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Brazil football greats to play charity match for flood victims
A roster of Brazilian football greats including World Cup winners Ronaldinho, Cafu and Bebeto will play a charity match to raise money for victims of devastating floods in the country's south, organizers said Wednesday.
Steinhauser breaks to solo triumph as Pogacar extends Giro lead
German rookie Georg Steinhauser won the 17th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday as Tadej Pogacar strengthened his huge lead at the top of the overall standings.
England great Anderson has moments of regret over upcoming retirement
England great James Anderson has said there are moments when he questions his upcoming retirement from Test cricket, although he is happy with his decision "90 percent" of the time.
High Seine levels delay Paris Olympics rehearsals again
Organisers of the Paris Olympics, who are praying for fine weather during this year's Games, said Wednesday they had delayed plans for a rehearsal of the opening ceremony on the Seine for the second time because of the river's high levels.
Steinhauser wins Giro 17th stage as Pogacar pulls further ahead
German rookie Georg Steinhauser won the 17th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday as Tadej Pogacar strengthened his huge lead at the top of the overall standings.
Inter move into Oaktree era as Scudetto parade ends at Verona
Inter Milan end their triumphant Serie A season at Verona on Sunday night in a state of limbo after the champions were taken over by US investment fund Oaktree.
Chelsea stars praise sacked boss Pochettino
Chelsea's stars praised Mauricio Pochettino on Wednesday following the Argentine's ruthless sacking after just one season in charge.
Budapest to host 2026 Champions League final
Budapest's Puskas Arena will play host to the 2026 Champions League final, UEFA confirmed on Wednesday.
Spurs fall to Newcastle in Melbourne penalty shoot-out
James Maddison celebrated his inclusion in England's Euro 24 squad with a goal but it was in vain as Newcastle beat Tottenham Hotspur on penalties in a post-season friendly watched by 78,000 fans in Melbourne on Wednesday.
Inter enter new era after Suning relinquish champions to Oaktree
Inter Milan entered an uncertain new era on Wednesday after US fund Oaktree took control of the Serie A champions following outgoing owners Suning defaulting on a debt worth hundreds of millions of euros.
Liverpool's Doak given surprise call-up to Scotland's Euros squad
Uncapped Liverpool winger Ben Doak was the shock inclusion in Steve Clarke's provisional Scotland squad for Euro 2024 on Wednesday.
Nepal's 'Everest Man' claims record 30th summit
A 54-year-old Nepalese climber known as "Everest Man" reached the peak of the world's highest mountain for a record 30th time on Wednesday, three decades after his first summit.
Gurbaz leaves ill mother's bedside to help send Kolkata into IPL final
Rahmanullah Gurbaz left his hospitalised mother's bedside in Afghanistan to play a pivotal role in propelling Kolkata Knight Riders into the final on his first IPL appearance this season.
Hurricanes captain Shields out of clash against Chiefs
Wellington Hurricanes will be without captain Brad Shields and fellow live-wire back-row forward Du'Plessis Kirifi for the crunch Super Rugby clash at Waikato Chiefs on Friday.
Nepali reaches summit of Everest for record 30th time
Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa broke his own record Wednesday as the person to have scaled Mount Everest the most times, achieving the milestone 30th ascent of the world's highest peak.
Celtics grind to overtime Pacers win in East finals opener
The Boston Celtics needed a late rally to force overtime against the Indiana Pacers before emerging with a 133-128 win in game one of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday.
Swiatek eyes place among greats with fourth French Open crown
Iga Swiatek admits she is the favourite and "confident" ahead of her bid to become only the fourth woman to win four Roland Garros singles titles in the Open era.
The impossible job: Beating Rafael Nadal at the French Open
When a weary David Ferrer managed to win just five games in his French Open semi-final loss to Rafael Nadal in 2012, he was in no doubt over the enormity of the challenge.
Duesseldorf hope free games are ticket to top flight
Fortuna Duesseldorf take on Bochum in the Bundesliga relegation playoff first leg on Thursday riding a wave of momentum, unbeaten in the league since February.
Nadal ready for emotional French Open farewell
Rafael Nadal will bring down the curtain on his 19-year French Open career with the likelihood of adding to his 14 titles greatly diminished before he leaves behind a record and reputation unlikely ever to be matched.
Andretti sign up Symonds to strengthen F1 push
The Andretti Global motor racing team has signed up former Renault and Williams Formula One chief technical officer Pat Symonds as they continue their push to join F1.
Al-Hilal face new Saudi season without sidelined Neymar
Neymar remains sidelined from knee surgery and will miss his Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal's pre-season training, coach Jorge Jesus said on Tuesday.
Winning mentality Leverkusen's weapon for Europa League final: Alonso
Xabi Alonso is hoping Bayer Leverkusen's Bundesliga title celebrations have given his players a thirst for more success as they aim to complete an unbeaten treble.
Pochettino leaves Chelsea after just one season in charge
Mauricio Pochettino has left Chelsea after just one season in charge by mutual consent, the English club announced on Tuesday.
Veteran Dutch woman's football star Martens says to retire
Dutch women's football star and Paris Saint-Germain forward Lieke Martens on Tuesday announced her retirement from the national squad after more than a decade.
After player hides anti-homophobia logo, Monaco apologise
After Monaco midfielder Mohamed Camara covered up the anti-homophobia logo on his shirt, his club's general manager pledged Tuesday that it would not happen again next season.
Starc stars as Kolkata thrash Hyderabad to reach IPL final
Mitchell Starc struck three early blows to help Kolkata Knight Riders storm into the IPL final with a eight-wicket thrashing of Sunrisers Hyderabad in Ahmedabad's searing heat on Tuesday.
Djokovic backs Nadal for French Open title
Novak Djokovic on Tuesday said Rafael Nadal was his favourite to win the French Open, despite the record 14-time champion struggling for fitness in the twilight of his career.
'Invincible' Leverkusen can be beaten, says Atalanta's De Roon
Atalanta midfielder Marten de Roon believes the Italians can spring a surprise in the Europa League final to end Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten season on Wednesday.
Barca women's captain Putellas extends contract
Barcelona women's captain Alexia Putellas, a two-time Ballon d'Or winner, on Tuesday extended her contract with the club by two years with an option for a third.
Buttler keen for England to show their mettle at T20 World Cup
Jos Buttler wants his England team to show they are still a force to be reckoned with at the T20 World Cup after last year's shambolic 50-over title defence left them with "dented" pride.
Pogacar continues Giro dominance on day of rider protests
Tadej Pogacar continued his dominance of the Giro d'Italia after pounding his way to victory in Tuesday's shortened 16th stage, which started three hours late after riders rebelled at demands they race through snow.