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Mike Tyson set for return to boxing at 57, warns rival ahead of July fight

The legendary boxer said he wants to show the world he is still a great fighter

2024-05-14T12:49:30Z

Athletics-Semenya determined to fight on against DSD regulations

(Reuters) - Double Olympic 800-metre champion Caster Semenya appeared at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on Wednesday to continue her challenge against World Athletics regulations that female athletes with differences in sexual development (DSDs) medically reduce their testosterone levels. The ECHR ruled in July 2023, by a majority of four votes to three, that Semenya's original appeal

2024-05-15T15:19:48Z

Man City: Arsenal legend picked out as ‘good Guardiola replacement’ amid ‘big exit update’

Ex-Arsenal winger Theo Walcott has picked out one of his former team-mates as a possible replacement for Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.

2024-05-15T11:01:47Z

Figure skating-US Center for SafeSport bans Australian Kerry for sexual misconduct

(Reuters) -The U.S. Center for SafeSport has permanently banned Australian Olympic figure skater Brendan Kerry for sexual misconduct involving a minor, the body said in a ruling on Tuesday. The ruling, which is subject to appeal, bans Kerry for life from any events or activities controlled by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC). Kerry, 29, competed at three Winter Olympics and was

2024-05-15T07:38:31Z

Soccer-Premier League clubs to vote on dropping VAR

(Reuters) - Premier League clubs will vote on whether to drop video assistant referees (VAR) from next season after Wolverhampton Wanderers submitted a resolution on Wednesday, citing the "negative consequences that damage the relationship between fans and football". VAR was introduced in 2019 to assist on-field officials with key match decisions, but the technology has been at the centre of

2024-05-15T19:22:39Z

Soccer-Inaugural Women's Club World Cup to be held from Jan-Feb 2026, FIFA says

(Reuters) - The first edition of the Women's Club World Cup has been proposed to start during January-February 2026 and the 16-team tournament will be held every four years, world soccer governing body FIFA said on Wednesday. FIFA President Gianni Infantino in May 2021 revealed their plans to introduce the Women's Club World Cup as part of a plan to "revolutionise" the female game. FIFA, whose

2024-05-15T09:18:49Z

Motor racing-F1's European season starts with a new buzz and old memories

By Alan Baldwin IMOLA, Italy (Reuters) - McLaren fans will be hoping Miami race winner Lando Norris and team mate Oscar Piastri can again challenge Red Bull and Max Verstappen, as well as Ferrari, when Imola kicks off the European Formula One season this weekend. Norris's long-overdue first grand prix victory has created a fresh buzz that maybe dominant triple world champion Verstappen will face

2024-05-15T19:23:47Z

Arsenal make first ‘formal offer’ for Arteta’s top target as Edu listens to bids for homegrown star

Arsenal have made their opening offer to Real Sociedad in an attempt to sign Martin Zubimendi in the summer transfer window, according to reports.

2024-05-15T15:02:28Z

Global stars to compete in Dubai Premier Padel P1 tournament

Dubai Premier Padel P1 is part of a 25-tournament season that visits 18 countries across five continents

2024-05-15T16:38:53Z

Man Utd: Souness reveals what he ‘heard’ about Ten Hag’s squad from a ‘reliable source’

Graeme Souness has "heard" from a "reliable source" that some Man Utd players are feigning injuries after Wayne Rooney claimed the same thing.

2024-05-15T12:32:11Z

Cycling-Milan wins Giro stage 11 on the line, Merlier relegated from second place

(Reuters) -Jonathan Milan of Lidl-Trek claimed his second stage victory of this year's Giro d'Italia as he won stage 11 after outsprinting Tim Merlier, who was later relegated to 89th for moving across Juan Sebastian Molano at the finish. The 207-km ride from Foiano di Val Fortore to Francavilla al Mare had a flat final 100-km, meaning this was always likely to be a chance for the sprinters to

2024-05-15T16:40:02Z

Tyson Fury's dad apologises after headbutting member of Usyk entourage

The father of world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury John Fury has apologised for headbutting a member of Oleksandr Usyk’s entourage on Monday as tempers boiled over in build-up to Saturday’s undisputed title clash in Riyadh. Security had to separate the rival camps at the hotel where Monday’s media activity was being held. Footage posted on social ...

2024-05-14T06:13:15Z

Motor racing-FIA and F1 signal better relations with joint strategic plan

By Alan Baldwin IMOLA, Italy (Reuters) - Liberty Media-owned Formula One and the FIA governing body moved to reset their fractious relationship on Wednesday with the announcement of a joint strategic plan to grow the sport worldwide. Both parties issued a statement ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, the first round of the European season, declaring the championship, now a record 24 races,

2024-05-15T20:00:41Z

Haaland double puts Man City on brink of Premier League history

Victory at the Etihad against West Ham on Sunday will make them champions for a fourth consecutive season

2024-05-14T22:21:01Z

Tennis-Sabalenka strolls past Ostapenko, sets up Italian Open semis with Collins

ROME (Reuters) -World number two Aryna Sabalenka had little trouble in defeating Latvian ninth seed Jelena Ostapenko 6-2 6-4 to reach the Italian Open semi-finals on Wednesday where she will face American 13th seed Danielle Collins. Sabalenka has never won the Italian Open but she had the majority of the support at Centre Court, where the crowd rose to congratulate the Belarusian, who wrapped up

2024-05-15T19:40:36Z

Golf-Koepka takes Masters lesson into PGA Championship title defence

(Reuters) - Brooks Koepka left last month's Masters embarrassed by his performance and hopes the "punishment workouts" imposed on him by his team as a result will lead to a successful title defence at this week's PGA Championship. Koepka finished the Masters in a disappointing share of 45th place and was never really in contention a year after tying for second at Augusta National. The five-time

2024-05-15T17:40:16Z

Tennis-Sabalenka strolls to Italian Open semis with win over Ostapenko

ROME (Reuters) - World number two Aryna Sabalenka had little trouble in defeating Latvian ninth seed Jelena Ostapenko 6-2 6-4 to reach the Italian Open semi-finals on Wednesday. Sabalenka has never won the Italian Open but she had the majority of the support at Centre Court, where the crowd rose to congratulate the Belarusian's triumph which took little over an hour to complete. "With this

2024-05-15T13:19:32Z

Uniquely conceived ‘Ultimate Golf challenge’ a certified success in its first season

After partnering with Sobha Realty the popular team tournament has exceeded all expectations

2024-05-14T13:19:37Z

Man Utd transfer list £155m trio as they line up ‘audacious’ bid for Premier League striker

Man Utd have put Antony, Casemiro and Christian Eriksen up for sale as they target a move for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, according to reports.

2024-05-15T11:33:15Z

Motor racing-Formula One statistics for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

(Reuters) - Formula One statistics for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Italy's Imola circuit, round seven of the 24-race championship and the start of the European season. No race held in 2023 due to flooding. Lap distance: 4.909km. Total distance: 309.049km (63 laps) 2022 pole position: Max Verstappen (Netherlands) Red Bull one minute 27.999 seconds 2022 winner: Verstappen Race lap

2024-05-15T18:20:25Z

Music-loving French golfer Joel Stalter singing Dubai's praises after making it his home city

Stalter likes hanging out with DJs and playing with 'enthusiastic and aspiring amateurs as well as top pros'

2024-05-14T12:49:29Z

This Week in Golf: Will Rory’s stars be aligned for him to win a long-overdue fifth Major at the USPGA?

It was in Valhalla back in 2014 when the World No 2 last sampled winning one of golf’scoveted events

2024-05-14T14:19:47Z

Soccer-Alonso wary of Atalanta threat as Leverkusen prepare for Europa League showdown

(Reuters) - Bayer Leverkusen will find it tough to overcome Atalanta in the Europa League final, manager Xabi Alonso said, after the Italian side knocked out Premier League heavyweights Liverpool and three-times finalists Olympique de Marseille in previous rounds. But Leverkusen have plans of their own as they chase a treble of titles, having recently been crowned as the new Bundesliga champions.

2024-05-15T13:59:43Z

Video: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson press conference live stream from New York

The build to the vs. boxing match will officially get underway Monday when the two-city promotional press conference tour begins in New York. Ahead of the heavyweight bout July 20 at AT&T Stadium – a professional contest with eight two-minute rounds and…

2024-05-13T14:30:04Z

One Year On: Remembering how Club Pro Michael Block took the 2023 USPGA by storm

Playing alongside Rory McIlroy, Block had a famous hole-in-one on the 15th, and a miraculous up-and-down on hole 18 to secure the final qualifying spot for this year’s USPGA

2024-05-14T11:34:17Z

Soccer-Data crunching keeps England ahead of the game, AI to unearth new gems

By Martin Coulter LONDON (Reuters) - England manager Gareth Southgate is tapping into the data-crunching power of new technology as he prepares his squad for the Euro 2024 tournament that begins in Germany next month. Southgate's side will be one of the favourites as they bid to surpass Euro 2020 when they lost to Italy in the final. The Football Association's partnership with Google Cloud is

2024-05-15T06:38:23Z

Soccer-LaLiga runners-up finish very difficult for Girona, boss Michel says

(Reuters) - It will not be easy for Girona to secure a second-place finish in LaLiga after they slipped to a 1-0 home loss to Villarreal on Tuesday, but the players will give their all to try and finish an impressive season on a high, manager Michel said. Girona failed to reclaim the second spot after their defeat to the eighth-placed side, with Barcelona now having the edge. Girona are third on

2024-05-15T08:18:40Z

Topgolf Dubai continuing to grow the game beyond expectations, says May

In three years since its opening, at the Emirates Golf Club the entertainment complex has broken records and is ranked only second to Topgolf Las Vegas

2024-05-14T11:04:13Z

Soccer-Head charity says Ederson injury highlights need for temporary concussion substitutes

LONDON (Reuters) - A leading head injury charity has reiterated its call for temporary concussion substitutes after Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson played on for a few minutes after suffering a blow to the head in Tuesday's win at Tottenham Hotspur. The Brazilian was injured in a collision with Tottenham defender Cristian Romero in the second half of the Premier League clash and needed lengthy

2024-05-15T13:39:35Z

UFC books Tracy Cortez vs. Miranda Maverick for summer showdown

Rising flyweights and will throw down this summer. At a UFC Fight Night on July 20, Cortez (11-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC) and Maverick (13-5 MMA, 6-3 UFC) will meet in a three-round bout. The event will take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Two people with knowledge of…

2024-05-14T04:22:12Z

Arsenal in ‘contact’ with Newcastle star and ‘will enter race’ on one condition as Man City circle

Arsenal are 'aware' that Newcastle's Alexander Isak 'is not for sale' but have 'made contact' with Bruno Guimaraes' representatives, according to reports.

2024-05-15T17:49:17Z

UFC's Merab Dvalishvili shares video after 'huge accident' during Uber ride, walks away unscathed

UFC bantamweight contender considers himself lucky or blessed – or both. On Tuesday, Dvalishvili shared a video shot on his cell phone moments after he was involved in a multiple-car pileup during an Uber ride in New York. In the video, Dvalishvili appears to be…

2024-05-15T14:12:27Z

Soccer-Liverpool assistant Lijnders appointed manager of Salzburg

(Reuters) - RB Salzburg have appointed Liverpool's assistant coach Pep Lijnders as their new manager from the start of pre-season training in June, the Austrian club said on Wednesday. Lijnders in January had announced his departure from Premier League side Liverpool at the end of this season, along with Klopp, and has signed a three-year contract with Salzburg. "We have been able to get an

2024-05-15T13:59:37Z

Liverpool, Chelsea told to ‘bite Arsenal’s arm off’ for forward as Gunners ‘would be crazy’ to sell

Liverpool and Chelsea have been urged to "jump at the chance" to sign Gabriel Jesus if Arsenal are looking to offload him this summer.

2024-05-15T11:46:55Z

Premier League could scrap VAR as clubs asked to vote on technology’s future

All 20 Premier League clubs will vote on whether to keep or ditch VAR technology at their upcoming annual general meeting in June

2024-05-15T17:18:01Z

Arsenal in ‘pole position’ for £64m Man Utd-linked striker as transfer expert reveals ‘strong interest’

Arsenal are in 'pole position' to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko in the summer transfer window, according to reports.

2024-05-15T16:47:45Z

Darren Till books pro boxing debut vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson card

is welcoming a notable challenge for his professional boxing debut. Till, a former UFC welterweight title challenger, will meet (53-6-1, 1 NC) in a six-round, 190-pound bout July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The event, which is headlined by Jake Paul vs. Mike…

2024-05-15T13:47:22Z

Aston Villa have Champions League 'in our hands' after dramatic late draw with Liverpool

Aston Villa captain John McGinn said all the players will become Manchester City fans for one day after Monday night's dramatic 3-3 draw with Liverpool left the club on the brink of qualifying for the Champions League. Villa looked set for a fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions as an Emiliano Martinez own goal and strikes from Cody Gakpo a...

2024-05-14T04:42:51Z

Rising Japanese star Tatsuro Taira books first UFC main event vs. Alex Perez on June 15

In need of a main event, the UFC is turning to what could be its next big Japanese star. Undefeated flyweight has been booked to meet former title challenger in a UFC Fight Night headliner June 15 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. A person with knowledge of the…

2024-05-14T02:52:45Z

Selvaraj and Al Blooshi crowned men’s and ladies 2023-2024 EGF Order of Merit champions

In all, there were 23 Men’s Order of Merit qualifying events conducted during the season-long event

2024-05-14T13:49:39Z

Man Utd ‘offer totally condemned’ summer signing plus £47m to Barcelona for Varane replacement

Man Utd have offered £47m plus Mason Mount in order to land Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo in the summer, according to reports.

2024-05-15T13:33:33Z

Motor racing-Albon signs new long-term deal with Williams

(Reuters) - Alex Albon has signed a multi-year contract extension with Williams, the Formula One team said on Wednesday. The 28-year-old London-born Thai driver, who replaced George Russell at Williams in 2022, had been linked with a move to Mercedes with seven-times F1 champion Lewis Hamilton set to depart the Brackley-based team for Ferrari in 2025. Albon's previous deal was set to expire next

2024-05-15T10:39:03Z

Video: Mike Tyson, Jake Paul have playful faceoff at first press conference in New York

and concluded their first press conference Monday in New York with a faceoff, and both men appeared to be at ease. In advance of their July 20 boxing match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Paul (9-1) and Tyson (50-6) kicked off their two-city press conference tour at…

2024-05-13T22:31:21Z

Cycling-Milan beats Merlier on the line to win Giro stage 11

(Reuters) -Jonathan Milan of Lidl-Trek outsprinted Tim Merlier to win stage 11 of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday, his second stage win of this year's race, with Tadej Pogacar maintaining his hold on the leader's jersey. The 207-km ride from Foiano di Val Fortore to Francavilla al Mare had a flat final 100-km, meaning this was always likely to be a chance for the sprinters to claim a stage win,

2024-05-15T15:39:54Z

Soccer-Villa's Champions League qualification a special day, says boss Emery

(Reuters) - Aston Villa manager Unai Emery celebrated a "very special day" after the Premier League club clinched a spot in Europe's top-tier club-football competition for the first time since 1983 and said he is excited by the future of his team. The West Midlands side secured the Champions League spot on Tuesday after Tottenham Hotspur suffered a 2-0 home loss to Manchester City in the Premier

2024-05-15T07:18:30Z

Ronaldo ‘urges’ Al Nassr to ‘pay’ £90m for Man Utd star who is ‘major target’ after ‘meeting’

Cristiano Ronaldo wants Al Nassr to sign Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes this summer, urging the Saudi club to 'pay whatever it takes', according to reports.

2024-05-15T19:48:18Z

Not just a heavyweight battle against Fury in Riyadh, Usyk is also fighting for Ukraine's frontliners

Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk is the underdog going into Saturday's long-awaited unifying title fight with Tyson Fury in Riyadh

2024-05-15T09:22:40Z

Soccer-Gomis has no regrets about not playing alongside Neymar at Al-Hilal

By Mohamed Yossry (Reuters) - Former Al Hilal striker Bafetimbi Gomis said he has no regrets that he never got a chance to play alongside the club's current talisman Neymar as he won numerous titles during his 3-1/2-year stint with the Saudi Pro League champions. The Frenchman won seven titles with Al-Hilal including the Saudi Pro League three times and AFC Champions League twice before leaving

2024-05-15T17:00:07Z

Olympics-Alizadeh aiming for taekwondo gold with Bulgaria after fleeing Iran

By Stoyan Nenov (Reuters) - Kimia Alizadeh made history by becoming the first Iranian woman to win an Olympic medal back in 2016 and, despite since defecting and all the difficulties involved, the taekwondo athlete is now aiming for gold this year in Paris. Alizadeh won bronze in the 57kg category in Rio but left her country in 2020 and, after competing at the Tokyo Olympics for the Refugee

2024-05-15T12:19:18Z

Tottenham: Two factors make Spurs star ideal for Man City as agent predicts future transfer

Tottenham Hotspur star Micky van de Ven has been tipped to sign for Manchester City in the future as he "would not look out of place" at the Etihad.

2024-05-15T12:32:17Z