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Dyche urges Everton to 'pull together' after fresh points penalty
Sean Dyche has urged Everton to "pull together" after a second points deduction this season plunged his team deeper into relegation danger.
Masters begins after delay as Scheffler, McIlroy chase history
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and world number two Rory McIlroy were set for a dream afternoon pairing at the 88th Masters, which began Thursday after rainy weather delayed the start by two and one-half hours.
Premier League to introduce semi-automated offside technology
The Premier League will introduce semi-automated offside technology next season in the hope of reducing the time it takes to make VAR decisions.
Furious Medvedev knocked out by Khachanov in Monte Carlo
Daniil Medvedev launched into another angry tirade against the officiating at the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday as he was beaten 6-3, 7-5 in the third round by Karen Khachanov.
Noble Yeats heads National field in bid to regain crown
Noble Yeats is laboured with top weight as he bids to become the first horse since Red Rum in 1977 to regain his Grand National crown on Saturday at Aintree racecourse.
Masters set for delayed start as Scheffler, McIlroy chase history
Bad weather delayed the start of the 88th Masters at Augusta National on Thursday with world number one Scottie Scheffler and second-ranked Rory McIlroy scheduled to tee off in a dream first-round pairing.
Mbappe for once fails to deliver to leave PSG up against it
Kylian Mbappe has earned a reputation as a player who delivers on the biggest occasions, but the France superstar for once struggled to make an impact as Paris Saint-Germain went down to Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday.
Storms delay start of Masters as Scheffler, McIlroy chase history
Bad weather delayed the start of the 88th Masters at Augusta National on Thursday with world number one Scottie Scheffler and second-ranked Rory McIlroy scheduled to tee off in a dream first-round pairing.
TV pundit apologises for 'classist' comment about Barca starlet Yamal
Former Atletico Madrid assistant manager German Burgos has apologised for an offensive comment aimed at Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal when he was working as a TV pundit.
Beale hopes to thrust himself back into Wallabies frame
Veteran fullback Kurtley Beale said Thursday he hopes to force his way back into Wallabies contention after signing a short-term contract with Western Force.
Stosur primed for Australia captaincy challenge in BJK Cup
Eight-time Grand Slam champion Samantha Stosur is banking on a strong camaraderie within the Australia team to help topple Mexico in her debut as captain at the Billie Jean King Cup.
Nuggets claw Wolves to reclaim top spot
Nikola Jokic scored 41 points as the Denver Nuggets reclaimed pole position in the Western Conference playoff race with a 116-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in their top-of-the-table clash on Wednesday.
Masters set for stormy start as Scheffler, McIlroy chase history
Thunderstorms are forecast to disrupt the start of the 88th Masters at Augusta National on Thursday as world number one Scottie Scheffler and second-ranked Rory McIlroy tee off in a dream first-round pairing.
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.