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EA Sports to end FIFA video-game partnership after three decades

The wildly popular FIFA video-game series will be rebranded EA Sports FC next year, its publisher Electronic Arts said on Tuesday, ending a three-decade relationship with football's governing body.

Thailand's women cricketers look past World Cup heartache

In a country where a Muay Thai right hook is more familiar than a batter's hook shot, Thailand's pioneering women cricketers are winning hearts with smiles, dance moves -- and skill.

PGA Tour refuses to release players for Saudi-backed opener

The PGA Tour has refused to grant releases for players seeking to take part in the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series opener in England next month, multiple US media reports said Tuesday.

Injured Morant could miss rest of postseason: Grizzlies

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant could miss the remainder of the NBA postseason after suffering a bone bruise in his right knee, the team announced on Tuesday.

Liverpool still chasing Man City like 'mad' in title race

Liverpool are still "chasing like mad" after Manchester City at the top of the Premier League, said Jurgen Klopp after coming from a goal down to beat Aston Villa 2-1 on Tuesday.

Barcelona win overshadowed by Araujo injury

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice as Barcelona tightened their grip on second place in La Liga on Tuesday with a 3-1 win at home to Celta Vigo.

Liverpool rally to keep Premier League title hopes alive

Liverpool kept their Premier League title hopes alive as Sadio Mane's winner beat Aston Villa 2-1 on Tuesday to move level on points with Manchester City at the top of the table.

La Liga post losses of €892m for pandemic-hit 2020/21 season

La Liga posted losses of 892 million euros for the pandemic-hit 2020-21 season, with Barcelona accounting for more than half of the shortfall, according to figures announced by the Spanish league on Tuesday.

Norman says extra $2bn available for Saudi breakaway series

Greg Norman said Tuesday he has been given an extra $2billion (£1.6 billion) in funding from Saudi Arabia to build his breakaway LIV series of 54-hole events into a full league by 2024.

Djokovic, Jabeur progress in Rome but back injury stops Raducanu

Novak Djokovic's love affair with Rome continued as the five-time champion picked up his 60th victory at the Italian Open with a 6-3, 6-2 success over Aslan Karatsev on Tuesday.

Djokovic into last 16 in Rome but Raducanu retires with back injury

Novak Djokovic's love affair with Rome continued as the five-time champion picked up his 60th victory at the Italian Open with a 6-3, 6-2 success over Aslan Karatsev on Tuesday.

Dortmund return to Salzburg for Haaland replacement

As Erling Haaland headed for Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund announced on Tuesday they had returned to the Norwegian's former club for a replacement and signed Karim Adeyemi from Salzburg.

FA Cup finalists Chelsea 'drained' after gruelling season: Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel admitted Tuesday that Chelsea's gruelling season was taking its toll on his players as he attempts to lift the FA Cup finalists for the final few games of the campaign.

London Irish's Creevy cited for alleged hair-pull on Etzebeth

London Irish hooker Agustin Creevy has been cited for allegedly pulling South African World Cup-winner Eben Etzebeth's hair during a European Challenge Cup quarter-final away to Toulon on Sunday.

Conte says Klopp looking 'for excuse' after Spurs draw

Antonio Conte has accused Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp of looking for an "excuse or an alibi" after he criticised Tottenham's style of play following their 1-1 draw on Saturday.

Djokovic sees off Karatsev to ease into last 16 in Rome

Novak Djokovic’s love affair with Rome continued as the five-time champion picked up his 60th victory at the Italian Open with a 6-3, 6-2 success over Aslan Karatsev on Tuesday.

NFL star Brady to take TV commentary role after retirement

American football icon Tom Brady will move into the television commentary booth when he finally calls time on his NFL career, broadcaster Fox Sports confirmed on Tuesday.

Kamna wins on Mt Etna as Lopez takes Giro d'Italia lead

Spaniard Juan Pedro Lopez took the overall lead of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday as Lennard Kamna won stage 4 after a 23km climb up Mt Etna in Sicily.

Axelsen and Momota push teams forward at Thomas and Uber Cup

Heavyweights Viktor Axelsen and Kento Momota both won their matches at the Thomas and Uber Cup in Thailand on Tuesday.

Erling Haaland: goal machine and record breaker

Erling Haaland, who is poised to become the most expensive player in Premier League history, has made a career out of breaking records.

Man City agree to sign Dortmund striker Haaland

Manchester City said Tuesday they had reached an agreement to sign Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund -- ending their hunt for a top-class centre-forward.

UEFA unveil Champions League revamp

The European Champions League will see an increase of four teams to 36 and the present group stage replaced by one single league from the 2024/25 season, UEFA said on Tuesday.

Guardiola drops heavy hint that Haaland is on way to Man City

Pep Guardiola said Tuesday he could not comment on Manchester City's move for Erling Haaland until "it's completely done", all but confirming that a deal for the prolific forward is imminent.

Guardiola hints Man City closing in on Haaland deal

Pep Guardiola said Tuesday he could not comment on Manchester City's move for Erling Haaland until "it's completely done", all but confirming that a deal for the forward is imminent.

Giro loses Lopez as Mount Etna looms

The Giro d'Italia lost one of its top contenders on Tuesday as Colombian climber Miguel Angel Lopez of Astana pulled up with the peloton headed towards a Mount Etna summit finish on stage 4.

Lampard warns Everton cannot relax in relegation dogfight

Everton manager Frank Lampard has warned his players to "expect the worst" in terms of results from their relegation rivals, insisting they cannot relax despite two crucial wins.

Ex-England batsman Graham Thorpe 'seriously ill' in hospital

Former England batsman and assistant coach Graham Thorpe is "seriously ill" in hospital, the Professional Cricketers' Association said on Tuesday.

Cricket South Africa withdraws racism charges against coach Boucher

Cricket South Africa announced on Tuesday that all charges against head coach Mark Boucher have been withdrawn, leading to the abandonment of a disciplinary hearing which was due to start on May 16.

Charles and Whitaker junior hope to keep families' Olympic tradition aflame

Harry Charles and Jack Whitaker aspired to be a pilot and a footballer respectively but now their sights are set on emulating their famous fathers in winning show jumping medals at the 2024 Olympics.

Boxing great Pacquiao gets knock out blow in Philippine presidential polls

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao quit the sport that lifted him out of poverty to rumble for the Philippines presidency, but his tough talk on drugs and crime failed to hit the mark with voters.

Olympic champions to trailblazers: five to watch at SEA Games

Thousands of competitors are gathering in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi for the 31st SEA Games after Covid-19 postponed the event for six months.

SEA Games to light up Hanoi after Covid delay

The SEA Games open in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi on Thursday after a six-month Covid delay with Southeast Asian pride at stake in everything from football to bodybuilding and eSports.

Curry rescues Warriors, Celtics down Bucks

Stephen Curry scored 32 points as the Golden State Warriors survived a scare to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 101-98 and move to the brink of the Western Conference playoff finals on Monday.

Horford leads Celtics revival as Bucks stunned

Al Horford scored 30 points as the Boston Celtics produced a devastating late scoring burst to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 116-108 and tie their best-of-seven series at 2-2 on Monday.

MLB returning to London next year: official

Major League Baseball will bring regular season games back to London from 2023 as part of a long-term partnership aimed at boosting the sport's global appeal, a statement said Monday.

Wife's sleep advice helps put England's Tuilagi back on track

England centre Manu Tuilagi says sleeping better after advice from his wife has helped his return to action but is refusing to think about July's tour to Australia.

Woods, Mickelson named in PGA Championship field

Former world number one Tiger Woods and defending champion Phil Mickelson were both named in the field for next week's PGA Championship on Monday.

Man City title would have 'more sugar' for Fernandinho

Manchester City captain Fernandinho has said winning the Premier League title this season would be especially sweet.

Djokovic turns spotlight on Alcaraz ahead of Roland Garros

Novak Djokovic on Monday hailed Carlos Alcaraz as the "best player" of the season so far and said the Spanish teenager is one of the "main favourites" for Roland Garros.

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