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Boxing-Sympathy for Ukraine behind Usyk's heavyweight win, says Fury

RIYADH (Reuters) - Heavyweight Tyson Fury said sympathy for Ukraine was behind the judges' awarding a split-decision victory to Oleksandr Usyk in their heavyweight title fight on Sunday, with the Briton calling for an immediate rematch. After cruising through the middle of the fight, Fury never recovered from a standing eight count in the ninth round, and the judges gave the fight to Usyk, making

2024-05-19T00:58:36Z

IPL 2024: 'What a night' says Du Plessis as RCB hold off late CSK charge to snatch last playoff slot

Defending champion Chennai eliminated after losing Chinnaswamy Stadium thriller 27 runs as Bengaluru reach knockout stage of tournament for a ninth time

2024-05-18T18:51:23Z

IPL 2024: Pooran does the 'job' as Lucknow power to victory over hapless Mumbai in dead-rubber

The maverick West Indies' wicketkeeper-batsman hit eight sixes in his 29-ball 75 to set-up a comfortable win over the pre-tournament favourites

2024-05-17T20:17:36Z

Nicolas Jarry becomes first Chilean to reach a Masters 1000 final in 17 years

Stunning win over American Tommy Paul sets up Italian Open title clash against against Alexander Zverev

2024-05-18T09:34:50Z

Soccer-Chelsea WSL champions again, but chasing pack closing in

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Chelsea may have won the Super League for the fifth year in a row, but the title race went down to the wire as the women's game continued its strong growth in the home of European champions England. Only goal difference separated Chelsea from second-placed Manchester City after a thrilling season in which those two clubs set the pace, along with an Arsenal side who

2024-05-18T21:28:08Z

'Nice memory' says Verstappen as he equals Senna's record of eight poles in a row

Piastri qualifies on the front row for McLaren as weekend remembers Senna 30 years after he died at Imola

2024-05-18T16:36:02Z

UFC Fight Night 241 ceremonial weigh-in faceoff highlights video, photo gallery

LAS VEGAS – UFC Fight Night 241 weigh-ins took place Friday, and the fighters came face-to-face one final time before Saturday's event. The weigh-ins took place at the UFC host hotel. The UFC Apex hosts Saturday's event (ESPN+). Check out the video above to see…

2024-05-17T18:21:29Z

Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury to be undisputed world heavyweight champion in Riyadh

Oleksandr Usyk created boxing history as he defeated Tyson Fury in an enthralling bout at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh to be crowned the undisputed world heavyweight champion. In what was the first undisputed heavyweight world title fight of the four-belt era, they fought all 12 rounds and only the judges could separate them. Fury and Usyk hugged at...

2024-05-19T00:02:00Z

Athletics-Simbine registers fastest 100m of season, Lyles superb in 150m

(Reuters) - South African Akani Simbine won the 100 metres in a world-leading 9.90 seconds at the Atlanta City Games on Saturday, while American Noah Lyles shone in the 150 metres. Running into a headwind on a makeshift track, Simbine cruised through the finish a tenth of a second ahead of Kenyan Ferdinand Omanyala, with American Kendal Williams finishing third in 10.05. The performance was

2024-05-19T00:33:28Z

Merson tips Newcastle star to ‘move on’ as Arsenal signing would take Gunners to ‘another level’

Paul Merson has encouraged Arsenal to raid Newcastle United in the summer as one signing would take the Gunners to "another level".

2024-05-18T17:46:22Z

Abdullah Al Qahtani eyes gold after 'perfect' Saudi charge at inaugural PFL Mena event

Saudi mixed martial artist Abdullah Al Qahtani says he has eyes firmly on gold after he headlined a hometown hat-trick at the inaugural PFL Mena event last weekend. Al Qahtani, the first from the kingdom to sign for the Professional Fighters League (PFL), cruised past Jordan’s Yazeed Hasanain at The Green Halls in Riyadh on Friday, winning by verba...

2024-05-17T06:56:53Z

Jurgen Klopp 'will not forget a day' as he prepares for Liverpool farewell

Jurgen Klopp said he will not forget a single day of his time in charge of Liverpool as the German prepares to bring down the curtain on his remarkable tenure at the Anfield club. The Reds will face Wolves in what will be an emotional occasion at Anfield on Sunday as the home fans say goodbye to a manager who has transformed the club's fortunes ove...

2024-05-17T12:25:35Z

UFC Fight Night 241 video: Melissa Gatto's 'boob punch' TKOs Tamires Vidal

A UFC fight ended in a TKO due to a fight-ending blow to a breast in what is a promotional first. During a UFC Fight Night 241 prelim, a punch to the chest crumpled for a TKO at 0:37 of Round 3 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. A lead left by Gatto (9-2-2 MMA, 3-2…

2024-05-18T22:36:01Z

Curtis Blaydes: UFC 304 fight vs. Tom Aspinall for 'real belt,' Jon Jones won't unify with winner

isn't holding out hope that will unify the heavyweight championship with the winner of his UFC 304 co-main event vs. . With Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC) recovering from injury and holding out for a title defense vs. Stipe Miocic (20-4 MMA, 14-4 UFC) on

2024-05-17T23:12:05Z

Esperance v Al Ahly: A tale of two keepers in African Champions League final

Nobody claims the African Champions League without racking up the air miles, and if the competition remains determined to keep its powerbase firmly in one zone, the continent’s north, its leading Arab clubs have weathered difficult journeys to preserve their pre-eminence. A final that pairs Tunisia’s Esperance with Egypt’s Al Ahly is a match of tru...

2024-05-17T06:09:38Z

Bellator Champions Series: Paris live and official results

Bellator Champions Series: Paris takes place Friday, and you can join us for live and official results beginning at noon ET (9 a.m. PT). The event takes place at Accor Arena in Paris. The card streams on Max (formerly HBO Max). Bantamweight champion Patchy Mix (1

2024-05-17T11:04:49Z

Video: Afghan taekwondo champion’s remarkable journey to the Olympics

For many athletes across all sporting disciplines, getting to the Olympic Games is a lifetime achievement. For Mansouri, who last week was one of the 36 athletes selected for the Olympic Refugee Team, the goal of getting to Paris was more than that, it was a dream that got him through a prolonged period of darkness and uncertainty.

2024-05-17T18:11:27Z

From handcuffs to six irons: Scheffler's mental strength helps him stay in contention at USPGA after brief arrest

Top players can compartmentalize their lives, shut out all other outside distractions and can just focus on their game, says renowned golf coach Peter Cowen

2024-05-18T06:04:16Z

Yousif Mirza backs trailblazer Safiya Al Sayegh to make UAE proud at Paris Olympics

Prominent Emirati cyclist Yousif Mirza is feeling extremely proud as he prepares to pass the Olympic baton to Safiya Al Sayegh who is set to become the first Emirati female cyclist to fly the national flag at the Games in Paris. Mirza had the honour of becoming the first Emirati to compete in the road race event, at the Rio Games in 2016, and now h...

2024-05-17T13:10:51Z

Soccer-Leverkusen have no time to soak in 'Neverlusen' season

LEVERKUSEN, Germany (Reuters) - Bayer Leverkusen's undefeated run to their maiden Bundesliga title will need time to sink in but coach Xabi Alonso said they barely have a moment to enjoy their exceptional season as they are chasing more trophies in an attempt to complete the treble. Long derided as 'Neverkusen' for their failure to win a major title for decades, Leverkusen became the first ever

2024-05-18T19:02:37Z

Soccer-Man City miss out on WSL title despite win over Villa

BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) - Manchester City beat Aston Villa 2-1 on the final day of the Women's Super League season, but it was not enough to secure the title as Chelsea, who hammered Manchester United 6-0 at Old Trafford, pipped them to the trophy on goal difference Australian attacker Mary Fowler opened the scoring for City but with Chelsea netting four in the first half at Manchester

2024-05-18T18:02:27Z

IPL 2024: Depleted Punjab Kings promise to play 'fearless' cricket in final game against Hyderabad

Stand-in skipper Jitesh believes the absence of key England players will not affect his side's morale on Sunday

2024-05-18T13:05:26Z

RCB v CSK: Will weather impact IPL 2024 play-offs knockout?

The final weekend of the IPL 2024 league phase is all set to be a memorable one with just one spot remaining in the play-offs and two teams set to battle for it in what is a virtual knockout. Sunrisers Hyderabad (15 points) became the third team to qualify for the play-offs, after Kolkata Knight Riders (19 points) and Rajasthan Royals (16 points), ...

2024-05-17T10:40:19Z

Manager Roberto De Zerbi to leave Brighton at end of season

Roberto De Zerbi will quit as manager of Brighton and Hove Albion after their final game of the season against Manchester United, the Premier League club announced on Saturday. The Seagulls, who currently sit 10th in the table, face Erik ten Hag's side at the Amex Stadium in the final round of fixtures on Sunday. The Italian joined the south coast ...

2024-05-18T15:46:50Z

UFC Fight Night 241 video: Oumar Sy dominates, taps Tuco Tokkos in impressive debut

may not be here to smile and have fun, but he made his intentions very clear in an impressive debut victory on the prelims of UFC Fight Night 241. The undefeated light heavyweight Frenchman put his wrestling prowess on display early inside the UFC Apex in Las…

2024-05-18T22:50:59Z

Oleksandr Usyk giving away almost three stone to Tyson Fury in heavyweight clash

Oleksandr Usyk will be giving away almost three stone to Tyson Fury in their heavyweight unification clash after it emerged that the wrong weight was announced at Friday’s weigh-in. Usyk is 10 pounds lighter than stated for Saturday's fight with Fury in Saudi Arabia, his promoter said. Alex Krassyuk told Sky Sports television that the WBA, IBF and ...

2024-05-18T12:14:37Z

PGA Championship: Olympic gold medalist Schauffele leads survivors as several Major winners miss the cut at Valhalla

Jon Rahm, Wyndham Clark, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods were among the stars packing their golf bags and leaving the famed Kentucky course after a testing second round on Friday

2024-05-18T06:34:21Z

UFC Fight Night 241 video: Piera Rodriguez disqualified for multiple 'intentional' headbutts vs. Ariane Carnelossi

A pair of illegal headbutts led to a disqualification during Saturday's UFC event. At UFC Fight Night 241, (9-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) was disqualified at 3:16 of Round 2 after she drilled her head into (14-3 MMA, 2-2 UFC) twice while the two were on the ground. After…

2024-05-18T21:55:57Z

Motor racing-McLaren can win at Imola, says Piastri

IMOLA, Italy (Reuters) -McLaren can hope to win Sunday's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Australian Oscar Piastri said on Saturday after qualifying on the front row alongside Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen. The 23-year-old was later handed a three-place grid drop for impeding but team mate Lando Norris, winner last time out in Miami, moved up to take his place. Pole-sitter Verstappen

2024-05-18T18:02:24Z

Boxing-Usyk beats Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champ

RIYADH (Reuters) - Oleksandr Usyk scored a razor-thin split decision over Tyson Fury to become undisputed heavyweight boxing world champion in a thrilling contest at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh in the early hours of Sunday morning. Dwarfed by his enormous opponent, Usyk had to weather a storm in the middle of the fight but he came roaring back, forcing Fury to take a standing count in the ninth

2024-05-19T00:33:32Z

All to play for as Man City and Arsenal gear up for dramatic Premier League finale

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola foresees another nail-biting finish to the Premier League season, just like in the 2021-22 campaign where his club nearly lost the title on the final day before late goals secured title glory. City are two points ahead of Arsenal heading into Sunday's final round of fixtures and can secure a fourth title in as man...

2024-05-17T15:11:25Z

Motor racing-Piastri handed three place grid drop at Imola

IMOLA, Italy (Reuters) - McLaren's Oscar Piastri was handed a three-place grid drop for impeding in qualifying for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix on Saturday, dropping the Australian from the front row for Sunday's race to fifth. The penalty imposed by stewards means team mate Lando Norris, winner of the previous race in Miami, moves up alongside Red Bull's polesitter and championship leader Max

2024-05-18T19:02:37Z

Man City: Guardiola has ‘no intention’ of staying as Euro giants ‘give everything’ to land him

According to reports, Pep Guardiola has 'no intention' of staying at Manchester City beyond 2025 and Barcelona are planning a 'loud homecoming'.

2024-05-18T18:46:34Z

Soccer-Coach Juric set to leave joyless Torino

(Reuters) - Torino coach Ivan Juric intends to leave the club after his contract expires at the end of the season, he said on Saturday. The 48-year-old Croatian took charge at the Turin club in 2021 and has guided them to two 10th-place finishes in Serie A. They are ninth this season with one match remaining. After a 3-1 home win over AC Milan on Saturday, Torino still have a chance to qualify

2024-05-18T23:28:20Z

Super Swiatek wins another 'great battle' against Sabalenka for third Rome title

The world number one sounded out a warning to her rivals ahead of this month's French Open where she is a three-time champion

2024-05-18T17:36:10Z

BCCI in talks with Gambhir to replace Dravid as India's head coach: Report

Dravid's tenure comes to an end after the T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and West Indies

2024-05-18T13:20:28Z

Man City on threshold of Premier League history as Arsenal dare to dream

Pep Guardiola's all-conquering Blues go into the final day of the season on Sunday with a two-point cushion over the Gunners thanks to an eight-game winning streak

2024-05-18T09:19:49Z

Tottenham: Ex-player claims Postecoglou has ‘moved on’ despite report suggesting he ‘could leave’

According to reports, a 'new update' about Ange Postecoglou's future at Tottenham Hotspur has emerged amid claims he 'could leave' in the summer.

2024-05-18T18:30:11Z

Bellator Champions Series results: Cedric Doumbe makes quick work of Jaleel Willis to set up Anthony Pettis showdown

walked out to the cage with a vacuum and cleaned the floor to remind everyone that his first MMA defeat was a fluke. Then he went out and proved just that. Doumbe made quick work of on Friday at Bellator Champions Series: Paris, winning by TKO with a flurry of punches…

2024-05-17T20:36:40Z

UFC Fight Night 241 play-by-play and live results

UFC Fight Night 241 takes place Saturday, and you can join us for live play-by-play and official results. UFC Fight Night 241 (ESPN+) takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Edson Barboza (24-11 MMA, 18-11 UFC) and Lerone Murphy (13-0-1 MMA, 5-0-1 UFC) meet in th

2024-05-18T11:49:08Z

Harry Kane fitness fears for England ahead of next month's Euro 2024 kick-off

Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel has revealed that striker Harry Kane is struggling with a back injury, sparking concerns for England ahead of Euro 2024. Gareth Southgate's side, who are among the favourites for the tournament in Germany, begin their campaign against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen on June 16. They then take on Denmark in Frankfurt on J...

2024-05-18T10:44:16Z

Soccer-Atalanta not afraid of Bayer 'Neverlusen', Gasperini says

(Reuters) - Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini said his side were not afraid of an all-conquering Bayer Leverkusen team he likened to a tank as they prepare to meet in the Europa League final. For Gasperini to turn a good season into a great one, the Italians must beat the German champions in Dublin on Wednesday. "They dominated the Bundesliga and are like a tank, but we are not afraid of them

2024-05-18T20:22:51Z

Al Wasl dominate Al Nasr to end 17-year wait for a third President's Cup win

Brazilian Fabio Lima strikes twice in Dubai club's emphatic 4-0 victory at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain

2024-05-17T18:02:12Z

Max Verstappen equals Senna's record eight straight poles as he wins qualifying at Imola

Red Bull's Max Verstappen equalled Ayrton Senna's record of eight pole positions in a row with the fastest lap in qualifying for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola on Saturday. The late Brazilian's run was set in 1988/89 with McLaren and Verstappen, also a triple Formula One world champion, started his sequence in Abu Dhabi at the end of last s...

2024-05-18T16:15:20Z

Motor racing-Verstappen hails Senna 30 years on from Imola tragedy

By Alan Baldwin IMOLA, Italy (Reuters) - The spirit of Ayrton Senna always hangs over Imola but particularly this weekend as Formula One pays homage to the Brazilian great 30 years on from his death at the Italian circuit. Red Bull's Max Verstappen hailed his fellow triple world champion in his own way by equalling Senna's 1988-89 record of eight successive pole positions on a sunny afternoon at

2024-05-18T19:02:36Z

Bellator Champions Series results: Patchy Mix squeaks by Magomed Magomedov to retain title

Everyone who watched seemingly had their own opinion of who should win or why, but the two of the three opinions that mattered leaned toward . In the Bellator Champions Series: Paris main event at Accor Arena, Mix (20-1) defeated (20-4) by split decision (46-49,…

2024-05-17T21:36:47Z

IPL 2024: Pressure on RCB ahead of pivotal CSK clash that will decide fourth team for playoffs

Bengaluru needs to win the match by at least 18 runs if they score a minimum of 200 runs batting first or win in 18.1 overs if they are chasing 200

2024-05-17T19:47:31Z

Bellator video: Costello van Steenis puts Gregory Babene to sleep with Von Flue choke

Add to the list of fighters to successfully pull off a Von Flue choke in a major promotion. In a middleweight bout on the Bellator Champions Series: Paris main card, Van Steenis (15-3) put (23-12) to sleep at 2:16 of Round 2. The event took place at Accor Arena.…

2024-05-17T20:11:27Z

Soccer-Klopp earns a million Instagram followers within hours

(Reuters) -Liverpool's outgoing manager Juergen Klopp has never been one for social media but he took the plunge on Saturday ahead of his final game in charge, instantly becoming an Instagram hit when he racked up a million followers. Klopp announced in January that he would leave Liverpool at the end of the season, and the past few months have been building up to his farewell game at Anfield

2024-05-18T18:02:24Z

Hayes exits Chelsea with another WSL title as her side thrash Man Utd 6-0 on the final day

Emma Hayes signed off in style as her Chelsea side secured a fifth successive Women’s Super League title with a 6-0 thrashing of Manchester United.

2024-05-18T17:16:19Z