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Liverpool roll over Villarreal to put one foot in Champions League final

Liverpool are on the brink of a third Champions League final in five seasons after breaking Villarreal's resistance to win the first leg of their semi-final 2-0 at Anfield on Wednesday.

Mamelodi Sundowns seal fifth straight South African league title

Mamelodi Sundowns sealed a record-extending fifth consecutive South African Premiership title on Wednesday, despite a 0-0 draw at home to Cape Town City in Pretoria.

Keeper howler keeps Inter off Serie A summit

Inter Milan failed to claim top spot in Serie A on Wednesday after an incredible howler from reserve goalkeeper Ionut Radu consigned his team to a 2-1 defeat at Bologna.

World No. 1 Swiatek wants united front in Russian, Belarusian ban

Iga Swiatek called on Wednesday for the governing bodies of tennis to unite in their decisions regarding the involvement of Russian and Belarusian players at tournaments, to avoid the "chaos" created by Wimbledon's unilateral move to ban them from this summer's Championships.

USA to host Uruguay in World Cup warm-up match in June

The United States will play host to Uruguay in a 2022 World Cup warm-up match for both clubs on June 5 at Kansas City, the US Soccer Federation announced Wednesday.

World No.2 Rahm fancied as Mexico Open jumps to PGA level

World number two Jon Rahm is the heavy favorite at this week's US PGA Mexico Open, where a record 10 Mexican golfers will tee off in a new tour event.

Moyes wants West Ham to capitalise on 'really special' Europa run

David Moyes has called on West Ham to cap their "really special" Europa League run by beating Eintracht Frankfurt to reach the club's first major European final for 46 years.

Bassitt blames MLB for rise in players hit by pitches

New York Mets pitcher Chris Bassitt says Major League Baseball is putting players at risk after he saw three more teammates hit by pitches in a win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

Raducanu in no rush to find new full-time coach

Emma Raducanu has confirmed she has no immediate plans to hire a full-time coach and will focus her efforts on finding a suitable sparring partner in the wake of her split with German mentor Torben Beltz.

Van Bronckhorst wants Rangers to ignore pressure in Europa semis

Giovanni van Bronckhorst has urged his Rangers players to ignore the pressure of trying to reach the club's first European final for 14 years when they face RB Leipzig on Thursday.

Mourinho will always be a winner, says Leicester's Rodgers

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers has hailed Jose Mourinho as "one of the greats" as he prepares to pit his wits against the Roma boss in the Europa Conference League semi-finals on Thursday.

Tuchel vows to 'fall in love' with new Chelsea squad after upheaval

Thomas Tuchel says he will put a competitive Chelsea team on the pitch next season irrespective of the constraints on the club as a result of their asset freeze and impending sale.

Man Utd top-four hopes unrealistic, says Rangnick

Ralf Rangnick said on Wednesday that Manchester United must face up to the reality their top-four hopes have likely disappeared as they prepare to take on Chelsea this week without a swathe of key players.

Teenager Rune knocks out top-seed Zverev in Munich

Top-seeded Alexander Zverev was overwhelmed in his first match in the Munich ATP tournament by 18-year-old Dane Holger Rune 6-3, 6-2 on Wednesday.

Pakistan's Afridi relishing Lord's 'dream' with Middlesex

Pakistan paceman Shaheen Shah Afridi says he will be living a dream when he makes his Middlesex home debut at Lord's on Thursday.

Alcaraz brings new zest to ATP Tour, says Osaka

Former women's world number one Naomi Osaka says Spanish teen sensation Carlos Alcaraz has spurred a new wave of excitement for men's tennis and says she is keen to watch him practice this week in Madrid.

Liverpool face fixture crunch in Premier League title bid

Title-chasing Liverpool will play two Premier League games in the final week of the campaign after their match against Southampton was rescheduled due to their participation in the FA Cup final.

Six-time world snooker champion O'Sullivan into semis

Six-time world snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan cruised into the Crucible semi-finals for a record 13th time by wrapping up a 13-5 win over Stephen Maguire on Wednesday.

Colbrelli fit enough to resume leisure riding post heart scare

Italy's 2021 Paris Roubaix victor Sonny Colbrelli who suffered cardio-respiratory arrest in March is fit enough to resume "leisure rides and light physical activity" his team Bahrain Victorious said on Wednesday.

'Fantastic cricketer' Kohli will turn form around: Du Plessis

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis is confident Virat Kohli will overcome his IPL batting slump.

Top seed Momota suffers shock early exit from Asia Championships

Two-time world champion Kento Momota suffered a shock first-round defeat in the Asia Championships on Wednesday as his poor run of form hit a new low.

Depleted Heat down Hawks, Morant sinks Wolves in thriller

Victor Oladipo and Bam Adebayo combined for 43 points as the depleted Miami Heat defeated the Atlanta Hawks 97-94 to complete a 4-1 series victory in the NBA playoffs on Tuesday.

Man City make their Champions League mark but Benzema keeps Madrid alive

"We have to do a magical thing," said Karim Benzema after Real Madrid performed another Houdini act in the Champions League to escape only 4-3 down from Tuesday's thrilling semi-final, first leg against Manchester City.

Guardiola rues City's missed chances in 'fantastic' win over Real Madrid

Pep Guardiola rued Manchester City's missed chances as they beat Real Madrid 4-3, but squandered the opportunity to kill off the Spanish side in a "fantastic" Champions League semi-final on Tuesday.

Seattle chase elusive CONCACAF Champions League crown

The Seattle Sounders are eyeing an end to more than two decades of futility on Wednesday when they take on Mexico's Pumas UNAM in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League final.

Three things we learned from Manchester City v Real Madrid

Manchester City beat Real Madrid 4-3 in an incredible Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday.

Man City let Real Madrid off the hook in seven-goal Champions League classic

Manchester City have a slender lead to defend in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid after winning a thrilling first leg 4-3 at the Etihad on Tuesday.

Suns coach Williams fined after calling foul

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams has been fined $15,000 after criticising officials in his team's playoff loss to New Orleans, the NBA said Tuesday.

Stones fit to bolster Man City defence against Madrid

John Stones recovered from a muscle problem in time to start at right-back for Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid on Tuesday.

Morikawa puts golf glory ahead of financial gain

British Open champion Collin Morikawa on Tuesday insisted he will always put golf glory ahead of financial gain amid the controversy over a series of new Saudi-backed tournaments.

Liverpool v Villarreal: Tale of Two Cities

David faces Goliath in the Champions League on Wednesday as Villarreal travel to Anfield to meet Liverpool, aiming to derail the Reds' bid for an unprecedented quadruple of trophies.

Rafael Nadal says he is to return at Madrid Open next week

Rafael Nadal is to return to competitive action at next week's Madrid Open, a month out from the French Open which the Spanish legend has won 13 times.

Wimbledon chiefs defend Russia player ban over 'propaganda' fears

Wimbledon banned Russian and Belarusian players from this year's Championships to avoid "being used to benefit the propaganda machine of the Russian regime", tournament chiefs said on Tuesday.

Alaphilippe hospital stay prolonged after Liege crash

Following multiple injuries from a mass-crash during the Liege-Bastogne-Liege race, world champion Julian Alaphilippe will be kept under prolonged observation in a Belgian hospital, his Quick Step cycling team said Tuesday.

Roger Federer says will play Basel tournament in October

Former men's tennis world number one Roger Federer, plagued by recurring knee problems for the last two years, will play singles at the ATP Basel indoor tournament in October, organisers said.

Villarreal 'made for Champions League' warns Liverpool's Klopp

Jurgen Klopp has dismissed the idea that Liverpool have a dream Champions League semi-final draw as they prepare to face Villarreal in the next stage of their quest for an unprecedented quadruple.

Villarreal can beat Liverpool to continue fairytale run, says Parejo

Villarreal captain Dani Parejo said on Tuesday his team are convinced they can spring another surprise and beat Liverpool in the Champions League semi-finals.

Raducanu set for fourth coach in a year after cutting Beltz loose

US Open champion Emma Raducanu is set to appoint her fourth coach in a year after ending her association with Torben Beltz after just five months, she said on Tuesday.

Harayda navigates from Olympic setback to sailing's toughest race

James Harayda, displaying the natural steeliness of a sailor, picked himself up from the disappointment of his Olympic dream being dashed and is bidding to become the youngest competitor in the 2024 Vendee Globe.

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