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Hong Kong horse racing gallops on through depths of pandemic

For more than two years, people in Hong Kong have lived under some of the toughest coronavirus restrictions in the world. But one beloved tradition has persisted: horse racing.

Man City, Liverpool locked in title battle as Arsenal eye top four bid

Premier League leaders Manchester City and their relentless challengers Liverpool will expect to stay neck and neck in the title race after this weekend's matches.

Bucks' Middleton to miss rest of 1st round NBA playoff series

Milwaukee star Khris Middleton will miss the rest of the Bucks' NBA first-round playoff series against the Chicago Bulls with a sprained left knee ligament, the team said Thursday.

Cantlay, Schauffele combine for 59 to lead Zurich Classic

Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay combined for a 13-under par 59 on Thursday in the four-ball first round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, the only two-man team event on the PGA Tour.

Struggling Quartararo looks for Portuguese boost

Struggling world champion Fabio Quartararo warned his Yamaha team on Thursday that "we are not allowed to make mistakes" as the French rider looks to get his season back on course in Portugal.

Argentina rugby great Leguizamon retires aged 38

Argentina rugby great Juan Manuel Leguizamon, the last active player of the team that finished third at the 2007 World Cup, announced his retirement on Thursday aged 38.

Raducanu bounces back to punch ticket for Stuttgart quarter-finals

US Open champion Emma Raducanu had to fight back in her second round tie on Thursday to set up a quarter-final match against world number one Iga Swiatek at the WTA Stuttgart tournament.

Russell says 'no hard feelings' with 'captain' Hamilton

George Russell insisted Thursday that there are no "hard feelings" between him and Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton despite sitting ahead of the seven-time world champion in the Formula 1 title race.

Djokovic celebrates second successive comeback win in Belgrade

Novak Djokovic came back from a set down against a Serbian compatriot for the second successive day to reach the Belgrade semi-finals on Thursday.

Barcelona face Wolfsburg as French rivals clash in Women's Champions League semis

Holders Barcelona must see off seasoned campaigners Wolfsburg if they are to reach a second consecutive Women's Champions League final, where French giants Lyon or Paris Saint-Germain will lie in wait.

Dortmund missing Kobel, Witsel for Bayern showdown

Borussia Dortmund will be without first-choice goalkeeper Gregor Kobel and midfielder Axel Witsel for Saturday's showdown at Bayern Munich, who can secure a tenth straight Bundesliga title with victory at the Allianz Arena.

Quadruple-chasing Barca face Wolfsburg at sold-out Camp Nou

Barcelona's hunt for a quadruple continues on Friday when they face Wolfsburg in the first leg of their Women's Champions League semi-final, a game that could break a world record for the second time in a month.

Ten Hag 'absolutely determined' to halt Man Utd decline

Erik ten Hag said he is "absolutely determined" to bring success back to Manchester United after the Ajax boss was confirmed on Thursday as the troubled club's new manager from next season.

Man United captain Maguire receives bomb threat

Harry Maguire's house was checked by police on Thursday after the Manchester United captain received a bomb threat.

Spurs boss Conte 'very happy' to see Eriksen again

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte admits he will be "very happy" to see Brentford's Christian Eriksen this weekend after the Dane's brush with death.

Ronaldo thanks Liverpool fans for show of 'compassion'

Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his gratitude to Liverpool fans for their show of support after his newborn baby son died.

Ten Hag accepts his toughest challenge as Man Utd manager

Erik Ten Hag has never shied away from a challenge, but the biggest task of the Dutchman's coaching career awaits after accepting the role of Manchester United manager.

Ten Hag to become Man Utd manager next season

Erik ten Hag will leave Ajax to become Manchester United manager next season, the English giants confirmed on Thursday.

Toulon suffer blow as Kolbe sidelined with broken thumb

Toulon were dealt a hammerblow Thursday with news that South African winger Cheslin Kolbe will be sidelined for "several weeks" with a broken thumb.

Leclerc favourite for Ferrari's home race, rivals play catch-up

Charles Leclerc is in for a momentous weekend if Ferrari's early season form holds firm in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix with the team's tifosi ready to turn Imola into a sea of red.

Sixers win on Embiid stunner as Celtics rally but Bucks fall

Joel Embiid hit a stunning three-pointer with 0.8 seconds remaining to give the Philadelphia 76ers a shock 104-101 overtime NBA playoff victory over Toronto on Wednesday.

Wayne Smith to coach New Zealand women following damning review

Former All Blacks coach Wayne Smith was appointed Thursday to head a new set-up for the New Zealand women's team following a damning review into the way the side had been handled.

USA to host Morocco in June in World Cup warm-up

Morocco will play the United States on June 1 at Cincinnati in a 2022 Qatar World Cup warm-up match for both clubs, the US Soccer Federation announced Wednesday.

Man City must be perfect to win Premier League, says Guardiola

Manchester City will need to win all six of their remaining Premier League games to retain the title, according to manager Pep Guardiola as he cannot see Liverpool slipping up before the end of the season.

PSG win but Ligue 1 title celebrations put on hold

Paris Saint-Germain won 3-0 away at Angers on Wednesday but will have to wait a little longer to be confirmed as Ligue 1 champions after nearest challengers Marseille beat Nantes 3-2.

Juventus beat Fiorentina to set up Cup final with Inter Milan

Holders Juventus booked their spot in next month's Italian Cup final against Inter Milan with a 2-0 win over Fiorentina in their semi-final, second leg in Turin on Wednesday to advance 3-0 on aggregate.

Steelers QB Haskins ran out of gas when struck and killed by truck

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins had run out of gas and was walking to get some when he was struck by a truck and killed in Florida, a 911 emergency call indicates.

Benzema misses two penalties in Real Madrid win over Osasuna

Karim Benzema missed two penalties in seven minutes on Wednesday but Real Madrid still had enough to defeat Osasuna 3-1 as they continued their march towards the La Liga title.

Forsberg sends RB Leipzig into German Cup final

Emil Forsberg headed RB Leipzig into their third German Cup final in four years with a last-gasp winner in a 2-1 home victory over Union Berlin on Wednesday.

Djokovic criticises 'crazy' Wimbledon ban on Russians, Belarusians

Novak Djokovic hit out at the "crazy" decision by Wimbledon on Wednesday to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year's tournament over the invasion of Ukraine.

Man City beat Brighton to reclaim top spot

Manchester City held their nerve to move back above Liverpool at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 win over Brighton on Wednesday.

Man City back on top as Arsenal rekindle Champions League dreams

Manchester City regained top spot in the Premier League from Liverpool with a 3-0 win over Brighton on Wednesday, while Arsenal revived their push for the top four by beating Chelsea 4-2 at Stamford Bridge.

Forsberg fires RB Leipzig into German Cup final

Emil Forsberg headed RB Leipzig into their third German Cup final in four years when he struck the last-gasp winner to seal a 2-1 home victory over Union Berlin on Wednesday.

Nketiah double sinks Chelsea as Arsenal boost top-four bid

Eddie Nketiah boosted Arsenal's bid for a top-four finish in the Premier League as the striker's double inspired a dramatic 4-2 win against Chelsea on Wednesday.

Suns' Booker has 'mild' hamstring strain

Phoenix's All-Star guard Devin Booker has a "mild right hamstring strain" and it is not clear when he will return as the Suns battle the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA playoffs first round.

Dallas' Doncic 'feeling good' but uncertain to play Utah

Dallas star Luka Doncic said Wednesday he was "feeling pretty good" as he rehabilitates a left calf strain, but remains uncertain to play game three of the Mavericks' NBA playoff series against Utah.

Monaco surge towards Europe with fifth straight win

Monaco beat local rivals Nice 1-0 on Wednesday as the resurgent principality side claimed a fifth straight win and moved above their neighbours in the fight for European qualification in Ligue 1.

Atletico top-four bid knocked by Granada stalemate

Atletico Madrid were left frustrated by a goalless draw with Granada on Wednesday as Diego Simeone’s side missed the chance to pull away in the race for La Liga’s top four.

Djokovic survives scare to beat Djere in Belgrade

Novak Djokovic battled back from a set and a break down to beat Laslo Djere in his opening match of the ATP event in Belgrade on Wednesday, avoiding a third consecutive defeat.

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