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Soccer-New Tonali charges come as no surprise to Newcastle boss Howe

(Reuters) - Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe said the FA's decision to charge Sandro Tonali over alleged betting breaches came as no surprise to the club and he hopes the midfielder escapes further punishment. Tonali, who is already serving a 10-month ban from the Italian Football Federation over betting breaches when he was playing in Serie A, was charged by the FA on Thursday for allegedly


Rugby-England's Ludlam and Sinckler to join Toulon - report

(Reuters) - England forwards Lewis Ludlam and Kyle Sinckler will join Toulon at the end of this season, the BBC reported on Thursday, effectively ruling them out of selection for their national team. Prop Sinckler, who has 68 England caps, will leave Bristol Bears and Northampton flanker Ludlam, who has made 25 England appearances, will sign three-year contracts with the Top 14 club, the report


Soccer-PSG, Barcelona ease into women's Champions League semis

PARIS (Reuters) - Paris St Germain beat Sweden's BK Hacken 5-1 on aggregate and Barcelona knocked out Norwegian side SK Brann 5-2 over two legs to reach the last four of the women's Champions League on Thursday. PSG will face Olympique Lyonnais, who beat Benfica 6-2 on aggregate, in an all-French semi-final, while Barcelona take on Chelsea, who overcame Ajax Amsterdam 4-1 on aggregate to set up a


Newcastle manager Howe says Tonali has 'suffered enough' and hopes for no further ban

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe believes that midfielder Sandro Tonali has already suffered enough after being charged by for breaching betting rules in England. The Italian is currently serving a 10-month ban for breaking gambling rules while playing for previous club AC Milan and will not be back in action for Newcastle until August. And on T...


Dubai World Cup: Every winner from Cigar to Thunder Snow and Ushba Tesoro

The eyes of the racing world will be focused on the UAE this Saturday night for the eagerly anticipated 28th running of the Dubai World Cup. Held annually on the last Saturday in March, the race was first run back in 1996 at the Nad Al Sheba Racecourse and was won by Cigar. It has since grown into one of the sport's marquee events. It moved to the ...


Video: Jamahal Hill gives hilarious commentary in exaggerated UFC 300 prediction for Alex Pereira fight

It's pretty clear to see is enjoying his preparation for the main event of UFC 300. Just take one glance at the former UFC light heavyweight champ's social media feeds, and you'll see he's leaning into the hate thrown his way by those who believe Alex Pereira…


Why former footballer Gilberto Silva believes AI can kick out online abuse

Can AI make football fans friendlier on social media?


Ushba Tesoro will defend Dubai World Cup crown from Stall 5

Ushba Tesoro will start from Stall 5 at he looks to defend his Dubai World Cup crown following the post-position draw at Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa yesterday. The Noboru Takagi-trained seven year old is bidding to become only the second horse, after Godolphin’s Thunder Snow, to win back-to-back Dubai World Cups. Ushba Tesoro’s name was first to b...


Dubai World Cup predictions: Newgate and Frankie Dettori seal top prize

3.30pm: $1 million Group 1 Dubai Kahayla Classic for Purebred Arabians. Stable companions Asfan Al Khalediah, undefeated in 14 starts, and Tilal Al Khalediah, one defeat in 10 starts, should battle it out on their first head-to-head clash. Prediction: 1. Tilal Al Khalediah 2. Asfan Al Khalediah 3. Hadi de Carrere. 4.05pm: $1 million Group 2 Godolph...


Tennis-Murray pulls out of Monte Carlo, Munich due to ankle injury

(Reuters) - Andy Murray will miss the Monte Carlo Masters and Munich Open next month as he recovers from a severe ankle injury sustained during his exit from the Miami Open, the Briton's team announced on Friday. The 36-year-old rolled his ankle in the deciding set of his 5-7 7-5 7-6(5) defeat by Czech Tomas Machac in southern Florida last Sunday and had said that he would be out for an "extended


Soccer - Chelsea's Chilwell misses training due to leg injury, Pochettino says

(Reuters) - Chelsea full back Ben Chilwell missed training with a leg injury after returning from international duty, Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino said on Thursday. Chilwell started for England in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Brazil and Tuesday's 2-2 draw with Belgium in friendlies, his first appearances for the national team since a hamstring injury in September sidelined him for over three


Soccer - Nottingham Forest must focus on reality, says Espirito Santo

NOTTINGHAM, England (Reuters) - Nottingham Forest must deal with the reality of their four-point deduction and begin the task of climbing out of the Premier League drop zone, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo. A late equaliser denied Forest a win over fellow strugglers Luton Town in a 1-1 draw in their last game before the international break and worse was to follow days later as they were


'Tremendous to share the field with Dhoni', says Steve Smith

'The Australian batter also thinks 'there's no one better in India to have behind the stumps'


Liverpool: €100m Real Madrid demand for Mbappe’s ‘main victim’ sees Hughes eye move for West Ham star

Liverpool could reportedly abandon their pursuit of Real Madrid forward Rodrygo this summer if the Spanish side refuse to lower their asking price.


Sandro Tonali charged with misconduct by English FA over breaches of betting rules

Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, already serving a 10-month ban over betting breaches in his homeland of Italy, has been charged by the English Football Association with misconduct for allegedly breaching its own rules on gambling on matches. Tonali, 23, was sanctioned by the Italian football federation (FIGC) last October over betting br...


Who will replace Jurgen Klopp as next Liverpool manager? New favourite installed

Jurgen Klopp is leaving Liverpool, so who next? The job seemed tailor-made for one man but he has 'turned them down', so here are the 10 leading candidates.


Soccer-Tonali charged by FA over alleged betting breaches after Newcastle move

(Reuters) -Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali was charged by England's FA on Thursday over alleged betting breaches following his move to the Premier League club as he continues to serve a ban for betting on matches in Italy. The 23-year-old is serving a 10-month ban after being sanctioned by the Italian football federation (FIGC) last October over betting breaches committed when he was


Bhupat Seemar banking on 'high-class' Laurel River to deliver Dubai World Cup glory

With nine runners across five races, including one in the $12 million Group 1 Dubai World Cup, trainer Bhupat Seemar has high hopes for this Saturday at Meydan. That number was 10 until Killer Collect was withdrawn due to an injury. The Collected colt was Zabeel’s main contender of Seemar's three entries in the UAE Derby based on jockey bookings wh...


Prizing Xabi Alonso away from Leverkusen 'probably impossible' for Bayern: Uli Hoeness

Bayern Munich will find prizing Xabi Alonso away from Bundesliga champions-elect Bayer Leverkusen "probably impossible", according to honorary president Uli Hoeness. Alonso, 42, is on course to secure a first Bundesliga title in the Leverkusen’s history this season, ending Bayern's vice-like grip that has seen them win 11 consecutive championships....


Oops! Watch a former ESPN anchor confuse Dana White for Joe Rogan in an all-time interview gaffe

and are both rambunctious, bald white men with an affinity for the UFC, but that doesn't make them the same person, Sage Steele! Steele, a former ESPN anchor, welcomed White to "The Sage Steele Show" and spent more than an hour talkin


Who will replace Jurgen Klopp as next Liverpool manager? New favourite installed

Jurgen Klopp is leaving Liverpool, so who next? The job seemed tailor-made for one man but he has 'turned them down', so here are the 10 leading candidates.


Soccer-UEFA to consider concerns over Euro 2024 squad size

(Reuters) - UEFA will listen to national team managers' concerns over squad size for the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany, European football's governing body said on Thursday. A return to the pre-Covid-19 23-player limit had been confirmed by UEFA, after it was increased to 26 for Euro 2020 and World Cup 2022, and coaches have voiced their concerns. "We have taken note of comments expressed by


Man Utd make Bayern Munich star their ‘priority’ target to replace ‘terrible’ Ten Hag signing

Manchester United have made Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich a 'priority' target to replace Casemiro this summer, according to reports.


With two golfers breaking the 60 barrier in 2024 let’s salute move low scores in the game

With the help of modern equipment, manicured golf courses and elite athletes the scores are getting lower and the game becoming even more captivating


Premier League predictions: Man City edge Arsenal in thriller, Liverpool thump Brighton

The latest international break is over and we now enter the home straight of the 2023/24 Premier League title race. Arsenal are currently leading by a nose with Mikel Arteta's side on 64 points, but ahead of Liverpool only thanks to their superior goal difference. Manchester City are in third just one point behind with Aston Villa occupying fourth ...


Soccer - Newcastle's Tonali charged by FA over betting breaches

(Reuters) - Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has been charged by the FA over alleged betting breaches, English soccer's governing body said on Thursday. "It’s alleged that the Newcastle United midfielder breached FA Rule E8 50 times by placing bets on football matches between 12 August 2023 and 12 October 2023," the FA said in a statement. "Sandro Tonali has until 5 April 2024 to


Soccer-Newcastle's Tonali charged by FA over alleged betting breaches

(Reuters) -Newcastle United's Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali has been charged by the FA over alleged betting breaches following his move to the Premier League club, English soccer's governing body said on Thursday. The 23-year-old is serving a 10-month ban after being sanctioned by the Italian Football Federation last October over betting breaches committed when he was playing for AC Milan. "It’


Cricket-Crawley calls for refinement to 'Bazball' after India defeat

(Reuters) - England need to remain positive and make some adjustments to their aggressive style of play in test cricket following their 4-1 series defeat in India this month, opener Zak Crawley said. India won the series despite losing the first test, with their dominance in the series subjecting the visitors' much-hyped "Bazball" approach to significant scrutiny. Former England captains


Luis Rubiales: Spanish prosecutor seeks 2.5-year prison term for Jenni Hermoso kiss

Luis Rubiales could face two-and-a-half years behind bars over his unsolicited kiss on player Jenni Hermoso. A prosecutor at Spain's High Court is seeking a prison sentence for the former Spanish football chief after he kissed female footballer Hermoso following Spain's victory at the Women's World Cup last August. Prosecutor Marta Durantez charged...


Cricket-Delhi remain winless but Pant shows improvement

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Delhi Capitals remained winless in the Indian Premier League (IPL) but captain Rishabh Pant showed improvement as he eyes a place in the India squad for the T20 World Cup in June. Pant suffered a horrific accident in December 2022 when his car hit a central divider, flipped over twice and caught fire necessitating multiple surgeries. The 26-year-old stumper-batsman was


Fastest deliveries of IPL 2024, including those from Burger, Pathirana, and Umran

The Indian Premier League boasts the biggest collection of top players in the game, and that extends to fast bowling as well. While fast bowlers can only truly be gauged in the longer formats, T20 cricket offers a platform for them to showcase one particular skill – pure pace. The shortest format allows pacers to go full throttle and not worry abou...


‘This is big boy stuff’ – Roy Keane confidently predicts Man City vs Arsenal result

Former Man Utd captain Roy Keane has confidently predicted Man City to beat Arsenal on Easter Sunday but Ian Wright completely disagrees.


Soccer-Leverkusen will win Bundesliga to end Bayern run - Lahm

By Angelica Medina (Reuters) - Former Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm is convinced Bayer Leverkusen, who are seeking their first Bundesliga title, will end the Bavarian team's 11-year hegemony this year. Lahm, a 2014 World Cup winner and now tournament director for Euro 2024, has followed leaders Leverkusen's remarkable unbeaten run this season which has taken them to 70 points, 10 clear of


Soccer-Leicester Women sack manager Kirk for conduct breach

(Reuters) - Leicester City Women have sacked manager Willie Kirk after an internal investigation found he had breached their code of conduct, the Women's Super League club said on Thursday. British media reported this month that Kirk was under investigation for an alleged relationship with a player. "Following an extensive internal disciplinary process and respecting the club's obligations to


Tennis-Dimitrov stuns Alcaraz to reach Miami Open semi-finals

(Reuters) -Carlos Alcaraz's hopes for a Sunshine Double came undone in spectacular fashion as the top-seeded Spaniard fell 6-2 6-4 on Thursday to Grigor Dimitrov, who will move on to face Alexander Zverev in the Miami Open semi-finals. Dimitrov, the Bulgarian 11th seed, won 77% of his first-serve points compared to just 56% for Alcaraz, turned aside four of the five break points he faced and


Palestinian Paralympian trapped in Gaza says 'doing all we can to survive'

Live updates: Follow the latest news on Israel-Gaza While many Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls are training and competing to secure their places for the Summer Games in Paris, two-time Paralympic medallist Husam Azzam is trapped with his family in the north of Gaza. They are struggling to survive and sheltering in their home, which has been badly d...


Sheikh Mohammed: Dubai World Cup celebrates the ethos of excellence and unique camaraderie that binds the global horse racing community

“The meeting has become another expression of our commitment to win the race to preserve our planet for future generations"


Junior Alvarado and Senor Buscador bid for historic double of Saudi and Dubai World Cup

Junior Alvarado couldn’t have wished for a better result on his debut ride in the $20 million Saudi Cup in Riyadh last month. Alvarado clinched the world's richest race for thoroughbreds in thrilling fashion aboard Senor Buscador and the Venezuelan rider now has his sights set on adding the $12 million Dubai World Cup when he rides the six-year-old...


Cycling-Van Aert's Giro d'Italia campaign uncertain after post-crash surgery

(Reuters) - Wout van Aert's participation at this year's Giro d'Italia is in doubt, his Team Visma-Lease a Bike said after the Belgian rider underwent surgery for fractures sustained in a crash at the Dwars door Vlaanderen one-day race. Van Aert crashed 65 kilometres from the finish on Wednesday, following which he pulled out of the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix. "Wout van Aert had a


Fabregas makes Man City vs Arsenal prediction and hails Mikel Arteta’s ‘complete package’

Former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas thinks the Gunners will beat Man City 2-1 in their crucial trip to the Etihad Stadium on Easter Sunday.


Frankie Dettori aims to make history by becoming most successful jockey at Dubai World Cup

The 28th Dubai World Cup at Meydan on Saturday has all the makings of an absorbing, wide open race. The defending champion Ushba Tesoro bids to become only the second horse after Godolphin’s Thunder Snow to win the $12 million Group 1 prize in successive years. The Japanese rider is also up against Senor Buscador who beat him in the last stride in ...


UFC announces multiyear deal for twice-annual events in Perth starting with UFC 305

The UFC will be back back in Perth for two events this year. UFC 305 will take place Aug. 17 at RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia, promotion officials announced Thursday. The second event will be a Fight Night at a date still to b


Soccer-Early success sees Kewell prove doubters wrong with Marinos

By Michael Church (Reuters) - Former Australia forward Harry Kewell may still be in the early throes of his reign as Yokohama F Marinos manager, but the UEFA Champions League-winning winger already stands on the cusp of a feat none of his more seasoned predecessors could achieve. Victory over Shandong Taishan this month saw Kewell lead the J.League outfit into the Asian Champions League


Edwards back briefing again: Blame laid for first post-Klopp snub that Liverpool had known ‘for some time’

Liverpool claim they had been 'aware for some time' that Xabi Alonso would not be available to replace Jurgen Klopp after they switched managerial targets.


Soccer - FIFA and UEFA seek answers amid corruption probe into Spanish federation

By Rohith Nair (Reuters) - World soccer governing body FIFA and its European counterpart UEFA have written to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) requesting a detailed update after arrests were made in a corruption probe last week in Spain. FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom and UEFA General Secretary Theodore Theodoridis sent a joint letter to Pedro Rocha, the president of the RFEF's


Tennis-Alcaraz says Dimitrov made him feel like a 13-year-old in Miami masterclass

(Reuters) - World number two Carlos Alcaraz said he felt like a frustrated 13-year-old searching for answers after his crushing defeat by Bulgarian veteran Grigor Dimitrov in the Miami Open quarter-finals on Thursday. Alcaraz, 20, arrived in Miami in top form after winning the Indian Wells trophy, but his hopes of becoming the first man to complete the Sunshine Double since Roger Federer in 2017


'I am Mahatma Gandhi of Munich': Veteran German tennis photographer on India, Bur Dubai and Steffi Graf

After a five-decade-long career, Juergen Hasenkopf, 73, says he can continue to travel around the world for 10 more years


Man Utd make ‘first official offer’ for Andre Onana replacement as transfer is backed

Man Utd have been backed to replace Andre Onana with Marcin Bulka after reportedly making their first offer for the Nice goalkeeper.


Man Utd ‘angry’ over treatment of youngster with La Liga loanee tipped to return to Old Trafford

Manchester United are not happy with how Hannibal Mejbri's loan spell with Sevilla has unfolded with the youngster now tipped to return to Old Trafford in the summer.


Man Utd plot ambitions £54m raid for Argentine duo but face Real Madrid competition

Manchester United are interested in signing a couple of youngsters from Argentina, but the club faces stiff competition from Real Madrid.