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Slot hails Liverpool mentality after last-gasp derby winner

Arne Slot praised the mentality of his Liverpool team after they grabbed a last-gasp winner against Everton on Sunday to close in on a Champions League qualification spot.

Top boss vows 'no sitting still' as rugby bids to conquer US

World Rugby chair Brett Robinson told AFP that the sport "can't sit still" if it wants to grow, including conquering the "challenge" that is the United States with the 2031 World Cup.

Fils wins on Barcelona clay with French Open looming

Up-and-coming Frenchman Arthur Fils beat Russian Andrey Rublev 6-2, 7-6 (7/2) to lift the Barcelona clay-court title on Sunday with Roland Garros just a month away.

Liverpool snatch derby win ahead of City-Arsenal showdown

Virgil van Dijk scored a last-gasp winner against Everton on Sunday as Liverpool strengthened their push for a Champions League spot next season ahead of a Premier League summit meeting between Manchester City and Arsenal.

Evenepoel outsprints Skjelmose to win Amstel Gold Race

Remco Evenepoel made up for his disappointment a year ago by outsprinting reigning champion Mattias Skjelmose to win the Amstel Gold one-day classic on Sunday.

Rabiot fires AC Milan to verge of Champions League return

Adrien Rabiot boosted AC Milan's bid to return to the Champions League with the only goal in Sunday's 1-0 win at Verona, which moved his team back up to second in Serie A.

Liverpool beat Everton ahead of City-Arsenal showdown

Virgil van Dijk scored a last-gasp winner against Everton on Sunday as Liverpool strengthened their push for a Champions League spot next season ahead of a Premier League summit meeting between Manchester City and Arsenal.

Rabiot fires AC Milan past Verona to verge of Champions League return

Adrien Rabiot boosted AC Milan's bid to return to the Champions League with the only goal in Sunday's 1-0 win at Verona, which moved his team back up to second in Serie A.

Rinku blitz leads Kolkata to first win of IPL season

Rinku Singh hit an unbeaten 53 to lead Kolkata Knight Riders to their first win of the IPL season as they beat Rajasthan Royals by four wickets in a low-scoring contest on Sunday.

Shelton wins fifth ATP title with victory in Munich

Second seed Ben Shelton won the ATP 500 clay-court tournament in Munich for the first time wth a 6–2, 7–5 victory over the Italian Flavio Cobolli who had such an impressive win over Alexander Zverev in the semis.

Rybakina outclasses Muchova to win Stuttgart WTA title

Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina picked up her second title of the year as she outclassed Karolina Muchova 7-5, 6-1 to win the WTA Stuttgart indoor clay-court tournament on Sunday.

Blasi stuns field with victory in women's Amstel Gold Race

Paula Blasi won the 12th edition of the women's Amstel Gold Race in Valkenburg on Sunday, stunning the favourites at the end of a 22-kilometre solo effort.

Nagelsmann backs injured Gnabry as World Cup doubts grow

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Sunday threw his support behind Bayern Munich forward Serge Gnabry, who could miss the World Cup with injury.

Rampant South Africa tame Argentina to win Hong Kong Sevens at last

South Africa finally broke their duck by winning the Hong Kong Sevens for the first time as they overwhelmed title-holders Argentina 35-7 on Sunday to celebrate the showpiece event's 50th birthday in style.

Champions League or bust for Atletico after Copa del Rey agony

Diego Simeone tried to convey hope but his body language spoke for itself.

Humans far behind as robot breaks record at Beijing half marathon

A humanoid robot competing against flesh-and-blood runners broke the world record at a Beijing half marathon on Sunday, showcasing the rapid technological advancement achieved by Chinese makers.

'Pure joy' for Matarazzo after Copa del Rey triumph

Real Sociedad coach Pellegrino Matarazzo was elated after his side defeated Atletico Madrid to win the Copa del Rey on Saturday, making him the first American coach to claim a major trophy with a club from Europe's top five leagues.

Messi scores winner as Miami down Colorado on coach debut

Lionel Messi gifted Inter Miami's new coach a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids with a brace including a spectacular late winner in front of 75,000 Major League Soccer fans on Saturday.

Nuggets hold off T'Wolves, Cavs thump Raptors in NBA playoff openers

Nikola Jokic's 25-point triple-double and 30 points from Jamal Murray propelled the Denver Nuggets to a 116-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in their NBA playoff opener on Saturday.

Fitzpatrick extends lead as Scheffler charges at RBC Heritage

Matt Fitzpatrick extended his lead with an erratic three-under par 68 Saturday at the US PGA Tour RBC Heritage as world number one Scottie Scheffler stormed up the leaderboard into second place.

Real Sociedad secure Copa del Rey penalty triumph over Atletico

Real Sociedad edged Atletico Madrid 4-3 on penalties to win the Copa del Rey for a fourth time in the club's history after a 2-2 draw in a gripping final on Saturday in Seville.

'Scandalous' Marseille lose at Lorient, dent Champions League bid

Marseille sporting director Medhi Benatia blasted the team's performance after a 2-0 loss at Lorient in Ligue 1 on Saturday dealt a damaging blow to their hopes of Champions League football.

Arteta urges Arsenal to have no regrets in Man City title showdown

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal are "more than capable" of landing a knockout blow to Manchester City in the Premier League title race when the top two meet on Sunday.

Substitute Dupont helps Toulouse cruise past Castres in Top 14

Antoine Dupont came off the bench to help leaders Toulouse to a 42-25 win over local rivals Castres to move 12 points clear at the summit of the French Top 14.

Questions surround Warriors after NBA play-in exit

The Golden State Warriors face a raft of questions, including the future of coach Steve Kerr, after their elimination from the NBA play-in tournament.

Man Utd beat Chelsea as Spurs stunned by Brighton equaliser

Matheus Cunha fired Manchester United towards the Champions League with a 1-0 win at Chelsea on Saturday, while Tottenham remain in the relegation zone after twice blowing the lead to draw with Brighton.

Cunha steers Man Utd towards Champions League at Chelsea's expense

Manchester United took a giant step towards ending a two-year exile from the Champions League as Matheus Cunha scored the only goal in a 1-0 win at Chelsea on Saturday.

Cavs cruise past Raptors in NBA playoff opener

The Cleveland Cavaliers, fueled by 32 points from Donovan Mitchell, beat the Toronto Raptors 126-113 on Saturday in their NBA playoff opener.

England beat Iceland to stay perfect in Women's World Cup qualifying

Alessia Russo scored the only goal to earn England a 1-0 victory in Iceland on Saturday and a fourth win in as many 2027 Women's World Cup qualifying games.

Spurs 'not finished yet', says defiant De Zerbi

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said his side are "not finished yet" despite a bitterly disappointing 2-2 draw against Brighton on Saturday to leave them mired in the Premier League relegation zone.

Germany's Gnabry a World Cup doubt after thigh injury

Bayern Munich and Germany forward Serge Gnabry could miss this summer's World Cup after tearing a muscle in his thigh, the Bundesliga club announced on Saturday.

Spurs stunned by late Brighton equaliser, Leeds pull clear of trouble

Tottenham remain in the Premier League relegation zone after Georginio Rutter's stoppage-time equaliser salvaged a 2-2 draw for Brighton, while Leeds beat Wolves 3-0 on Saturday to pull clear of the bottom three.

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