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Alonso bids to shed 'Neverkusen' tag against former boss Mourinho
When Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso takes on Jose Mourinho's Roma on Thursday, he will face not only his former mentor, but the man who predicted his future coaching success.
World no.3 pole vaulter auctions off winning shoes for Philippine kids
Pole vault star Ernest John Obiena will auction off his gold-medal-winning spikes to raise money for children back home in the Philippines who practise in a sawdust pit.
All Blacks and Japan to face off more often under new deal
The All Blacks and Japan will meet regularly from 2024 to 2027 as part of a wide-ranging deal announced Wednesday aimed at growing rugby across the region.
Embiid, Sixers close on series win after downing Celtics
Joel Embiid led the Philadelphia 76ers to within one win of a series triumph over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, scoring 33 points in a 115-103 road victory in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference playoff duel.
From Pele to Beckham -- four superstars who dipped their toe in football's backwaters
Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi's move to spend the final years of his stellar career in Saudi Arabia, according to a source close to the negotiations, will come as a crushing blow to Barcelona fans who dreamed of a return to the club that nurtured him.
Grealish warns Madrid that Man City are 'unstoppable' at home
Jack Grealish said Manchester City are confident of finishing the job against Real Madrid at home to reach the Champions League final after a 1-1 draw in their semi-final first leg on Tuesday.
De Bruyne rocket leaves Man City and Madrid level
Kevin De Bruyne's brilliant drive earned Manchester City a 1-1 draw at Real Madrid in a gripping Champions League semi-final first leg battle on Tuesday.
Judge rejects Brazil defender Dani Alves's bail request
A Spanish judge on Tuesday denied Brazil defender Dani Alves's second bail request while the footballer awaits trial for alleged rape.
Giannis will be 'forever grateful' to former Bucks coach
Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo declared Tuesday he will be "forever grateful" to Mike Budenholzer, who was fired last week as coach of the Milwaukee Bucks.
Grizzlies' Jackson, Bucks duo pace NBA All-Defensive Team
NBA Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. of the Memphis Grizzlies was the top vote-getter on the NBA All-Defensive Team announced Tuesday.
Frankfurt and coach Glasner to part ways after German Cup final
Eintracht Frankfurt will part company with their Europa League-winning coach Oliver Glasner at the end of the season, the Bundesliga club announced on Tuesday.
Suryakumar's explosive 83 lifts Mumbai to third in IPL
Suryakumar Yadav hammered 83 off 35 balls as Mumbai Indians thrashed Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets on Tuesday to jump from eighth to third in the IPL table.
Leicester to challenge Ashton red card ahead of Sale semi-final
Leicester are prepared to launch an appeal against Chris Ashton's red card that could rule him out of the champions' English Premiership semi-final against Sale this weekend.
France's Paret-Peintre wins Giro stage, Norway's Leknessund in pink
French climber Aurelien Paret-Peintre hailed his "perfect day" as he broke away to win stage four of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday with Andreas Leknessund of Norway taking the overall leader's pink jersey.
Scotland rugby coach Gregor Townsend thought time was up before new deal
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend believed his time in the role was about to end before he signed a contract extension until April 2026, ending speculation over his future.
Kolisi captaincy poser as Springboks start World Cup preparation
The importance of Siya Kolisi to South Africa's Rugby World Cup defence has been underlined by his inclusion Tuesday in a preliminary Springbok training camp despite undergoing knee ligament surgery.
Joyce set for heavyweight rematch with China's Zhang
British heavyweight boxer Joe Joyce has activated his rematch clause with China's Zhilei Zhang as he looks to get back on the world title trail.
Stump lands historic world judo gold for Swiss
Nils Stump won Switzerland's first ever world judo title on Tuesday, taking gold in the men's under-73kg category in Doha.
McCall says Premiership final loss fuelling Saracens' title bid
Mark McCall says the pain of last season's agonising Premiership final loss is inspiring Saracens as they look to return to the Twickenham showpiece.
France's Paret-Peintre wins Giro stage four, Norway's Leknessund in pink
French climber Aurelien Paret-Peintre broke away to win stage four of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday as Andreas Leknessund of Norway took the overall leader's pink jersey.
Scotland rugby coach Gregor Townsend signs new deal
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has signed a contract extension until April 2026, ending speculation over his future.
Veteran Giroud 'hungry' for Champions League success with Milan
Olivier Giroud said Tuesday that he has a young man's hunger for European success ahead of AC Milan's all-Italian Champions League semi-final with Inter Milan.
'Very tired': Vietnamese athlete scoops two golds in half an hour
A star Vietnamese athlete won the women's 1,500m and the 3,000m steeplechase within half an hour of each other at the Southeast Asian Games on Tuesday, in an imperious display of regional track dominance.
Rain-sodden Cambodian badly loses race, but wins hearts
A Cambodian athlete won a special place in her compatriots' affections after persevering to complete the women's 5,000m in torrential rain at the Southeast Asian Games, despite the winner having finished nearly six minutes earlier.
'Done deal': Messi set for megabucks Saudi move, says source
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi will play in Saudi Arabia next season under a blockbuster deal, a source told AFP on Tuesday, potentially joining his arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo as the kingdom lavishes its oil wealth on sport.
Euro showdown with Milan 'the derby', says Inter's Inzaghi
Simone Inzaghi said Tuesday that Inter Milan's Champions League semi-final with rivals AC Milan is more than just another local derby.
Lionel Messi: The 'greatest' leaves PSG on low note
Lionel Messi's uninspiring two-year stint at Paris Saint-Germain is set to come to an acrimonious end with a move to join long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia, just months after his crowning glory at the 2022 World Cup.
Messi's move to Saudi a 'done deal': source
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi will play in Saudi Arabia next season under a "huge" deal, a source close to the negotiations told AFP on Tuesday.
Scotland rugby coach Gregor Townsend signs contract extension
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has signed a contract extension until April 2026, rugby chiefs announced on Tuesday.
Struggling Archer out of IPL in England Ashes scare
England fast bowler Jofra Archer was ruled out of the ongoing Indian Premier League on Tuesday in a fresh injury blow ahead of the Ashes.
Unheralded Walker sparks Lakers rally as Warriors wobble
Unheralded bench player Lonnie Walker led a fourth-quarter rally as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors to leave the NBA champions on the brink of elimination from the playoffs on Monday.
De Klerk says Springboks motivated to 'prove world wrong'
An energised Faf de Klerk has warned that South Africa are ready to "prove the world wrong" by retaining their Rugby World Cup crown.