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Soccer-Everton deal Liverpool big blow with shock 2-0 derby victory

LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) -Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored in a pulsating 2-0 home victory over Liverpool in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday that could prove to be the death of the visitors' withering Premier League title hopes. Everton's first derby victory at Goodison Park in more than 13 years prevented Liverpool from climbing level with Arsenal at the top of

2024-04-24T21:41:30Z

Soccer-Fernandes digs Man Utd out of hole in win over Sheff Utd

MANCHESTER (Reuters) -Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes came to his side's rescue with two goals in a 4-2 home victory over the Premier League's bottom club Sheffield United on Wednesday just when more trouble loomed for beleaguered manager Erik ten Hag. Twice United trailed against a side destined for a quick return to the Championship with Jayden Bogle and Ben Brereton Diaz both on

2024-04-24T21:21:31Z

La Liga boss ‘instantly rejects’ Man Utd offer to replace Ten Hag as he refuses to ‘betray’ Man City

Girona boss Michel has rejected the chance to replace Erik ten Hag at Man Utd at the end of the season, according to reports.

2024-04-24T15:22:15Z

Man City's Haaland to miss Brighton game but Guardiola says injury not serious

The goal-scoring striker is suffering from a muscle injury sustained during the Champions League quarter-final loss to Real Madrid

2024-04-24T16:02:08Z

Al Hilal v Al Ain: Hernan Crespo's side through to Asian Champions League final

Al Ain stood strong to Al Hilal and their luminaries, to a boiling and baying home support, to the early concession, the magnitude of the moment and the unrelenting pinch of the pressure, and strode into the Asian Champions League final. Celebrated as the only Emirati champions of the continent, the UAE club cast aside their starry Saudi Arabian co...

2024-04-23T20:23:17Z

‘Great for women’s golf': Legend Sörenstam applauds record-setting Nelly Korda for remarkable feat

Chevron Championship victory by the daughter of former Czech tennis great was her fifth successive win on the LPGA tour

2024-04-23T12:12:53Z

Liverpool limp from title race as Jurgen Klopp and Mohamed Salah run out of road

Jurgen Klopp can focus on his Mallorca renovations and Mohamed Salah can look forward to the sands of Saudi Arabia. Liverpool's title chances ended with a knowing smile from a manager out of options.

2024-04-24T21:53:01Z

Premier League talking points: Title tussle, misfiring Jackson, Ten Hag's future

Can Arsenal build on Wolves boost? With the title race set to go down to the wire, every match is vital with just one point separating Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City. All three sides suffered European blows last week with Arsenal and Manchester City exiting the Champions League – against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, respectively – while L...

2024-04-23T04:36:04Z

Man Utd legend tipped to ‘clean house’ after top Ten Hag replacement ‘instantly rejects’ Ratcliffe offer

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been tipped to turn his attention to a Man Utd legend to replace Erik ten Hag and 'clean house' at Old Trafford. Surely not...

2024-04-24T17:37:25Z

Soccer-Sue Day to replace Campbell as FA's director of women's football

(Reuters) -Former England rugby captain Sue Day will replace the outgoing Sue Campbell as the Football Association's new director of women's football, English soccer's governing body said on Wednesday. The 51-year-old will make the move at the end of the year from the Rugby Football Union where she is a board member and chief operations officer and chief financial officer. Day, who earned 59

2024-04-24T14:45:34Z

Tennis-Nadal uncertain over Roland Garros appearance

By Fernando Kallas MADRID (Reuters) -Spain's Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday that he is not sure if he will be able to play at next month's French Open after pushing through the pain barrier in his comeback from injury. The 37-year-old, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, said that he is far from being in top form and that he is only playing against American Darwin Blanch in the first round of the

2024-04-24T13:45:19Z

Jude Bellingham has balls like Zinedine Zidane and might claim Ballon d’Or to match

What Zinedine Zidane and Jude Bellingham share – beyond a shirt number – is a knack for meeting the moment. They cojones are immense.

2024-04-24T15:22:15Z

'Avengers assemble': Gauff thanks Lyles for inspiring men's USA basketball super-squad

Tennis star Coco Gauff has thanked American sprinter Noah Lyles for “assembling the Avengers” – in other words, inspiring USA Basketball to put together its most lethal squad for this summer’s Olympic Games. Lyles infamously questioned the NBA for calling its title winners “world champions”, explaining how the term is inaccurate for a North America...

2024-04-24T05:54:48Z

Dubai: After last-minute dash through floods, UAE teens catch flight, win int'l tournament

With their luggage missing, the youngsters entered the competition without their UAE jerseys — but what they didn’t lack was the motivation to perform for the country

2024-04-22T21:25:38Z

Arsenal v Chelsea player ratings: Odegaard 9, Havertz 8; Mudryk 3, Jackson 4

Ruthless Arsenal threw down the gauntlet in the Premier League title race with a 5-0 thrashing of London rivals Chelsea to move three points clear at the top of the table on Tuesday. Leandro Trossard gave the home side an early lead before Ben White and Kai Havertz scored two each in a dazzling spell after the break to sweep aside a dazed Chelsea. ...

2024-04-24T06:54:56Z

Ex-Man Utd boss confirms Bayern Munich approach to replace Thomas Tuchel

Bayern Munich have approached the former Manchester United boss to ask whether he would consider replacing Thomas Tuchel this summer.

2024-04-24T18:00:59Z

'Dangerous' Sinner content to avoid the pressure storm despite top ranking in sight

The in-form Italian will move to within 330points of World No 1 Djokovic if he wins his fourth trophy of 2024 at the Madrid Open

2024-04-24T20:02:36Z

'Happy Birthday to the man who made batting look cool': MI greet Tendulkar on his special day

BCCI's honorary secretary Jay Shah said the star batter 'inspired millions worldwide with his heroics with the bat and immaculate display of character'

2024-04-24T12:01:25Z

Teamwork makes the dream work for Asian Champions League finalists Al Ain

Park Yong-woo collapsed to the turf, sodden with sweat, his legs unable to carry him any more. Not far from view, Yahia Nader was on his knees, head in hands, barely able to take in the moment, take in the accomplishment. Some way away, to his left, Soufiane Rahimi embraced whichever teammate was near enough to wrap his arms around, before breaking...

2024-04-24T09:10:19Z

Soccer-Atalanta thrash Fiorentina to set up Coppa Italia final against Juventus

BERGAMO, Italy (Reuters) - Two stoppage-time goals helped Atalanta beat ten-man Fiorentina 4-1 in the second leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final on Wednesday to send them into the final with a 4-2 aggregate victory. Atalanta will face record 14-times winners Juventus in the final on May 15 in Rome after they qualified with a 3-2 aggregate victory over Lazio despite a 2-1 defeat in the second leg

2024-04-24T21:41:33Z

How Premier League teams qualify for Champions League and Europa competitions for 24/25

Will it be a top four or five in the Champions League? How many places go to the Europa League?

2023-11-08T12:12:06Z

Jude Bellingham targets trophy treble with Real Madrid and England

Jude Bellingham hopes to cap a memorable debut season at Real Madrid with a La Liga and Champions League double before helping England win this summer's European Championship. Bellingham is riding the crest of the wave having bagged the winning goal in Sunday's 3-2 El Clasico victory over Barcelona and picked up individual silverware on Monday when...

2024-04-23T06:36:18Z

Pochettino backs Chelsea's young players despite 5-0 thrashing at Arsenal

'When we have bad days, we are so bad. When we are good, we are capable of everything,' said the manager

2024-04-24T12:16:26Z

Man City to resume Premier League title quest at Brighton without injured Erling Haaland

Manchester City will be without top-scorer Erling Haaland when they resume their quest to retain the Premier League title against Brighton on Thursday. Pep Guradiola's side go into the match third in the table, four points behind leaders Arsenal but with two games in hand on the North London club, who hammered Chelsea 4-0 on Tuesday. Second-place L...

2024-04-24T13:12:56Z

Bellingham eyeing triple trophy success with Real Madrid and England

Bellingham has scored 21 goals for Real since signing in the close season from Borussia Dortmund for 103 million euros

2024-04-23T11:27:46Z

Soccer-Austria coach Rangnick confirms contact with Bayern Munich

BERLIN (Reuters) - Austria coach Ralf Rangnick on Wednesday said Bayern Munich had been in touch, with the German club in search of a successor to departing Thomas Tuchel. Rangnick said he was not dealing with any potential Bayern interest at the moment, with his focus firmly on the Euro 2024 starting in Germany in June. "There has been contact from the side of Bayern Munich and I have informed

2024-04-24T12:25:06Z

Meet Garrick Porteous: a Dubai-based Challenge Tour winner making waves in the UAE

A former amateur champion in the UK the Newcastle-native says his short game has improved since relocating to the UAE

2024-04-23T13:58:07Z

Soccer-PSG close in on title with 4-1 win at Lorient

(Reuters) -Paris St Germain closed in on a record-extending 12th Ligue 1 title as Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe each scored twice in a 4-1 away victory against second-from-bottom Lorient on Wednesday. Luis Enrique's team would have sealed the title later on Wednesday if second-placed Monaco had failed to beat Lille at home, but the principality side prevailed 1-0 courtesy of Youssouf Fofana's

2024-04-24T21:21:26Z

Nadal fighting hard to play in French Open but not sure if he is 'capable'

The 22-time major champion admits his farewell tour hasn't been as enjoyable as he would have hoped

2024-04-24T16:32:03Z

Manchester City players celebrate Etihad Airways’ new home at Zayed International Airport

Manchester City players put their best foot forward as they joined the celebrations for Etihad Airways’ new home at the Zayed International Airport. Stars like Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish and Kevin De Bruyne are seen showcasing their football skills in the short film that was released to promote Etihad Airways’ new hub during a celebr...

2024-04-23T12:07:09Z

IPL 2024: Getting better 'every hour matters' says Pant after Delhi survive Rashid Khan scare to edge Gujarat

Home team ride Pant's unbeaten 88 to claim important win at the Arun Jaitley Stadium that pushed them to sixth place in the table

2024-04-24T19:02:28Z

'Amazing' Al Ain deserve place in ACL final after overcoming Al Hilal, says Hernan Crespo

Hernan Crespo praised the “personality” and “courage” of his Al Ain players after the UAE club defeated Saudi Arabian rivals Al Hilal to reach the Asian Champions League final. Al Ain, the only Emirati side to capture the continental crown, triumphed 5-4 on aggregate in the semi-final despite losing 2-1 in Tuesday’s second leg in Riyadh. Hilal, rec...

2024-04-24T02:54:16Z

IPL talking points: India's T20 World Cup dilemma, impact player woes and uncapped stars

With the Indian Premier League past the halfway mark, we take a look at the main talking points over the coming days. Impact player rule missing the mark When the impact player rule was introduced in the IPL last year, the idea was to provide teams an additional resource during the match. However, what we have now is teams lengthening their batting...

2024-04-23T09:36:44Z

Soccer-Bournemouth back to winning ways with 1-0 victory over Wolves

WOLVERHAMPTON, England (Reuters) - Bournemouth snapped a three-game winless run in the Premier League with a 1-0 victory at former manager Gary O'Neil's Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday courtesy of a first-half strike from Antoine Semenyo. The win moved Bournemouth up to 10th place on 45 points, while Wolves, who have picked up just two points in their last six games, remain 12th on 43. The

2024-04-24T21:01:36Z

Paul Broadhurst keeps an ‘eye’ on the prize to win on Champions Tour

Former Ryder Cup player employed a unique putting technique to edge David Toms for first victory in five years

2024-04-23T14:13:13Z

Asian Tour leader John Catlin heads strong field for Challenge Tour event in Abu Dhabi

Among them are 17 of the top 20 players in the current rankings including a host of Emirates Golf Federation invitees

2024-04-23T11:27:51Z

Soccer-Popp the hero as 10-man Marinos advance to Asian Champions League final

By Michael Church (Reuters) - Yokohama F Marinos will face Al-Ain of the United Arab Emirates in the Asian Champions League final after Harry Kewell's 10-man side defeated Ulsan Hyundai 5-4 on penalties as a 3-2 win for the Japanese outfit on Wednesday secured a 3-3 aggregate draw. Brazilian defender Eduardo scored the decisive spot kick after Marinos' William Popp kept out Kim Min-woo's effort

2024-04-24T13:45:29Z

This Week in Golf: With Dubai's Porteous in tow, the Challenge Tour visits Saadiyat Beach Golf Club

The DP World Tour reaches the midway point of its Asian Swing when it returns to action with the ISPS HANDA Championship in Japan

2024-04-23T10:42:38Z

F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024 promises a never before-race weekend

Amidst the sport’s global growth organisers Ethara will host a special event at Louvre Abu Dhabi to announce details of the race’s 16th edition on December 6-8, 2024

2024-04-24T11:46:22Z

Soccer-Kewell eyes success as Marinos reach Asian Champions League final

By Michael Church (Reuters) - Harry Kewell has set his sights on making history with Yokohama F Marinos after guiding the Japanese club to the Asian Champions League final for the first time with a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over South Korea's Ulsan Hyundai on Wednesday. Kewell's side advanced despite playing for much of the game with 10 men, winning the shoot-out 5-4 following a 3-2 victory

2024-04-24T14:45:33Z

Soccer-Mateta double fires Palace to win over Newcastle

LONDON (Reuters) - Crystal Palace made absolutely sure of Premier League safety with an impressive 2-0 home defeat of Newcastle United on Wednesday with both goals scored by Jean-Philippe Mateta. It was a well-deserved win for the hosts while Newcastle's European hopes were dealt a blow with a 10th away defeat. Mateta put Palace ahead with a well-worked goal in the 54th minute after a one-two

2024-04-24T21:21:29Z

Al Ain aim to stick together 'like family' in pursuit of Asian Champions League glory

Al Ain defender Kouame Autonne put his side’s progress to the Asian Champions League final down to their “family” ethic, saying the UAE club will work tirelessly to come back even stronger to clinch the trophy. Al Ain, continental champions in 2003, came through a dramatic semi-final against record four-time winners Al Hilal, advancing to the title...

2024-04-24T13:27:24Z

Premier League predictions: Arsenal and Liverpool seal derby wins over Chelsea and Everton

Tuesday: Arsenal v Chelsea (11pm kick off UAE) Arsenal returned to winning ways at the weekend after their 2-0 home defeat by Aston Villa as they defeated Wolves by the same scoreline at Molineux. The Gunners are top of the table on goal difference ahead of Liverpool. Chelsea missed out on a place in the FA Cup final after a narrow defeat against M...

2024-04-23T02:50:52Z

Unstoppable Scheffler wins again on PGA Tour as he takes out the RBC Heritage in South Carolina

The American reinforces his dominant position as No 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking for a fourth victory in five outings

2024-04-23T10:57:40Z

How Al Ain reached the 2023/24 Asian Champions League final

Al Ain punched their ticket to the 2023/24 Asian Champions League final on Tuesday, seeing off Al Hilal 5-4 on aggregate. A 4-2 win over the Saudi Arabian powerhouse in last week's first leg put Hernan Crespo's side in pole position, and despite losing the return leg in Riyadh 2-1, the UAE club did enough to secure their place in next month's two-l...

2024-04-24T08:25:14Z

Erik ten Hag calls criticism of Man United scraping into FA Cup final 'a disgrace'

Erik ten Hag has hit back at criticism of Manchester United's FA Cup semi-final win over Coventry City describing some of the reaction as “embarrassing” and “a disgrace”. United secured their place in the FA Cup final for a second successive season – when they will again take on Manchester City – by the skin of their teeth after edging past Coventr...

2024-04-23T12:52:15Z

Soccer-Man City's Haaland to miss Brighton game but Guardiola says injury not serious

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester City will be without top scorer Erling Haaland when they play at Brighton & Hove Albion on Thursday, manager Pep Guardiola said, as his team continues their push toward capturing a fourth consecutive Premier League title. "Erling Haaland is not ready for tomorrow, (it's) not a big issue but not allowed for this game," Guardiola told reporters on

2024-04-24T13:05:14Z

Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘vehemently against’ wage ‘anchoring’ that could hamper Man Utd transfer plans

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly 'vehemently against' a proposal that would see wages 'anchored' to the team that finishes bottom of the Premier League.

2024-04-24T19:01:05Z

Soccer-Xavi to continue as Barcelona manager, LaLiga club confirms

(Reuters) -Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez on Wednesday reversed his decision to step down at the end of the season and agreed to stay in charge of the LaLiga giants for the 2024-25 campaign, a club spokesperson confirmed to Reuters. Xavi spent most of the day in meetings with Barca officials and agreed with a series of conditions set by the club and will honour the last year of his contract,

2024-04-24T21:41:29Z

UAE ready to play role of giantkillers at Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier

Esha Oza, the UAE captain, says her side are ready to cause more upsets at the Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in Abu Dhabi. The 10-team competition will decide the final two teams for the main event, which will take place in Bangladesh in September and October. The national team have yet to play at a World Cup at senior level. When they debuted at...

2024-04-23T07:37:21Z