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England Rugby League World Cup hopes hang by a thread

Coach Brian McDermott insists England are heading in the right direction despite staring down the prospect of missing the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals for the first time.

St. Louis City's unbeaten MLS run ends at 19, Union's reaches 15

St. Louis City's MLS record-tying 19-match unbeaten streak ended on Saturday with a 3-2 loss at Minnesota while Philadelphia's undefeated MLS run reached 15 matches after a 2-2 draw with Charlotte.

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Asian federation foresees Saudi bid for 2030 or 2034 World Cup

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president, Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa, said the body wanted to host another World Cup, in 2030 or 2034, and that "Saudi Arabia is coming in force".

Spain arrests seven over Vinicius racism incidents

Spanish police arrested seven people Tuesday over two incidents of racial abuse targeting Real Madrid's Brazilian star Vinicius Junior, including one this weekend that sparked an international outcry.

Thomas back in pink as Almeida wins stage 16 of Giro d'Italia

Ineos rider Geraint Thomas took back the leader's jersey in the Giro d'Italia even though he lost out on Tuesday's stage 16 win, crossing the line just after UAE Team Emirates' Joao Almeida at the top of Monte Bondone.

World XV boss Hansen defends selection of controversial rugby star Folau

Steve Hansen acknowledged on Tuesday the hurt he caused by selecting former Australia rugby star Israel Folau in a World XV squad to play the Barbarians but said he had to pick the "best team".

Guardiola demands Man City intensity despite Premier League triumph

Pep Guardiola has demanded his treble-chasing Manchester City players maintain their sky-high standards even though they have already wrapped up the Premier League title.

Saka signs new long-term Arsenal deal

Bukayo Saka has signed a new long-term contract at Arsenal, saying the Premier League club is the "right place to make the next step" in his blossoming career.

Football's racism protocol obsolete: Ancelotti after Vinicius abuse

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti's said on Tuesday that FIFA's racism protocol in football was "obsolete" after Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior was abused by Valencia fans.

Howe plots 'smart' signings as Newcastle gear up for Champions League

Eddie Howe says he will aim for quality rather than quantity as he launches a recruitment drive to equip Newcastle for the Champions League.

Leicester on brink of Premier League exit after sorry season

Seven years ago, Leicester lifted the Premier League trophy. Now they are on the brink of relegation from the top-flight after a miserable season.

Four detained over Vinicius hung effigy incident: Spain police

Spanish police arrested Tuesday four men suspected of hanging a dummy of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior from a bridge in January in Madrid.

England paceman Robinson given all-clear after injury scare

England paceman Ollie Robinson has been declared fit to join up with the Test squad after receiving the all-clear following an ankle scan.

Recuperating Woods withdraws from US Open

Tiger Woods ruled himself out on Tuesday of playing in the US Open as he recovers from right ankle surgery, organisers said.

LeBron James mulling retirement after Lakers exit: ESPN

LeBron James is reportedly considering retirement from basketball after the Los Angeles Lakers were swept out of the NBA playoffs by the Denver Nuggets on Monday.

Thai FA bans players, officials over football final brawls

Thai football on Tuesday handed out lengthy bans to two players, two officials and a coach over the brawls that marred the men's final at the Southeast Asian Games.

Jokic outduels LeBron as Nuggets reach NBA Finals for first time

Nikola Jokic outdueled LeBron James as the Denver Nuggets completed a 4-0 Western Conference championship sweep over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday to reach the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history.

Spain opens investigation into racist abuse of Vinicius

Spanish prosecutors have opened an investigation into the racist abuse hurled at Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior as Brazil made a formal protest on Monday.

Denver Nuggets oust Lakers to reach NBA Finals for first time

Nikola Jokic led a second-half fightback as the Denver Nuggets completed a 4-0 Western Conference championship sweep over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday to reach the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history.

Brazil protests to Spain over racist abuse of Vinicius

Brazil said on Monday it had formally protested to the Spanish ambassador and would lodge an official complaint with authorities in Madrid over the latest racist abuse directed at Brazilian footballer Vinicius Junior.

Super Bowl returning to 49ers stadium in 2026: NFL

The San Francisco 49ers' Levi's Stadium will host Super Bowl 60 in 2026, the NFL confirmed on Monday.

Newcastle's Champions League return only the start for ambitious Howe

Eddie Howe has targeted a period of sustained success for revitalised Newcastle after the ambitious boss ended his club's 20-year absence from the Champions League.

Juve suffer Empoli humbling after points deduction

Juventus lost 4-1 at Empoli on Monday hours after their points reduction for illicit transfer activity was revised in a blow to their Champions League hopes.

Gundogan urges Man City to stay focused before climax to treble bid

Ilkay Gundogan has urged Manchester City to stay focused as the Premier League champions prepare for the climax to their treble bid.

Newcastle back in Champions League for first time in 20 years

Newcastle qualified for the Champions League for the first time in 20 years after a 0-0 draw against relegation-haunted Leicester on Monday.

Juventus deducted 10 points after initial penalty revised

Juventus on Monday were given a 10-point deduction in Serie A after a revision of their initial 15-point penalty inflicted on the club over illicit transfer activity.

Spain opens probe into racist abuse of Vinicius

Spanish prosecutors opened a probe Monday into racist chants during a match aimed at Real Madrid's star forward Vinicius Junior as the football federation president admitted the country had a "problem" with racism.

NBA great Anthony confirms retirement

Ten-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony confirmed his retirement from basketball on Monday, formally bringing the curtain down on his two-decade professional career.

Cavendish - the 'Manx Missile' who sprinted his way to cycling's peak

"Mark has a chip on his shoulder," once opined his friend and rival David Millar of Mark Cavendish -- if so it acted like rocket fuel to propel him to extraordinary heights, especially on the Tour de France.

Spain prosecutors open probe into racist abuse of Vinicius

Spanish prosecutors opened a probe Monday into racist chants hurled at Real Madrid's star forward Vinicius Junior during a match as the football federation president admitted the country had a "problem" with racism.

Cycling star Cavendish to retire at end of season

Mark Cavendish said on Monday he will retire at the end of the season, bringing the curtain down on the career of one of cycling's all-time great sprinters.

Dhoni mania as IPL heads into tense final week

Chennai Super Kings host Gujarat Titans on Tuesday in front of a home crowd desperate to see M.S. Dhoni win another Indian Premier League in what could be his farewell week to cricket.

Kohli says playing his best T20 cricket but IPL crown elusive

Virat Kohli says he's playing his best Twenty20 cricket again but at 34 the superstar batsman is running out of time to win the Indian Premier League.

Support for Vinicius after Real star suffers racial abuse in La Liga

Football and beyond rallied around Vinicius Junior on Monday, demanding action against racism, after the Real Madrid star was abused once again in Spain's La Liga.

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