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Soccer-Arteta wants Arsenal to be ready for any situation in title race

(Reuters) - Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he was looking forwards not back after their hopes of winning a trophy this season were dented with a Premier League loss to Aston Villa and their Champions League exit to Bayern Munich. Second-placed Arsenal now trail defending champions Manchester City by two points, with six matches to go. "I am now fully focused on the times ahead of us. We are

2024-04-19T14:53:50Z

Report: Terence Crawford to challenge 154-pound beltholder Israil Madrimov in August

finally has his next dance partner. The No. 1 fighter pound-for-pound will move up from 147 pounds to 154 to challenge Israil Madrimov for the Uzbek's WBA title on Aug. 3 in Los Angeles, ESPN is reporting. The fight will be promoted by Saudi…

2024-04-19T23:11:44Z

IPL 2024: Mumbai survive Ashutosh Sharma scare to edge Punjab in another T20 cliff-hanger

Five-time champions hold their nerve to claim victory by nine runs in the final over at Chandigarh

2024-04-18T20:02:41Z

2024 PFL 3 video: Brendan Loughnane TKOs Pedro Carvalho; stoppage sparks controversy

earned six points in a victory Saturday in Chicago. The win didn't come without some controversy. In the 2024 PFL 3 co-main event, Loughnane (28-5) defeated (13-9) with punches at 1:26 of Round 1. The stoppage by referee Kevin MacDonald was controversial…

2024-04-20T04:01:32Z

Martinez says it was his 'destiny' to be the shoot-out hero for Villa in Europa Conference League

The Argentine goalkeeper made the save that sent his side through to their first major European semi-final since 1982 after penalty chaos against Lille

2024-04-19T08:17:59Z

Soccer-Roma unhappy with rescheduling of interrupted Udinese match

(Reuters) - AS Roma said Serie A's decision to schedule the remaining 18 minutes of their suspended fixture against Udinese for April 25 is unfair as it puts the club at a disadvantage in their Europa League semi-final against Bayer Leverkusen. The April 14 match at Udinese was suspended in the second half after Roma defender Evan Ndicka collapsed on the pitch and Serie A said the remainder would

2024-04-20T04:34:38Z

Jamahal Hill books quick turnaround for UFC 303, faces Khalil Rountree

Six days after UFC 300, has his next fight on the books. Hill (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) will face (13-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) on June 29 at UFC 303, the promotion announced Friday. The event takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and is headlined by Conor McGregor…

2024-04-20T01:31:40Z

Soccer-EFL denies it agreed to scrap Cup replays, call for FA rethink

(Reuters) -England's football powers locked horns on Friday as a row erupted over the scrapping of FA Cup replays with the lower leagues saying they had been cut out of the decision process after an angry reaction from clubs who fear losing revenue. The FA announced the move on Thursday to scrap replays in England's biggest cup competition from next season, prompting criticism and calls to

2024-04-19T16:13:57Z

FA Cup: Cole Palmer wanted to leave Manchester City for two years, says Guardiola

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has praised "exceptional" Cole Palmer – but insists keeping him at the Etihad Stadium was a lost cause. City will seek to contain Palmer at Wembley Stadium on Saturday evening when they face him and his new club Chelsea in the last four of the FA Cup. Palmer, who moved to Stamford Bridge in the last days of the su...

2024-04-19T17:12:23Z

Saudi Arabia eye place at ‘centre of cricket in the Gulf’ after promising display in Oman

After Saudi Arabia’s cricketers beat Hong Kong in the ACC Premier Cup at a picturesque ground beneath the Hajjar Mountains in a suburb of Muscat on Sunday, there was no congratulatory message from Cristiano Ronaldo. Neymar Jr was otherwise preoccupied with recuperation, as well as Al Hilal’s coming Champions League tie against Al Ain. LIV’s golfers...

2024-04-19T06:27:47Z

Max Holloway responds to the 'un-BMF' demands from UFC champ Ilia Topuria

If holds to his recent stipulation for a title fight with , it would run counter to the idea behind what Topuria wants to get his hands on to begin with, Holloway thinks. UFC featherweight champion Topuria (15-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) said after this past Saturday's…

2024-04-18T23:29:33Z

'MI won the game but Ashustosh won hearts': Harbhajan hails Punjab batter

The former Indian bowler also saluted the batter for fighting depression and making his way back into mainstream cricket

2024-04-19T08:47:57Z

2024 PFL 3 video: Gabriel Braga knocks out Justin Gonzales in first fight since father's death

entered 2024 PFL 3 to compete for the first time since his father's death, and he walked away with the victory. As the clock wound down in Round 1, Braga (13-1) drilled opponent (14-4) with a clean punching combination that stopped the fight at the 4:59…

2024-04-20T03:21:18Z

UAE edge closer to 2025 Asia Cup after snapping losing streak against Nepal

Sharafu’s unbeaten 55 ensured UAE would post a comfortable victory in the ACC Men’s T20 Premier Cup in Oman

2024-04-19T14:18:03Z

Cricket-Rahul can play himself into World Cup spot with IPL heroics, says Uthappa

(Reuters) - Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul will be among the front-runners for the wicketkeeper-batsman role in India's Twenty20 World Cup squad if he can maintain his recent Indian Premier League (IPL) form, former batsman Robin Uthappa said. Rahul followed up scores of 33, 39 and 39 with a blistering 53-ball 82 that included nine fours and three sixes to help his side to an eight-wicket

2024-04-20T04:54:40Z

Soccer-Own goal helps Juventus come from two goals down to draw at lowly Cagliari

Cagliari, Italy (Reuters) -A late own goal by defender Alberto Dossena salvaged a 2-2 draw for Juventus at lowly Cagliari in Serie A on Friday after the hosts went two goals up in the first half thanks to penalties. Juventus, who have yet to seal their return to the Champions League after missing out on the European competitions this season, are third on 64 points after 33 games. They have won

2024-04-19T22:34:12Z

Soccer-Chelsea's Pochettino urges discipline before FA Cup semi-final with Man City

(Reuters) - Chelsea players need to respect on-field discipline as they focus on Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against holders Manchester City, manager Mauricio Pochettino said. Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke had a row over who would take a penalty kick during Monday's 6-0 win over Everton, with Madueke initially refusing to hand the ball over to Cole Palmer, who later scored from the spot. "I

2024-04-19T16:33:53Z

Chinese Grand Prix: Aston Martin's Lance Stroll fastest in Shanghai practice

Aston Martin's Lance Stroll lapped fastest in Friday's sole free practice session for the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix with McLaren's Oscar Piastri second on the timesheets. Stroll set the fastest lap of 1 minute, 36.302 seconds at the Shanghai International Circuit, 0.327 quicker than Piastri. Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen and ...

2024-04-19T05:27:01Z

New recruits boost Al Ahly as they begin Basketball Africa League title defence

With a trusted leader in Ehab Amin, and some last-minute reinforcements that include NBA G League rookie Patrick Gardner, Al Ahly are ready to commence their Basketball Africa League (BAL) title defence on Friday evening as the Nile Conference tips off in Cairo. Taking on Uganda’s City Oilers in their opener at the Hassan Mostafa Indoor Sports Comp...

2024-04-19T11:12:13Z

Luke Rockhold promises to make things 'nasty' on Karate Combat debut in Dubai

Former UFC champion Luke Rockhold puts friendship aside upon his Karate Combat debut in Dubai this weekend, promising he is going to make it a “nasty” night for his opponent. Rockhold, a two-time world belt-holder who won the UFC middleweight title in late 2015, takes on former Glory Kickboxing champion Joe Schilling in the headline bout at Karate ...

2024-04-19T09:42:17Z

Soccer-Man United hire Wilcox as technical director from Southampton

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Jason Wilcox has been appointed as Manchester United technical director and is the latest addition to new co-owner Jim Ratcliffe's the back-room staff, the Premier League club announced on Friday. The 53-year-old Wilcox, who left his role as director of football at Championship side Southampton after just nine months, was previously Manchester City's academy

2024-04-19T18:34:02Z

UAE athletes continue to dominate Gulf Youth Games, secure 48 more medals

Emirati Jiu-Jitsu stars win 23 medals, athletes grab 11 medals, and People of Determination excel with 14 medals

2024-04-19T16:48:08Z

Chelsea tipped to ‘sanction sale to Tottenham’; Todd Boehly ‘ready’ to sell ‘unhappy’ forward

According to reports, Chelsea could opt to 'sacrifice' Conor Gallagher in the summer to ease their FFP issues amid interest from Tottenham Hotspur.

2024-04-20T06:47:19Z

Kyoji Horiguchi, Sergio Pettis to rematch at Rizin 47 in June

will get an opportunity to avenge one of his most notable losses at Rizin 47. Horiguchi (32-5-1) is set to run it back with (23-6) in a bantamweight bout June 8 (June 9 locally) from Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, promotion officials

2024-04-19T13:46:13Z

Max Verstappen denies Lewis Hamilton Chinese GP sprint win

Max Verstappen denied Lewis Hamilton the first sprint win of his career after passing his rival to win at the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday. Hamilton started second at the Shanghai International Circuit, beat pole-sitter Lando Norris off the line and took control of the 19-lap charge to the chequered flag. However, Verstappen, who started fourth, ...

2024-04-20T06:42:41Z

WTA roundup: Iga Swiatek jolts Emma Raducanu in Stuttgart

No. 1 seed Iga Swiatek of Poland recorded a 7-6 (2), 6-3 win over Great Britain's Emma Raducanu on Friday to reach the semifinals of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany. Swiatek, a two-time defending champion, extended her winning streak to 10 matches in Stuttgart after dispatching the 2021 U.S. Open winner in two hours and three minutes. The victory improved Swiatek to 3-0

2024-04-19T22:14:10Z

Nienaber shoots course record 60 at Al Ain for share of the lead in Abu Dhabi Challenge

The South African is tied with Denmark’s Nicolai Kristensen at the halfway stage of the tournament

2024-04-19T17:03:07Z

Premier League and FA Cup predictions: Liverpool lose, Man City reach final

Saturday: Premier League – Luton v Brentford (6pm kick off UAE) Luton will have to put last week's 5-1 thrashing at title-chasing Manchester City to the back of their minds as they try to stave off the threat of relegation. After three defeats in their last four games, the Hatters are currently third bottom, one point shy of safety. There was huge ...

2024-04-18T12:14:01Z

Lamine Yamal's humble beginnings, dream run at Barcelona and the Morocco connection

It was when Lamine Yamal’s number came up that things turned ominous for Barcelona. They led Paris Saint-Germain by two goals on aggregate in their Uefa Champions League quarter-final. With barely half-an-hour gone of the second, home leg, they went down to 10 men, defender Ronald Araujo sent off. In the rejig of resources, the most junior player o...

2024-04-20T04:57:49Z

Soccer-Blow for Everton as defender Patterson out for the season

(Reuters) - Everton have suffered a hit to their bid to stay in the Premier League after defender Nathan Patterson was ruled out for the season and will need surgery after sustaining a hamstring injury during their loss at Chelsea, manager Sean Dyche said. The injury means the 22-year-old right back is a doubt for Scotland's Euro 2024 campaign in June. "Very unfortunate injury. We are

2024-04-19T13:53:48Z

Hard work has paid off says LSG star Rahul after eight-wicket win over CSK

MS Dhoni's cameo in vain as five-time champions dealt thrid loss but hold on to third place in the standings

2024-04-19T19:48:10Z

Formula One: 'All-or-nothing' Norris takes sprint pole in rain chaos at Chinese GP

The McLaren driver saw his fastest lap time deleted and then reinstated in the final minutes of the session as he edgec Hamilton in his Mercedes by 1.261 seconds

2024-04-19T14:33:07Z

Mason Greenwood leaving Man Utd is ‘most likely’ with INEOS to ‘sanction double move’

According to reports, Manchester United are 'prepared to sanction a double loan moves' involving Mason Greenwood and Jadon Sancho.

2024-04-20T06:28:39Z

2024 PFL 3 video: Thad Jean uppercut faceplants Romain Debienne for brutal knockout

continues to pass each PFL test with flying colors. At 2024 PFL 3 on Friday at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Jean (7-0) brutally knocked out (10-5) in the card's opening prelim. The stoppage came at 2:07 of Round 1 with Debienne face down on the canvas.…

2024-04-19T23:31:12Z

Ryan Garcia will pay Devin Haney $1.5 million after coming in 3.2 pounds overweight, fight still on

The drama continues. Ryan Garcia on Friday came in 3.2 pounds over the 140-pound limit for his pay-per-view fight with titleholder Devin Haney on Saturday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The fight will go on but Garcia will be $1.5 million poorer, as his team…

2024-04-19T21:21:09Z

Al Ain must seize the moment against wounded giants Al Hilal in Riyadh

“Fear None” declared the banner, unfurled across the largest section of Al Ain fans at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium. Extended opposite the player tunnel, the tifo welcomed both sets of players as they entered the pitch for what became one of the most memorable nights in the Garden City. The sentiment, stretched across the East Stand, was admirable, but ...

2024-04-18T13:56:47Z

Vondrousova stays calm in 'tough' match to knock Sabalenka out of Stuttgart Open

World number one Swiatek extended her run at the tournament to 10-0 as she brushed aside Briton Raducanu

2024-04-19T20:18:13Z

Europa League: Leverkusen keep treble bid on course as Roma and Marseille also advance

Newly minted Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen stretched their unbeaten run this season to 44 matches with a last-gasp 1-1 draw against West Ham United to secure their place in the Europa League semi-finals. Jeremie Frimpong struck in the 89th minute to cancel out Michael Antonio's early header and keep Xabi Alonso's side on course of a histori...

2024-04-19T04:12:12Z

Soccer-Frankfurt boost European football hopes after 3-1 win against Augsburg

(Reuters) - Eintracht Frankfurt took a big stride towards European football next season as they came from a goal down to secure a 3-1 Bundesliga victory over FC Augsburg on Friday. The result strengthened Frankfurt's bid to secure a spot in the Europa Conference League qualifiers next season as they are sixth in the standings with 45 points. They are six points ahead seventh-placed Augsburg.

2024-04-19T21:14:11Z

2024 PFL 3 video: Shamil Musaev pulverizes Logan Storley with violent knockout blows

After a quiet off-season signing, loudly announced his arrival Friday in PFL. At 2024 PFL 3, Musaev (17-0-1) brutalized former Bellator interim welterweight champion (15-3) en route to a knockout at 0:27 of Round 2. The fight took place at Wintrust Arena…

2024-04-20T03:51:42Z

FA Cup: Chelsea's boy wonder 'Cold Palmer' heating up ahead of Man City reunion on Saturday

The 21-year-old forward is enjoying a breakthrough season following his surprise move from City on transfer deadline day in September

2024-04-19T08:32:57Z

Predicting five Arsenal bottlejobs from 2022/23 (and Declan Rice) primed to bottle it again in 2023/24

Declan Rice is in prime position to be named Arsenal bottlejob of 2023/24, but five others who bottled it in 2022/23 are vying with him for top spot.

2024-04-20T07:23:41Z

IPL 2024: MI skipper Hardik Pandya fined Rs 12,00,000 for breaching Code of Conduct for slow over rate

This punishment sent out a message to all teams of the importance of maintaining a healthy pace throughout a match

2024-04-19T14:48:05Z

PFL signs top prospect Paul Hughes, says promotion president

One of the hottest rising prospects in MMA can now call a major promotion home. PFL has signed , its president Ray Sefo told reporters including MMA Junkie on Friday following 2024 PFL 3 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. Hughes, 26, was one of the faces of…

2024-04-20T04:51:57Z

Five reasons Pochettino has *actually* had a good first season at Chelsea

Chelsea are now three points off sixth with a game in hand. Is Pochettino actually having a good first season? We've come up with five reasons why he is.

2024-04-20T07:17:20Z

UAE reach Asia Cup qualification final after downing rivals Nepal

The UAE reversed a trend as they finally beat Nepal in a decisive qualifying fixture. The national team are not yet booked in for next year’s Asia Cup. However, they are one step away from it now having defeated familiar rivals in the semi-final of the ACC Premier Cup in Muscat. The competition carries with it one place at the main event. The natio...

2024-04-19T10:12:17Z

Rotherham United, Steve Evans embrace the circus *again* for perfectly timed nostalgia run

Nearly ten years since they first went their separate ways, Rotherham United and Steve Evans have reunited. Let the madness commence once again...

2024-04-20T07:13:54Z

Atalanta v Liverpool player ratings: Zappacosta 8, Scamacca 6; Van Dijk 8, Salah 6

Liverpool were knocked out of the Europa League by Atalanta with the Italian side reaching the semi-finals 3-1 on aggregate on Thursday. Atalanta are in the last four of a European competition for the first time since 1988, despite Mohamed Salah's early penalty giving Liverpool a 1-0 second-leg win, thanks to their three-goal lead established in th...

2024-04-19T03:27:05Z

'It's mixed emotions but we're out,' says Klopp as Liverpool limp out of Europa

The Red beat Italian side Atalanta in the second leg quarter-final but lost 3-1 on aggregate as Leverkusen advance to semis despite 1-1 draw with West Ham

2024-04-19T07:32:56Z

Soccer-Liverpool need to show they want it more than Fulham, says Klopp

(Reuters) - Liverpool must show their hunger to get their season back on track after a bruising period saw them lose their Premier League lead and exit the Europa League, manager Juergen Klopp said ahead of Sunday's trip to Fulham. The Merseysiders ended a three-game winless run in all competitions with a 1-0 victory over Atalanta on Thursday but it was not enough to keep them in the Europa

2024-04-19T13:53:47Z