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Mbappe among three Real Madrid players fined for 'indecent conduct'

Kylian Mbappe was on Friday among three Real Madrid players fined by UEFA for "violating basic rules of decent conduct" during their Champions League last 16, second leg win over Atletico Madrid.

Real Madrid and Barcelona respect each other, says Ancelotti

Rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona, locked in a title battle in La Liga and set to face off in the Copa del Rey final, have "a lot of respect" for each other, says Los Blancos coach Carlo Ancelotti.

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England Test captain Stokes to miss early county games in fitness battle

Ben Stokes is not expected to play in the early rounds of the County Championship as he battles to be fit to lead England, his Durham coach Ryan Campbell said on Monday.

Yes, oui, Cannes! Glamour name eyes place in French Cup final

The French Cup is a tournament with a reputation for producing upsets and Cannes are the latest name dreaming of a shock result when the fourth-tier club play host to top-flight Reims in the semi-finals on Wednesday.

'Different energy' at Man Utd after mini-revival, says Amorim

Ruben Amorim says the "energy is different" at Manchester United after a mini-revival but admits their confidence is fragile as they prepare to return to action following the international break.

Mbappe can be Real Madrid 'legend' like Ronaldo: Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Monday superstar striker Kylian Mbappe is capable of becoming a legend at the club like all-time top goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo.

Saka 'ready to go' for Arsenal after long injury lay-off: Arteta

Bukayo Saka is "ready to go" for Arsenal after three months out with a hamstring injury, manager Mikel Arteta said on Monday.

Three talking points ahead of clay-court season

Czech teenager Jakub Mensik and Aryna Sabalenka emerged victorious at the Miami Open last weekend, but their attentions will now turn to the European clay-court swing with all eyes on Roland Garros.

Saka 'ready to go' after long injury lay-off: Arteta

Bukayo Saka is "ready to go" for Arsenal after three months out with a hamstring injury, manager Mikel Arteta said on Monday.

Arsenal, Tottenham to play pre-season North London derby in Hong Kong

Arsenal will play Tottenham in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong, the first North London derby to be held outside the United Kingdom, the clubs said Monday, while Liverpool will meet AC Milan.

Tsunoda targets podium finish in Japan after 'unreal' Red Bull move

Yuki Tsunoda has targeted a podium finish at his home Japanese Grand Prix this weekend after his "unreal" promotion to the Red Bull team in place of the axed Liam Lawson.

Referee's lunch break saved Miami winner Mensik from early exit

Czech teenager Jakub Mensik, who stunned Novak Djokovic in the Miami Open final on Sunday, said had it not been for a referee taking a timely lunch, he would have pulled out of the tournament before his first match.

Djokovic refuses to discuss eye ailment after shock Miami loss

Novak Djokovic refused to discuss the evident eye problem he suffered before Sunday's Miami Open final defeat to unseeded Czech teenager Jakub Mensik saying he did not want to take away from his opponent’s triumph.

Mitchell magic as Cavs bag 60th win, Pistons and T'Wolves brawl

Donovan Mitchell led from the front as the Cleveland Cavaliers bagged their 60th win of the NBA season with a 127-122 victory over the in-form Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.

Mensik shocks Djokovic to win Miami Open

Czech teenager Jakub Mensik upset Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/4) to win the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, denying the Serb his 100th career title.

Mensik upsets Djokovic to win Miami Open

Czech teenager Jakub Mensik upset Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/4) to win the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday.

'Basketbrawl' as seven ejected in Pistons-Wolves clash

Seven players and members of coaching staff were ejected after a wild brawl broke out during the Minnesota Timberwolves' 123-104 victory over the Detroit Pistons in the NBA on Sunday.

Kim Hyo-joo tops Vu in playoff to win LPGA Ford Championship

South Korea's Kim Hyo-joo rolled in a six-foot birdie putt at the first playoff hole to win the LPGA Ford Championship on Sunday ahead of American Lilia Vu.

Australia open door for Kerr's return as Matildas captain

Football Australia on Monday opened the door for Sam Kerr's return as Matildas captain, saying they would take no further action over a drunken altercation that landed her in a UK court.

The Premier League's unlikely pretenders to Champions League riches

The battle for a place in the Champions League is the focus of attention in the final two months of the Premier League season with the title race and relegation battle seemingly a foregone conclusion.

Mitchell magic as Cavs down Clippers to bag 60th win

Donovan Mitchell led from the front as the Cleveland Cavaliers bagged their 60th win of the NBA season with a 127-122 victory over the in-form Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.

Caps' Ovechkin scores 890th goal, five shy of Gretzky's NHL record

Alex Ovechkin scored his 890th NHL goal on Sunday, moving five away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 in his Washington Capitals' 8-5 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

Lee holds off Scheffler to clinch maiden PGA win at Houston Open

Australia's Min Woo Lee held off a final day charge from world number one Scottie Scheffler to clinch his first PGA Tour title on Sunday with a one-shot victory at the Houston Open.

Napoli beat Milan to stay on heels of Serie A leaders Inter

Napoli stayed on the heels of Serie A leaders Inter Milan on Sunday after beating AC Milan 2-1 to remain three points off the pace in the Scudetto race.

Bagnaia ends Marc Marquez run with 'fantastic' USA MotoGP success

Francesco Bagnaia hailed a "fantastic" win in an eventful Grand Prix of the Americas on Sunday to end crash-victim Marc Marquez's perfect start to the MotoGP season.

Bagnaia wins USA MotoGP after Marc Marquez crash

Francesco Bagnaia won an eventful Grand Prix of the Americas on Sunday to end crash-victim Marc Marquez's perfect start to the MotoGP season.

Starc, Rana shine as Delhi and Rajasthan register IPL wins

Mitchell Starc claimed his first five-wicket haul in T20 cricket and Nitish Rana smashed a 36-ball 81 as Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals registered victories in the IPL on Sunday.

Dortmund beat Mainz to keep Champions League hopes alive

Maximilian Beier scored twice as Borussia Dortmund won 3-1 at home to Mainz in the Bundesliga on Sunday, keeping their slim hopes of European qualification alive.

Rana, Hasaranga help Rajasthan to first season win in IPL

Nitish Rana's batting blitz combined with a four-wicket haul by Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga led Rajasthan Royals to their first victory of this IPL season against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday.

Inter six points clear in Serie A after squeezing past Udinese

Inter Milan continued their march towards a second straight Serie A title with a tense 2-1 win over Udinese which moved the reigning champions six points clear at the top of the league.

Dortmund beat Mainz to keep European hopes alive