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Inter seeking Milan derby Serie A title delight
Inter Milan can secure their 20th Serie A title on Monday by piling on more humiliation on AC Milan in one of the most hotly-anticipated city derbies in years.
McKeown swims fourth fastest 400m medley ever, but not on Olympic agenda
A red-hot Kaylee McKeown swam the fourth fastest women's 400m medley in history Thursday but said she did not plan to race it at the Paris Olympics.
Hamilton doesn't need 'vindicating' over Ferrari switch
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said Thursday he was shutting out the noise surrounding his move to Ferrari next year, saying he didn't need "vindicating" that it was right for him.
'We're still here': Real Madrid survival instincts pulling them towards glory
Off the pace in the Champions League and the Spanish top flight last season, Real Madrid have bounced back strongly to give themselves a strong shot at securing both.
Verstappen says he's happy at Red Bull so 'no reason' to leave
Max Verstappen again publicly committed his long-term future to Red Bull on Thursday, saying that as long as he was happy there was "no reason to leave".
Home hero Zhou expects 'mix of emotions' on Chinese GP debut
China's Zhou Guanyu said Thursday that he will experience a "mix of emotions" when he finally races his first grand prix on his home track at the weekend.
De Rossi to remain Roma coach 'for the foreseeable future'
Daniele De Rossi will stay on long-term as Roma coach, the Serie A club announced on Thursday, hours before their Europa League quarter-final decider with AC Milan.
Australia's Law named head coach of T20 World Cup hosts USA
Twenty20 World Cup hosts the United States have named Stuart Law as head coach, US cricket officials said, with the Australian calling it "an exciting opportunity."
Leclerc says Ferrari will be closer to dominant Red Bull in Shanghai
Charles Leclerc said Thursday that Ferrari will be closer to Red Bull at this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix, but he still expects his fight to be for the minor podium places.
Sixers beat Heat to book playoff date with Knicks, Bulls rout Hawks
The Philadelphia 76ers, fueled by 23 points from NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid, rallied to beat the Miami Heat 105-104 on Wednesday and book a first-round playoff clash with the New York Knicks.
Former Australia skipper Lanning says 'obsession' caused retirement
Former Australia cricket captain Meg Lanning said Thursday that an unhealthy "obsession" with food and exercise led to her sudden international retirement last year aged just 31.
Kewell bemoans missed chances with Champions League hopes on knife edge
Harry Kewell said his Yokohama F-Marinos side must be more clinical if they are to reach the Asian Champions League final following a 1-0 defeat in their semi-final first leg.
Ukraine's Olympic hero Beleniuk hopes for Russia-free Games
Ukraine's sole Olympic champion from the Tokyo Games, Zhan Beleniuk, is looking forward to defending his Greco-Roman wrestling title in Paris but has told AFP he believes the Russians will stay away in protest at the IOC's hardened stance on their participation.
Scotsman Clark Laidlaw bucks trend on New Zealand rugby adventure
Clark Laidlaw comes from a proud Scottish rugby family but it is in New Zealand that he has made his mark as a forward-thinking coach with a focus on "mind, body and soul".
Madrid lynchpin Rudiger decisive against Man City
Antonio Rudiger put Real Madrid into the Champions League semi-finals, not only by scoring the winning penalty against Manchester City on Wednesday but also by keeping Erling Haaland quiet across the tie.
Arteta urges Arsenal to use Bayern 'pain' to fuel title bid
Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to use the "pain" of the Champions League quarter-final exit against Bayern Munich to fuel their Premier League title bid.
Englishmen abroad: Kane relishes Champions League duel with Bellingham
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane looked forward to the Champions League semi-final meeting with England teammate Jude Bellingham's Real Madrid, saying it was "why we moved abroad."
Former number one Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Two-time world champion Kento Momota said Thursday he is retiring from international badminton aged 29, ending a top-level career that never recovered from a car crash four years ago.
Karsten Warholm: from local street race to world record
At the age of just seven, wearing jeans in a local street race in his home town of Ulsteinvik in Norway, Karsten Warholm won his first medal.
England's Parling completes Wallabies coaching team
Geoff Parling became the final member of Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt's backroom team Thursday, the former England lock joining ahead of two Tests against Wales in July.
Gauff, Raducanu shine in Stuttgart
World number three Coco Gauff was pushed hard by American compatriot Sachia Vickery before overcoming the qualifier 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 at the WTA Stuttgart clay-court tournament on Wednesday.
Masters champ Scheffler sets sights on RBC Heritage
Scottie Scheffler took a little time out to celebrate winning his second Masters title on Sunday, but the world number one American is ready to buckle down again at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina.
Real's shoot-out success showed winning mentality: Bellingham
Jude Bellingham saluted Real Madrid's winning "mentality" after the Spanish side held their nerve in a penalty shoot-out to end Manchester City's reign as Champions League holders on Wednesday.
Error-plagued Gauff wins clay season opener, Raducanu shines
World number three Coco Gauff was pushed hard by American compatriot Sachia Vickery before overcoming the qualifier 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 at the WTA Stuttgart clay-court tournament on Wednesday.
Real Madrid exact revenge on Man City to reach Champions League semis
Real Madrid exacted revenge on Manchester City to reach the Champions League semi-finals 4-3 on penalties after withstanding a barrage at the Etihad on Wednesday.
Korda chases LPGA history at Chevron Championship
World number one Nelly Korda will be chasing a record-equalling fifth straight LPGA triumph when the Chevron Championship, the first women's major of the year, tees off on Thursday in Texas.
Arsenal paid for 'big mistake' in Bayern defeat: Arteta
Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal paid the price for making one big mistake as Bayern Munich's 1-0 victory sent his side crashing out of the Champions League on Wednesday.
Atalanta outcome 'not decided' says Klopp despite Europa League deficit
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp insists that his team are not out of contention for a place in the Europa League semi-finals in spite of trailing Atalanta 3-0 ahead of Thursday's secoond leg in Bergamo.
Kimmich heads Bayern past Arsenal into Champions League semis
A 63rd-minute Joshua Kimmich header gave Bayern Munich a 1-0 win over Arsenal and a place in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday.
NBA bans Raptors forward Jontay Porter for life over gambling violations
The NBA banned Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter for life on Wednesday after a bombshell probe found he bet on league matches -- dubbed a "cardinal sin" by NBA commissioner Adam Silver.
French Open the moment to 'give everything': Nadal after Barcelona defeat
Rafael Nadal said the upcoming French Open will be the moment to "give everything and die" on the court after his comeback from injury in Barcelona was curtailed by Alex de Minaur on Wednesday.
Al Hilal's record 34-match winning run ends at Al Ain
Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal saw their record run of 34 successive victories end on Wednesday at the hands of UAE's Al Ain in the Asian Champions League.