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Tottenham's Kulusevski to miss Europa League final after surgery
Dejan Kulusevski will miss Tottenham's Europa League final against Manchester United after undergoing surgery on his knee, dealing a major blow to the club's hopes of ending their trophy drought.
Pedersen takes third stage win in Giro d'Italia
Mads Pedersen won a tight sprint to the line on Wednesday to collect his third stage win of this year's Giro d'Italia and cement his overall lead.
Alcaraz sweeps past Draper and into Italian Open semis
Carlos Alcaraz strode into the semi-finals of the Italian Open on Wednesday after putting in a powerful display to down Jack Draper in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4.
Europe Ryder Cup captain Donald has given players no assurances
Europe Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald says no one has been assured a berth on his squad for September's showdown with the United States, but some can make a case at this week's PGA Championship.
Paris to allow swimming in Seine from July in Olympic legacy
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No new burdens for McIlroy, living the dream after career Slam
Rory McIlroy is enjoying the achievement of completing a career Grand Slam and doesn't want more hurdles to overcome as he looks to future challenges such as this week's PGA Championship.
Gauff sees off Andreeva to reach Italian Open semis
Coco Gauff marched into the semi-finals of the Italian Open on Wednesday by beating Mirra Andreeva in straight sets, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5).
Tennis champ Sinner meets Pope Leo, offers quick rally
Men's world number one tennis player, Jannik Sinner, offered to rally with Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday, after being received by the head of the Catholic Church at the Vatican.
FA appoint former Man Utd sporting director Dan Ashworth as chief football officer
Former Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth has returned to the Football Association (FA) after being appointed as chief football officer following his ill-fated stint at Old Trafford.
Players stuck in middle with IPL, national teams on collision course
The IPL resumes Saturday after its suspension because of the India-Pakistan conflict, but there are doubts over foreign players and the extended schedule has sparked a showdown with international cricket.
Australian champion cyclist Dennis gets suspended sentence after wife's road death
Australian former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis avoided jail Wednesday for driving in a way "likely to cause harm" before his car struck and killed his Olympian wife Melissa Hoskins.
Suaalii in race to be fit for Lions Tests after fracturing jaw
Explosive Wallabies back Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is in a race to be fit to face the British and Irish Lions after his club said Wednesday that he needs surgery on a fractured jaw.
Pacers oust top-seeded Cavs, Nuggets on brink
The Indiana Pacers came from behind to send the Cleveland Cavaliers crashing out of the NBA playoffs on Tuesday as the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a dazzling Nikola Jokic display to push the Denver Nuggets to the brink of elimination.
Masters champion McIlroy to headline Australian Open
Masters champion Rory McIlroy will play in the Australian Open for the next two years, the world number two said Wednesday, ending a long absence from the tournament.
McIlroy, Scheffler and Schauffele together for rainy PGA battle
Lightning-fast greens are predicted at rain-soaked Quail Hollow when the 107th PGA Championship tees off Thursday with the world's top-ranked trio in a mouth-watering feature group sure to dominate attention.
Tatum suffered ruptured right Achilles in playoff defeat: Celtics
Jayson Tatum suffered a ruptured right Achilles tendon during the Boston Celtics' playoff defeat to the New York Knicks, the NBA champions confirmed on Tuesday, leaving the basketball superstar facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Winning farewell for Orlando Pirates' Spanish coach Riveiro
Spaniard Jose Riveiro received a fitting farewell on Tuesday as coach of Orlando Pirates, who kept their slim South African Premiership title hopes alive with a 3-0 win over Golden Arrows.
Baseball pariahs Rose, Jackson eligible for Hall of Fame after league ruling
Late baseball pariahs Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson were removed from the sport's permanently ineligible list on Tuesday in a historic move that paves the way for the duo and other deceased players to be admitted into the hall of fame.
Scheffler excited for 1-2-3 group with McIlroy, Schauffele
World number one Scottie Scheffler is thrilled to be playing the first two rounds of the PGA Championship with defending champion Xander Schauffele and reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy, expecting a memorable time.
Sinner moves through gears to reach Italian Open quarters
Jannik Sinner came through the first true test of his comeback from a doping ban with Tuesday's straight-sets win over Francisco Cerundolo which took the world number one into the Italian Open quarter-finals.
McIlroy, Scheffler and Schauffele together to start PGA
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler, defending champion Xander Schauffele and reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy will play together in the first two rounds of the 107th PGA Championship in groupings announced Tuesday.
DeChambeau says '24 PGA near miss a major confidence boost
Bryson DeChambeau credits the confidence boost he took from last year's 72nd-hole PGA Championship loss for helping him win last year's US Open and making him a better major threat.
Schauffele still has something to prove after two major wins
Defending champion Xander Schauffele says he still has something to prove at this week's PGA championship and doesn't feel much different as a two-time major winner than he did a year ago without a major crown.
US Ryder Cup captain Bradley eyes LIV's Koepka, DeChambeau
US captain Keegan Bradley might bring together PGA Tour and LIV Golf talent for September's Ryder Cup showdown against Europe, even as the competing groups can't complete a deal themselves.
Musetti battles Medvedev and match-point rain delay to reach Rome quarters
Lorenzo Musetti reached the quarter-finals of the Italian Open on Tuesday after heavy rain forced him to wait nearly three hours at match point before he could finish off his straight-sets victory over Daniil Medvedev.
Forest hit back over criticism of owner Marinakis over Nuno clash
Nottingham Forest have claimed owner Evangelos Marinakis did not confront boss Nuno Espirito Santo after last weekend's 2-2 Premier League draw with Leicester.
Blackmore's history-making exploits inspiring to all: de Bromhead
Rachael Blackmore's groundbreaking exploits as a jockey have "inspired people to follow their dreams" Henry de Bromhead, the trainer with whom she teamed up to make history, told AFP on Tuesday.
Southern Hills named host of 2032 PGA Championship
Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was named host of the 2032 PGA Championship on Tuesday by the PGA of America, making it the first course to host six times.
Injury may delay outdoor season start for Norway's Ingebrigtsen
Norway's 5,000m Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen may have to delay the start of his outdoor season due to problems with his Achilles tendon, the athlete's spokesman told AFP on Tuesday.
Tour de France to go through Paris' historic Montmartre district
The Tour de France will pass through the historic Parisian district of Montmartre on its final stage this year after huge crowds massed there for the 2024 Olympic road races, sources close to the decision told AFP on Tuesday.
Everton to preserve Goodison Park for women's team
Goodison Park will become the home of Everton's women's team when the Premier League club open their new arena at Bramley-Moore Dock next season, the English outfit said on Tuesday.
Thomas confident at PGA having won a major at Quail Hollow
Justin Thomas enters this week's PGA Championship at Quail Hollow with confidence and a hot hand as well as memories of winning his first major title on the same course.