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'High hopes' as Indonesian women get a football league, again

Seven years after Covid-19 put the brakes on Indonesia's new women's football league, Zahra Naqiyyah will finally return to the field with "high hopes" for the women's game in the country.

'Expectations high' for Bordeaux-Begles' Champions Cup hat-trick bid, says Depoortere

Centre Nicolas Depoortere admits "expectations will be high" for Bordeaux-Begles in their bid for a record-equalling third straight Champions Cup crown, ahead of their visit to in-form Gloucester in Friday's tournament opener.

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McIlroy believes he has recipe for Masters glory

World number two Rory McIlroy believes he has "all the ingredients" in place to finally win the Masters ,having picked up "scar tissue" from his past experiences at Augusta National.

Mitrovic handed eight-game ban for pushing referee

Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic has been handed an eight-game ban after he barged a referee during his side's FA Cup quarter-final defeat to Manchester United last month.

McIlroy joined by Kim and Burns, Scheffler with Homa at Masters

Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler will be joined by fifth-ranked Max Homa while world number two Rory McIlroy opens alongside Tom Kim and Sam Burns when the 87th Masters begins Thursday.

Pogacar can win Paris-Roubaix one day, says race director

Tadej Pogacar is "physically and mentally capable of winning Paris-Roubaix" race director Thierry Gouvenou said on Tuesday before the most extreme of cycling's cobbled classics this weekend.

Rahm, McIlroy & Scheffler eye new Big Three at Masters

Sixty years after Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player became golf's Big Three champions, another top trio is challenging for the monicker -- Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy.

Eriksen close to making Man Utd return

Christian Eriksen's early return from an ankle injury could give Manchester United's bid for success on three fronts before the end of the season a boost.

McIlroy says impending legal defeat for LIV players 'changes the dynamic'

Rory McIlroy says the expected legal defeat for LIV golfers in their battle with the DP World Tour "changes the dynamic" of the bitter conflict in the sport.

Messi 'likely' to leave PSG at end of season

Lionel Messi is "much more likely" to leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season than sign a new deal, a source close to the club told AFP on Tuesday.

LIV rebels defeated in bid to remain on DP World Tour - report

Players who joined the breakaway LIV golf circuit face suspension from the DP World Tour after losing a legal battle, The Times reported on Tuesday.

Xavi expecting 'wounded' Madrid to wage war in cup Clasico

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez warned his team on Tuesday that their Copa del Rey semi-final opponents Real Madrid would be coming to wage a "footballing war" at Camp Nou.

Madrid must not go crazy in cup Clasico - Ancelotti

Real Madrid will try to keep cool heads as they bid to overturn a 1-0 deficit in the Copa del Rey Clasico semi-final second leg, Carlo Ancelotti said Tuesday.

Ex-world champion Khan handed two-year doping ban

Former light-welterweight world champion Amir Khan said he would "never cheat" after being handed a two-year ban from all sport for testing positive for a prohibited substance.

European Games gives Ukrainians chance to 'bring pride' to war-torn nation

The upcoming European Games in Poland will be a big deal for Ukrainian athletes as it gives them the chance to show the world "how resilient and strong they are", Spyros Capralos, the president of the European Olympic Committees, has told AFP.

Shaw extends contract at Man Utd to 2027

Luke Shaw said he wants to be part of "something special' at Manchester United after signing a new contract until 2027 on Tuesday.

Alcaraz pulls out of Monte Carlo French Open warm-up

Carlos Alcaraz pulled out of the upcoming Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday because of hand and back injury problems.

Nadal to miss French Open warm-up tournament in Monte Carlo

Rafael Nadal's preparation for a tilt at a record-extending 15th French Open title suffered a blow when he announced Tuesday his withdrawal from the upcoming Monte Carlo Masters.

Sacked Rodgers believes he would have kept Leicester up

Brendan Rodgers said on Tuesday he believes he would have kept Leicester in the Premier League had he remained in charge till the end of the season.

Ex-world champion Khan handed two-year ban for doping

Former light-welterweight world champion Amir Khan has been handed a two-year ban from all sport after testing positive for a prohibited substance, UK Anti-Doping said on Tuesday.

Huskies down San Diego State for fifth NCAA men's basketball crown

The University of Connecticut Huskies overpowered the San Diego State Aztecs 76-59 to win the men's NCAA collegiate basketball crown for the fifth time on Monday.

Ceferin poised for new term as UEFA president

Aleksander Ceferin stands unopposed for a new term as president of UEFA when European football's governing body meets in Lisbon on Wednesday.

LIV-PGA feud set aside at Masters but Norman eyes fiery finish

Saudi-backed LIV Golf's feud with the PGA Tour was set aside by players at Monday's first practice for the 87th Masters, but LIV boss Greg Norman hopes for a fiery finish on Sunday.

Angels ace Rendon suspended five games after fan altercation

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon has been fined and given a five-game suspension following his altercation with a fan last week, Major League Baseball announced on Monday.

Smith admits missing certain PGA stops but happy with LIV

Cameron Smith admits Saudi-backed LIV Golf offers weaker fields than the PGA Tour and the Australian says he sometimes longs to play PGA events he's now banned from entering.

Humbled Aussie Day, inspired by NFL's Brady, back at Masters

Former world number one Jason Day, humbled by poor results but inspired by age-defying NFL star Tom Brady, finds charging up the rankings more enjoyable the second time around.

10-man Everton strike late to hold Tottenham

Michael Keane's stunning 90th minute equaliser struck another blow to Tottenham's challenge for a top-four finish in the Premier League as Cristian Stellini's caretaker spell in charge of Spurs started with a 1-1 draw at Everton.

LIV golfers get warm welcome from PGA rivals at Masters

Reigning British Open champion Cameron Smith and two-time major winner Dustin Johnson were among LIV Golf players receiving a warm welcome from PGA rivals at Monday's first practice for the 87th Masters.

Real Valladolid and Espanyol fire coaches as they fight to stay up

Real Valladolid fired coach Jose 'Pacheta' Rojo on Monday while Espanyol confirmed they had axed boss Diego Martinez.

Couples has Masters respect for LIV 'nutbag' Phil, 'clown' Garcia

Fred Couples says he respects LIV Golf players despite calling Phil Mickelson a "nutbag" and Sergio Garcia a "clown" -- he just wants them to stop badmouthing the PGA Tour.

Gaikwad, Moeen lift Chennai to first season win

An opening century partnership between Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway helped Chennai Super Kings to a 12-run win over Lucknow Super Giants at the Indian Premier League on Monday.

Barca call on Liga boss to quit over ref corruption affair

Barcelona on Monday called on La Liga president Javier Tebas to quit over "false" accusations allegedly made by him concerning their referee corruption case.

Top 14 to take eight-week Rugby World Cup break

The French Top 14 season will be on hold for eight weeks during this year's Rugby World Cup held in the country, league organisers announced on Monday.

Messi becomes a target for fan discontent as PSG malaise deepens

A malaise has set in around Paris Saint-Germain since their exit from the Champions League, with a section of the club's support turning on Lionel Messi amid a run of results that has given their domestic rivals an improbable glimmer of hope in the French title race.

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