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Kevin Keegan reveals stage four cancer diagnosis

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Former England and Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has revealed he has stage four cancer.

Cobolli fights into French Open last eight against dogged Svajda

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Flavio Cobolli on Monday clawed into the French Open quarter-finals, beating Zachary Svajda 6-2, 6-3, 6-7 (3/7), 7-6 …

Kalinskaya battles into French Open quarter-finals

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Russian 22nd seed Anna Kalinskaya scrapped her way to her second Grand Slam quarter-final on Monday, edging out …

Premier League record-breaker Milner retires

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Former England midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from football at the age of 40 after 24 seasons in …

Slot says he is leaving Liverpool 'among Europe's elite'

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Arne Slot says he is leaving Liverpool "exactly where it belongs: amongst Europe's elite", in an emotional letter to …

French Open fines Vallejo for 'unacceptable' sexist outburst

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Roland Garros and the French Tennis Federation on Monday hit Adolfo Daniel Vallejo with a $65,000 fine for his remarks …

Premier League record-breaker James Milner retires

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Former England midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from football at the age of 40 after a 24-year …

Work begins on 2032 Brisbane Olympics stadium after protests

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Work on Brisbane's new centrepiece 2032 Olympics stadium began on Monday after days of protests against the project by …

New Zealand government in talks to save rugby's Moana Pasifika

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The New Zealand government on Monday stepped in at the eleventh hour to try to save Super Rugby's Moana Pasifika from …

Kohli dubbed 'heartbeat' of IPL champions in coach Flower tribute

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Virat Kohli was hailed as the "heartbeat" of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru dressing room after his unbeaten 75 secured …

Australia scrum-half Gordon out of Tests after Achilles surgery

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Australia scrum-half Jake Gordon had surgery on a torn Achilles Monday, ruling him out of the three Nations Championship …

Sooryavanshi sweeps IPL awards -- but is too young to drive prize

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi swept the end-of-season IPL awards and in doing so won an SUV -- but the 15-year-old cricket …

Popovic tells youthful Australia to be 'fearless' at World Cup

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Australia coach Tony Popovic called on his players to be "fearless" after unveiling a youthful World Cup squad on Monday …

Australia include Italy youth international Volpato in World Cup squad

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Socceroos coach Tony Popovic named Italy under-21 international Cristian Volpato in his 26-strong squad for the World …

Sabalenka, Osaka clash in blockbuster French Open tie

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Four-time Grand Slam champions Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will go head-to-head in the first French Open women's …

Vingegaard wins Giro d'Italia to complete Grand Tour set

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Jonas Vingegaard sealed his Giro d'Italia triumph on Sunday, riding into Rome in pink on the final stage won by home …

Wanyonyi in shock defeat to Britain's Burgin in Rabat Diamond League

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Briton Max Burgin stunned Olympic 800 metres champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the Rabat Diamond League meeting on Sunday …

Brazil thrash Panama 6-2 in World Cup send-off

May 31 2026

Brazil turned on the style with a 6-2 drubbing of Panama on Sunday in a lopsided World Cup send-off at the Maracana …

Senegal win can help fans 'trust' US World Cup bid, says Pochettino

May 31 2026

Coach Mauricio Pochettino said the United States' impressive 3-2 friendly win over Senegal Sunday can help the American …

Who said what: French Open day 8

May 31 2026

Key quotes from the eighth day of the French Open at Roland Garros on Sunday:

Mensik holds off Rublev to book maiden French Open last-eight spot

May 31 2026

Jakub Mensik held off a resurgent Andrey Rublev in five sets at the French Open on Sunday to book his first Grand Slam …

Swiatek exits French Open, Zverev eases into quarters

May 31 2026

Four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek exited Roland Garros on Sunday as the top seeds continued to fall at the …

Brazilian teen Fonseca downs Ruud to reach French Open quarters

May 31 2026

Brazilian sensation Joao Fonseca clinched a dramatic four-set triumph against Casper Ruud in the French Open last 16, …

Pulisic finds form before World Cup as US beat Senegal 3-2

May 31 2026

Christian Pulisic ended his goal drought and Folarin Balogun rifled in the winner as a much-improved United States beat …

Paris celebrates football triumph amid riot recriminations

May 31 2026

The French capital laid out a red, white and blue carpet Sunday for Paris Saint-Germain players to mark their second …

Tuisova hands Racing Top 14 play-off boost with win over Clermont

May 31 2026

Fiji centre Josua Tuisova scored one try and set up another as Racing 92 stunned Clermont 41-13 on Sunday to strengthen …

Undav eases Germany past Finland in World Cup tune-up

May 31 2026

Deniz Undav scored twice and set up another as Germany cruised to a 4-0 win over Finland in Mainz on Sunday in their …

France's Boutier rallies to capture LPGA ShopRite title

May 31 2026

France's Celine Boutier sank a 35-foot birdie putt at the 14th hole to seize the lead for good on Sunday in winning the …

Wanyonyi in shock defeat to Briton's Burgin in Rabat Diamond League

May 31 2026

Briton Max Burgin stunned Olympic 800 metres champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the Rabat Diamond League meeting on Sunday …

'Stuff you dream of': Kohli powers Bengaluru to back-to-back IPL titles

May 31 2026

Virat Kohli's unbeaten 75 and inspired bowling led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second straight Indian Premier …

'Stuff you dream of': Kohli steers Bengaluru to second straight IPL crown

May 31 2026

Virat Kohli's unbeaten 75 and inspired bowling led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second straight Indian Premier …

Konate leaves Liverpool on a free transfer

May 31 2026

Ibrahima Konate's five-year stay at Liverpool will end when his contract expires next month after failing to agree a new …

Spanish teen Jodar fights back to reach first Slam quarter-final

May 31 2026

Rafael Jodar continued his dream French Open debut by roaring back from two sets down to beat Pablo Carreno Busta and …

Kohli steers Bengaluru to second straight IPL crown

May 31 2026

Virat Kohli's unbeaten 75 and inspired bowling led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second straight Indian Premier …

Leverkusen striker Schick to lead Czech attack at World Cup

May 31 2026

Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick will lead the Czech Republic attack at the World Cup as spearhead of a 26-man …

Kvaratskhelia named Champions League player of the season

May 31 2026

Paris Saint-Germain's Georgia winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was named Champions League player of the season on Sunday by …

Constitution River leads home O'Brien 1-2-3 in French Derby

May 31 2026

Master Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien swept the board in the French Derby (Prix du Jockey Club) as favourite Constitution …

Bengaluru quicks limit Gujarat to 155-8 in IPL final

May 31 2026

Indian pace bowler Rasikh Salam claimed 3-27 as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru restricted Gujarat …

Zverev eases into French Open last eight

May 31 2026

German second seed Alexander Zverev kept alive his hopes of claiming a first Grand Slam title as he beat Dutch lucky …

Frenchman Lanier breaks local hearts to win Singapore Open badminton

May 31 2026

France's Alex Lanier dashed Loh Kean Yew's hopes of becoming the first Singaporean in more than six decades to win his …

Sabalenka v Osaka first women's French Open night match since 2023

May 31 2026

World number one Aryna Sabalenka will take on fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in the first women's …

Japan's Kaneko holds nerve for maiden European win in Austria

May 31 2026

Kota Kaneko was not unnerved by a weather delay late in the fourth round or a lucky bounce on the last hole and shot a …

Swiatek exits French Open, Zverev, Ruud eye quarters

May 31 2026

Four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek exited Roland Garros as the top seeds continued to fall at the start of the …

Paris prepares hero's welcome for PSG Champions League winners under heavy security

May 31 2026

Paris prepared a hero's welcome for Paris Saint-Germain players who won their second consecutive Champions League title …

Farewell 'going better than expected' for French Open quarter-finalist Cirstea

May 31 2026

Sorana Cirstea said her farewell year is "going way better than expected" after the Romanian veteran reached the French …

'Super tense' Swiatek falls in bid to regain French Open crown

May 31 2026

It was a miserable 25th birthday for Iga Swiatek as a "super tense" Polish third seed was downed in straight sets by …

Japan edge Iceland in final pre-World Cup friendly

May 31 2026

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu backed his team to grind out wins at the World Cup after edging Iceland 1-0 in their final …

Bezzecchi wins Italian MotoGP, extends championship lead

May 31 2026

Marco Bezzecchi won the Italian MotoGP on Sunday to strengthen his bid for a first world title, as Marc Marquez finished …

Arsenal set aside loss to PSG with bus parade celebrating Premier League crown

May 31 2026

Thousands of Arsenal fans put their pain at missing out on European glory to one side Sunday as the club celebrated its …

Bengaluru win toss, opt to bowl against Gujarat in IPL final

May 31 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar won the toss and elected to field first against Gujarat Titans in the …

Springbok star Feinberg-Mngomezulu suffers ankle injury

May 31 2026

Star Springboks fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has suffered a potentially "pretty serious" ankle injury, his …

780 arrested, deadly road accident in riotous PSG victory celebrations across France

May 31 2026

French authorities announced Sunday that 780 people were arrested across the country when overnight celebrations of …

South Africa delays World Cup trip on visa snarl

May 31 2026

World Cup-bound South Africa has delayed its departure for the global showpiece after visa problems disrupted the team's …

Cirstea overpowers Wang to reach French Open quarter-finals

May 31 2026

Sorana Cirstea continued her renaissance this season by downing Chinese world number 148 Wang Xiyu 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) on …

Huetter returns for second stint as Frankfurt coach

May 31 2026

Adi Huetter was named Eintracht Frankfurt coach until 2029 on Sunday, returning to manage the Bundesliga club for a …

Kostyuk downs four-time winner Swiatek at French Open

May 31 2026

Four-time former champion Iga Swiatek endured a miserable birthday as she was eliminated from the French Open fourth …

Niemann beats Gooch in playoff to win LIV Golf Korea

May 31 2026

Chile's Joaquin Niemann outlasted American Talor Gooch in a playoff to win LIV Golf Korea on Sunday, as Bryson …

Back-to-back-to back? Luis Enrique's PSG have dynasty mentality

May 31 2026

If a rock-solid Arsenal could not stop Luis Enrique and Paris Saint-Germain, one steward clutching a rope stood no …

Australian jockey Purton makes history with 2,000th Hong Kong winner

May 31 2026

Zac Purton became the first jockey to ride 2,000 winners in Hong Kong when he guided Rising World to victory at the …

Evans wins Rally Japan to stretch world championship lead

May 31 2026

Britain's Elfyn Evans increased his lead at the top of the World Rally Championship on Sunday after winning in Japan for …

Gritty Socceroos aim to spoil co-hosts' World Cup party

May 31 2026

Efforts to boost soccer in the United States rest heavily on the national team's success at the World Cup -- but their …

Son on track for World Cup with double in 5-0 South Korea win

May 31 2026

Son Heung-min ended his goal drought with a double as South Korea warmed up for the World Cup by hammering Trinidad and …

Wembanyama eyes 'childhood dream' after Spurs stun Thunder

May 31 2026

Victor Wembanyama is within sight of realizing a lifelong dream after helping the San Antonio Spurs battle past the …

World Cup co-hosts Mexico edge Australia in friendly

May 31 2026

World Cup co-hosts Mexico warmed up with a scrappy 1-0 friendly win over Australia in front of nearly 80,000 El Tri fans …

Spurs dethrone Thunder to reach NBA Finals against Knicks

May 31 2026

The San Antonio Spurs, sparked by superstar Victor Wembanyama, advanced to the NBA Finals by dethroning defending …

Deportivo Toluca defeat Tigres UANL to win CONCACAF Champions Cup

May 31 2026

Deportivo Toluca defeated fellow Mexican side Tigres UANL on penalties to lift the CONCACAF Champions Cup for a third …

Pressure turns to Zverev, Ruud as French Open week two begins

May 31 2026

Although the temperature is expected to drop on Sunday, the pressure will mount as the French Open enters its second …

Wallabies scrum-half Gordon set to miss Nations Championship

May 30 2026

Wallabies scrum-half Jake Gordon faces missing the Test season after going down with a suspected Achilles tendon injury …

Blues relish chance to defy Crusaders home finals record

May 30 2026

Coach Vern Cotter says his Auckland Blues will be undaunted by the challenge of ending the Canterbury Crusaders' …

Gauff French Open title defence ends, Sabalenka, Osaka set up last-16 clash

May 30 2026

Reigning champion Coco Gauff's French Open title defence came to an end in the third round on Saturday as top seed Aryna …

Who said what: French Open day 7

May 30 2026

Key quotes from the seventh day of the French Open at Roland Garros on Saturday:

Arteta's Arsenal realise evolution needed after PSG final loss

May 30 2026

The last time Arsenal reached a Champions League final they lost it, and then it took 20 long years to claw their way …

Toulouse seal top spot and Top 14 semi-final berth

May 30 2026

Toulouse confirmed their place in the Top 14 semi-finals and secured a first-place finish in the regular season with a …

PSG edge Arsenal on penalties to retain Champions League title

May 30 2026

Paris Saint-Germain claimed back-to-back Champions League triumphs with a 4-3 shoot-out win over Arsenal following a 1-1 …

Defending champion Gauff eliminated from French Open by Potapova

May 30 2026

Reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff lost in three sets to Austrian Anastasia Potapova to end her Roland Garros …

PSG best team in the world, admits Arsenal's Arteta after 'pain' of defeat

May 30 2026

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta admitted Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain are the best team in the world after …

Champions League heartbreak 'just the start' for Arsenal, says Rice

May 30 2026

Declan Rice believes Arsenal will bounce back from the heartbreak of losing the Champions League final to Paris …

'Gutted' Arsenal fans lament Champions League loss

May 30 2026

Arsenal fans who packed out pubs across north London hoping to witness their team win the Champions League for the first …

Scotland's Gilmour out of World Cup with knee injury

May 30 2026

Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a knee injury in Saturday's …

Minhas leaves Australia in a spin as Pakistan win milestone ODI

May 30 2026

Spinner Arafat Minhas became the first Pakistan bowler to take five wickets on his ODI debut on Saturday as the hosts …

'This is even bigger', says Luis Enrique as PSG retain Champions League

May 30 2026

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique described his team's second UEFA Champions League triumph as "even bigger" than …

Ukraine's Oliynykova says tennis must stop 'accepting' Russians who support war

May 30 2026

Ukrainian Oleksandra Oliynykova on Saturday called on the WTA to take action against players who support Russia's …

Liverpool sack Slot, Iraola in line to take over

May 30 2026

Liverpool sacked manager Arne Slot on Saturday, saying the club were seeking a "change of direction", after a disastrous …

Fernandez surges to shock Italian MotoGP sprint win, Martin breaks Mugello speed record

May 30 2026

Spain's Raul Fernandez caused a major upset by speeding to a shock win in Saturday's sprint race at the Italian MotoGP, …

'Decided on moments': PSG, Arsenal in knife-edge Champions League final

May 30 2026

As the hours wind down to Saturday's Champions League final in Budapest, Paris Saint-Germain's irresistible attacking …

Sabalenka quells Kasatkina to march on at French Open

May 30 2026

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka continued her pursuit of a first French Open title by easing past Daria Kasatkina 6-0, 7-5 in …

Tim Ream to captain World Cup co-hosts USA

May 30 2026

Veteran defender Tim Ream will captain the United States at the World Cup, as the co-hosts seek to make a deep run at …

Ancelotti says Neymar fit for 'first or second' World Cup match

May 30 2026

Brazil star Neymar is on course to shake off a calf strain and could even be ready for their opening match of the World …

Vingegaard on verge of Giro glory after powering to penultimate stage

May 30 2026

Jonas Vingegaard is set to win the Giro d'Italia after showcasing his power in the mountains to win Saturday's …

Minhas helps Pakistan dismiss Australia for 200 in first ODI

May 30 2026

Arafat Minhas became the first Pakistani to take five wickets on his one-day international debut as Pakistan spun …

Gujarat's Gill banks on home advantage in final against Bengaluru

May 30 2026

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill on Saturday said he is not burdened by expectations of home fans and will make use …

Sabalenka, Osaka set up French Open clash, Gauff eyes second week

May 30 2026

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka and four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka on Saturday set up a blockbuster last-16 meeting at …

Glittering Osaka edges Jovic to prolong French Open run

May 30 2026

Naomi Osaka continued to shine in the City of Light as she beat American teenager Iva Jovic 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (3/7), 6-4, …

Shnaider beats Oliynykova at French Open

May 30 2026

Russian Diana Shnaider beat Ukrainian Oleksandra Oliynykova at the French Open on Saturday in a match overshadowed by …

Liverpool sack Slot after disastrous Premier League title defence

May 30 2026

Liverpool sacked manager Arne Slot on Saturday, saying the club were seeking a "change of direction", after a disastrous …

Vallejo apologises for criticising woman umpire at French Open

May 30 2026

Paraguayan tennis player Adolfo Daniel Vallejo apologised for the remarks he made about the woman umpire who officiated …

Liverpool sack manager Arne Slot

May 30 2026

Liverpool sacked head coach Arne Slot on Saturday after a disastrous defence of their Premier League title.

Championship leader Bezzecchi claims Italian MotoGP pole

May 30 2026

Marco Bezzecchi took pole position for the Italian MotoGP on Saturday after breaking the lap record at Mugello and …

Kohli and Bengaluru eye second IPL crown in final against Gujarat

May 30 2026

Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be eyeing their second straight IPL title against an upbeat Gujarat …

Sooryavanshi, 15, 'more than ready' for India call-up: Sangakkara

May 30 2026

Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been the toast of the cricket world in a stunning IPL season for Rajasthan Royals -- …

Harry Kane: England's irreplaceable marksman

May 30 2026

Harry Kane is the ultimate specialist in Thomas Tuchel's England squad of World Cup "specialists" -- a man who has taken …

Ronaldo leads Portugal charge at sixth World Cup, Diaz shoulders Colombia hopes

May 30 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo heads to a record sixth World Cup blessed with a prodigiously talented group of team-mates as Portugal …