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Canines give comfort, companionship to players on tour
NEW YORK- From podiums to practice courts and player lounges, dogs have become some of tennis's most popular support acts, increasingly earning places in the travelling party and popping up at the sport's biggest stages. For players who spend most of the year in airports, hotels and tournament venues often thousands of miles from home, pets have become common travelling companions, offering comfort and stability in a sport where loneliness is a major challenge. "Animals are amazing...
Duas pessoas morrem de asfixia no México durante comemoração da Copa
Ao menos duas pessoas morreram por asfixia enquanto milhares de torcedores lotavam as ruas da Cidade do México durante as comemorações da Copa do Mundo, informou a Secretaria de Saúde da capital na madrugada desta quarta-feira (1º). O incidente ocorreu nas ruas Hamburgo e Lancaster, perto do monumento Anjo da Independência, onde milhares de torcedores de futebol haviam se reunido para celebrar a vitória do México por 2 a 0 sobre o Equador.
Olympics-LA 2028 working to avoid repeat of World Cup visa issues: IOC president Coventry
Visa issues have already arisen at the World Cup, which begins on Thursday in the U.S., Canada and Mexico International News via Reuters: Los Angeles Olympics organisers are working closely with the authorities to avoid a repeat of the visa complications and denials of entry faced by several stakeholders at the soccer World Cup co-hosted by the U.S., International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry said on Wednesday.
LIV Golf's remaining nine events are fully funded. What's left? Original
LIV Frank Pingue Reuters April 16, 2026, 11:15 a.m. ET Sources close to LIV Golf state its 2026 season will proceed with full funding from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil dismissed reports of the tour's collapse, telling players the season continues as planned. The tour has nine remaining tournaments on its 2026 schedule, starting with an event in Mexico City. Player Sergio Garcia stated he was unaware of any changes to the tour's long-term financial backing.
Sailing-Britain’s Caffari set for Antigua’s Nelson’s Cup challenge
Competing aboard the Swan 58 WaveWalker, Caffari headlines a regatta that has become a key Caribbean proving ground ahead of the RORC Caribbean 600 International News via Reuters: British sailor Dee Caffari arrives in Antigua fresh from a sub-58-day round-the-world race and will next week swap the vast emptiness of the Southern Ocean for the tight, tactical racing of the 2026 RORC Nelson’s Cup Series.
Ice hockey-Body checks a hit with players as women's tournament welcomes chippy play
MILAN, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Pushes, shoves and hits have been abundant in the group stages of the Milano Cortina women's ice hockey tournament, where players say they are pleasantly surprised by the physical play referees have allowed on the ice. Body checking has previously not been allowed in women's international tournaments such as the World Championships and Olympic Games, differing from the men's game. Sign up here.
Rallying-World rally championship promoter explores $550 million sale, sources say
LONDON (Reuters) - The owners of the World Rally Championship's commercial arm are exploring options including a possible sale of the business, seeking to bring in cash at a time of high valuations for sports media rights, according to people...
Real Madrid say they will play in Club World Cup as Ancelotti takes back comments
June 10 (Reuters) - Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said his comments to an Italian daily that Real Madrid would decline FIFA's invitation to participate in the Club World Cup had not been interpreted the way he intended, as the La Liga side reiterated its desire to play in the tournament.
Liverpool throw themselves out of Premier League title race after back-to-back losses at Anfield
Liverpool's quest for a Premier League title in manager Jürgen Klopp's final season with the team suffered a huge blow with a 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace at Anfield on Sunday that left them third in the table. Eberechi Eze scored in the 14th minute to stun the Anfield faithful in the third consecutive disappointing result for Liverpool. Klopp's men are even on 71 points with second-placed Arsenal, who were playing later on Sunday, and two behind provisional leaders Manchester City.
Lionhearted Joseph battles through pain to deliver Windies victory
Jan 28 (Reuters) – Shamar Joseph shrugged off injury to bowl at express pace for nearly 12 overs straight in Brisbane, claiming 7-68 as West Indies stunned Australia by eight runs to get their first test win Down Under since 1997 on Sunday. Australia had been cruising towards the victory target of 216 early on day four of the day-night second test until an injured Joseph, playing his first test series, returned to the field and shocked the world champions with a fiery showcase of fast bowling.
“`html Havertz sends Arsenal top with winner at Brentford Soccer Football – Premier League – Brentford v Arsenal – Brentford Community Stadium, London,
“`html Havertz sends Arsenal top with winner at Brentford Soccer Football – Premier League – Brentford v Arsenal – Brentford Community Stadium, London, Britain – November 25, 2023 Arsenal’s Kai Havertz scores their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge Acquire Licensing Rights Havertz sends Arsenal top with winner at Brentford Arsenal moved to the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Brentford, thanks to a late goal by Kai Havertz.
Arsenal’s Havertz Sends Team to the Top Arsenal’s Havertz Sends Team to the Top Arsenal clinched a 1-0 victory at Brentford, securing the top spot in the
Arsenal’s Havertz Sends Team to the Top Arsenal’s Havertz Sends Team to the Top Arsenal clinched a 1-0 victory at Brentford, securing the top spot in the Premier League. Kai Havertz’s late goal in the 89th minute propelled Arsenal to the top of the table with 30 points from 13 games. Arsenal’s goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale made a remarkable comeback, showcasing a stellar performance after being recalled to the side.
Havertz sends Arsenal top with winner at Brentford
LONDON, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Arsenal moved top of the Premier League when a late goal by Kai Havertz earned them a 1-0 victory at Brentford on Saturday. Manchester City's earlier draw with Liverpool meant Mikel Arteta's side would leapfrog both clubs with a win but that did not look likely for most of the game. Arsenal keeper Aaron Ramsdale, recalled to the side, got away with a huge mistake in the first half, while the visitors had a goal by Leandro Trossard ruled out for offside.
Djokovic seals year-end top spot with ATP Finals win over Rune
TURIN, Italy, Nov 12 (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic eventually tamed Danish debutant Holger Rune with a 7-6(4) 6-7(1) 6-3 victory in his opening round robin match at the ATP Finals to seal the year-end number one ranking for a record-extending eighth time on Sunday. The 36-year-old Serb was stretched to the limit at times with Rune producing some fireworks for the large evening crowd in Turin’s cavernous Pala Alpitour.
Iyer and Rahul tons help India to thump Netherlands in World Cup
BENGALURU, Nov 12 (Reuters) – Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul hit lots of as World Cup hosts India equipped for the semi-finals with a crushing 160-run victory over the Netherlands on Sunday to maintain intact their 100% file with 9 group wins.
Leclerc crashes out before the start in Brazil
SAO PAULO, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Ferrari's Charles Leclerc failed to start the Sao Paulo Formula One Grand Prix after crashing on the formation lap at Interlagos on Sunday. The Monegasque had qualified on the front row alongside Red Bull's triple world champion and pole sitter Max Verstappen, winner of 16 of the 19 races so far this season. "I lost the hydraulics. Why am I so unlucky?" lamented Leclerc over the team radio after careering backwards into the barriers.
India blow away South Africa to boost hopes of third World Cup triumph
KOLKATA, Nov 5 (Reuters) – It was meant to be a battle between the 2 World Cup heavyweights however the method through which South Africa have been blown away by India on Sunday illustrated the gulf between the hosts and the remainder of the groups competing on the 2023 match.
Djokovic eases past Dimitrov to win record-extending Paris title
PARIS, Nov 5 (Reuters) – World number one Novak Djokovic cruised to a record-extending seventh Paris Masters title and became the first player to claim 40 Masters ATP 1000 titles when the top-seeded Serbian thumped Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov 6-4 6-3 in the final on Sunday.
Djokovic beats Rublev to set up Paris final with Dimitrov
PARIS, Nov 4 (Reuters) - World number one Novak Djokovic took a step closer to a record-extending seventh Paris Masters crown on Saturday when he beat Russian fifth seed Andrey Rublev 5-7 7-6(3) 7-5 to set up a title clash with seasoned Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov. Dimitrov earlier battled past Greek seventh seed Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 6-7(1) 7-6(3) to reach his second ATP Masters 1000 final, and first since 2017, and give himself the opportunity to snap a title drought stretching back six years.
Pan Am sport channel could be answer to Games' problems, says Lewis
SANTIAGO, Oct 28 (Reuters) – Athletics great Carl Lewis, the Pan American Games’ most illustrious alumnus, paid a visit to Santiago on Saturday offering his support for the troubled quadrennial event and suggesting the key to survival could be a Pan Am sports channel. Limited to a handful of recognisable athletes, the Pan Am Games, like the Commonwealth Games, have struggled to get noticed and remain relevant in an increasingly competitive sporting landscape.
Inter edge Salzburg in Champions League to top group
MILAN, Oct 24 (Reuters) – Inter Milan moved top of the standings in Champions League Group D on Tuesday after beating Austrian champions Salzburg 2-1 with an early goal by Alexis Sanchez and a second-half penalty by Hakan Calhanoglu. Inter, who followed their opening 1-1 draw at Real Sociedad with a 1-0 home win against Benfica, are on seven points from three games.
Asian Champions League clash called off after Saudis refuse to take ...
Oct 2 (Reuters) - Al-Ittihad's Asian Champions League match with Iran's Sepahan was called off on Monday after the Saudi team refused to leave their dressing-room due to a statue of an assassinated Iranian general being placed at the entrance to the pitch.
New Zealand beat South Africa by seven runs in rain-hit World Cup … – Reuters
Oct 2 (Reuters) – Moeen Ali smashed a quickfire half century to guide champions England to a four-wicket victory over Bangladesh in a rain-affected World Cup warm-up game in Guwahati on Monday. Chasing a revised target of 197 in 37 overs following a lengthy rain interruption, England were hurried along by Moeen’s blistering knock of 56 off 39 balls, with the all-rounder hitting two fours and six sixes.
Welteji and Kessler set world records to win road mile titles
Oct 1 (Reuters) – Two road world records tumbled on Sunday when American Hobbs Kessler surged to victory in the men’s mile and Ethiopia’s Diribe Welteji beat Faith Kipyegon in the women’s race at the inaugural Road Running Championships in Riga. Kessler won the men’s race with a time of 3:56.13, finishing ahead of Britain’s Callum Elson and compatriot Sam Prakel, shaving five seconds off the previous record set by Prakel in April.
Europe lead by five but U.S. finally show fight
Europe lead 10-1/2-5-1/2 – need four more points Hovland and Aberg claim record 9&7 win over American big guns Europe win third successive session with 3-1 foursomes success U.S. take fourballs 3-1 with Cantlay putt on 18 McIlroy claims fourth point from four matches ROME, Sept 30 (Reuters) – Europe have another home Ryder Cup victory tantalisingly within their grasp after ending Saturday five points ahead but the United States earned a glimmer of hope by taking the fourballs 3-1 in a...
Australia's Smith And Starc Star In Rain-hit World Cup Warm-up Game
Sept 30 (Reuters) – Australia batsman Steve Smith scored a half-century before pacer Mitchell Starc bagged a hat-trick to see through the Netherlands’ top order in a warm-up game affected by rain in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday before the 50-overs. World Cup. In a contest delayed by a wet outfield and reduced to 23 overs per side, five-time champions Australia rode opener Smith’s 55 and Cameron Green’s 34 down to post 166-7.
Kolo Muani and Ramos score maiden PSG goals in win over Marseille
Randal Kolo Muani and Goncalo Ramos scored their first goals for Paris St Germain as the French champions crushed bitter rivals Olympique de Marseille 4-0 in Ligue 1 on Sunday. It was not the perfect night for the hosts at the Parc des Princes, however, as Kylian Mbappe limped off the pitch with a possible ankle injury in the first half. Marseille, who have had a rough week off the field amid a feud with their fans, are seventh on nine points.
Newcastle thrash Sheffield United 8-0 with eight different goal scorers
Newcastle United ruthlessly put Sheffield United to the sword with a dazzling 8-0 victory at Bramall Lane on Sunday, with eight different players scoring, to leave the home side bottom of the Premier League standings. Newcastle showed no signs of a hangover from midweek after their first Champions League game in 20 years -- a goalless draw away at AC Milan -- and they took a 3-0 lead by halftime before switching gears in the second half to go into the record...
Triathlon-Coninx pulls off breathtaking win to become world champion
Sept 23 (Reuters) – Frenchman Dorian Coninx claimed his first world title on Saturday after a colossal effort in a breathtaking sprint finish to win the World Triathlon Championship finals in Pontevedra, Spain. Coninx overtook Germany’s Tim Hellwig and compatriot Pierre Le Corre in an exciting final-lap sprint that saw the three athletes separated by seconds. “World Champion, Still can’t believe it. French team did it again,” Coninx said on social media.
Can Manchester’s ‘transformational’ public transport be a template for the UK?
50 yellow branded buses are taking to the streets of Manchester this weekend, the first area in England and Wales, outside London, to have its own regulated bus system since privatisation almost four decades ago. The new Bee Network is part of efforts to simplify the city’s public transport, including zero emission vehicles and integrated travel. Greater Manchester’s mayor Andy Burnham has described it as “transformational”.
Spurs’ Perisic to undergo knee surgery after ACL injury – Reuters.com
The eighth state to join the Union and the first to secede from it at the start of the Civil War, South Carolina isn’t a very large state at 32,020 square miles. However, it does have a handful of cities that are both beautiful and historic. Here are the five largest cities in South Carolina by population. Charleston lies on the South Carolina’s Atlantic Coast where the Wando, Ashley and Cooper Rivers meet.
Voeller's Germany snap losing run with 2-1 win over France
DORTMUND, Germany, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Euro 2024 hosts Germany beat France 2-1 in their international friendly on Tuesday to snap a three-game losing streak and regain some confidence following a bad run which led to the sacking of coach Hansi Flick on Sunday. Goals from Thomas Mueller and Leroy Sane at the start and end gave Germany, managed by sports director Rudi Voeller for the game, their first win in their last six matches and capped a turbulent few days for the four-times world champions.
Voeller's Germany snap losing run with 2-1 win over France
[1/2]Soccer Football - International Friendly - Germany v France - Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany - September 12, 2023 France's Antoine Griezmann scores their first goal from the penalty spot past Germany's Marc-Andre ter Stegen REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay Acquire Licensing Rights DORTMUND, Germany, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Euro 2024 hosts Germany beat France 2-1 in their international friendly on Tuesday to snap a three-game losing streak and regain some confidence following a bad run which led...
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup tie spills over to reserve day
COLOMBO, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Rain bedevilled the Asia Cup's most anticipated clash again on Sunday, halting India's mouth-watering Super Four clash with arch-rivals Pakistan, which will now be completed on Monday. Put into bat, India had reached 147-2 in 24.1 overs when heavy rain suspended play. The umpires waited for nearly four hours before deciding the rest of the match would be played on Monday. The Sept.
Springboks sweat over Etzebeth injury after Scotland win
MARSEILLE, France, Sept 10 (Reuters) – South Africa were relieved to get through a “slippery” Rugby World Cup Pool B game with Scotland on Sunday but the 18-3 victory could have come at some cost to their bid to retain their title, with lock Eben Etzebeth injured. Second-half tries from flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit and wing Kurt-Lee Arendse eased the Springboks to an important win in Marseille, with world number one Ireland also in the group and only two teams advancing to the quarter-finals.
Asia Cup: India Vs Pakistan Match Extends To Reserve Day
India vs Pakistan Super Four Clash in Asia Cup Delayed by Rain COLOMBO, September 10 – The eagerly awaited clash between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup was once again disrupted by rain on Sunday, forcing the match to be completed the following day. India, after being put into bat, had reached a score of 147-2 in 24.1 overs when heavy rain suspended play. After a wait of nearly four hours, the umpires made the decision to continue the match on Monday.
Basketball Germany beat Serbia to win World Cup for first time
Germany break away in third-quarter spurt Serbia absorb second heartbreak in a World Cup final Canada beat U.S. to bronze medal MANILA, Sept 10 (Reuters) – Germany won their first-ever FIBA Basketball World Cup title by beating undermanned Serbia 83-77 in a slugfest of the two European powerhouses on Sunday in Manila.
Mancini resignation ends ‘significant chapter’ in Italy’s history - Reuters.com
Soccer Football – UEFA Nations League – Semi Final – Spain v Italy – De Grolsch Veste, Enschede, Netherlands – June 15, 2023 Italy coach Roberto Mancini REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw/File photo Aug 13 (Reuters) – Italy coach Roberto Mancini has resigned, ending a five-year spell in which they became European champions but missed out on the World Cup, the football federation (FIGC) said on Sunday.
Mancini resignation ends 'significant chapter' in Italy's history
Soccer Football – UEFA Nations League – Semi Final – Spain v Italy – De Grolsch Veste, Enschede, Netherlands – June 15, 2023 Italy coach Roberto Mancini REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw/File photo Aug 13 (Reuters) – Italy coach Roberto Mancini has resigned, ending a five-year spell in which they became European champions but missed out on the World Cup, the football federation (FIGC) said on Sunday.
Kopecky wins women's road race with stunning late attack
Belgium's Lotte Kopecky crowned a magnificent UCI World Championships with a blistering late attack to win the women's elite road race on the streets of Glasgow on Sunday. Denmark's Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig initially managed to go with Kopecky but she could not cope with the Belgian's speed. Kopecky cruised over the line at the end of the 150km trek, celebrating her first world road title.
Real Madrid's Militao to undergo knee surgery after ACL tear
Eder Militao became the second Real Madrid player to suffer an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury this week, after goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, and the LaLiga club said on Sunday that the defender would require surgery. 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in their LaLiga opener. The 25-year-old defender was in tears as he was helped off the pitch.
Mancini resigns as Italy head coach
Roberto Mancini has resigned as head coach of the Italian national team, the country's football federation (FIGC) said on Sunday. He guided Italy to success at the European Championship in 2021 but the team once again failed to qualify for last year's World Cup in Qatar. In June, Italy claimed third place at the Nations League finals under Mancini.
France coach Renard lauds players despite quarter-final exit - Reuters.com
Soccer Football – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 – Quarter Final – Australia v France – Brisbane Stadium , Brisbane, Australia – August 12, 2023 France’s Maelle Lakrar with coach Herve Renard after France are knocked out of the World Cup REUTERS/Dan Peled BRISBANE, Aug 12 (Reuters) – France coach Herve Renard said he had nothing to criticise his players for after they were beaten by “millimetres” in the quarter-finals of the Women’s World Cup, losing to Australia in a...
Arsenal v Forest delayed due to turnstile issues at Emirates Stadium
Arsenal's Premier League home opener against Nottingham Forest on Saturday has been delayed by 30 minutes due to turnstile issues at Emirates Stadium which prevented fans from getting in on time, the club said.
Spanish midfielder Iniesta joins Emirates Club
Former Spain and Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has joined Emirates Club, the UAE Pro league announced on Tuesday. The terms of the contract will be announced at a press conference on Wednesday. The club, based in Ras Al-Khaimah, posted a photograph of Iniesta wearing their shirt and said the terms of the contract would be announced at a press conference on Wednesday. The 39-year-old player left Japanese club Vissel Kobe last month after five years.
La dinastía de la Copa Mundial de los Estados Unidos termina junto con el mito de la supremacía / United States’ World Cup dynasty ends along with myth of supremacy
Por Ian Ransom – MELBOURNE, 6 de agosto (Reuters) – Estados Unidos llegó a la Copa Mundial Femenina alcista sobre sus posibilidades de ganar un tercer título consecutivo sin precedentes, pero su salida de octavos de 16 a manos de Suecia mostró que su campaña se basó más en la esperanza que en la sustancia.
Ganna beats tech guru Bigham to pursuit gold
GLASGOW, Aug 6 (Reuters) – Britain’s Daniel Bigham saw a world title snatched from his grasp by a man he helps to go faster when Italian Filippo Ganna won a thrilling final in the men’s individual pursuit on Sunday. Bigham, one of the most sought-after performance engineers in cycling who also happens to be a world-class track rider, led from the start and was 2.1 seconds ahead with 750 metres (three laps) left, but Ganna reeled him in.
Arsenal's Jesus out for a few weeks after knee procedure, says Arteta
Aug 2 (Reuters) – Arsenal’s Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus will be out of action for the next few weeks after undergoing a procedure on his knee that was related to his injury at last year’s World Cup, coach Mikel Arteta said on Wednesday. Jesus missed much of the second half of last season after he underwent surgery on his right knee in December following an injury he sustained while playing for the national team at the Qatar World Cup.
South Africa’s joy at Women’s World Cup win brings hope of change – Reuters
August 2 – Two minutes into stoppage time, Thembi Kgatlana stunned Italy with a game-winner for South Africa in a 3-2 victory that pushed her team into the Round of 16 for the first time at the Women’s World Cup. Kgatlana’s score in the box off a pass from Hildah Magaia answered a game-tying goal in the 74th minute in Group G action in Wellington, New Zealand. Italy (1-0-2), needing only a draw to advance, made it 2-all on Arianna Caruso’s second goal from a corner.
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