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African players in Europe: Defender Hakimi's historic hat-trick

Reigning African Footballer of the Year and Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi claimed a first career hat-trick at the weekend in a 5-1 Ligue 1 rout of bottom club Le Havre.

Struggling Slavia face Arsenal as grim record looms

Hosting Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday, Slavia Prague are facing the mammoth task of ending a drawn-out winless streak in the competition as an unwelcome record looms.

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Title breakthrough has Alonso's Leverkusen hungry for 'more'

Hours after sealing Bayer Leverkusen's maiden Bundesliga title win, coach Xabi Alonso told thousands of delirious fans "we want more", laying down a marker in pursuit of a remarkable treble.

Klopp's Liverpool farewell at risk of fizzling out

Jurgen Klopp was headed for a glorious send-off in his final season at Liverpool just a few weeks ago, but talk of a potential quadruple is now long forgotten as the Reds have come off the rails.

LeBron's Lakers edge Pelicans to book playoff clash with Nuggets

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers held off a furious late rally to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 on Tuesday and book a first-round NBA playoff clash with the defending champion Denver Nuggets.

Despite Olympic Truce, Games wrestle with political fallout

Even though the United Nations voted last year to observe the Olympic Truce, the Paris Games will still be held under the shadow of international conflict.

China GP back after five years with contentious sprint as Zhou fulfils dream

Formula One returns to China for the first time in five years this week with a packed programme including a Saturday sprint race, but not everyone is happy with the Shanghai schedule.

PSG exorcise old ghosts as Mbappe keeps Champions League dream alive

Paris Saint-Germain's emphatic victory over Barcelona keeps alive the French club's dream of ending the Kylian Mbappe era by lifting the Champions League trophy at Wembley in June.

Ex-All Blacks skills guru Byrne named Fiji head coach

Former All Blacks and Wallabies skills sage Mick Byrne has been named head coach of Fiji and will switch later this year from his current role in charge of the Fijian Drua Super Rugby team.

Bucks unsure if injured Antetokounmpo will be ready for playoffs opener

Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Tuesday it's not yet clear if two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo will be available for the team's playoff opener against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday.

'We've got one goal: Wembley', says Dortmund's Fuellkrug

Striker Niclas Fuellkrug on Tuesday backed Borussia Dortmund for a return to Wembley, 11 years after the club last reached the Champions League final at the same stadium.

Dortmund sink Atletico to reach Champions League semi-finals

Borussia Dortmund fought back to beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 in their quarter-final second leg on Tuesday, securing a 5-4 aggregate victory and a first Champions League semi-final since 2013.

Mbappe's PSG punish 10-man Barca to reach Champions League semis

Kylian Mbappe struck twice as Paris Saint-Germain battled back to beat 10-man Barcelona 4-1 and book a place in the Champions League semi-finals with a 6-4 aggregate triumph on Tuesday.

Nadal cool on expectations after winning injury return

Rafael Nadal said he had limited expectations at the Barcelona Open as he made a triumphant return from injury on Tuesday, beating Italy's Flavio Cobolli 6-2, 6-3.

Buttler ton powers Rajasthan to record IPL chase of 224

Jos Buttler smashed an unbeaten 107 to trump Sunil Narine's first T20 century as Rajasthan Royals pulled off a joint record IPL chase against Kolkata Knight Riders off the final ball on Tuesday.

Arteta urges Arsenal to seize Champions League chance at Bayern

Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to shake off a blow to their Premier League title challenge and seize the chance to reach the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in 15 years on Wednesday.

Bellingham 'used to' racist abuse in Spain as calls for action fall on deaf ears

Jude Bellingham said he and his Real Madrid teammates have become accustomed to dealing with racist abuse at away grounds in Spain, but the England international does not believe the authorities will do enough to quell the problem.

Blake Griffin confirms retirement from basketball

Former No.1 draft pick Blake Griffin confirmed his retirement from basketball on Tuesday, just under a year after playing his last game in the NBA.

McIlroy dismisses LIV report, pledges future to PGA Tour

Rory McIlroy rubbished reports linking him with a move to LIV Golf on Tuesday, vowing to remain a PGA Tour player for the rest of his career.

Nadal wins on injury comeback at Barcelona Open

Rafael Nadal made light work of Flavio Cobolli on a triumphant return from injury at the Barcelona Open on Tuesday.

Disgraced France prop Haouas returns to Montpellier

Disgraced France prop Mohamed Haouas will return to Montpellier from Biarritz in July with the Top 14 side saying on Tuesday that his one-year contract was "conditional on exemplary behaviour".

Nadal makes comeback from injury at Barcelona Open

Tennis great Rafael Nadal made his comeback from injury at the Barcelona Open on Tuesday, starting his first round match against Flavio Cobolli.

Bjorn named vice captain for Europe's Ryder Cup defence

Thomas Bjorn will again serve as a deputy to Europe team captain Luke Donald at next year's Ryder Cup against the United States in New York.

Scotland and Bath rugby star Russell sidelined by 'significant injury'

Finn Russell could struggle to play again this season after club side Bath said the Scotland fly-half had suffered a "significant injury" in a European Champions Cup loss to Exeter.

Silva says double treble an 'inspiration' for Man City

Bernardo Silva says an unprecedented double treble is an "inspiration and motivation" as Manchester City prepare to host Real Madrid on Wednesday with a place in the Champions League semi-finals at stake.

Vingegaard gives 'thumbs up' after leaving hospital

Two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard gave a 'thumbs-up' sign as he left hospital on Tuesday following a horrific crash in the Tour of the Basque Country.

'No alternative': Bremen suspend and fine Keita for strike

Werder Bremen on Tuesday suspended Naby Keita "until the end of the season" and handed the midfielder "a substantial fine" after he refused to play against Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday.

'Great season' still possible for Bayern, says Kane before Arsenal clash

Striker Harry Kane said Tuesday Bayern Munich still have a chance of a "great season" by winning the Champions League, before Wednesday's home quarter final second leg against Arsenal.

China's first F1 driver Zhou says 'endurance' key to success

The path to becoming China's first Formula One driver was a lonely one that required endurance and tough self-discipline, Sauber's Zhou Guanyu said Tuesday, ahead of his first grand prix race in his hometown Shanghai.

Brazil international Anderson to leave Lazio for Palmeiras

Former Brazil international Felipe Anderson said Tuesday that he will leave Lazio at the end of the season to return to his home country with Palmeiras.

Paris 2024 Games torch relay launched in Olympics birthplace

The torch relay for the Paris 2024 Olympics set off Tuesday from Olympia, the birthplace of the ancient Games, after the flame was lit in a ritual inspired by antiquity and marked by messages of hope amid multiple global crises.

Paris 2024 Games flame lit in ancient Olympia

The sacred flame for the Paris 2024 Olympics was lit Tuesday in Olympia, Greece, the birthplace of the ancient Games, in a ceremony inspired by antiquity and marked by messages of hope amid multiple global crises.

Man Utd speak to Garnacho over social media activity

Manchester United have spoken to Alejandro Garnacho after the winger liked social media posts criticising manager Erik ten Hag over his handling of the player.

Impact subs add lower order firepower as IPL smashes scoring records

Better use of the Indian Premier League's impact substitute rule has been the big factor behind this season's run spree in the high-octane Twenty20 competition which has seen multiple scoring records smashed, say experts.

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