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Juventus fined, avoid points deduction in false accounting trial

Juventus will pay a fine of more than 700,000 euros ($751,000) for lying about players foregoing wages during the Covid-19 pandemic but escaped a new Serie A points deduction in a plea bargain approved Tuesday by the Italian Football Federation tribunal.

Andreeva, 16, says Murray 'maybe' helped her French Open breakthrough

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva said on Tuesday that a good luck message from Andy Murray "maybe" helped her win on her French Open debut.

Swiatek starts French Open bid as Djokovic defiant in Kosovo row

Iga Swiatek begins her bid to become the first woman in 16 years to successfully defend the French Open title on Tuesday as Novak Djokovic remained defiant after controversially weighing in on the Kosovo crisis.

Brooks back in Wales squad for first time since cancer recovery

David Brooks has been recalled to the Wales squad for the first time since his cancer diagnosis.

Van der Sar to quit as Ajax chief after 'tough period'

Former Netherlands goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar announced Tuesday he was quitting as Ajax chief executive, after "an incredibly tough period" of more than a decade at the helm of the Amsterdam powerhouse.

'Amazing' Dhoni hailed as one of a kind after thrilling IPL win

M.S. Dhoni was hailed as a superhero Tuesday after the 41-year-old's tactical acumen, cool demeanour and a crucial stumping helped Chennai Super Kings win a record-equalling fifth IPL title.

Darts craze hits the bullseye in Papua New Guinea

At a smoky sports club in Papua New Guinea's rough-and-tumble capital, security guards check for weapons as players with smiles stained betel-nut red throw darts at the wall.

French Open day 3: Three matches to watch

World number one and defending champion Iga Swiatek begins her push for a third French Open title on Tuesday.

Knights blank Stars to advance to NHL Final

The Vegas Golden Knights advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the second time in their six-season history on Monday by routing host Dallas 6-0 in the NHL playoffs.

Heat rout Celtics to book NBA Finals showdown with Denver

The Miami Heat advanced to the NBA Finals on Monday by routing Boston 103-84 and denying the Celtics a historic comeback from down 3-0 in the series.

Mourinho targets 6th European title as Sevilla seek to stay perfect

Roma manager Jose Mourinho has never lost a European final while Sevilla are six from six in Europa League finals. Something has to give in Budapest on Wednesday.

Newgarden takes record $3.6 mn top prize for Indy 500 win

Josef Newgarden took a record top prize of $3.666 million from a record purse of $17,021,500 for winning the Indianapolis 500, IndyCar announced on Monday.

Chennai win fifth IPL crown as Dhoni eyes return next year

Indian cricket superstar M.S. Dhoni said he will look to return for the next IPL season after he led Chennai Super Kings to a record-equalling fifth title over Gujarat Titans in what many believed to be his last match.

No tickets please: India's cricket superhero Dhoni

M.S. Dhoni, who led Chennai Super Kings to a record-equalling fifth IPL title on Monday, could have spent his life inspecting tickets on Indian Railways if he had listened to his father.

Chennai win fifth IPL title in Dhoni's likely swansong

Ravindra Jadeja hit a six and four off the last two balls as Chennai Super Kings edged out Gujarat Titans to win a record-equalling fifth IPL title and send superstar M.S. Dhoni out with a bang in his likely swansong.

Alcaraz says he felt 'invincible' in French Open win

World number one Carlos Alcaraz admitted he felt "invincible" at times during his straight-sets win over Italian qualifier Flavio Cobolli in the French Open first round on Monday.

'It's why I keep playing': Wawrinka rolls back years in French Open marathon

Former champion Stan Wawrinka shrugged off his 38 years to reach the French Open second round on Monday, winning a five-set marathon against Albert Ramos-Vinolas which stretched to four hours and 35 minutes and said: "It's why I keep playing".

Zhang gives China first men's singles win at French Open in 86 years

Zhang Zhizhen on Monday became the first Chinese man in 86 years to win a match at the French Open.

Djokovic battles into French Open second round, Alcaraz through

Novak Djokovic started his bid for a men's record 23rd Grand Slam singles title with a straight-sets victory over Aleksandar Kovacevic in the French Open first round on Monday, as Carlos Alcaraz dazzled in his opening victory.

Shang, Wu fail to end China's 86-year wait at French Open

Shang Juncheng and Wu Yibing missed out on becoming the first Chinese men in 86 years to win a match at the French Open on Monday, leaving the nation's hopes resting on Zhang Zhizhen.

'Tired' Spalletti confirms Napoli exit after making history

Luciano Spalletti confirmed Monday that he will leave Napoli at the end of the Serie A season after winning their first league title since the days of Diego Maradona.

Wawrinka triumphs in four-hour 35-minute French Open marathon

Former champion Stan Wawrinka shrugged off his 38 years to reach the French Open second round on Monday, winning a five-set marathon against Albert Ramos Vinolas which stretched to four hours and 35 minutes.

Sudharsan powers Gujarat to 214-4 against Chennai in IPL final

Indian batsman Sai Sudharsan smashed 96 on Monday as defending champions Gujarat Titans reached 214-4 against Chennai Super Kings, the highest ever total in an IPL final.

Springbok Kolbe leaving Top 14 Toulon ahead of World Cup

World Cup-winning Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe has left Toulon three months before South Africa begin the defence of their title, the French club announced Monday.

Luton celebrate Premier League promotion with victory parade

Luton celebrated their lucrative promotion to the Premier League with a parade in front of thousands of jubilant fans on Monday.

'I couldn't walk or sit down,' says Pavlyuchenkova in knee injury fight

Former French Open runner-up Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova admitted Monday that her knee injury was so serious that she "couldn't walk or sit down" and even feared her career was over.

'We'll be back' says Leicester chairman after relegation

Leicester chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha vowed to lead his club back into the Premier League as the former champions come to terms with their relegation.

Djokovic battles into French Open second round, Alcaraz waits

Novak Djokovic started his bid for a men's record 23rd Grand Slam singles title with a straight-sets victory over Aleksandar Kovacevic in the French Open first round on Monday, as Carlos Alcaraz waited to open his tournament.

Hirsutes you, sir!: French Open's Paire joins pantheon of great sports beards

France's enfant terrible of the tennis courts Benoit Paire thrilled the Roland Garros crowd in a battling five-set defeat against Cameron Norrie on Monday.

Wolves' defender Toti gets Portugal call for Euro qualifiers

Wolverhampton centre-back Tote 'Toti' Gomes received his first senior call-up for Portugal on Monday for Euro 2024 qualifiers against Bosnia Herzegovina and Iceland.

Three things we learned from the Monaco Grand Prix

Max Verstappen confirmed he has the tenacity and determination to clinch a third straight drivers' title with a convincing triumph in Sunday's rain-hit Monaco Grand Prix.

Leicester face major changes after relegation says Evans

Leicester defender Jonny Evans admits the former Premier League champions face major changes after their relegation to the Championship.

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