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Soccer-Flying under the radar, Dortmund stun Europe with final spot

BERLIN (Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund were not on anyone's Champions League radar when the season started but the club's sensational run to the final with a 2-0 aggregate win over Paris St Germain on Tuesday proved their plan was right all along, said coach Edin Terzic. Dortmund came into the season on the back of a bitter Bundesliga title loss on the final matchday of the previous campaign. And

2024-05-08T09:04:15Z

A Close Look At The PGA Championship 2024’s Schedule, Venue, Field List And More

After months of anticipation, the men’s major golf championships finally got underway in April at Augusta, Georgia. If the result of the Masters Tournament is something to go by, the remaining major competitions look promising. The next one, the PGA Championship 2024, is just days away. The excitement around the upcoming major tournament is growing with every passing day. Golf fans in Singapore have even started coming up with their own...

2024-05-08T08:30:08Z

Paris Games 2024: 150,000 people expected in Marseille as Olympic flame arrives in France to start 12,000km torch relay

The transfer of the flame onshore in the southern port will mark the start of the relay across France and its territories The honour of being the first torch bearer, 79 days from the Games' start, will fall to Olympic-medal-winning swimmer Florent Manaudou The Olympic flame arrives on Wednesday in France, where a highly choreographed ceremony and a...

2024-05-08T12:16:39Z

Crystal Palace reaction

New podcast...

2024-05-07T15:36:34Z

Alonso says FIA “on board” with new F1 driving standards guidelines on the way

Fernando Alonso says FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is “on board” in helping drivers secure better penalty consistency in Formula 1, with new driving standards guidelines on the way.

2024-05-07T12:55:20Z

Soccer-Getafe keen to keep hold of Man Utd loanee Greenwood

(Reuters) - Getafe President Angel Torres said the LaLiga side hope to keep Mason Greenwood for another season and that he does not expect the forward to return to parent club Manchester United at the end of the campaign. The 22-year-old joined Getafe on loan in September after United said they wanted to avoid him becoming a distraction despite all criminal charges against him being dropped

2024-05-08T07:58:55Z

German law change gives Euro fans green light to party

Before the announcement football fans faced the prospect of watching the beautiful game in near silence late at night or on Sundays otherwise bars and fan zones risked the prospect of being fined.

2024-05-07T08:48:46Z

Soccer-Hummels on target as composed Dortmund knock PSG out to reach final

By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) -Borussia Dortmund showed great composure to reach their third Champions League final after Mats Hummels' second-half goal earned the visitors a 1-0 victory against misfiring Paris St Germain for a deserved 2-0 aggregate win on Tuesday. Hummels headed home from a corner five minutes into the second half to send the Germans, who won the title in 1997, into their

2024-05-07T21:47:20Z

Kitchee boss Ng wants independent body controlling Hong Kong Premier League, rejects clubs power grab idea

Several prominent figures in the game are concerned over Football Association's inability to promote sport locally Kitchee boss is a fan of the much-maligned Sapling Cup as it offers only bridge from under-18s to first-team football Kitchee boss Ken Ng has thrown his weight behind the idea of an independent body to govern the Hong Kong Premier Leag...

2024-05-08T11:46:36Z

Mikayil Faye drops hint about his Barca future

The defender is in demand this summer

2024-05-08T05:08:50Z

‘It Was One Of My Biggest Challenges’ – Smilla Sundell Reflects On Emotional Win Over Natalia Diachkova

After losing her belt on the scale, the Swedish superstar rallied to knock out Diachkova at ONE Fight Night 22.

2024-05-07T14:43:32Z

Stirling Albion need to "put things right" in Dumbarton play-off after Annan disappointment, admits boss

Stirling Albion are ready to lick their wounds and emerge through the play-offs after their Annan frustration.

2024-05-07T11:18:55Z

England & Wales pubs open late if England or Scotland hit semi-finals

The semi-finals for the 2024 UEFA European Football Championships take place on July 9 and 10, with the final on Sunday, July 14. All three kick-offs are at 8pm.

2024-05-07T21:20:44Z

Lewis Wing Is Your Reading 2023/24 Player Of The Season

Congrats Lewis!

2024-05-07T07:50:23Z

Araujo hangs out with Nunez and gets rumor mill all excited

The two have fuelled speculation about a move

2024-05-08T01:08:02Z

WRC Sardinia schedule sheds light on part-time driver programmes

Rally Sardinia has released its entry list revealing further details of 2024 programmes for part-time World Rally Championship drivers Sebastien Ogier and Dani Sordo.

2024-05-08T11:13:37Z

ONE Championship: Kyrgyzstan’s Akbar Abdullaev stops Turkey’s Halil Amir for his 11th straight win but is hungry for more

The Kyrgyz, who is set to be ranked in the top five, has fought three times for ONE Championship and earned a US$50k performance bonus each time The 26-year-old says the 'economic difficulties' of his country have helped produced hungry fighters with a winning mentality The numbers might not always tell the story when it comes to assessing a fighte...

2024-05-08T06:00:49Z

Soccer-Hummels on target as Dortmund knock PSG out to reach final

By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund reached their third Champions League final after Mats Hummels' second-half goal earned a 1-0 victory at Paris St Germain for a 2-0 aggregate win on Tuesday. Hummels headed home from a corner five minutes into the second half to send the Germans, who won the title in 1997, into their first final in Europe's top club competition since 2013.

2024-05-07T21:02:16Z

Soccer-Marco Reus relishes return to Wembley at end of his Dortmund career

PARIS (Reuters) - Marco Reus's Borussia Dortmund career is coming to an end and what better way to sign off at the Ruhr valley club than with a return to Wembley Stadium for another shot at Champions League glory 11 years after he lost there in the final. Dortmund beat Paris St Germain 1-0 on Tuesday to complete a 2-0 aggregate win and reach the Champions League final for the first time since

2024-05-07T22:02:26Z

Penske suspends Cindric and other senior staff over IndyCar scandal

Legendary team boss Roger Penske has suspended four senior members of his IndyCar team operation and apologized for the “errors that were made” in the recent push-to-pass scandal.

2024-05-07T12:40:09Z

Dmitry Menshikov Aims For World Title Rematch With Regian Eersel After Comeback Win Over Sinsamut

The surging Russian scored another spectacular knockout at ONE Fight Night 22.

2024-05-07T21:19:13Z

‘I Just Barely Passed This Test’ – Wei Rui Promises To Level Up After Tight Debut Win Over Hiroki Akimoto

The Chinese superstar reflected on his high-profile showdown at ONE Fight Night 22 on Friday.

2024-05-08T02:47:18Z

Airdrie celebrate Scottish Cup centenary with 'unforgettable' evening

The New Broomfield club won their first and only Scottish Cup in 1924

2024-05-07T14:49:33Z

New Autosport podcast: James Allen on F1 launched today

Three-time BAFTA award-winning F1 commentator James Allen returns to the broadcast mic, with a thoughtful and engaging new podcast, James Allen on F1, looking at the human side of the sport.

2024-05-07T15:10:38Z

Luke Lessei To Face Bampara Kouyate In Muay Thai Battle At ONE Fight Night 23 On July 5

The American sensation will take on the French standout in a pivotal featherweight clash.

2024-05-08T02:30:37Z

Why Aston Martin abandoned low-drag Miami F1 rear wing update

Aston Martin has explained that the sensitive nature of tyres at last weekend’s Miami Grand Prix prompted it to elect against running its all-new Formula 1 rear wing design.

2024-05-08T10:13:29Z

Paris Olympics: Hong Kong triathlete Jason Ng expects race to qualify will go ‘down to the wire’

With three races of the 2024 Asia Triathlon Cup to go, Ng and Kazakhstan's Ayan Beisenbayev are separated by just 70 points But qualification rules means Ng needs podium finish to improve his standing while Kazakh rival just needs to come in top six Hong Kong triathlete Jason Ng Tai-long said he would thrive under the pressure of a Paris Olympics q...

2024-05-08T07:31:02Z

Rins: Yamaha's new MotoGP engine "doesn't change anything"

Alex Rins was unimpressed by Yamaha’s new MotoGP engine after testing it during the Spanish Grand Prix, saying it ‘didn’t change anything’ for him.

2024-05-07T13:55:31Z

How Mercedes is going "all in" as first F1 upgrade steps appears in Miami

Mercedes brought a new floor and edge wing arrangement to Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix, as it embarks on an upgrade push to extract more performance from its W15.

2024-05-07T09:54:49Z

Miami GP boss says expensive F1 food prices were posted out of context

Hard Rock Stadium president and CEO Tom Garfinkel has defended food prices that were highlighted on social media at Formula 1's Miami GP, saying they were posted 'without context'.

2024-05-07T13:10:13Z

Inside Jose Mourinho's mad Man Utd reign – awkward FaceTime calls to milk meltdown

He was supposed to be the man to bring success back to Manchester United in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, but Jose Mourinho's Old Trafford reign brought everything but

2024-05-07T14:20:38Z

Soccer-Mbappe's best not enough as PSG exit Champions League

(Reuters) - Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe shouldered the blame for their 1-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday which saw them exit the Champions League semi-finals 2-0 on aggregate. Mbappe, who is set to leave PSG in the summer with Real Madrid a likely destination, missed two good chances in the second leg at the Parc des Princes. "I tried to help my team as best as I could but I

2024-05-08T05:18:33Z

The “lottery” that Jaguar faces in its bid for a maiden Formula E title

Two wins from the opening eight races have given Jaguar a small lead in the 2024 Formula E standings, while drivers Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy remain in title contention themselves. But the divisive style of racing seen at points in the series this season means any further success can’t be taken for granted

2024-05-08T12:52:58Z

Acosta: Jerez MotoGP round “a reality check” for KTM

MotoGP rookie Pedro Acosta believes the Spanish Grand Prix was “a reality check” for KTM as it went to Jerez “with too many expectations”.

2024-05-07T11:40:04Z

US House Judiciary Committee chairman opens probe into F1’s Andretti rejection

The chairman of the United States' House Judiciary Committee has opened a probe into Liberty Media’s denial of Andretti’s entry into Formula 1 in an escalation of political interest.

2024-05-07T20:56:32Z

Snooker's ultimate rich list as Kyren Wilson banks £500,000 for Crucible victory

Kyren Wilson may have banked himself a huge six-figure prize when he won the World Snooker Championship, but he still has a long way to go before he joins the sport's rich list

2024-05-07T10:35:00Z

What Newey expected when he first joined Red Bull

It’s a mark of his fabled reputation – and spectacular success – that Adrian Newey is thought capable of miracles. Following the announcement that the design guru will leave Red Bull in early 2025, we revisit a GP Racing interview by STUART CODLING with Newey from his early days at the team in 2007

2024-05-07T09:09:46Z

Mardenborough to make international racing return at Spa 24 Hours

Former Nissan LMP1 driver Jann Mardenborough will make a return to international racing after a three-season absence at the Spa 24 Hours next month.

2024-05-08T07:28:23Z

How to watch WRC's Rally Portugal: schedule, line-up and more

Rally Portugal’s gravel stages hosts round five of the 2024 World Rally Championship season, so here is how and when you can watch this weekend’s action.

2024-05-07T17:10:58Z

Man Utd keep or sell with Sir Jim Ratcliffe ready to ditch all but three players

Manchester United's controlling co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to launch a major overhaul among the playing squad in the summer transfer window, with only three stars safe

2024-05-08T06:07:58Z

Horner: Wolff should be more worried than me after losing 220 F1 staff to Red Bull

Christian Horner says he isn't too worried about Red Bull Formula 1 team members negotiating with rival teams after revealing his engine division took 220 people from Mercedes.

2024-05-07T15:25:38Z

Why Magnussen is racing rest of 2024 season under threat of F1 race ban

Kevin Magnussen is racing for the rest of the Formula 1 season under the threat of a race ban following the latest penalty points being added to his licence.

2024-05-07T08:24:32Z

Palmer, L.James, Carter, Gilchrist, Katie Cox pick up Chelsea Player of the Year awards

End of Season Awards

2024-05-08T02:53:31Z

Ocon: Alpine must not 'celebrate too hard' after Miami GP F1 points breakthrough

The Alpine Formula 1 team should not be "celebrating too hard" its first point of the 2024 season in the Miami Grand Prix, Esteban Ocon says.

2024-05-08T08:58:40Z

Paris Olympics: Hong Kong coach vows triathlete Jason Ng will have best team around him in final qualification bid

Ng to tackle three races in as many weekends as he tries to hold onto last Games place Hongkonger holds 'slight margin' over Kazakhstan rival Ayan Beisenbayev, with China's Fan Junji out of the picture Hong Kong's Olympic hopeful Jason Ng Tai-long will have the weight of the city's triathlon programme thrown behind him as he enters the last stretch...

2024-05-08T00:14:53Z

Pourchaire “tired mentally” after “amazing” IndyCar oval test debut

Theo Pouchaire received his ovals initiation with a test on Monday at the track formerly known as Gateway near St. Louis, Missouri.

2024-05-07T08:54:29Z

Petrucci: Dall'Igna 'won't let go' of Marquez as 2025 MotoGP decision looms

Former MotoGP race winner Danilo Petrucci expects Marc Marquez to land a factory ride at Ducati next year, as he believes Gigi Dall’Igna wouldn’t want to ‘let go’ of the six-time champion.

2024-05-08T09:58:35Z

Ferrari takes BoP hit for Spa WEC round

Ferrari has received the biggest Balance of Performance hit in the Hypercar class ahead of this weekend’s Spa round of the World Endurance Championship.

2024-05-07T11:55:06Z

Dehydrated athletes perform much slower when running than those who intake fluids before race in all conditions, study confirms

A loss of just 2 per cent body weight can cause some runners to become up to 19 per cent slower Study participants who completed a 3km treadmill time trial in a state of hypohydration were 6 per cent slower on average Dehydrated athletes run significantly slower than hydrated runners even in temperate conditions, according to a new study which show...

2024-05-08T10:01:23Z

Borussia Dortmund takes down PSG 2-0 on aggregate to advance to the Champions League final

Football heritage is back. The Yellow Wall continues to roar, and BVB have made it to yet another Champions League final at Wembley.

2024-05-07T21:22:37Z