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Postecoglou wants to build on Spurs' Europa League triumph despite exit talk
Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglou indicated he wanted to stay at the club after they won the Europa League on Wednesday, with speculation still swirling around his future.

Man Utd must make changes after 'unacceptable' season, says Shaw
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw said he and his team-mates have to question whether they are good enough to represent the English giants after defeat in the Europa League final to Tottenham rounded off a woeful season.

Man Utd face harsh truths after losing must-win Europa League final
Manchester United's Europa League final defeat by Tottenham leaves them in a dark place, contemplating their worst league finish in five decades and with no European football next season.

Spurs edge Man Utd to win Europa League and end trophy drought
Brennan Johnson's scrambled goal ended a 17-year Tottenham trophy drought with a battling 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final on Wednesday.

Metz held by Reims in Ligue 1 play-off first leg
Cedric Kipre's second-half header grabbed Reims a 1-1 draw against Metz in the first leg of their Ligue 1 relegation/promotion playoff on Wednesday at the Stade Saint-Symphorien.

Man City's Foden 'frustrated' by season of struggles
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has blamed a combination of off-field distractions and fitness problems for a hugely disappointing season.

Team Penske fire leaders after Indy 500 scandal
IndyCar giants Team Penske have fired three senior executives after a scandal over illegal modifications to cars ahead of this week's showcase Indianapolis 500 race.

Suryakumar helps Mumbai crush Delhi to clinch playoff berth
Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 73 and a late blitz by Naman Dhir powered Mumbai Indians into the Indian Premier League playoffs with a 59-run hammering of Delhi Capitals on Wednesday.

Djokovic eases to first win of clay-court season in Geneva
Novak Djokovic saw off Marton Fucsovics in straight sets to belatedly secure his first victory of the clay-court season in Geneva on Wednesday.

Flick extends Barcelona deal to 2027 after title triumph
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has extended his contract until June 2027, the Spanish champions said Wednesday.

'Tush push' survives as NFL ban fails to pass - reports
The 'tush push', the controversial play used so effectively by Super Bowl champions the Philadelphia Eagles, has survived the threat of a ban, US media reported on Wednesday.

NFL LA Games decision is flag football's 'Dream Team' moment: president
Pierre Trochet, president of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), told AFP on Wednesday that the NFL's green light for players to take part in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is a "huge milestone" for the sport.

London to host Laver Cup in 2026
The Laver Cup will return to London in 2026 with the O2 Arena set to host the annual battle between Europe and the rest of the world's best male players.

Carapaz wins stage 11 of Giro with Del Toro in lead
Richard Carapaz won stage 11 of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday as as Mexican rider Isaac Del Toro kept hold of his overall lead in the Grand Tour.

Lyon hotshot Cherki called up by France for Nations League
Lyon striker Rayan Cherki, who has been linked with a summer move to the English Premier League, is in line to win his first France cap after coach Didier Deschamps called him up Wednesday to his squad for the Nations League Final Four.

Stokes sets England's sights on getting to No 1 in Test rankings
England captain Ben Stokes, who leads his side in one-off Test against Zimbabwe on Thursday, has challenged his players to make the jump from second in the Test world rankings to first.

England's Archer out of West Indies series in latest injury setback
England fast bowler Jofra Archer has suffered yet another injury blow that could hamper plans for a Test return against India later this season.

Tiny Elversberg chasing Bundesliga promotion 'dream'
A German team from the tiny town of Elversberg are unawed as they bid to become the smallest club in Bundesliga history ahead of Thursday's playoff first leg at top-flight Heidenheim.

Euro 2028 hosts must qualify but two places reserved for them
Euro 2028 hosts England, Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales will compete in qualifying for the tournament, UEFA said Wednesday.

'Maestro' Jalibert holds keys to Bordeaux-Begles' Champions Cup hopes
Bordeaux-Begles' Matthieu Jalibert made his France debut as a teenager in 2018 with expectations of a big future for the fly-half, for club and country.

Contenders lining up, eyeing Swiatek's French Open crown
The French Open women's tournament gets under way this weekend without a clear favourite for the first time in several years, with a clutch of players in strong form and Iga Swiatek enduring an unprecedented slump.

'Man to beat' Alcaraz wary of sharper Sinner at French Open
Carlos Alcaraz arrives at Roland Garros brimming with confidence after taking down chief rival Jannik Sinner in Rome, but the defending champion expects the Italian to be an even tougher proposition after shaking off the rust following his doping ban.

Man Utd and Spurs face season-defining Europa League duel
Manchester United and Tottenham face off in the Europa League final in Bilbao on Wednesday with both clubs eyeing a golden ticket into the Champions League after historically poor seasons.

Pepe Reina to play final match in Como's clash with Inter
Pepe Reina will hang up his gloves after he plays his final match on Friday, against Inter Milan for Como where he will finish his career at the age of 42.

Pakistan drop stars Shaheen, Azam and Rizwan for Bangladesh T20s
Pakistan dropped stars Shaheen Shah Afridi, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan on Wednesday as they named a new-look squad for three home Twenty20 internationals against Bangladesh.

Australian ex-tennis star Dokic says estranged father dead
The famously volatile father of Australian former tennis star Jelena Dokic has died, she said on Wednesday, calling her grief "difficult and complicated".

Guardiola warns he'll quit if Man City squad too large
Pep Guardiola has said he could quit his position as Manchester City manager if he is given too large a squad next season as he can no longer bear to leave out large numbers of fit players from his team.

Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder rally past Timberwolves
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-88 and grab a 1-0 lead in their NBA Western Conference finals series on Tuesday.

'We had a lot of fun' - De Bruyne proud of Man City legacy
Kevin De Bruyne said he was proud of his part in making Manchester City the dominant force of English football over the past decade after playing in his final home match at the Etihad on Tuesday.

De Bruyne departs, Rodri returns as Man City close in on Champions League
Manchester City gave Kevin De Bruyne a fond farewell in a vital 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Tuesday to boost their chances of Champions League football next season.

NFL players cleared to take part in 2028 Olympics: league
NFL players have been given the green light to take part in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics following a vote by team owners on Tuesday, the league confirmed.

Wing wizard Maguire makes case for Man Utd defence in Europa League final
Surprise wing wizard Harry Maguire says he hopes he can stay in his defensive comfort zone for Manchester United in the Europa League final against Tottenham on Wednesday despite his attacking cameos earlier in the competition.