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Polish tennis star concedes she may be rusty following month-long absence

FIBA confirms teams from both countries won’t participate in men’s events for Olympic qualification

Blues thrown out of Europe’s elite competition after 4-0 loss to Real Madrid across two legs

Saudi-backed breakaway tour’s boss claims some of the names will ‘surprise’ everyone

Makeshift floodlights light up Pakistan, with taped tennis balls flying around

The South American country is chosen just weeks before the kick-off by Fifa after protest against Israel in Jakarta

President claims innocence amid investigations into payments made to refereeing chief

German giants will have to overcome 3-0 deficit to try and reach UCL semi-finals

Reds beats struggling Leeds 6-1 to bag first win in five Premier League games

Forward Osimhen and goalkeeper Maignan will face off in the second leg of all-Italian quarter-final

Mexican forward Vela’s brace ensures defending champions bag 3-2 win against their rivals

World number one says his elbow is not in ideal shape but good enough for first match in Banja Luka

The historic club are on their way to qualify for the Champions League for the first time

Winger Boufal wants focus on African extravaganza before targeting 2026 World Cup

Italian giants remain stuck in seventh place in Serie A after Drefel winner

For Gunners to no longer be in control of the race to silverware is a bitter pill

Subdued Catalans couldn’t break down Getafe to end up with 0-0 stalemate

Russian tennis star beats Danish Rune 5-7, 6-2, 7-5 to clinch his first Masters 1000 trophy

Injury-hit Red Devils beat relegation-threatened side 2-0 courtesy of goals from Antony and Dalot

Englishman beats defending champion on third extra hole to secure his second PGA Tour win at RBC Heritage

Duo proud of hoisting country’s flag at the summit of world’s 10th highest mountain

Honda rider capitalises on a fall from leader and pole-sitter to claim victory

Danish teenager climbs to seventh in the world despite losing Monte Carlo Masters final to Russian Rublev

Championship side go five points clear of third-placed Luton with 4-1 win over Cardiff

Coach surprised with team’s lack of ‘anger in the belly’ after 1-1 draw with Hoffenheim

Haaland brace helps Guardiola’s men cut gap on EPL leaders with win over Leicester

Los Blancos bag uplifting 3-0 win over Cadiz before UCL quarter-final second leg

French giants open up nine-point lead with seven games left after beating Lens 3-1

Australian sinks birdie in a three-woman playoff to win Lotte Championship

Coach clears the air amid speculation that midfielder may leave in the summer

World number three Pegula beats Grabher to seal 3-0 win for country over Austria

Despite quarter-final exit, world number five is content with his performance

Manchester United lose second defender after Varane already out for few weeks

Spanish rider clocks 2min 2.178sec to edge world champion Bagnaia as Ducatis enjoy strong day

Undisputed Kenyan king aims to move one step closer to winning all six marathon majors

Governing body accepts financial significance of country, saying players will suffer over boycott

They are chasing the Champions League dream and will aim for the win to hold on to the fourth place in La Liga

The hardcore supporters protest De Laurentiis’ elitist policies which they fear will push them away from the club

French striker scores twice as Tigres defeat club Motagua 5-0 to advance into semi-finals

American defeats second seed champion 6-2, 6-4 in only 70 minutes to reach semifinals

German giants eye domestic silverware after European dreams wilt

PSG coach denies passing remarks about players while coaching Ligue 1 club Nice

Reds manager Klopp admits club can’t blow budget on glamorous players

Late own goals help visitors finish first leg of quarter-final 2-2 at Old Trafford

Krippner says playing table tennis reduces tremors and eases her pain

Italian beats world number one 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 in rain-hit last-16 match to reach quarter-finals

The Thai rookie and the Swedish golfer have two-shot advantage over the rest of the pack in the first round

The MLS outfit draw with Mexico’s FC Atlas 2-2 after VAR drama in the second leg of the quarterfinal

The six-time South African Premiership winners were held by mid-table Golden Arrows FC in 1-1 draw

Bennacer scored the winner in the first leg of the all-Italian quarterfinal that concluded 1-0 for the hosts