming to establish themselves as one of club rugby's dynasties when they face four-time …

Law changes and innovations to look out for at the World Cup

May 22 2026

In 1970 it was the introduction of yellow and red cards. In 2018 VAR made its World Cup debut, while in Qatar in 2022 a …

Enhanced Games: the 'Steroid Olympics' hit Las Vegas

May 22 2026

The first-ever Enhanced Games -- widely dubbed the "Steroid Olympics" -- take place Sunday in Las Vegas, where elite …

'Fire in belly' as Kurtley Beale set for Super Rugby milestone

May 22 2026

Kurtley Beale says he still has "fire in the belly" as the veteran Australian back readies to move past All Blacks great …

Middlesbrough face Hull in football's richest game after 'spygate' row

May 22 2026

Middlesbrough and Hull will meet in the richest game in world football at Wembley on Saturday, competing for a place in …

Spain's Juan Mata named A-League player of the year

May 22 2026

Juan Mata has been voted Australia's A-League player of the year as the veteran Spanish World Cup winner enjoys a late …

Haaland and Odegaard lead Norway's World Cup hopes after 28-year absence

May 22 2026

Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard headline Norway's World Cup squad, which was announced in a video by the country's …

NASCAR legend Kyle Busch dead at 41 after illness: statement

May 21 2026

NASCAR star Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup series champion regarded as one of the sport's greatest ever drivers, died …

Russell says Montreal 'just another race' as pressure mounts 

May 21 2026

George Russell said on Thursday that this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix is "just another race" for him, even though he …

'Hungry' Palou starts from pole in pursuit of second straight Indy 500 triumph

May 21 2026

Alex Palou is "hungrier than ever" as he starts from pole on Sunday in pursuit of a second straight Indianapolis 500 …

Southampton sanctions explained as ruling documents released

May 21 2026

Southampton were expelled from the promotion play-off because a fine would have been insignificant if they had won …

Ronaldo strikes twice to end long wait for Saudi title

May 21 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr clinched the Saudi Pro League title with a 4-1 win over Damac on Thursday, …

World Cup could make football 'mainstream' in co-host Canada

May 21 2026

Three weeks before kickoff in the first ever World Cup match in Canada, football leaders in the country voiced hope the …

Thousands line streets to celebrate Villa's Europa triumph

May 21 2026

Aston Villa fans turned out in their thousands on Thursday to celebrate the English side's Europa League final triumph …

Clinical Gujarat end Chennai IPL hopes with 89-run win

May 21 2026

Gujarat Titans beat Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs with a clinical all round performance in Ahmedabad Thursday.

Belgium's Segaert snatches Giro 12th stage, Eulalio stays in pink

May 21 2026

Alec Segaert won the 12th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday after a surprise late attack denied the sprinters their …

Maguire 'shocked' to be omitted from England World Cup squad

May 21 2026

England defender Harry Maguire said Thursday he was "shocked and gutted" to have been left out of Thomas Tuchel's World …

Ineos-owned Nice in disarray before French Cup final against Lens

May 21 2026

Nice can win a first trophy in almost three decades when they play Lens in Friday's French Cup final, but the …

Fans create AI-generated team songs ahead of World Cup

May 21 2026

World Cup fans are wielding artificial intelligence to mass-produce viral songs supporting their teams ahead of next …

Senegal have 'big dreams' for 2026 World Cup

May 21 2026

Senegal have "big dreams" to "achieve great things" at the 2026 World Cup, coach Pape Thiaw said Thursday as he unveiled …

Arteta on BBQ duty as Arsenal clinched Premier League title

May 21 2026

Mikel Arteta said he was barbecuing alone in his garden when Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to win the Premier League …

Guardiola's Premier League legacy carried forward by Spanish coaches

May 21 2026

Pep Guardiola's expected departure from Manchester City marks the end of an era, but a strong Spanish influence remains …