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Irish legends O'Gara and Sexton set for battle of wills in Marseille
Ronan O'Gara held off fellow legend Johnny Sexton for several years as Ireland number one fly-half before finally conceding defeat -- on Saturday he bids to deny his successor European club rugby's biggest prize, the Champions Cup Trophy.
Kerr, LeBron lead sports world fury after Texas school shooting
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr made an impassioned plea for gun control in the wake of the Texas school shooting that left 18 children dead on Tuesday as the US sporting world reacted with horror over the tragedy.
Tsitsipas back from brink as French Open clouded by Wimbledon row
Stefanos Tsitsipas came back from the brink to reach the French Open second round as Roland Garros was again overshadowed by the crisis engulfing Wimbledon.
Tsitsipas in late night fightback to beat Musetti at French Open
Fourth seed and 2021 runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas came back from two sets to love down to defeat Lorenzo Musetti at the French Open in a first round match which finished early Wednesday.
Frenchman beats high-wire record at Mont Saint-Michel
French daredevil tightrope walker Nathan Paulin on Tuesday claimed a new world record as he completed a 2,200-metre-long (nearly 1.4-mile) trip to Mont Saint-Michel along a wire suspended between a crane and the famous abbey on the tidal island, his team said.
Klopp named Premier League manager of the year
Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp has been named the League Managers' Association Premier League Manager of the Year, it was announced on Tuesday.
Pandya praises 'Killer' Miller as Gujarat reach IPL final
Skipper Hardik Pandya on Tuesday hailed "match-winner" David Miller after the South African batsman led newcomers Gujarat Titans in to the IPL final with a seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals.
'I finished my way': Tearful Tsonga says farewell at French Open
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, a former Australian Open runner-up and world number five, said he "couldn't have asked for a better script" as he bid an emotional goodbye to tennis at Roland Garros on Tuesday.
French Open day 3: Who said what
Who said what on the third day of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros on Tuesday:
Premier League approve Boehly's takeover of Chelsea
Todd Boehly's proposed takeover of Chelsea moved a step closer to completion on Tuesday when the Premier League board announced it had approved his purchase of the London club.
Euro titles 'no help' to Mourinho ahead of Conference League final
Jose Mourinho said Tuesday that his experience of European glory will be no help to him as Roma are one step away from their first major continental crown.
Premier League board approve Chelsea takeover by Boehly group
Todd Boehly's proposed takeover of Chelsea moved a step closer to completion on Tuesday when the Premier League board announced it had approved his purchase of the London club.
Tsonga says tearful farewell after French Open defeat
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, a former Australian Open runner-up and world number five, bid an emotional goodbye to tennis at Roland Garros on Tuesday after losing in the first round to Casper Ruud.
England boss Southgate concerned by rise in fan disorder
England manager Gareth Southgate is concerned by the rise in crowd disorder after a series of violent pitch invasions marred the end of the domestic season.
Spurs make £150m investment as Conte eyes transfer splash
Tottenham's owners have invested £150 million ($188 million) into the club as they try to satisfy boss Antonio Conte's demands for significant upgrades to his squad.
Hirt wins stage 16 of Giro, Carapaz retains lead
Czech rider Jan Hirt took the 16th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday to claim his first ever Grand Tour win, while Richard Carapaz held on to his slender overall lead after a brutal mountain stage.
Real Madrid will keep winning without Mbappe, says Casemiro
Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro said on Tuesday the club will continue to succeed without Kylian Mbappe after the striker decided to stay at Paris Saint-Germain.
Medvedev cruises at French Open as Paris struggles to escape Wimbledon shadow
World number two Daniil Medvedev eased into the French Open second round on Tuesday but he could not escape the shadow of Wimbledon, the Grand Slam tournament where he has been declared persona non grata.
Potential return to No.1 after Wimbledon ban 'very strange' - Medvedev
Daniil Medvedev said Tuesday it would feel "very strange" to reclaim the world number one ranking after Wimbledon despite the tournament banning players from Russia and Belarus over the invasion of Ukraine.
UK government in talks with 'international partners' over Chelsea sale
Todd Boehly's takeover of Chelsea received a boost on Tuesday as the British government confirmed talks have started with "international partners" to help complete the protracted sale.
'I think it's nice': Teenager Rune eyes slice of Alcaraz spotlight
Carlos Alcaraz may be the teenager being widely tipped to break the Grand Slam stranglehold of Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal but fellow 19-year-old Holger Rune is determined not to be overshadowed.
Bayern sign right-back Mazraoui from Ajax
Bayern Munich have signed Morocco right-back Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax on a free transfer, the Bundesliga champions announced on Tuesday.
Wimbledon points removal added pressure, says beaten Shapovalov
Canada's Denis Shapovalov said the decision to strip Wimbledon of ranking points placed him under extra pressure in his first-round loss at the French Open on Tuesday.
BBC apologises to fans after 'Manchester United are rubbish' gaffe
The BBC was forced to apologise to Manchester United fans on Tuesday after a message appeared on their news ticker labelling the Premier League club as "rubbish".
Sri Lanka openers Karunaratne, Oshada lead Bangladesh Test fightback
Openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Oshada Fernando each hit a fifty as Sri Lanka gave Bangladesh a fitting reply in the second Test in Dhaka on Tuesday.
Medvedev eases through at French Open as Rune strikes teen blow
World number two Daniil Medvedev eased into the French Open second round on Tuesday as Denmark's Holger Rune reminded Roland Garros that Carlos Alcaraz is not the only teenager dreaming of the title.
Second seed Medvedev wins Roland Garros opener
World number two Daniil Medvedev coasted into the French Open second round Tuesday, beating Argentina's 103rd-ranked Facundo Bagnis 6-2, 6-2, 6-2.
From Nadal shirt to Nadal on the dirt for France's Moutet
As a child, Corentin Moutet was such a dedicated fan of Rafael Nadal that he used to sleep in one of the Spanish star's trademark sleeveless shirts.
What's happening in the Wimbledon controversy?
The French Open is being overshadowed by the controversy sparked by the decision of Wimbledon to ban Russian and Belarusian players from next month's grass court Grand Slam.
Sri Lanka 84-0 in reply after Rajitha torments Bangladesh
Pace bowler Kasun Rajitha claimed his maiden five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka skittled Bangladesh for 365 on the second day of the second Test on Tuesday.
Top-tier Chongqing latest Chinese football club to fold
Chinese Super League club Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic folded on Tuesday after the pandemic deepened its debt woes, becoming the latest team to disband in the once big-spending division.
Son Heung-min's 'joyous' Golden Boot hailed by S.Korea president
Son Heung-min has been congratulated by South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol for winning the Premier League's Golden Boot, as his club Tottenham Hotspur announced Tuesday they would play a pre-season friendly against Sevilla in Suwon on July 16.
Rajitha takes 5-64 as Sri Lanka fight back in Bangladesh Test
Pace bowler Kasun Rajitha claimed his maiden five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka hit back to skittle out Bangladesh for 365 in the second Test on Tuesday.
Rajitha takes five as Sri Lanka fight back in Bangladesh Test
Pace bowler Kasun Rajitha claimed his maiden five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka hit back to rattle Bangladesh, despite Mushfiqur Rahim's unbeaten 171, in the second Test on Tuesday.
Man Utd need 'major surgery' under Ten Hag - Dwight Yorke
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke said Tuesday that new coach Erik ten Hag must perform "major surgery" at the club to get them back to the top.
Xavi says Barcelona need rebuild but silent on Lewandowski
Coach Xavi Hernandez said Tuesday his Barcelona team must be rebuilt after a turbulent season but refused to be drawn on whether Robert Lewandowski was a transfer target.
Ukraine's poker aces hope to deliver a winning hand for war-torn country
The head of Ukraine's poker federation Sergey Eifimenko says it is "hard morally to play poker" with "Russian bombs falling" but the two-time defending champions will aim to do their country proud at the Nations Cup this week.
Tatum stars as Celtics rout Heat to square series
Jayson Tatum rediscovered his scoring touch with 31 points as the Boston Celtics thrashed the Miami Heat 102-82 to level their NBA Eastern Conference finals series on Monday.
New Zealand's Vettori named assistant Australia cricket coach
Daniel Vettori was Tuesday named as an assistant to Australian cricket coach Andrew McDonald, who said the former New Zealand captain's knowledge and experience would be invaluable.