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Alonso is 'why we are successful', says Leverkusen's Tah
Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah said coach Xabi Alonso is "why we are so successful" after becoming the first Bundesliga side to go through a season unbeaten.
Verstappen 'still pumping' after equalling Senna pole record
Max Verstappen admitted he was "still pumping" with commitment and intensity on Saturday after the emotion of equalling Ayrton Senna's record of claiming eight consecutive pole positions in qualifying for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
Swiatek demolishes Sabalenka to win third Rome title
Iga Swiatek won the Rome Open on Saturday by beating Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-3 in the final to claim her third Foro Italico title.
Chelsea crowned Women's Super League champions as Hayes bows out in style
Chelsea were crowned Women's Super League champions for a fifth successive season as boss Emma Hayes bowed out in style with a title-clinching 6-0 rout of Manchester United on Saturday.
Pink panther Pogacar extends Giro lead after time trial
Team UAE Emirates star Tadej Pogcar extended his overall lead on the Giro d'Italia after finishing second in Saturday's 32.1km individual time trial at Lake Garda won by Italian Filippo Ganna.
Leverkusen complete Bundesliga season unbeaten, Cologne relegated
Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday became the first team in Bundesliga history to go through an entire season unbeaten after a 2-1 home win against Augsburg extended their undefeated streak in all competitions to 51 games.
Bologna's Motta claims undecided on future with Juventus lurking
Thiago Motta said Saturday that he is undecided on his future despite the Bologna coach being hotly-tipped to switch to Juventus following the sacking of Massimiliano Allegri.
Verstappen matches Senna pole record at Imola
Max Verstappen secured his eighth consecutive pole position in qualifying for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola on Saturday to equal the record of Ayrton Senna.
Major-record 78 make record-tying low 1-under cut at PGA
Xander Schauffele kept his one stroke lead after Saturday's conclusion of the second round of the PGA Championship, where a major-record 78 players made the lowest cut in tournament history.
Celtic celebrate Scottish title with comeback win over St Mirren
Luis Palma scored a late winner as Scottish champions Celtic twice came from behind to round off their triumphant Premiership campaign with a 3-2 win at home to St Mirren on Saturday.
Brighton boss De Zerbi to leave at end of season
Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi will leave the Premier League club by mutual consent after their final game of the season against Manchester United on Sunday.
Retiring Hart thanks Celtic fans for making him feel 'special'
Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart thanked the Glasgow giants' supporters for making him feel "special" following his final league appearance on Saturday
PGA Championship resumes at Valhalla after delay for heavy fog
Play resumed in the second round of the 106th PGA Championship at Valhalla on Saturday after heavy fog delayed the restart by two hours and 25 minutes and changed how players will be grouped for round three.
Heavy fog delays restart of PGA Championship
Heavy fog has delayed Saturday's restart of the second round of the 106th PGA Championship at Valhalla and changed how players will be grouped for round three.
Piastri on top at Imola as McLaren lead Ferrari in final practice
Oscar Piastri topped the times ahead of McLaren team-mate Lando Norris in Saturday’s incident-filled third and final practice ahead of this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
Sevilla confirm coach leaving, captain Navas decides to stay
Sevilla confirmed Saturday coach Quique Sanchez Flores will leave the club at the end of the season, while captain Jesus Navas said he would stay on despite initially deciding to depart.
Barca convey me 'calmness and confidence': coach Xavi, despite sack reports
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez insisted he still felt he had the confidence of president Joan Laporta on Saturday, despite intense speculation over his future.
Man City's Foden named Premier League Player of the Season
Manchester City's Phil Foden has been named the Premier League's Player of the Season.
Istanbul derby is fraught title showdown for Fenerbahce and Galatasaray
With their president complaining of "an occult network" working against his club, Fenerbahce take on Galatasaray on Sunday in an Istanbul derby they must win to keep alive their hopes of a first Turkish title for a decade.
Paris Olympics organisers deny beds for athletes are 'anti-sex'
They may be made of cardboard, but the beds at the athletes' village for this year's Paris Olympics have been chosen for their environmental credentials, not to prevent competitors having sex, organisers said.
Fury, Usyk set for 'fireworks' in undisputed heavyweight clash
Tyson Fury faces Oleksandr Usyk in the first undisputed heavyweight fight for a generation on Saturday with bad blood boiling after a tempestuous clash at the weigh-in.
Hapless Crusaders suffer first loss to Brumbies in 15 years
The ACT Brumbies ended a 15-year winless streak against the Canterbury Crusaders on Saturday, posting a dramatic 31-24 win that leaves the defending champions with little hope of reaching the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs.
Vunivalu sent off as Fijian Drua beat Reds in Suva
Suva-born Suliasi Vunivalu was sent off in a Super Rugby homecoming to forget on Saturday as the Queensland Reds lost 28-19 to the Fijian Drua.
Pacers pummel Knicks to stay alive in NBA playoffs
The Indiana Pacers produced another big win on their home court Friday, routing the New York Knicks 116-103 to force a decisive game seven in their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final series.
Paris Paralympics: seven to watch
With just over 100 days to go until the Paralympic Games start in Paris on August 28, AFP Sport looks at the big names of the 17th edition:
Paralympics count on team effort to create Paris Games breakout
Paralympic organisers, with a cast of compelling athletes and a record-breaking broadcasting deal, are hoping this year's Paris Games can mark a breakout.
Lille, Brest contest Champions League spot as French season ends
The fight for direct Champions League qualification between Lille and surprise package Brest is the main outstanding issue to be decided in this weekend's final games of the French Ligue 1 season.
Man City eye Premier League history as Arsenal dare to dream
Manchester City stand on the brink of a historic fourth successive Premier League title, but Arsenal lie in wait hoping for a last-gasp slip from the leaders on Sunday.
Golf No. 1 Scheffler fires 66 after arrest on 'chaotic' day at PGA
Golf world number one Scottie Scheffler was handcuffed and arrested on Friday after allegedly dragging a police officer with his car while trying to avoid traffic controls outside the PGA Championship at Valhalla.
Scheffler overcomes arrest for 66 but Schauffele leads at PGA
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler shook off a morning arrest Friday to fire a five-under par 66 and keep himself in the hunt at the darkness-halted PGA Championship, trailing leader Xander Schauffele by three strokes.
New Suns coach 'excited' to help NBA team realize potential
Arizona native Mike Budenholzer said he would have gone "to the moon" for the chance to coach the Phoenix Suns as the NBA team officially introduced him as their new coach on Friday.
Thailand's Atthaya surges late to seize LPGA Americas Open lead
Thailand's Atthaya Thitikul birdied five of the last seven holes in a bogey-free seven-under par 65 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead in the LPGA Mizuho Americas Open in New Jersey.