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Will Barcelona's latest Champions League triumph mark the end of an era?

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Barcelona reclaimed the Women's Champions League title in emphatic fashion on Saturday but their fourth victory in six …

China's Li Shifeng defends Malaysia Masters title

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China's Li Shifeng defended his Malaysia Masters men's singles crown with a one-sided 21-16, 21-17 victory over …

Senegal football fans home after royal pardon

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A group of Senegalese football supporters jailed following their country's chaotic, violence-plagued Africa Cup of …

Knicks beat Cavaliers to reach brink of NBA Finals

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The New York Knicks are on the brink of their first NBA Finals since 1999 after a 121-108 victory at Cleveland on …

Fly-half Love ready for All Blacks role: Hurricanes coach Laidlaw

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Wellington Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw said "top-class" Ruben Love was equipped to become New Zealand's first-choice …

Usyk rocked before stopping Verhoeven to retain heavyweight belts

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Heavyweight boxing king Oleksandr Usyk retained his titles after a dramatic and controversial stoppage victory over …

Australia cricket split over BBL future after selloff plan stalls

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As Twenty20 cricket competitions explode around the world, Australia's Big Bash League is struggling to chart a vision …

NYC immigrant hubs eye FIFA bounce after Trump crackdown woe

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World Cup fever is beginning to hit New York's immigrant communities where wariness of the Trump administration's …

Usyk rocked but beats Verhoeven to retain heavyweight titles

May 23 2026

Heavyweight boxing king Oleksandr Usyk retained his titles after a dramatic and controversial stoppage victory over …

Enhanced Games boss predicts multiple feats beyond world records

May 23 2026

The head of the Enhanced Games on Saturday predicted multiple world records will be "beaten" at this weekend's …

Kim's lead trimmed to two at PGA CJ Cup Byron Nelson

May 23 2026

South Korean Kim Si-woo clung to a two-stroke lead after firing a three-under par 68 in Saturday's third round of the …

Russell snatches pole in Canada with late lap to frustrate Antonelli

May 23 2026

George Russell said he and championship-leading Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli had "respect for one another" after …

Iran move World Cup base from US to Mexico

May 23 2026

Iran are moving their World Cup training base to Mexico after football's world governing body FIFA approved a request to …

Real Madrid end troubled Liga season with win, Mallorca, Girona down

May 23 2026

Real Madrid ended a troubled La Liga campaign with a 4-2 win over Athletic Bilbao in Alvaro Arbeloa's last game at the …

Russell grabs pole for Mercedes 1-2 at Canadian GP

May 23 2026

Britain's George Russell powered to pole position on Saturday for the Canadian Grand Prix ahead of Mercedes teammate …

Bayern salute 'best transfer ever' Kane after 21st German Cup triumph

May 23 2026

Bayern Munich powerbroker Uli Hoeness called Harry Kane the "best transfer we've ever made" after the England captain's …

Persistence pays off for Barcelona Champions League final hero Pajor

May 23 2026

Barcelona's Ewa Pajor said finally winning the Women's Champions League was her reward for never losing hope as previous …

Kane hat-trick seals double as Bayern claim 21st German Cup

May 23 2026

Harry Kane's hat-trick gave Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich a 3-0 victory over holders Stuttgart to win the German …

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

May 23 2026

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

NASCAR driver Busch died of sepsis after pneumonia: family

May 23 2026

NASCAR racer Kyle Busch died of sepsis that developed from severe pneumonia, his family announced on Saturday.

Enhanced Games athletes under scrutiny as health fears swirl

May 23 2026

The drug-fueled Enhanced Games have put competing athletes under scrutiny, with critics asking why they signed up for a …

Emotional Hull celebrate 'incredible' promotion to Premier League

May 23 2026

Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic and his players cried tears of joy after their "incredible journey" culminated in a lucrative …

Shreyas Iyer scores maiden IPL century as Punjab beat Lucknow

May 23 2026

Shreyas Iyer scored a maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) hundred to keep Punjab Kings' hopes alive with a seven-wicket …

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

May 23 2026

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

May 23 2026

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

May 23 2026

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

May 23 2026

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

May 23 2026

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

May 23 2026

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

May 23 2026

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

May 23 2026

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

May 23 2026

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

May 23 2026

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

May 23 2026

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

May 23 2026

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

May 23 2026

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

May 23 2026

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

May 23 2026

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

May 23 2026

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

F1 legend Alain Prost's Swiss home robbed: reports

May 23 2026

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

May 23 2026

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

May 23 2026

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

May 23 2026

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

May 23 2026

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

May 23 2026

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

May 23 2026

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

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

May 23 2026

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

May 23 2026

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.