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Unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen claim historic first ever Bundesliga title

Bayer Leverkusen won the Bundesliga title for the first time in their 120-year history on Sunday after a 5-0 victory over Werder Bremen ended Bayern Munich's 11-year domination of the German top-flight. Xabi Alonso's side knew victory would secure the silverware with five games to spare, and there were no signs of nerves as they produced a performa...

2024-04-14T19:37:49Z

Soccer-Bilbao's Garcia to retire following Copa del Rey triumph

(Reuters) - Former Spain midfielder Raul Garcia will retire at the end of this season after nine years at Athletic Bilbao, the player said on Monday. The 37-year-old has made 285 LaLiga appearances for Bilbao, scoring 64 goals. He scored during the penalty shootout in the Copa del Rey final earlier this month, helping Bilbao end their 40-year trophy drought. Garcia was also at Atletico Madrid

2024-04-15T16:20:32Z

IPL 2024: Salt and Starc lead Kolkata to big win against Lucknow as Chennai beat Mumbai

Phil Salt's rapid 89 and three wickets for Mitchell Starc helped Kolkata Knight Riders race to a crushing eight-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday. Starc's 3-28 kept Lucknow down to 161-7 at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, with the other Knight Riders' bowlers putting in disciplined performances after their side elected to field first. The Aust...

2024-04-14T14:52:58Z

Soccer-Simeone wary of Dortmund's home strength ahead of Champions League return

(Reuters) - Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone is wary of Borussia Dortmund's strength at home as his side prepare for the return leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday having taken a 2-1 lead from last week's first game. Atletico, looking for their first Champions League semi-final place in seven years, beat Dortmund at the Metropolitano stadium on Wednesday but Simeone

2024-04-15T20:05:54Z

Premier League icon could stop Palmer being the lowest-finishing Golden Boot winner ever

Cole Palmer is putting up the strongest Golden Boot resistance to Erling Haaland, as everyone fully expected. Could Chelsea help their hero make history?

2024-04-16T10:24:59Z

Soccer-Chelsea manager Pochettino fumes over penalty-taker mayhem

By Mitch Phillips LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea coach Mauricio Pochettino should have been beaming after his team destroyed Everton 6-0 on Monday but rather than celebrating Cole Palmer’s remarkable four-goal display he instead fumed about his players arguing on the pitch. Chelsea were leading 4-0 after Palmer's first-half hat-trick and a goal for Nicolas Jackson when they were awarded a penalty

2024-04-15T23:26:04Z

Aya Asaqas: Moroccan skateboarder hopes her Olympic dream can inspire next generation

Over the past five decades, skateboarding culture has influenced sport, fashion, music, art and architecture, all while fostering a sense of community, belonging. For 21-year-old Moroccan Aya Asaqas, skateboarding means many things. At first “it was like an escape”; a way to learn more about herself, explore her own limitations and push them as far...

2024-04-16T04:54:02Z

Chelsea v Everton player ratings: Palmer 9, Jackson 8; Pickford 4, Onana 4

Cole Palmer scored four goals to put Chelsea within touching distance of the Premier League's top six after an impressive 6-0 win over Everton on Monday. The England international has been a shining light in an otherwise disappointing campaign for the Blues and moved level with Manchester City striker Erling Haaland on 20 Premier League goals in th...

2024-04-16T03:24:02Z

Advantage Manchester City in title race as Unai Emery comes back to haunt Arsenal

Like the rest of us, Manchester City were able to sit back and watch Sunday's Premier League action unfold from the comfort of their armchairs. And you can be sure their WhatsApp group came alive as first Liverpool, and then Arsenal, saw their title dreams damaged by shock defeats. From nowhere, it's advantage City – and they so rarely relinquish c...

2024-04-14T18:52:53Z

Soccer-Everton lodge appeal against two-point deduction

(Reuters) -Everton have lodged an appeal against a two-point deduction in relation to their breach of the Premier League's Profit & Sustainability Rules (PSR), the club said on Monday. The Premier League said the appeal will be heard urgently with a decision before the end of the season. Everton were charged in January for violations of the Premier League's PSR in their financial records for a

2024-04-15T23:00:59Z

Premier League team of the week: Record-breaking Palmer fires Chelsea to victory

It was a significant week at the top end of the Premier League as Manchester City climbed to the summit with just six games of the season remaining. The defending champions, aiming to become the first English club to win the title four years in a row, moved top with a 5-1 victory over relegation-threatened Luton Town at the Etihad on Saturday. City...

2024-04-16T06:54:15Z

Soccer-Perfect Palmer hits four as Chelsea thrash Everton 6-0

By Mitch Phillips LONDON (Reuters) -Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer scored four goals, including a hat-trick in the first 30 minutes, as his side hammered Everton 6-0 on Monday to maintain their push for a European spot and leave the visitors still hovering above the relegation zone. The 21-year-old Palmer underlined his England credentials with a classic left foot, header, right foot treble and

2024-04-15T21:45:55Z

Riyadh Golf Club’s Kevin Duffield 'masters' the wind to win Race to Georgia World Final

Played alongside the Masters the event was the culmination of a season-long qualification series that brought together a record 2,500 golfers

2024-04-16T08:14:39Z

Cole Palmer logging non-existent ‘feats’ and ‘records’ as Van Dijk huddle blamed

What Cole Palmer did on Monday night was brilliant. But he didn't break three records and he is not about to pull off a 'never-before-seen feat'...

2024-04-16T11:59:18Z

Man Utd: ‘Preferred name’ rises to the top of five-man manager shortlist with Ten Hag ‘likely to be sacked’

Man Utd have made Thiago Motta their top target to replace Erik ten Hag in the summer with his job 'still at risk', according to reports.

2024-04-16T12:14:14Z

Rugby-Foster joins former All Blacks boss Hansen at Toyota Verblitz

(Reuters) - Former New Zealand boss Ian Foster has been appointed coach of Japanese side Toyota Verblitz six months after taking the All Blacks to the World Cup final. Foster, who was replaced by Scott Robertson after the tournament in France, will take the reins of League One club Verblitz for the 2024/25 season and link up with his old boss Steve Hansen. Hansen had Foster as an assistant coach

2024-04-16T06:21:47Z

Former UAE academy head coach Qasim Ali sees new charges Kuwait win in ACC Premier Cup

On another chastening day for UAE cricket at least one person from Dubai was able to celebrate a good outing at the ACC Premier Cup in Muscat. The national team’s frailties were exposed again as they were thrashed by hosts Oman. Issues that had been papered over with opening wins in the competition against Kuwait and Bahrain resurfaced as they were...

2024-04-15T17:40:50Z

Al Ain tasked with halting Al Hilal juggernaut in Asian Champions League semi-finals

Can anyone stop Al Hilal? It’s a conundrum that’s confounded the Saudi side's past 34 opponents, dating all the way back to September, spanning five countries and four separate competitions. When they reached 28 wins, it was an apparent world record, recognised by Guinness. Hilal have since surpassed that mark, last week’s 2-0 win in the Saudi Supe...

2024-04-15T08:55:07Z

Cole Palmer exactly as good as Andy Johnson and James Beattie

Michael Owen never did it but Andy Johnson and James Beattie did. Chelsea hero Cole Palmer is the 49th different player with a 20-goal Premier League season

2024-04-16T11:24:57Z

Olympics-World Athletics' prize money at Paris Games goes against Olympic spirit-UCI chief

By STAMOS PROUSALIS ANCIENT OLYMPIA (Reuters) - The decision by World Athletics to award prize money at the Paris 2024 Games goes against the Olympic spirit and solidarity among international federations, the head of cycling's global governing body (UCI) said on Tuesday. Athletics became the first sport to offer prize money to Olympic champions when WA President Sebastian Coe announced last week

2024-04-16T12:37:29Z

Soccer-Palmer hits four as Chelsea thrash Everton 6-0

By Mitch Phillips LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer scored four goals, including a hat-trick in the first 30 minutes, as they hammered Everton 6-0 on Monday to maintain their push for a European berth and leave the ragged visitors still hovering above the relegation zone. Palmer clipped in his first after 13 minutes, headed a second after 18 then cleverly chipped in a third after

2024-04-15T21:20:54Z

Man Utd: Ratcliffe ‘eager’ for Ashworth to do ‘due diligence’ on new manager after fresh Newcastle ‘talks’

Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly still pushing hard to bring in Dan Ashworth from Newcastle as the Red Devils new sporting director.

2024-04-16T10:29:07Z

Everton’s Dele Alli says Chelsea players only want responsibility it when it’s easy, like against Everton

Chelsea young bucks Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke squabbled over the ball after a spot kick was given in their favour at 4-0.

2024-04-16T09:09:57Z

Soccer-PSG will get past Barcelona in Champions League says manager Luis Enrique

(Reuters) - Paris St Germain will qualify for the Champions League last four by recovering from last week's 3-2 home defeat by Barcelona in their quarter-final first leg, boss Luis Enrique said on Monday. The Spaniard, who led Barca to the treble in 2015, was confident PSG could overcome what he thought was an unfair loss and continue their quest for a first Champions League crown. "We are

2024-04-15T17:10:35Z

Tennis-Alcaraz uncertain about Madrid title defence due to arm injury

(Reuters) - World number three Carlos Alcaraz has cast doubt on his Madrid Open title defence later this month as the Spaniard nurses a right arm injury that has forced him to miss key tune-up events for the French Open. The 20-year-old successfully defended his Indian Wells title last month and then reached the Miami Open quarter-finals before sustaining the injury in his first practise session

2024-04-16T04:16:31Z

Soccer-Terzic seeks Dortmund reaction in Champions League return against Atletico

(Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic wants a strong reaction from his side against Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League last-eight clash as they bid to reach the semi-finals of Europe's elite club competition for the fifth time. Dortmund suffered a 2-1 defeat at the Metropolitano Stadium on Wednesday but Terzic gives his team every chance of producing a

2024-04-15T18:00:40Z

Reflections on the 2024 Masters: Well played Scottie ‘Mr Nice Guy’ Scheffler

The American seems to be the real deal with a personality to match, particularly off the golf course

2024-04-15T13:14:03Z

Soccer-Perfect Palmer hits four as Chelsea thrash woeful Everton 6-0

By Mitch Phillips LONDON (Reuters) -Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer scored four goals, including a hat-trick in the first 30 minutes, as his side hammered Everton 6-0 on Monday to maintain their push for a European spot and leave the visitors still hovering above the relegation zone. The 21-year-old Palmer underlined his England credentials with a classic left foot, header, right foot treble and

2024-04-15T22:35:58Z

Al Ain v Al Hilal: ACL semi-final postponed due to rain and bad weather

UAE weather live: Emirates hit by severe storms The highly anticipated Asian Champions League semi-final between Al Ain and Al Hilal has been postponed until Wednesday after rain and thunderstorms hit the UAE. The first leg, which pits against one another 2003 Asian champions Al Ain and record four-time winners Hilal, was initially scheduled to tak...

2024-04-16T12:09:40Z

Soccer-Chelsea's Palmer hits second successive hat-trick

By Mitch Phillips LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer hit three goals in the first 30 minutes of his side's Premier League match against Everton on Monday to claim his second successive hat-trick at Stamford Bridge. He got the first after 13 minutes when he nutmegged Jared Branthwaite, played a one-two with Nicolas Jackson and instantly clipped in a shot from the edge of the box

2024-04-15T20:30:50Z

Malcom leads Al Hilal quadruple bid in absence of injured Neymar

In Barcelona, they remember Malcom for his tears. They flowed, uncontainable, on the night he thought all his dreams were coming true. He was a 21 year old who had just scored his first goal for the club where his heroes used to play. He had done it at San Siro, a grand setting, in the European Champions League. And he had only been on the pitch, a...

2024-04-16T03:39:20Z

Ratcliffe ‘angry’ at Man Utd stars over leaks with co-owner ‘not amused’ by one player in particular

Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been angered by the leaks emerging from the Premier League club in recent months, according to reports.

2024-04-16T09:54:53Z

Talking tactics with Jordi Cruyff: Modern football is all about angles

A painting of Johan Cruyff dominates one wall in Jordi Cruyff’s Barcelona home, watching over his son. On another, a large television shows Real Madrid about to host Manchester City. I’ve been invited to watch the game with Jordi who has been in football all his life and worked around the world. He played in Spain with Barcelona, Celta Vigo, Espany...

2024-04-16T11:10:59Z

This Week in Golf: The Challenge Tour returns to the UAE and visits Al Ain for the first time

Masters champion Scottie Scheffler is among strong field heading to Long Island’s PGA Tour event while Saudi hosts the Asian Tour

2024-04-16T08:44:40Z

Arsenal have quickly outgrown £30m liability; it’s time for Arteta to copy Pep again

Oleksandr Zinchenko has always divided opinion throughout the Arsenal fan base but it looks like the vast majority of the Emirates faithful have turned on him.

2024-04-16T09:09:56Z

The Masters: Record prize fund of $20 million up for grabs at Augusta

The $2 million increase sees the tournament draw level with the US Open as the highest purse in a Major

2024-04-14T13:47:57Z

All local UAE football matches postponed due to bad weather

UAE weather live: Emirates hit by severe storms The Football Association has confirmed that all matches in “local competitions” scheduled for Tuesday have been called off because of the adverse weather conditions affecting the UAE. That includes the scheduled Adnoc Pro League fixtures between Al Jazira and Khorfakkan, and Ajman and Al Bataeh. No de...

2024-04-16T09:24:22Z

Soccer-Barca ready to suffer in battle against PSG, Xavi says

(Reuters) - Barcelona are ready for a battle against Paris St Germain in the return leg of their Champions League quarter-final, manager Xavi Hernandez said on Monday, adding that his players are willing to suffer in order to advance. Barca beat PSG 3-2 in the first leg in France last week but Xavi said his side will need to be nearly flawless to reach the semi-finals for the first time in five

2024-04-15T13:35:20Z

Rugby-Barrett signs New Zealand extension, confirms Leinster stint

(Reuters) - Utility back Jordie Barrett has signed a contract extension with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) until 2028 but confirmed he will join Irish side Leinster on a six-month sabbatical in December once his All Blacks commitments are completed in 2024. The 27-year-old is the first New Zealand international to sign a contract beyond the 2027 Rugby World Cup, and may well have an eye on the British

2024-04-15T18:25:48Z

Holloway fires warning shots at rivals after stunning knockout blow in epic fight

The 32-year-old Hawaiian looked in vintage form with his five-round demolition of the fearsome Justin Gaethje

2024-04-14T18:03:12Z

Masters 2024: Scottie Scheffler lives up to billing with dominant victory for second title

World No 1 Scottie Scheffler lived up to pre-tournament expectations by claiming his second Masters title with a four-shot victory at Augusta National on Sunday. Scheffler arrived at the first major of the season as comfortably the best player in the world, with two victories and a runner-up finish in his last three tournaments. Add to that his exp...

2024-04-15T04:08:25Z

Rugby-Reds lose Wallabies duo to suspension

MELBOURNE (Reuters) -The Queensland Reds will be without scrumhalf Tate McDermott and loose forward Fraser McReight for key matches against New Zealand sides in Super Rugby Pacific after the Wallabies duo were given three-week bans for red cards. McDermott was given a yellow card, later upgraded to red, for striking Irie Papuni with a swinging arm in a tackle during the 17-14 loss to Moana

2024-04-16T03:26:27Z

Soccer-Anderson signs pre-contract to join Brazil's Palmeiras from Lazio

(Reuters) - Felipe Anderson has signed a pre-contract agreement to join Palmeiras from Lazio after deciding not to renew his contract with the Serie A side, the Brazilian midfielder said on Monday. The 31-year-old will arrive at Palmeiras after his contract with Lazio expires on June 30 and has signed until December 2027, the Brazilian club said in a statement. "Out of respect for Lazio and all

2024-04-16T01:46:14Z

Premier League star ‘wants to join’ Man Utd over Liverpool with Ratcliffe to ‘allow Antony to leave’

Man Utd are reportedly in the driving seat to land Michael Olise from Crystal Palace this summer as he favours a move to Old Trafford over Liverpool.

2024-04-16T11:25:02Z

SAFF condemns 'disgraceful' attack by fan on Al Ittihad's Abderrazak Hamdallah

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has vowed to review its fan code of conduct after a "disgraceful" attack in which a spectator whipped an Al Ittihad player following a match in Abu Dhabi last week. The incident occurred on Thursday evening following Al Ittihad's 4-1 Saudi Super Cup final defeat to domestic rivals Al Hilal at Mohamed bin Zayed ...

2024-04-16T06:39:11Z

Soccer-Alli backs Everton to finish strong amid relegation worries

(Reuters) - Everton's latest points deduction for breaching Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) has ramped up fears they may be relegated from the Premier League but midfielder Dele Alli said they can beat the drop if they keep their focus on football. Everton have been charged twice this season for PSR violations and docked a total of eight points. The club said on Monday they had lodged an

2024-04-16T06:46:50Z

Olympics-Train to be perfect on an imperfect day, pioneer Bindra tells Indian shooters

By Amlan Chakraborty NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's former Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra has told the country's Paris-bound shooters to embrace the pressure they will face at the Games, and to train themselves to be perfect on what will most likely be an imperfect day. India are sending their largest Olympic shooting contingent to the July 26 to Aug. 11 Games having secured 19 quota places

2024-04-16T09:17:01Z

Jamie Carragher: Arsenal and Man Utd should steer clear of transfer bid for much-linked Everton star

One Onana is quite enough for Manchester United, Jamie Carragher believes, saying he doubts Everton’s Amadou Onana’s ability to cut it at the top

2024-04-16T10:39:54Z

MMA Junkie Radio #3454: UFC 300 recap, PFL Week 3 guest Brendan Loughnane, more

Monday's edition of MMA Junkie Radio with "Gorgeous" George and "Goze" is here. On Episode 3,454, the gents look back at one of t

2024-04-15T18:07:25Z

Liverpool’s title hopes suffer huge blow as Crystal Palace win at Anfield

Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes were dealt a serious blow as Eberechi Eze scored the only goal in Crystal Palace’s shock 1-0 win at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp’s side were punished for a poor start by Eze after 14 minutes and then failed to take a host of chances in a frustrating second half on Sunday. After last week’s draw at Manchester United a...

2024-04-14T15:37:36Z