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2024-05-09T06:41:50Z

Soccer-Fiorentina book Conference League final place with Brugge draw

BRUGES, Belgium (Reuters) -Lucas Beltran scored a late penalty as Fiorentina secured a 1-1 second-leg draw at Club Brugge on Wednesday to win their semi-final tie 4-3 on aggregate and secure back-to-back appearances in the Europa Conference League final. The Italians led 3-2 from the first leg in Florence, but Hans Vanaken levelled the tie with an early opener for Belgian side Brugge. Fiorentina

2024-05-08T20:15:44Z

A Look At Three-Time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić’s Net Worth, Salary, Luxury Assets And More

“Do I really look like a guy with a plan?” Well, the ‘Joker’ of the basketball fraternity, Nikola Jokić, certainly has a plan — a plan to be the Greatest Of All Time (G.O.A.T.) in this sport. On Wednesday, 9 May, the Serbian was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the NBA 2023-24. With this win, he now holds the distinction of being the first non-American player to be named NBA’s MVP on three or more occasions. In addition, he is also the...

2024-05-09T13:03:49Z

North Africa football fans use stadium freedoms to back Palestinians

In North Africa, where political speech is often harshly policed, football stadiums have long been an exception. - 'Let loose' - Banners at stadiums across North Africa have denounced the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.

2024-05-09T11:41:38Z

Hiroba Minowa And Jeremy Miado To Meet In Strawweight MMA Battle At ONE Fight Night 23

The Japanese grappling phenom and the Filipino knockout artist will square off in U.S. primetime on July 5.

2024-05-08T18:27:34Z

Tiger Woods to be part of PIF-PGA negotiations, but McIlroy return blocked as sides eye end to golf civil war

Woods is the sixth player-director appointed to PGA Tour board and the only one whose term has no limits Board members resisted McIlroy's return after he resigned in November and was replaced by Jordan Spieth Tiger Woods will be the lone player on a five-member subcommittee involved in negotiations with the Public Investment Fund (PIF), part of a b...

2024-05-09T08:44:23Z

Jamie Carragher fawns over Bayern Munich superstar Jamal Musiala

Musiala is HIM...

2024-05-08T16:40:00Z

Newcastle United's football kit supply deal will lead to higher prices

Newcastle United's exclusive football kit supply deal with JD Sports will lead to higher prices for fans, the boss of rival retailer Sports Direct has argued.

2024-05-09T15:26:28Z

Spain's ex-soccer chief Rubiales to stand trial for kissing player

MADRID (Reuters) -Former Spanish soccer federation chief Luis Rubiales will stand trial for his unsolicited kiss of national team player Jenni Hermoso after a High Court judge admitted the case, the court said on Wednesday. Rubiales faces one count of sexual assault and one of coercion for his alleged actions in the aftermath of the kiss. The offences carry prison terms of one year and 18 months,

2024-05-08T17:35:26Z

Zarco: Outburst at Jerez MotoGP stewards was ‘unprofessional’

LCR Honda MotoGP rider Johann Zarco concedes his outburst towards the FIM stewards at the Spanish Grand Prix was “not professional” following a second meeting with them at Le Mans.

2024-05-09T16:02:04Z

Confidence boosted, Rory McIlroy targets fourth win at Wells Fargo

Three-time tournament champion Rory McIlroy headlines a field of just 69 players at this week's Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C. The $20 million signature event is the last tune-up for some of the best players in the world before the PGA Championship next week. McIlroy, the Wells Fargo champion in 2010, 2015 and 2021, is the highest-ranked player in the field (No.

2024-05-08T23:41:18Z

WEC Spa: Ferrari leads the way in FP1 as new manufacturers impress

Ferrari maintained its position at the top of the order in the World Endurance Championship Hypercar class during the opening session of practice for Saturday’s Spa 6 Hours.

2024-05-09T12:01:56Z

ONE Championship: Hong Kong’s Phoebe Lo out to emulate Yu Yau-pui as she faces Nongam Fairtex at ONE Friday Fights 62

Lo is already in Thailand and is training for the 110-pound bout at the Superbon Gym in Bangkok Nongam is looking for a fifth successive victory, which would leave her on the cusp of securing a multi-fight contract Hong Kong's Phoebe Lo Tsz-ching faces local hero Nongam Fairtex in a Muay Thai catchweight contest in ONE Friday Fights 62 at Lumpinee ...

2024-05-09T08:44:23Z

Soccer-Ancelotti hails Real's Champions League 'magic' after semi-final win

(Reuters) - Real Madrid's success in the Champions League is "something magical", manager Carlo Ancelotti said after the record 14-times European champions claimed a stunning 2-1 semi-final comeback win over Bayern Munich on Wednesday. Alphonso Davies' second-half goal at the Santiago Bernabeu gave Bayern a 3-2 lead on aggregate, before substitute Joselu struck two late goals to power Real into

2024-05-09T05:42:23Z

Lundqvist still trying to “find the sweet spot” after Barber podium

Chip Ganassi Racing’s Linus Lundqvist remains reserved over his expectations for the rest of his rookie season despite his maiden IndyCar podium at Barber Motorsports Park.

2024-05-08T20:14:27Z

Liverpool v Milan Champions League final rematch? Opponents in 2005, Kewell and Crespo now rivals for AFC showpiece

Yokohama Marinos welcome Al Ain for the first leg of the AFC Champions League final on Saturday The coaches met on the field on multiple occasions but the most famous was 19 years ago, when penalties had to decide after six goals were shared The AFC Champions League final sees the two men in the dugouts face off in a rematch of one of the most epic...

2024-05-09T12:14:55Z

Saido Berahino reveals truth behind when he showed up to match 24 hours early

He went from being a potential superstar to a figure of ridicule, but Saido Berahino has a clear view on one iconic story from his Stoke City nightmare

2024-05-09T15:26:28Z

Soccer-Real Madrid stun Bayern with late fightback to reach Champions League final

By Fernando Kallas MADRID (Reuters) -Real Madrid showed they remain Europe's comeback kings as Joselu's late double rescued them from the brink of elimination to reach the Champions League final with a dramatic 2-1 second-leg win over Bayern Munich at Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. A 4-3 aggregate victory sealed Real's progress to a remarkable sixth Champions League final in 10 years and they

2024-05-08T22:56:06Z

Karis Teetan confirmed to ride boom sprinter Ka Ying Rising in Sha Tin Vase

Mauritian jockey replaces Zac Purton aboard the emerging young speedster for next month's Group Three feature Karis Teetan is excited to partner boom sprinter Ka Ying Rising for the first time after picking up the prized ride for the Group Three Sha Tin Vase (1,200m) on June 2. With regular jockey Zac Purton committed to riding Voyage Bubble in Jap...

2024-05-09T08:44:24Z

RB: Ricciardo performance in F1 Miami sprint "had been coming"

RB team boss Laurent Mekies says Daniel Ricciardo's fourth place in Formula 1's sprint in Miami "had been coming" as the Australian had been making steady progress under the radar.

2024-05-09T15:32:05Z

Why Miami isn’t feeling any heat from Las Vegas F1 competition

Miami Grand Prix president Tyler Epp says the freedom that Formula 1 affords each race promoter in the United States encourages their events to be different from one another.

2024-05-09T11:31:54Z

Soccer-Bayern fuming over stoppage-time offside after 2-1 loss to Real

MADRID (Reuters) - Bayern Munich were left fuming following a late offside decision against them in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final, second leg. Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt had stabbed in what he thought was a stoppage time equaliser that would have taken the game into extra time. Yet the linesman had already flagged for offside and the referee blown

2024-05-08T23:16:12Z

WRC drivers expect Portugal to deliver "most competitive" victory fight

World Rally Championship drivers expect Portugal to provide a "tight battle" for victory in what could be the most competitive round of the season.

2024-05-09T16:47:09Z

Why each Premier League star made young player of the year shortlist as English quartet battle

Four England internationals are among the eight nominees for the Premier League's Young Player of the Year award after impressive seasons for their respective clubs

2024-05-09T13:26:26Z

Verstappen: Brown trying to "stir things up" with Newey/Red Bull F1 comment

Max Verstappen believes Zak Brown wants to "stir things up" following the McLaren Formula 1 CEO's assertion that "more dominoes will fall" after Adrian Newey's impending Red Bull departure.

2024-05-09T13:32:08Z

Russell: Mercedes can take inspiration from first Norris F1 win

George Russell believes McLaren's victory in the Miami GP should serve as inspiration for Mercedes to turn its Formula 1 fortunes around.

2024-05-09T10:47:05Z

Magazine: Norris casts off unwanted F1 record with Miami GP win

Lando Norris’s long-awaited but surprise first Formula 1 victory is celebrated with a special green cover for this week’s Autosport magazine, out today (9 May).

2024-05-09T08:31:29Z

Malaysia’s season-opening Charity Shield cancelled after top club withdraws over assaults, acid attacks on players

Faisal Halim suffered fourth-degree burns following incident at the weekend outside the capital, Kuala Lumpur Teammate Akhyar Rashid also injured in robbery outside his home in eastern state of Terengganu last week Malaysia's season-opening Charity Shield match has been cancelled after Selangor FC withdrew over safety concerns following a series of...

2024-05-09T08:44:24Z

Soccer-Journeyman Joselu takes long and winding road to Champions League final

By Charlie Devereux MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid striker Joselu was in dreamland after he came on in the dying moments of their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich on Wednesday and turned the game on its head with two goals to snatch a stunning victory. Joselu, whose journeyman career has included spells at clubs such as Hoffenheim, Eintracht Frankfurt, Hannover 96, Stoke City

2024-05-08T22:36:07Z

Baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara lost US$183 million gambling, to plead guilty in betting case

Mizuhara to plead guilty to bank and tax fraud over US$17 million theft from LA Dodgers star Bank fraud charge carries a maximum of 30 years in federal prison, with tax offence carrying three-year term The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will plead guilty to bank and tax fraud in a sports betting case in which prosecut...

2024-05-09T02:18:15Z

Soccer-Real's success down to collective sacrifice, Vinicius says

By Fernando Kallas MADRID (Reuters) - Vinicius Jr was at his brilliant best on another epic European night for Real Madrid as he helped his side progress to their sixth Champions League final in 10 years with a stunning 2-1 comeback win over Bayern Munich on Wednesday. Yet the Brazilian, who was almost unplayable at times, said that the recipe for Real Madrid's success in big moments is their

2024-05-08T23:16:13Z

Tyler Bindon Is Your TTE Reading 2023/24 Rookie Of The Season

The young centre-back came out top of a crowded, highly contested field...

2024-05-09T11:12:47Z

Bidding opens for Messi napkin that defined soccer great's career

LONDON (Reuters) - Bidding began on Wednesday for a napkin on which soccer club Barcelona penned a promise to sign a 13-year-old Lionel Messi - who went on to become one of the game's greatest players - with early bids reaching almost $300,000. The napkin was signed in December 2000 when Carles Rexach, then Barcelona's sporting director, agreed with agent Horacio Gaggioli to recruit the Argentine

2024-05-08T20:15:46Z

Sainz: Norris deserved Miami GP luck for first F1 win

Miami Grand Prix winner Lando Norris deserved the "little bit of luck" that helped him score his first Formula 1 victory, according to Carlos Sainz.

2024-05-09T12:01:58Z

Soccer-Comeback kings Real Madrid stun Bayern to reach Champions League final

By Fernando Kallas MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid's Joselu scored twice in the final minutes as they fought back from the brink of elimination to reach the Champions League final with a dramatic 2-1 second-leg win over Bayern Munich on Wednesday that sent them through 4-3 on aggregate. Real progressed to their sixth Champions League final in 10 years and will bid for a record-extending 15th

2024-05-08T21:16:08Z

Golf-Korda keeping it simple ahead of LPGA record attempt

NEW YORK (Reuters) - American Nelly Korda is keeping it simple as she vies for a record sixth consecutive LPGA win this week at the Cognizant Founders Cup on a tricky course at Upper Montclair Country Club. Korda clinched her second major title and fifth straight win at the Chevron Championship last month, equalling the record held by Nancy Lopez (1978) and Annika Sorenstam (2004–2005) for the

2024-05-08T19:55:45Z

The “frank discussions” needed for Andretti to continue its Formula E Porsche relationship

The news that Andretti would continue its collaboration in Formula E with Porsche did not come as a surprise to many given the success both teams have enjoyed in the Gen3 era. But clear the air talks have been needed to ensure the continuation of the relationship going forward for the next two years

2024-05-09T15:47:06Z

Tactical Analysis: Injuries are exposing Ten Hag’s (lack of) system

Analysis of a team in freefall...

2024-05-09T14:43:36Z

Soccer-Man United's Rashford, Martinez back in training ahead of Arsenal clash

(Reuters) - Manchester United have been boosted by the return of forward Marcus Rashford and centre back Lisandro Martinez in team training ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash against Arsenal at Old Trafford, the club said on Thursday. Rashford had picked up an injury in the FA Cup semi-final against Championship side Coventry City, which United won on penalties after surrendering a 3-0 lead

2024-05-09T15:33:45Z

Run It Back: Revisiting Tawanchai Vs. Nattawut Before They Rematch For World Title At ONE 167

The Thai stars will clash for the featherweight Muay Thai gold in U.S. primetime on June 7.

2024-05-09T02:35:01Z

Leclerc set for new Ferrari F1 race engineer as Xavi Marcos moves role

Charles Leclerc is set to work with a new Formula 1 race engineer after Ferrari announced that Xavi Marcos has been moved out of that role.

2024-05-09T17:17:07Z

Ferrari trials more aggressive F1 spray guards in Fiorano FIA test

The Ferrari Formula 1 team trialled a new, more aggressive spray-guard system in an FIA test at the Fiorano circuit on Thursday.

2024-05-09T09:31:43Z

Toyota expects Ferrari to remain quickest in Spa WEC despite BoP hit

Toyota is predicting Ferrari will remain on top in this weekend’s Spa round of the World Endurance Championship despite a shuffle in the Balance of Performance.

2024-05-09T09:46:48Z

Chelsea, Manchester City players and Isak as captain among Fantasy Premier League tips for season’s final Double Gameweek

The last 'doubler' of the season is likely to see several FPL managers activate their Bench Boost chip For those looking for a differential, the obvious one is not picking Erling Haaland as captain but Newcastle's Alexander Isak The penultimate round of fixtures in the English Premier League kicks off on Saturday and with it comes another highly an...

2024-05-09T00:17:54Z

Olympic torch relay sets off in Marseille

The Olympic torch relay began in Marseille on Thursday with football legend Basile Boli taking the flame in front of the iconic basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde, a day after it made a spectacular entrance by sea. There will be a strong football element to the first of 78 days of the torch relay with Ivory Coast great Didier Drogba also among the torch bearers in the southern port city on Thursday.

2024-05-09T09:34:53Z

Andretti's Formula E Porsche collaboration extended until 2026

The Andretti Global Formula E team has confirmed it will continue its collaboration with Porsche until the 2026 season and the end of the Gen3 regulations.

2024-05-09T10:16:55Z

Former Titleholders Petchtanong And Alaverdi Ramazanov Booked For Kickboxing Clash At ONE Fight Night 23

Both star strikers are hungry for another crack at the bantamweight kickboxing throne.

2024-05-09T13:15:11Z

Olympic flame arrives in France ahead of Paris 2024 Games

The flame was brought to the southern French port of Marseille from Greece on the three-masted Belem, 79 days before the Olympics begin.

2024-05-08T21:38:48Z

How the mutual faith between Norris and McLaren F1 is finally paying off

Lando Norris' maiden Formula 1 win in Miami may have been over five years in the making, but finally vindicated the faith Norris has kept in McLaren amid tempting Red Bull interest.

2024-05-09T08:16:32Z

Liberty had “outpouring of interest” from OEMs after MotoGP takeover news

Liberty Media’s CEO Greg Maffei says the company had an “outpouring of interest” from numerous parties, including manufacturers, after announcing its buyout of MotoGP.

2024-05-09T09:16:46Z