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Sinner stops Jodar to book spot in Madrid Open semis
Jannik Sinner ended the inspired run of teen home favourite Rafael Jodar with a 6-2, 7-6 (7/0) victory at the Madrid Open on Wednesday to complete his set of semi-finals reached at all nine Masters 1000 tournaments.
Pogacar wins opening full stage to take Tour de Romandie lead
World champion Tadej Pogacar stamped his authority on the Tour de Romandie by sprinting to victory on Wednesday's opening full stage.
Pereira aiming to bring European glory back to Forest
Nottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira has said he wants to emulate managerial great Brian Clough by bringing European glory to the club -- but does not expect a statue in the city.
Emery aims to write 'new chapter' in Europe with Villa
Unai Emery said he wanted to write a "new chapter" with Aston Villa as he prepares for a Europa League semi-final against fellow former European champions Nottingham Forest.
UN experts urge Saudi labour practices switch before World Cup
UN rights experts on Wednesday urged Saudi Arabia to ditch their foreign labour system in the build-up to the 2034 football World Cup, citing abuse and exploitation concerns.
Was PSG against Bayern the Champions League's greatest ever game?
Breathless, wild, and a thrilling display of what can happen when two teams packed with some of the world's best attacking players are encouraged to play without fear.
Chelsea captain Millie Bright retires
Chelsea captain and former England international Millie Bright announced her immediate retirement from football on Wednesday.
Welsh rugby great North to hang up his boots
Welsh rugby icon George North said he will retire from the sport at the end of the season, having "been able to live out my childhood dream".
Wembanyama's Spurs advance in NBA playoffs, 76ers stay alive
The San Antonio Spurs punched their ticket to the second round of the NBA playoffs on Tuesday, leading wire to wire in a 114-95 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Tigres edges Nashville in CONCACAF Champions Cup first leg
Angel Correa's goal in the 33rd minute delivered Mexico's Tigres UANL a 1-0 victory over host Nashville of MLS in Tuesday's CONCACAF Champions Cup semi-final first leg match.
What we learned from cycling's Spring Classics
As attention turns to the build-up to the Giro d'Italia, the first of the year's Grand Tours, AFP looks back at a thrilling set of Spring one-day classics and what we learned about the main protagonists.
Villa, Forest revive European glory days in semi-final showdown
Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, two clubs rich in European history, are one step from a first continental final in decades as they meet in the last four of the Europa League.
Remarkable, ramshackle Rayo chasing Conference League dream amid chaos
After a quarter of a century away from European football, the prospect of modest Spanish side Rayo Vallecano making their first ever final must rank as one of the season's bigger surprises.
Unbeaten records on the line for Inoue-Nakatani superfight in Tokyo
Japan's Naoya Inoue will face the biggest challenge of his stellar career when he takes on fellow unbeaten countryman Junto Nakatani on Saturday in front of a sell-out 55,000 crowd at the Tokyo Dome.
'Final mission': NZ name star trio for T20 World Cup defence
Retiring New Zealand cricket greats Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates and Lea Tahuhu were named Wednesday in the White Ferns' Women's T20 World Cup squad for their "final mission" of defending the title.
Embiid-led 76ers beat Boston to avoid NBA playoff exit
Joel Embiid scored 33 points and made eight assists to spark Philadelphia over the Boston Celtics 113-97 on Tuesday, keeping the 76ers from being eliminated in the NBA playoffs.
World Cup to get cash boost as FIFA unveils red card crackdown
FIFA on Tuesday boosted overall World Cup cash distributions to nearly $900 million following concerns over the spiraling costs for teams taking part in the tournament.
LIV Golf postpones New Orleans event
LIV Golf postponed its planned June tournament in New Orleans on Tuesday, with officials saying they hope to reschedule an event for later this year.
Luis Enrique predicts more thrills in return leg after PSG beat Bayern in classic
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique admitted his team will likely need to score several more goals away to Bayern Munich next week to be sure of reaching another Champions League final after a remarkable 5-4 victory in the first leg of their semi-final on Tuesday.
PSG edge Bayern in nine-goal Champions League semi-final epic
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele scored twice each as Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in an epic first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, an extraordinary encounter becoming the highest-scoring match ever at this stage of the competition.
Baptiste ends Sabalenka's Madrid title defence
Hailey Baptiste ended Aryna Sabalenka’s title defence in Madrid on Tuesday and halted the world number one's 15-match winning streak with a 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) quarter-final victory to deliver the biggest shock of the tournament so far.
'Exceptional' Arsenal out to dominate at Atletico: Arteta
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta defended his "exceptional" side against criticism on Tuesday and backed them to prove their quality in the Champions League semi-final clash against Atletico Madrid.
Rajasthan's Sooryavanshi hammers 43 as Punjab suffer first loss
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the leading run-getter in this IPL season with a cracking 43 on Tuesday that helped Rajasthan Royals beat Punjab Kings by six wickets in a high-scoring contest.
Frenchman Godon wins Romandie prologue, Pogacar fifth
French champion Dorian Godon took a surprise victory in the Tour de Romandie opening prologue on Tuesday as world champion Tadej Pogacar could finish only fifth.
Emotional Stones announces Man City exit after golden decade
John Stones said he had lived "all my dreams out" as he announced on Tuesday he would be leaving Manchester City at the end of the season after 10 trophy-laden years at the Etihad.
John Stones to leave Manchester City after 10 years
John Stones will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after 10 trophy-filled years at the Etihad, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.
Champions League semi-final like a first date: Atletico's Koke
Atletico Madrid captain Koke admitted his nerves are jangling ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final clash with Arsenal.
Sinner queries schedule, surges into Madrid Open quarters
Jannik Sinner suggested the Madrid Open organisers should reconsider their tournament scheduling to avoid late-night finishes like the one Rafael Jodar experienced in the third round on Sunday.
Iranian Vafaei capable of great things, says beaten rival Trump
Iran's snooker trailblazer Hosein Vafaei would be capable of winning any trophy if he had more self-belief, said world number one Judd Trump, the man he beat in the second round of the world championship.
Simeone, Atletico chasing redemption against Arsenal
Atletico Madrid and Diego Simeone have regularly tasted the sting of disappointment, even in what is the club's golden age.
'Bring it on', says Rice as Arsenal chase Champions League history
Declan Rice has urged Arsenal to embrace the weight of history in their chase for a first Champions League crown ahead of Wednesday's semi-final trip to Atletico Madrid.
Horses unlikely saviours for those who serve in uniform
Members of the armed forces and the police may put their lives on the line for their country but even they have their mental and physical limits and often it is horses, not humans, who can provide salvation.