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'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

Max Verstappen's F1 dominance could go on until 2026, says David Coulthard

Max Verstappen's sheer domination of Formula One could continue for another two years, warned former driver David Coulthard. Verstappen became the first driver this century to start the season with five consecutive pole positions in qualifying for last Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix. He went on to crush the opposition for a fourth win in five. The Red...

2024-04-25T06:58:49Z

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

Cricket-Pakistan withdraw injured Rizwan, Irfan from NZ series

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammed Rizwan and all-rounder Irfan Khan have been withdrawn from the ongoing home T20 International series against New Zealand due to injury, the country's cricket board (PCB) said. Rizwan and Irfan both suffered hamstring injuries in the third match in Rawalpindi, where a second-string New Zealand side won by seven wickets to level the five-match

2024-04-25T05:42:43Z

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

2024-04-24T22:01:33Z

Alex Eala: I grew up watching Pacquiao fights, now I want to inspire young Filipinas

Alex Eala grew up watching Manny Pacquiao fights, huddled around the TV with family and friends, cheering on the Filipino boxing legend. Now, at 18, Eala is emerging as a role model herself, having become the highest-ranked Filipina in tennis history, and the first player from her country to win a Grand Slam junior singles title. The talented teen ...

2024-04-25T02:58:09Z

Every Premier League club’s most improved player features six England hopefuls and Ben White

Six players hoping to be in Gareth Southgate's England squad, and one who definitely doesn't want to be, feature among the Premier League's most improved players.

2024-04-25T07:48:11Z

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

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

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

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

Wayne Rooney slams Liverpool star for ‘worrying’ comments after Everton defeat

Wayne Rooney has hit out at Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk for moaning about their kick-off time ahead of their next match against West Ham on Saturday.

2024-04-25T07:39:26Z

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

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 in-form Jean-Philippe Mateta. It was a well-deserved third win in a row 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

2024-04-24T22:01:32Z

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

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

Erik Ten Hag praises Man United 'resilience' after comeback win over Sheffield United

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag praised his players for showing "the resilience to fight back" after twice falling behind to the Premier League's bottom side Sheffield United on Wednesday night. United secured a 4-2 victory at Old Trafford to move up to sixth in the standings but it was nowhere near as convincing as the scoreline might sugge...

2024-04-25T07:13:54Z

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

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

Soccer-Criticism part of life at Manchester United, Fernandes says

(Reuters) - Players must accept criticism as readily as praise at Manchester United, Bruno Fernandes said after the Portuguese midfielder rescued his side with two goals in a 4-2 home Premier League victory over Sheffield United. Fernandes made it 2-2 from the penalty spot in the 61st minute then put United ahead with a long-range strike 20 minutes later after the hosts had fallen behind twice

2024-04-25T06:22:52Z

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

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

Jurgen Klopp makes title race admission as Liverpool players told to ‘look in the mirror’

Liverpool players have been told to 'look in the mirror' after their defeat to Everton as Jurgen Klopp makes a title race admission.

2024-04-24T22:23:04Z

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

2024-04-24T22:01:33Z

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 Massimiliano Allegri's side qualified with a 3-2 aggregate win over Lazio despite a 2-1 defeat

2024-04-24T22:01:32Z

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

Soccer-French President Macron scores penalty in charity match

(Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron continues to show off his sporting abilities ahead of the Paris Olympics after dispatching a penalty in a charity soccer match on Wednesday. Macron, playing alongside a mix of former international players and healthcare professionals, fired his shot low into the bottom corner as the goalkeeper remained rooted to the line. The 46-year-old's team mates

2024-04-25T06:02:59Z

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

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

Crystal Palace 2-0 Newcastle: In-form Mateta strikes again for in-form Eagles

Jean-Philippe Mateta scored for a fifth consecutive home match to fire Crystal Palace to an impressive 2-0 win over Newcastle.

2024-04-24T22:08:02Z

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

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

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

By Fernando Kallas (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 to honour the last year of his contract, with a series of unspecified

2024-04-24T23:01:41Z

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

Klopp, Van Dijk, Salah, Trent, Robbo, Nunez – all destroyed in the Mailbox

Liverpool fans have really taken this well. Curtis Jones is a Championship player, Salah and Van Dijk should be sold...

2024-04-25T07:44:57Z

Wolves 0-1 Bournemouth: Attwell at the heart of the action once more

Referee Stuart Attwell was embroiled in further controversy after contentiously disallowing a Wolves goal in Bournemouth’s 1-0 win at Molineux.

2024-04-24T22:23:04Z

'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

Olympics-New Zealand trampoline couple fall head over heels before Paris

By Ian Ransom (Reuters) - For New Zealand's trampoline gymnastics team, the Paris Olympics will be a labour of love. Dylan Schmidt and Maddie Davidson were Olympic team mates in Tokyo but return to the Games as a couple seeking medals and inspiration from each other. In a career of ups and downs, former world champion Schmidt became New Zealand's first Olympic medallist in gymnastics when the

2024-04-25T06:02:51Z

'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

'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

‘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

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

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

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

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

Soccer-Klopp apologises to Liverpool supporters after huge blow to title hopes

LIVERPOOL (Reuters) - Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp apologised to fans after a 2-0 loss to Everton in the Merseyside derby that all but extinguished their faint hopes of winning the Premier League title. "(Leaders Arsenal and Manchester City) must have a very bad moment," Klopp, who looked completely shattered, said when asked about his team's chances. "I don't know. I can only apologise for

2024-04-24T22:41:41Z

Cycling-Australia's Hindley extends with 'second family' Bora–Hansgrohe

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australian cyclist Jai Hindley will continue to race for Bora-Hansgrohe in 2025 after signing a contract extension with the German UCI WorldTeam outfit. Media had speculated Hindley might seek opportunities elsewhere following Bora's signing of Primoz Roglic, the four-times Grand Tour winner. However, Hindley will remain at Ralph Denk's team in service to the Slovenian. "(

2024-04-25T00:21:54Z

Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool need 'crisis' from Man City and Arsenal to win title

Jurgen Klopp is refusing to give up on the Premier League title but conceded Liverpool need a "crisis" from Manchester City and Arsenal after Wednesday night's defeat to rivals Everton. Everton secured their first win in a Merseyside derby at Goodison Park since 2010 to leave Liverpool's title aspirations in tatters. Defeat leaves Jurgen Klopp's me...

2024-04-25T04:58:33Z

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

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.

2024-04-24T22:21:35Z