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Soccer-Man City must use Champions League pain to fuel FA Cup, league title chase, Walker says

(Reuters) - Manchester City must use the pain of their Champions League exit as motivation to achieve something special in the final weeks of the season, defender Kyle Walker said. Last season's treble winners suffered a 4-3 penalty shootout loss to Real Madrid in their Champions League quarter-final at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. Pep Guardiola's side are two points ahead of Arsenal and

2024-04-19T08:43:23Z

Man Utd to match Liverpool’s British record transfer bid as Ratcliffe refuses to ‘pass’ on Real Madrid star

Man Utd are preparing to match a British record transfer bid from Liverpool for Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior, according to reports.

2024-04-19T09:46:59Z

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

Soccer-West Ham's Antonio hits out at officials after Europa exit

(Reuters) - West Ham United forward Michail Antonio criticised the refereeing in Thursday's Europa League quarter-final against Bayer Leverkusen and said his side were "playing against 14". Trailing 2-0 to newly-crowned Bundesliga champions Leverkusen after the first leg, West Ham drew 1-1 in London to exit the competition 3-1 on aggregate. Spanish referee Jose Maria Sanchez issued 10 yellow

2024-04-19T06:33:13Z

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

Michael Chandler: 'Beatdown of biblical proportions' will retire Conor McGregor at UFC 303

thinks there's a strong chance 's final act in MMA will come at UFC 303. After more than a year of waiting, Chandler's (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) dream fight with McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) finally has a date and location. He will welcome the most famous fighter in the

2024-04-17T20:37:48Z

Xabi Alonso admits David Moyes hostility boiled over after ‘disgrace’ claim as West Ham vs 14 men

There's no love lost between Xabi Alonso and David Moyes after the West Ham called the Leverkusen bench a 'disgrace'. Alonso admits it was round two in the second leg.

2024-04-19T10:23:19Z

Al Ain v Al Hilal: Crespo proud of victory but demands focus for ACL semi-final second leg

Hernan Crespo praised his Al Ain players for their memorable victory against Al Hilal in the Asian Champions League semi-final on Wednesday, but warned the job remains only half done as they target a place in the showpiece. The UAE club defeated their Saudi Arabian opponents 4-2 in the first leg at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, with Soufiane Rahimi nett...

2024-04-18T08:26:36Z

Motor racing-Chinese Grand Prix practice session briefly halted by track-side fire

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - The sole practice session for the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai was interrupted by a small fire next to the track on Friday, leading to a red flag. Flames could be seen on a patch of grass near turn seven of the Shanghai International Circuit just over 15 minutes into the session. The fire was quickly extinguished by a marshal, leaving a blackened circle of grass, before

2024-04-19T04:33:02Z

Ski Dubai join forces with Dubai Sports Council to host DXB Snow Run

The event is open to an extended age group from 13 to 70 with individual and group categories

2024-04-18T15:02:37Z

Rohit Sharma 'not a big fan of impact player rule' in IPL

India captain Rohit Sharma has said he is not a fan of the IPL's "impact player" rule and believes it is taking too much out of the game just for a bit more entertainment. According to the impact player provision, a team can substitute one player at any stage of the game. IPL matches have thus turned into 12 v 12 contests, instead of the universal ...

2024-04-18T08:26:38Z

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

Soccer-Marseille edge Benfica on penalties to reach Europa League semi-finals

MARSEILLE (Reuters) -Olympique de Marseille claimed a penalty shootout win over Benfica on Thursday to reach the Europa League semi-finals for the first time in six years after Faris Moumbagna's late second-half goal levelled the tie at 2-2 on aggregate. Benfica's Angel Di Maria missed the first kick of the shootout striking the post and goalkeeper Pau Lopez saved Antonio Silva's effort to hand

2024-04-18T23:52:43Z

Five Arsenal players Arteta must ditch to take the next step, including £70m outcasts

Mikel Arteta should be trusted with taking Arsenal to the next step after their Champions League exit - but he and Edu must be ruthless with five sales.

2024-04-19T09:31:59Z

UAE athletes scale Gulf Youth Games summit with rich haul of 37 medals

The standout performances came from Arwa Saleh, Mohammed Al-Dhahouri and Amna Al-Loughani on the Taekwondo mat

2024-04-18T17:47:41Z

Arsenal chief Edu €15m short with ‘formal offer’ for Liverpool-linked centre-back

Arsenal director Edu is set to offer €15m below Eintracht Frankfurt's asking price for a centre-back also attracting Liverpool's attention.

2024-04-19T10:16:56Z

'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

Motor racing-Norris takes China sprint race pole from Hamilton

By Joe Cash SHANGHAI (Reuters) -McLaren's Lando Norris had his fastest lap deleted and reinstated as he seized pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race at the end of a wet and chaotic qualifying on Friday. Mercedes' seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton made it an all-British front row, with Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso securing the third slot for Saturday's 100km

2024-04-19T10:18:30Z

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

IPL 2024: Pant strengthens T20 World Cup hopes with keeping masterclass

The Delhi Capitals captain delivered some eye catching glovework taking two catches and effecting a stunning stumping against Gujarat Titans on Wednesday

2024-04-18T11:47:32Z

Walsh and Duggan win International Pairs UAE Final at Abu Dhabi Golf Club

A record entry of 760 amateur golfers participated in the 13 Qualifying Rounds that took place over the 2023 – 24 season at leading golf clubs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah

2024-04-18T15:17:43Z

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

LeBron James heads star-studded USA team to play in Abu Dhabi ahead of Paris Olympics

LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum, Joel Embiid … those are just a handful of the stars that have been named on this summer’s USA Basketball Men’s National Team announced on Wednesday and all of them will be coming to Abu Dhabi to compete in two friendly games ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics. A 12-man box-office roster that al...

2024-04-18T03:41:57Z

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

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

Red Bull won't rush to announce 2025 driver lineup, Horner says

By Joe Cash SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Red Bull is not in a rush to announce its driver line-up for 2025, team boss Christian Horner said on Friday ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix, following reports that the champions are in talks with Ferrari's Carlos Sainz. While three-times world champion Max Verstappen has a long-term contract with Red Bull until the end of 2028, Mexican driver Sergio Perez is

2024-04-19T09:03:25Z

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

FA Cup replays abolished from 2024-25 season to enhance the 'magic' of the world's oldest football tournament

Matches will be played on an exclusive Saturday with no Premier League fixtures taking place on the same day

2024-04-18T17:17:39Z

Soccer-FA Cup replays to be scrapped from 2024-25 season

(Reuters) -FA Cup replays will be scrapped from the first round next season as part of a six-year agreement with the Premier League to strengthen the domestic competition, the Football Association (FA) announced on Thursday. The FA added that all FA Cup rounds will be played on weekends from next term, with the fourth and fifth rounds, plus quarter-finals, to be held exclusive of Premier League

2024-04-19T00:12:44Z

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

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

'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

UFC 303 adds Joe Pyfer vs. Marc-Andre Barriault to International Fight Week lineup

The annual pay-per-view lineup for International Fight Week is filling up slowly but surely. The most recent addition to UFC 303 is a middleweight bout between and , the promotion announced Wednesday. The event takes place June 29 at T-Mobile Arena in Las…

2024-04-17T20:02:54Z

Chael Sonnen: Alex Pereira can become MMA GOAT if he wins UFC heavyweight title

makes a case for becoming the greatest MMA fighter of all time if he can capture the UFC heavyweight title. Pereira (10-2 MMA, 7-1 UFC), a former middleweight champion, retained his light heavyweight title when he knocked out Jamahal Hill in the first round of Satu

2024-04-18T00:49:03Z

Soccer-Exit from Europe can help Liverpool focus on league, says Klopp

(Reuters) - Liverpool's elimination from the Europa League quarter-finals can help them focus on their Premier League title chase, manager Juergen Klopp said. Trailing 3-0 to Atalanta after the first leg at Anfield, Mohamed Salah's early penalty in the return match on Thursday gave Liverpool a 1-0 victory in Italy but Klopp's side went out 3-1 on aggregate. "Disappointed that we did not go

2024-04-19T04:53:03Z

Al Ain v Al Hilal: Rahimi is hat-trick hero for UAE side in ACL semi-final

After the downpour and the delay, a deluge in the Garden City. Scrap the extra 24 hours, Al Ain had probably waited a lifetime for this. The UAE club took on Al Hilal’s heavyweight world-record setters in an Asian Champions League semi-final and, thanks primarily to a mesmerising 38 first-half minutes, put their rivals to the sword. Champions of As...

2024-04-17T18:11:46Z

England's Archer bent on avoiding another stop-start year of injuries

The fast bowler hopes to secure a spot in the Three Lions T20 World Cup squad for the the West Indies and U.S.

2024-04-18T14:02:43Z

Motor racing-Aston Martin's Stroll fastest in Chinese Grand Prix practice

By Joe Cash SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Aston Martin's Lance Stroll lapped fastest in Friday's sole free practice session for the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix followed by McLaren's Oscar Piastri, as teams sought to get to grips with a circuit they have not visited in five years. How the current ground-effect era cars would respond to the track, and whether an unexpected surface treatment that caught

2024-04-19T07:28:14Z

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

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

ECB mourn passing of oldest living cricketer Raman Subba Row

During his short playing career Raman amassed over 15,000 Test and county runs and took 87 wickets

2024-04-18T14:47:43Z

WTA roundup: Iga Swiatek remains perfect in Stuttgart

No. 1 seed Iga Swiatek of Poland swept past Belgium's Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany. Swiatek -- the two-time defending champion who has never lost a match in Stuttgart -- saved 5 of 7 break points while going 4-for-6 in breaking Mertens. The four-time Grand Slam champion's next opponent will be 2021 U.S. Open

2024-04-18T23:07:45Z

Carragher warns Arteta’s Arsenal of Pochettino ‘danger’; £100m striker to curb ‘afterthought’ worry

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are 'in danger' of becoming little more than an 'afterthought' like Mauricio Pochettino's Spurs, according to Jamie Carragher.

2024-04-19T09:08:20Z

Nagelsmann bombshell dropped by agent as Man Utd handed boost in Bayern battle

Julian Nagelsmann's agent has handed Man Utd a boost while revealing his client's future will be decided in the next week.

2024-04-19T09:23:18Z

Ben Askren: Jamahal Hill's ego 'put him in harm's way' vs. Alex Pereira at UFC 300

thinks was overconfident against UFC light heavyweight champion . Hill (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) was knocked out in the first round of his title fight against Pereira (10-2 MMA, 7-1 UFC) in Saturday's UFC 300 headliner. Hill predicted a quick knockout of Pereira, but…

2024-04-17T23:18:37Z

Man City v Real Madrid player ratings: De Bruyne 8, Haaland 6; Rudiger 8, Bellingham 7

Manchester City's reign as European champions is over after they were beaten in a penalty shoot-out by Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday. After a thrilling first-leg that ended 3-3 in Madrid, Real took control of the tie after 12 minutes thanks to a goal from Rodrygo after fine work from Jude Bellingham in the build-up...

2024-04-18T03:11:43Z

IPL 2024: England pacer Glesson replaces injured Conway in CSK squad for rest of tournament

The right-arm fast-bowler has played 90 T20s and picked up 101 T20 wickets in his career

2024-04-18T14:32:36Z

Video: Nate Diaz, Jorge Masvidal face off in front of rowdy Miami crowd

MIAMI – The third faceoff in the past five days between and went down on Wednesday, and the attitude was consistent with the previous encounters. After the press conference tour started Friday in Las Vegas and continued Tuesday in New York, the build to the boxing match…

2024-04-18T00:08:32Z

Paris 2024 Olympics venues: Capacity, events and schedule

The best athletes on the planet will congregate in France this summer to take part in the biggest carnival of sports in the world – the Olympic Games. And just like the previous Games, this year's Olympics, which take place in July-August, will feel the impact of elements beyond the sporting arena. The Tokyo Olympics was held in the shadows of a gl...

2024-04-18T06:26:50Z

UAE’s Grenville Wood one shot back of lead in Abu Dhabi Challenge

EGF invitee Rayan Ahmed, a fine score with a four under par 66 at the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club

2024-04-18T15:32:38Z