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Miami, Messi crash out of CONCACAF Champions Cup
Mexican side Monterrey sent Lionel Messi and Inter Miami crashing out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Wednesday after completing a 5-2 aggregate victory in their quarter-final clash.
Osaka returns to BJK Cup duty with hopeful eye on Olympics
Naomi Osaka returns to the BJK Cup for the first time in four years on Friday, optimistically hoping to force her way into the Olympic Games.
Reformed Grand National in danger of losing 'iconic' status
The Grand National remains an "iconic race", 2021 winning trainer Henry de Bromhead told AFP, despite recent reforms leaving the world's most famous steeplechase close to "the last chance saloon", a leading bookmaker warned.
Turkmenistan's 'invincible' football team
Forget Real Madrid, Manchester City or Paris Saint-Germain. The world's best football team -- statistically speaking -- might be a little-known outfit from the closed central Asian nation of Turkmenistan.
First foreign-born sumo grand champion dies aged 54
Akebono, the first foreign-born sumo wrestler to become a grand champion, has died aged 54, US officials and Japanese media said Thursday.
Osaka looking at 'bigger picture' on her tennis comeback
Former world number one Naomi Osaka said Thursday that she was looking at "a bigger picture" and not just results since returning to tennis late last year after giving birth.
Mills, Ingles headline NBA-heavy Australian squad for Olympics
Veteran NBA stars Patty Mills and Josh Ingles headlined an extended men's Australian basketball squad named Thursday for the Paris Olympics as the Boomers aim to better their bronze medal from Tokyo.
Xavi hails 'great victory' as Barcelona grab advantage against PSG
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez hailed his side's 3-2 win away to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday, insisting it showed the Catalans could once again compete with the very best teams in Europe.
Fowler risks Masters curse with victory in Par-3 Contest
Rickie Fowler, competing at the Masters for the first time since 2020, won the Masters Par-3 Contest on Wednesday, making himself the target for the event's Masters curse.
Atletico hold on to keep narrow advantage on 'nervous' Dortmund
Atletico Madrid earned a 2-1 Champions League quarter-final first leg victory over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, surviving a late onslaught from the visitors.
LIV's Norman among power-brokers at Masters
LIV Golf commissioner Greg Norman was spotted on the grounds of Augusta National on Wednesday, a year after the Australian was publicly snubbed by the Masters organisers.
Porter could face ban for 'cardinal sin': NBA's Silver
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter could face banishment from basketball if gambling allegations against him turn out to be true.
Atletico will have to suffer at Dortmund: Griezmann
Antoine Griezmann said Atletico Madrid will have to "suffer" at Borussia Dortmund to reach the Champions League semi-finals.
Atletico hold on to keep narrow advantage on Dortmund
Atletico Madrid earned a 2-1 Champions League quarter-final first leg victory over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, surviving a late onslaught from the visitors.
Atletico hold on to keep advantage on Dortmund
Atletico Madrid earned a 2-1 Champions League quarter-final first leg victory over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, surviving a late onslaught from the visitors.
Barcelona beat PSG in thriller to seize edge in Champions League tie
Andreas Christensen came off the bench to head in the winning goal as Barcelona won 3-2 away to Paris Saint-Germain in a remarkable first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie on Wednesday.
Storms threaten to impact opening round of Masters
Thunderstorms are forecast to hit Augusta National on Thursday morning, likely bringing some disruption to the opening day of the Masters.
Rees-Zammit accepts NFL dream could be over in an instant
Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit accepts his ambition to forge an American football career with NFL champions Kansas City Chiefs could see him "cut at any point".
Top players seek calm in final preparations on eve of Masters
Jon Rahm relaxed after a successful Champions Dinner while Rory McIlroy sought mental calmness in Wednesday's last practice session before Thursday's start of the 88th Masters.
A women's Masters 'very difficult' says Augusta's Ridley
The prospect of a women's Masters at Augusta National remains remote after the club's chairman on Wednesday cast doubts on the practicality of such a tournament.
Nadal hopes to return from injury for Barcelona Open
Rafael Nadal hopes to be able to make his return from injury at next week's Barcelona Open, the 22-time Grand Slam champion said on Wednesday.
Gujarat end Rajasthan's winning streak with IPL thriller
Gujarat Titans celebrated ending Rajasthan Royals' IPL four-match winning streak in a nail-biting thriller to win by three wickets on Wednesday.
Medvedev blasts 'ridiculous' officiating during Monte Carlo win
World number four Daniil Medvedev lost his temper with the "ridiculous" match officials during his straight-sets win over Gael Monfils on Wednesday at the Monte Carlo Masters.
Eagles to face Packers in NFL regular-season game in Brazil
The Green Bay Packers will play the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL's first regular-season game in Brazil on September 6, the league announced on Wednesday.
Defending champion Rublev out of Monte Carlo Masters, Sinner progresses
Andrey Rublev's Monte Carlo Masters title defence ended at the first hurdle on Wednesday with a straight-sets defeat by Australian Alexei Popyrin, while Jannik Sinner eased through.
Augusta chief strikes conciliatory tone over LIV tour
Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley has said the Masters won't be afraid to use special invitations to ensure that top LIV golfers remain part of the tournament.
Bayern's Gnabry sidelined with hamstring strain
Bayern Munich forward Serge Gnabry is a doubt for next week's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Arsenal with a strained hamstring, the club announced on Wednesday.
England's Mitchell says smaller rugby balls could aid the women's game
England coach John Mitchell believes smaller balls could be a valuable recruitment tool for women's rugby union.
Rangers accuse Dundee of 'unprofessionalism' after match postponed
Rangers accused Dundee of "negligence and unprofessionalism" on Wednesday after their Scottish Premiership match was postponed again due to a waterlogged pitch at Dens Park.
Klopp warns Liverpool to beware 'super-disciplined' Atalanta
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has told his side to prepare for a "super-disciplined" Atalanta when they face the Italian team in a Europa League quarter-final at Anfield on Thursday.
Top players seek calmness with final work on eve of Masters
Jon Rahm relaxed after a successful Champions Dinner while Rory McIlroy sought mental calmness in Wednesday's last practice session ahead of Thursday's start of the 88th Masters.
Istanbul hero Alonso 'living another miracle' with Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso said Wednesday his side could complete an unprecedented invincible season, telling reporters "it's not been proven that we have to lose".