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Xavi to remain Barcelona coach, club tells AFP
Xavi will remain as coach of Barcelona, the Spanish giants told AFP on Wednesday, despite having announced in January that he planned to quit at the end of the season due to the "cruel and unpleasant" nature of the job.
Liverpool lose at Everton to leave Premier League hopes in ruins
Everton secured their first win in a Merseyside derby at Goodison Park since 2010 to leave Liverpool's Premier League title aspirations in ruins after a 2-0 defeat on Wednesday.
Fernandes spares Ten Hag's blushes as Man Utd survive Blades scare
Bruno Fernandes eased the pressure on under-fire Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag as his double inspired a nervous 4-2 win against Sheffield United on Wednesday.
Xavi to remain Barcelona coach: club to AFP
Xavi will remain as coach of Barcelona, the Spanish giants told AFP on Wednesday, despite having announced in January that he planned to quit at the end of the season.
McIlroy open to resuming PGA Tour board role if wanted
Rory McIlroy said Wednesday he is ready to return to the PGA Tour's policy board if wanted, believing he can help reunite the golfing world following the acrimonious civil war with LIV Golf.
Mbappe, Dembele leave PSG poised to celebrate Ligue 1 title
Paris Saint-Germain could be confirmed as French Ligue 1 champions once again later on Wednesday after Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe both scored twice in a 4-1 win at Lorient.
India's Pant boosts World Cup hopes with IPL batting blitz
Rishabh Pant smashed an unbeaten 88 as he led Delhi Capitals to a tense IPL win over Gujarat Titans on Wednesday, boosting his chances of playing for India at the T20 World Cup.
USA's Blanch, 16, 'obviously nervous' ahead of Nadal match
American teenager Darwin Blanch will play just the second ATP Tour match of his career against Rafael Nadal on Thursday at just 16 years old in the Madrid Open first round.
France's Godon wins opening Tour de Romandie stage
French cyclist Dorian Godon won a sprint finish ahead of his Decathlon AG2R La Mondial team-mate Andrea Vendrame on the first stage of the Tour de Romandie in Switzerland on Wednesday.
Austrian ski great Hirscher to make comeback under Dutch flag
Austria's two-time Olympic ski champion Marcel Hirscher announced on Wednesday that he was coming out of retirement to compete under the flag of the Netherlands.
Osaka seals first win on clay since 2022 in Madrid
Naomi Osaka says she is "embracing the clay a lot more now" as she captured her first victory on the surface since 2022 in the Madrid Open first round on Wednesday.
Rangnick confirms talks with Bayern over head coaching job
Austria manager Ralf Rangnick confirmed he was in talks with Bayern Munich to become the club's head coach in the summer.
Chelsea's bad days are 'so bad': Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino admitted troubled Chelsea's worst moments this season have been "so bad" after the Blues suffered their heaviest defeat in over five years.
Nadal will only play French Open if he can 'compete well'
Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday he will only play at the upcoming French Open if he feels "capable enough to compete well".
Kewell's Yokohama beat Ulsan to reach Asian Champions League final
Harry Kewell's Yokohama F-Marinos set up an Asian Champions League final showdown with Al Ain after beating Ulsan Hyundai 5-4 on penalties to win a pulsating semi-final on Wednesday.
Haaland ruled out of Man City's crucial trip to Brighton
Manchester City's Premier League title bid has suffered a blow after Norway striker Erling Haaland was ruled out of Thursday's crucial clash at Brighton.
Retired Austrian ski great Hirscher to make comeback under Dutch flag
Austria's two-time Olympic ski champion Mircel Hirscher is coming out of retirement to compete under the flag of the Netherlands, the Austrian ski federation announced on Wednesday.
Doncic shines as Mavs sink Clippers; Timberwolves down Suns
Luka Doncic scored 32 points as the Dallas Mavericks battled to a series-tying 96-93 road victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday in a tense NBA Western Conference playoff duel.
'Serious talent' Fraser-McGurk bonds with Warner to light up IPL
Jake Fraser-McGurk went unsold at auction but the young Australian was snapped up by Delhi Capitals as an injury replacement and has become one of the stories of the current IPL.
Wallabies' Petaia could miss Wales Tests after shoulder injury
Centre Jordan Petaia will miss the rest of the Super Rugby season with a shoulder injury, the Queensland Reds said, casting doubt on his availability for Australia's Tests against Wales.
Wolves overpower Suns to lead series 2-0, Pacers down Bucks
Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves dominated the Phoenix Suns 105-93 to take a 2-0 series lead in the NBA playoffs on Tuesday, while Indiana roared back to beat Milwaukee 125-108 and square their best-of-seven duel at 1-1.
LIV Golf could switch to 72-hole format: Norman
LIV Golf chief Greg Norman said Wednesday he was "very open-minded" about the Saudi-backed circuit becoming 72-hole events to better mirror the PGA Tour, with conversations ongoing.
Norman says McIlroy welcome on LIV Tour, but denies any offer
LIV Golf boss Greg Norman denied Wednesday making any financial offer for Rory McIlroy to jump ship from the PGA Tour, but said he was happy to "have a conversation".
Sinner plays down Djokovic, Alcaraz comparisons
Jannik Sinner on Tuesday dismissed the idea that he is the best player in the world right now, saying he should not be compared to his fellow top-three rivals, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz.
Five-star Arsenal thrash Chelsea to open up Premier League lead
Kai Havertz and Ben White scored twice as Arsenal thrashed Chelsea 5-0 on Tuesday to surge ahead in the Premier League title race and ramp up the pressure on Liverpool and Manchester City.
NBA investigating Jokic's brother for punching fan: reports
The NBA is investigating an incident where Strahinja Jokic, older brother of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, punched a fan after a Monday victory, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.
Griner contemplated suicide during Russian prison ordeal: interview
WNBA superstar Brittney Griner has revealed she contemplated suicide during her nine-month ordeal in a Russian jail that left her feeling "less than a human".
Unbeaten Stoinis ton helps Lucknow chase 211 to beat CSK
Australia's Marcus Stoinis hit an unbeaten 124 as Lucknow Super Giants chased down a target of 211 with six wickets and three balls to spare against Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday.
Roma's Ndicka gets all clear to train after on-pitch collapse
Roma defender Evan Ndicka has been given a medical green light to restart "provisional and observed" training after collapsing on the pitch during a Serie A game with Udinese on April 14, causing the match to be suspended.
Inter put back parade and Torino game to create Sunday title party
Inter Milan said on Tuesday that they have pushed back their title celebration and their next Serie A game and both would now be on Sunday.
NFL Chiefs extend contracts for coach Reid, top execs
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, general manager Brett Veach and team president Mark Donovan have received long-term contract extensions, the reigning Super Bowl champions announced.
Muscles and masterpieces: Louvre offers Olympic sport sessions
The Louvre museum in Paris announced Tuesday that it planned to organise yoga and sport sessions in its famed galleries as part of a city-wide cultural programme ahead of the Olympics.
Badosa 'fighting' for tennis career despite doctors' concerns
Former world number two Paula Badosa on Tuesday vowed to "keep fighting" for her career despite doctors telling her "it would be complicated" to continue playing professional tennis due to a stress fracture she sustained in her back last year.
Feyenoord boss Slot leading race for Liverpool job - reports
Feyenoord coach Arne Slot has emerged as the leading contender to succeed Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager, according to British media reports on Monday.
USADA calls for WADA overhaul, probe into China swim doping
The US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) called Tuesday for an overhaul of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and an independent investigation into Chinese swimmers testing positive before the Tokyo Olympics.
Belgian rider Van Aert back in training after crash
Belgian rider Wout van Aert has returned to road training less than a month after being seriously injured in a crash, his Visma Lease a Bike team confirmed in a post on social media.
Klopp warns title-chasing Liverpool over 'derby fever' in Everton clash
Jurgen Klopp warned his title-chasing Liverpool team that they will have to cope with "derby fever" as he prepares to face Everton for the final time on Wednesday.
No Russian fencers at Paris Olympics: European federation
No fencers from Russia or Belarus will take part in the Paris Olympics after those eligible under a neutral banner did not enter for European qualifiers, according to the European Fencing Confederation.
Unai Emery extends Aston Villa contract
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has extended his contract until 2027, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.