Man who threw bottle at Van der Poel during Paris-Roubaix has turned himself in

During Sunday’s Paris-Roubaix, Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel was hit in the face by a full water bottle. Although he went on to win the race, he has called for legal

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Van der Poel wins Paris-Roubaix for third year running

Dutch cyclist Mathieu Van der Poel has claimed victory at Paris-Roubaix. Slovenian rider Tadej Pogačar crossed the line in second, ahead of Denmark’s Mads Pedersen. Despite using the revolutionary Gravaa system to

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Leuven and Brussels host first European Running Championships

The inaugural European Running Championships will take place in Leuven and Brussels this weekend. More than 300 professional athletes will take part in one of the six races, and the Belgian team

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Tadej Pogacar eyes first Paris-Roubaix victory on Sunday

After Sunday’s Tour of Flanders, the peloton heads to France for the start of Paris-Roubaix. Buoyed by his dominant win last weekend, Tadej Pogacar will be looking for his first victory on

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Remote-controlled pyrotechnics found under visiting football fans’ seats

A judicial investigation has begun after remote-controlled flares and smoke bombs were discovered under the seats of Standard Liège supporters ahead of their match at Charleroi on Sunday. Charleroi public prosecutor’s office

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Two reigning world champions win classic cycle race Tour of Flanders

The classic cycle race the Tour of Flanders was won by two reigning world champions on Sunday. In the men’s race, Tadej Pogacar won Flanders’ Finest for the second time in his

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Kevin De Bruyne to leave Manchester City after 10 years

Kevin De Bruyne has entered his final months at Manchester City, he announced on Friday. In a post on Instagram, the Red Devil confirmed that he will leave the English club this

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More than one million spectators expected for Sunday’s Tour of Flanders

More than a million spectators are expected along the route of the Tour of Flanders on Sunday. To minimise the risks, the organisers are advising spectators to spread out and avoid the

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Nina Pinzarrone finishes 7th at world figure skating championships

Nina Pinzarrone has finished seventh at the World Figure Skating Championships in Boston, in the US. As a result, she qualified for next year’s Winter Olympics in Italy and even secured Belgium

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Bruges counts down to Tour of Flanders with ten-day cycling festival

From 28 March to 6 April, the Province of West Flanders, the KOERS Museum and the City of Bruges are organising ‘Op Koers’. This ten-day cycling festival will take place at the

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Belgium secure Nations League survival with victory over Ukraine

Belgium’s national football team will remain in the top tier of the UEFA Nations League after a 3-0 victory over Ukraine in Genk on Sunday evening. Goals from Maxim De Cuyper and

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STVV Chairman David Meekers in coma after brain hemorrhage

Brussels – David Meekers, 59 years old, chairman of STVV since 2018, suffered a brain hemorrhage and is in a medically-induced coma. His condition is serious. STVV president David Meekers became ill at

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Eliott Crestan wins 800m silver at World Indoor Athletics Championships

Eliott Crestan won silver in the final of the 800 metres on Sunday, the third and final day of the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China. The Belgian narrowly lost out to

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Heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman dies at 76

George Foreman became the heavyweight champion of the world in his 20s, only to lose his belt to Muhammad Ali in perhaps the most memorable fight in boxing history.The fearsome heavyweight, who

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Belgium start life under new coach with tough defeat to Ukraine

Belgium lost their first game under new coach Rudi Garcia 3-1 to Ukraine on Thursday night, in the first round of the Nations League play-offs. If they don’t win the return leg,

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Former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan dies aged 76

He ran his own Jordan team in F1 and became a popular pundit on TV after selling the team in 2005. Former Formula 1 team owner Eddie Jordan has died aged 76, his family

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World Boxing promises ‘fair playing field’ for women

After a gender controversy at the Paris Olympics, boxing’s newest organization says an imminent policy will address “significant welfare concerns” in the sport. World Boxing, the body hoping to be in charge

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Fenerbahce boss Mourinho banned for ‘offensive’ comments

Jose Mourinho, the manager of Fenerbahce, has been fined and banned by Turkey’s football federation for four matches after he made derogatory remarks against Turkish referees. Fenerbahce’s coach Jose Mourinho has been

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Rubiales found guilty of sexually assaulting Hermoso

Former Spain FA chief Luis Rubiales has been convicted of sexual assault for kissing Jennifer Hermoso. The verdict was delivered much sooner than expected. Former Spanish football federation President Luis Rubiales has been

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Super Bowl LIX — Eagles pull Chiefs apart in dominant win

The Philadelphia Eagles put on a dominant display, securing their second Super Bowl title in franchise history. The victory dashed the Chiefs’ hopes of becoming the first team to win three years

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German ice hockey player Tobias Eder dies of cancer

The German ice hockey community is mourning the death of national team player Tobias Eder. The 26-year-old had been diagnosed with cancer just last summer. Tobias Eder’s ice hockey club, Eisbären Berlin, announced the

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Australian Open: Sinner beats Zverev to retain title

Italy’s Jannik Sinner has defeated Alexander Zverev of Germany to win his second consecutive Australian Open title. Jannik Sinner of Italy defeated Alexander Zverev of Germany in three sets, 6-3, 7-6 (4),

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Why did Nuri Sahin struggle at Borussia Dortmund?

Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund have sacked coach Nuri Sahin. The club is now looking for their eighth coach in the last 10 years. Why did Nuri Sahin struggle at Borussia Dortmund? The

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Bundesliga clubs lose appeal against paying policing costs

Germany’s highest court has rejected an appeal by the company that operates the Bundesliga against having to pay for policing costs of “high-risk” football matches. The decision handed down by the Constitutional

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Germany’s gymnastics abuse scandal: What you need to know

Female athletes have made serious allegations against coaches at the national training center — and Germany’s gymnastics federation. What accusations have been made? On December 28, former elite gymnast Tabea Alt used her

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Tiger Woods’ teenage son, Charlie, hits first hole-in-one

Woods and his son Charlie were competing together for the first time at a tournament that pairs family members. The 15-year-old needed just one stroke for the par 3 fourth hole, but

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China men’s football ex-coach Li Tie jailed for bribery

Li Tie has been sentenced to 20 years in jail after he pled guilty to taking bribes while managing the national team. He was head coach of the Chinese men’s national team

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World Cup 2034: Saudi Arabia’s human rights failures ignored

Saudi Arabia will stage the 2034 men’s football world cup — despite the Gulf monarchy’s poor human rights, free speech and labor rights record. Saudi Arabia’s imminent selection as the host of the

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Ilke Wyludda: German discus thrower passes away at 55

Wyludda, who ended her sports career in 2017, won a gold medal at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. She also won European Championship titles in 1990 and 1994. German discus thrower

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Cricket: 13-year-old becomes youngest IPL auction signing

Indian batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi was subject to a bidding war between Rajasthan Royal and Delhi Capitals. He was sold for 11 million rupees (roughly €125,000) at the age of just 13. An Indian teenager

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Brazil police indict ex-president Bolsonaro over coup plot

Evidence gathered through wiretaps and warrants show that Jair Bolsonaro was aware of the plot, the police said. Brazil’s top prosecutor will now decide if it warrants a trial. Brazil’s federal police

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Rafael Nadal’s career ends with Davis Cup defeat

The legendary Spaniard ended an illustrious career with a defeat. Nadal will be remembered as one of the sport’s all-time greats. Rafael Nadal has played his last match as a professional tennis player.

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Spur’s Rodrigo Bentancur banned for racist slur

The Tottenham midfielder has received a 7-match ban for comments made about teammate Son Heung-min. Tottenham Hotspur’s midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has received a seven-match ban for a racist remark made about South Korean teammate

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How a German football club is making refugees feel at home

Hertha Bonn, a football club in western Germany, has started the project “Football Connects” to help refugee children integrate into society. The initiative has drawn praise from Germany’s football association. With just

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18,000 participants to run Brussels Airport Marathon

The 19th edition of the Brussels Airport Marathon on Sunday will be run by a record number of 18,000 participants, 5,500 more than last year, reported Brussels news platform BRUZZ. The revamped

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Amid war at home, Sudan eye World Cup and AFCON

Civil war has been devastating for Sudan and its people but the national football team is enjoying unprecedented results. Qualification for the 2025 African Cup of Nations and the 2026 World Cup

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Real Madrid and La Liga condemn abuse of Barcelona players

Real Madrid and football and government authorities voiced disgust over racist abuse hurled at FC Barcelona players in Saturday’s El Clasico. Spain has begun handing down long prison sentences for such acts.

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles boycott Libya match over ‘mind games’

The Nigerian men’s soccer team has pulled out of its Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya in protest at being abandoned at an airport after their plane was diverted. The Nigeria Football Federation

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Rafael Nadal to retire from professional tennis

Nadal has announced he will retire after the Davis Cup finals in November, to be held in Malaga. The Spaniard, who has won 22 Grand Slams, has been out of action for

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Jürgen Klopp named head of global soccer at Red Bull

Former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund coach Jürgen Klopp is set to become head of global soccer for soft drink firm Red Bull. But the move is controversial and surprising to many. German

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Diarra case: Some FIFA transfer rules breach EU law

The European Union’s top court says some rules on international transfers created by football’s governing body are contrary to EU law. The European Union’s top court ruled on Friday that some of the International

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FIFA defers verdict on Israel exclusion, launches probe

FIFA has again delayed a decision on suspending Israel from its competitions. But world football’s governing body did say an investigation would be launched in response to the Palestinian football association appeal.

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Germany: Olympic champion Werth rides Müller’s horse

When Lisa and Thomas Müller, German dressage rider and international footballer respectively, bought D’avie in 2020, they hoped for greater success. Now, German equestrian legend Isabell Werth has taken the reins. German

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Paris Paralympics 2024 ends with electro-party

The 2024 Paralympics ended with performances from two dozen French DJs. Paris had previously hosted the Olympics earlier in the summer. The 2024 Paris Paralympic Games ended on Sunday with an electro-party at the

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Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei dies after being set on fire

Rebecca Cheptegei, who took part in the marathon at the Paris Olympics, died after her boyfriend allegedly set her on fire. The 33-year-old sustained burns to 80% of her body. Ugandan Olympic

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Raygun: ‘I knew people wouldn’t understand my style’

Rachael “Raygun” Gunn, the 37-year-old Olympic breaker, says the criticism of her performance came from people’s ignorance. Australian Rachael “Raygun” Gunn has defended her controversial performance at the Paris Olympic Games last August. In

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Argentina: Court blocks Milei move to privatize football

A court in Buenos Aires has blocked President Javier Milei’s plans to open up Argentinian football to private investment. The issue continues to split the country’s most popular sport, with some even

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Paralympic triathlons delayed over River Seine water quality

Eleven para-triathlon races were due to take place in Paris early Sunday but were postponed for a day after heavy rain spiked pollution levels in the river. Organizers of the 2024 Paralympics in

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Paris Paralympics kick off with dazzling opening ceremony

The 2024 Paralympics opened in Paris with a joyous ceremony with performances and acts that delivered a powerful message of unity and inclusivity. The 2024 Paris Paralympics got underway with a magical four-hour-long opening ceremony

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Germany’s Deichmann sets world triathlon record

German athlete Jonas Deichmann has competed in 106 consecutive days of long-distance triathlons and aims to reach 120. The Stuttgart native has been nicknamed the “German Forrest Gump.” German extreme athlete Jonas Deichmann

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Ilkay Gündogan quits German national team

Gündogan played football for his country on 82 occasions. The 33-year-old was the German captain during Euro 2024. Germany captain Ilkay Gündogan announced his retirement from international football on Monday. The 33-year-old midfielder is ending his

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China jails another former football official over bribery

Li Yuyi, the former vice president of China’s Football Association, has been jailed for 11 years for accepting bribes and gifts. It’s part of a probe into around a dozen football officials

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Football star Lamine Yamal’s father reportedly stabbed

Mounir Nasraoui is reportedly in a serious condition after the attack in a town north of Barcelona. Mounir Nasraoui, the father of teenage Spain and Barcelona star Lamine Yamal, was stabbed late Wednesday,

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Olympics: Arshad Nadeem wins javelin gold after record throw

Arshad Nadeem has become Pakistan’s first ever Olympic gold medalist in an individual event. He beat his Indian rival Neeraj Chopra with an Olympic record throw. Pakistani javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem has

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Olympics: Australian arrested for allegedly buying cocaine

Australian field hockey player Tom Craig is suspected of buying the drug from a dealer in central Paris. The International Olympic Committee has declined to comment. An Australian hockey player has been

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Olympics: Noah Lyles wins men’s 100m final

Lyles won the men’s 100m final in 9.79 seconds to claim gold at Paris 2024. It was one of the most competitive finals of all time, with the American winning the race

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France to host 2030 Winter Olympics, Salt Lake City 2034

The games would be the fourth time France has hosted the Winter Olympics. Meanwhile, Salt Lake City, Utah, was also chosen to host the 2034 Games. The French Alps was provisionally chosen to host

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Jewish demonstrators arrested in anti-Netanyahu protest

Jewish Voice for Peace protesters entered the US Capitol complex ahead of the Israeli prime minister’s speech to Congress. Netanyahu is set to address a joint session of US lawmakers for the

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Iconic vintage cars gather at Circuit Zolder for Historic Grand Prix

The Circuit Zolder race track in Heusden-Zolder, Limburg province, is hosting the Historic Grand Prix this weekend. Vintage car enthusiasts can marvel at iconic and exclusive racing cars on Saturday and Sunday.

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Euro 2024: Erdogan to attend Turkey game amid diplomatic row

Erdogan has canceled a visit to Azerbaijan to attend the weekend game following controversy over a Turkish footballer’s gesture. Demiral’s wolf salute has prompted Berlin and Ankara to summon each others’ ambassadors.

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Tour de France: Cavendish wins record 35th stage

Mark Cavendish has won a record 35th Tour de France stage, overtaking the legendary Eddy Merckx. The British sprinter, who broke his collar bone last year, crossed the line first on stage

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UEFA investigates Turkey player over goal celebration

Footballer Merih Demiral scored both goals against Austria that put Turkey into the Euro 2024 quarterfinals. UEFA has now opened a probe into a celebration gesture he made that is linked to

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Euro 2024: Deutsche Bahn apologizes to fans for late trains

Germany’s national rail provider has apologized for a series of delays and overcrowded trains during Euro 2024. A senior board member admitted Deutsche Bahn had not been “offering the quality that everyone

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Euro 2024: Hungary’s Varga in stable condition after injury

Hungarian striker Barnabas Varga left the field on a stretcher after a violent collision with Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn during their Euro group match in Stuttgart. The condition of Hungary striker Barnabas

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US baseball legend Willie Mays dies

Hall of Famer Willie Mays has died at the age of 93, his old club, the San Francisco Giants said. Seen as one of the best of all time, he’s a 24-time

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NBA: Jerry West, the Lakers’ ‘Mr. Clutch,’ dies aged 86

No matter your age, if you’ve watched any NBA basketball game at all you may know Jerry West without realizing it. One of his nicknames was “The Logo,” for the human silhouette

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Spain: Football fans sentenced for Vinicius racist abuse

Three Spanish football fans have been handed jail sentences after racially abusing Real Madrid and Brazil striker Vinicius Junior. It’s the first ever racism-related conviction in Spanish professional football. A court in

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Germany allows border checks ahead of Euro 2024

Germany has announced additional controls along its borders ahead of the UEFA 2024 European football championship. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser cited Islamist terrorism and hooliganism as possible threats. German police began temporary checks

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Rheinmetall becomes Borussia Dortmund sponsor

Bundesliga football club Borussia Dortmund have announced a three-year sponsorship deal with German arms manufactuer Rheinmetall. German football club Borussia Dortmund have signed a three-year sponsorship deal with leading German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall. The Düsseldorf-based firm,

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Bill Walton: Ex-NBA Hall of Fame player dies at 71

Basketball icon and former MVP Bill Walton has died after a prolonged battle with cancer. Tributes from his friends and former colleagues poured in on social media. Hall of Fame center Bill

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Atalanta beats Bayer Leverkusen to win Europa League

Ademola Lookman scored a hat-trick as Atalanta brought Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten season to an end with the Italian side winning their first ever Europa League title. Atalanta eased to a 3-0 victory

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Germany’s Toni Kroos to retire after Euro 2024

Germany and Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has announced his retirement from football after this summer’s European Championship. The 34-year-old is considered one of the best German players of his generation. Real

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Champions League: Real Madrid stun Bayern to reach BVB final

Real Madrid scored twice in the dying stages to stun Bayern Munich and reach the Champions League final, where they will meet Borussia Dortmund. For a while, it seemed like Bayern Munich

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Olympic flame arrives in France’s Marseille by ship

A ship bearing the flame has docked in the southern port of Marseille. Athletes, public figures and ordinary citizens will now carry the symbol of Olympic tradition to Paris in a relay

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Lando Norris takes first-ever Formula One win in Miami

In a season dominated by Max Verstappen, it was a hugely popular win by the 24-year-old. The British driver also gave McLaren their first F1 win since Monza 2021. McLaren’s Lando Norris

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Europa League: Bayer Leverkusen beat Roma 2-0 in Italy

Bayer Leverkusen took a major step towards the Europa League final with a 2-0 win in Rome in the opening game of their semi-final. The new Bundesliga champs are vying for a

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Champions League: Füllkrug hands Dortmund first-leg lead

Borussia Dortmund beat Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal thanks to Niclas Füllkrug’s stunning first-half goal. The second leg takes place in Paris next Tuesday. Borussia Dortmund

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Champions League: Bayern Munich held to draw by Real Madrid

The Champions League semifinal first leg between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid ended all-square. Leroy Sané and Harry Kane scored for Bayern in between strikes from Real’s Vinicius Junior. Bayern Munich 2-2

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Flemish sports clubs lack infrastructure

A survey by the Flemish Sports Federation, the umbrella organisation of sports federations, shows that Flemish sports clubs cannot keep up with the increasing number of members. Four in ten clubs (39

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Tadej Pogačar wins Liège-Bastogne-Liège

Tadej Pogačar of the UAE Emirates team won the 110th edition of Liège-Bastogne-Liège on Sunday. The 25-year-old Slovenian left everyone in his wake on La Redoute. Pogacar finished the 254.5km race in

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Julian Nagelsmann to stay on as Germany coach

Julian Nagelsmann has extended his contract with the German national football team ahead of Euro 2024. Nagelsmann had been heavily linked with a return to his previous job, at Bayern Munich. Though

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Dele Alli provides latest career update in Monday Night Football appearance

Dele Alli is hopeful that he is close to a return to football after months on the sidelines nursing a groin injury. The 28-year-old underwent hip surgery while he was on loan at Besiktas

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Toronto Raptors player handed lifetime NBA ban after betting investigation

Information was given by the player to bettors on basketball matches, the probe determined Jontay Porter has been banned for life from the NBA after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to

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Emma Raducanu shows clay-court form with stunning win over Angelique Kerber

Raducanu backed up her impressive performance in the Billie Jean King Cup with a superb display against Kerber in Stuttgart Emma Raducanu claimed an emphatic 6-2 6-1 win over former two-time champion Angelique Kerber in

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Bundesliga: TV rights auction suspended after DAZN complaint

The German Football League (DFL) has suspended its bidding process for the sale of the Bundesliga’s domestic broadcast rights following a complaint from a bidder of unfair treatment. It’s been an historic

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Real Madrid win dramatic shoot-out despite city dominance to progress

It was a hugely dramatic UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg as Manchester City’s epic encounter with Real Madrid went the distance at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday evening. Real Madrid somehow

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