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Knicks lose Sims for NBA playoff run after shoulder surgery
New York Knicks center Jericho Sims underwent successful right shoulder surgery, the team announced on Thursday, but will miss the remainder of the team's NBA playoff run.
'Football Leaks' hacker faces court verdict
Hacker Rui Pinto, the man behind "Football Leaks" and "Luanda Leaks", faces sentencing in Lisbon on Friday at the end of a trial that started in September 2020.
'I just want to be judged': Halep still waits on doping hearing
Simona Halep has insisted she did not "knowingly" take performance-enhancing drugs, as she waits for a doping hearing seven months since being provisionally suspended.
PSG hope to stay at historic home despite bid to buy Stade de France
Paris Saint-Germain have emerged as candidates to buy the Stade de France but the Qatar-owned club's priority remains securing ownership of the Parc des Princes, their historic home in the French capital.
Marco Reus extends with Borussia Dortmund
Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund have extended captain Marco Reus' contract by one year until the summer of 2024, the club announced on Thursday.
Madushka, Mendis hit double tons as Sri Lanka pummel Ireland
Nishan Madushka and Kusal Mendis both made double centuries against Ireland Thursday as Sri Lanka's top four batters all hit hundreds for only the third time in Test history.
Lampard says Chelsea woes shouldn't ruin his reputation
Frank Lampard says Chelsea's woeful run of five successive defeats since he took charged of the troubled club should not damage his managerial reputation.
Growing threat or pie in sky? Experts at odds over genetic doping
There is a popular saying that dopers are always one step ahead of the testers and while not a single case of genetic doping has yet been detected, authorities are increasingly vigilant.
Arsenal won't surrender in title race: Ramsdale
Aaron Ramsdale insists Arsenal will not surrender in the Premier League title race despite their calamitous 4-1 loss at Manchester City.
Australia's Ashes win doesn't count, says England bowler Broad
England star Stuart Broad claims Australia's Ashes victory in 2021-22 does not count in his mind because Covid-19 restrictions made it impossible to function normally during the series.
Man City won't rest after crucial win over Arsenal: Akanji
Manuel Akanji has warned Manchester City not to rest on their laurels after the Premier League champions thrashed Arsenal to seize control of the title race.
Napoli's title march bringing football glory back to southern Italy
Napoli fans are counting down the days until their team finally ends a three-decade Serie A title drought and takes the crown back down south after decades of dominance from the big clubs of the country's richer north.
Crusaders boss Robertson ready for 'critical' Chiefs showdown
Canterbury Crusaders coach Scott Robertson said Thursday he was savouring the prospect of taking on the table-topping Waikato Chiefs in a "critical" clash this weekend.
Butler brilliance as Miami down Milwaukee in NBA playoffs
Jimmy Butler conjured another magical performance as the Miami Heat sent the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks sensationally crashing out of the NBA playoffs on Wednesday with a nerve-jangling overtime victory.
Butler-inspired Miami send Bucks crashing out
Jimmy Butler scored 42 points as the Miami Heat staged yet another stunning comeback to send the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks crashing out of the NBA playoffs in overtime on Wednesday.
Five talking points at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Formula One returns this weekend after a one month break. AFP Sport takes a look at five talking points ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix:
Morant magic keeps Grizzlies alive as Lakers beaten
Ja Morant led a superb second half rally as the Memphis Grizzlies kept their NBA playoff campaign alive with a 116-99 victory over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.
Knicks down Cavaliers to advance in NBA playoffs
The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 106-95 to complete a 4-1 series victory and advance to the NBA Eastern Conference playoff semi-finals on Wednesday.
Clippers' Leonard reportedly has torn meniscus
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, who was ruled out of the team's last three games as they bowed out of the NBA playoffs, has a torn meniscus in his right knee, US media reported Wednesday.
Arsenal put in their place by Man City masterclass
Billed as a Premier League title decider, it was barely even a contest as Manchester City thrashed Arsenal 4-1 on Wednesday to close in on becoming English champions for the fifth time in six years.
Rayo stun Liga leaders Barca, Atletico triumph on anniversary
Rayo Vallecano stunned impotent La Liga leaders Barcelona on Wednesday with a 2-1 win, outplaying the Catalans at a rowdy Vallecas.
Liga leaders Barcelona crash to defeat against Rayo
Rayo Vallecano stunned impotent La Liga leaders Barcelona on Wednesday with a 2-1 win, outplaying the Catalans at a rowdy Vallecas.
Rodgers aiming high after Jets move
Aaron Rodgers was unveiled as the new quarterback for the New York Jets on Wednesday and quickly made clear his aim is to end the franchise's long wait for a second Super Bowl triumph.
Rayo earn deserved win over Liga leaders Barca
Rayo Vallecano stunned impotent La Liga leaders Barcelona on Wednesday with a 2-1 win, outplaying the Catalans at a rowdy Vallecas.
'Improved' Udoka eager to coach young Rockets team
New Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka reiterated his apology and said on Wednesday that he'd learned from the scandal that cost him his job as head coach of the Boston Celtics.
Guardiola hails 'extraordinary' De Bruyne and Haaland
Pep Guardiola labelled Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland as "extraordinary" after the Manchester City stars destroyed Arsenal in a 4-1 victory that put the champions in control of the Premier League title race.
Inter see off Juve to reach Italian Cup final
Holders Inter Milan reached the Italian Cup final on Wednesday after beating Juventus 1-0 to go through to next month's showpiece 2-1 on aggregate.
Sheffield United 'ready to party' after Premier League promotion
Sheffield United were planning to party long into the night after clinching promotion back to the Premier League with a 2-0 win against West Bromwich Albion at jubilant Bramall Lane on Wednesday.
Man City rout Arsenal to seize title momentum, Chelsea crash again
Manchester City seized control of the Premier League title race as Kevin De Bruyne inspired a crucial 4-1 rout of crumbling leaders Arsenal on Wednesday.
Sheffield United promoted to Premier League
Sheffield United clinched promotion back to the Premier League with a 2-0 win against West Bromwich Albion at jubilant Bramall Lane on Wednesday.
Man City outclass Arsenal to take control of Premier League title race
Manchester City took control of the Premier League title race as Kevin De Bruyne scored twice in a dominant 4-1 win over leaders Arsenal to close in on retaining their crown as English champions on Wednesday.
Udinese sign Brazilian Brenner from MLS's Cincinnati
Serie A club Udinese have signed Brazilian forward Brenner from Major League Soccer's FC Cincinnati, the clubs announced on Wednesday.