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Injury forces Saints quarterback Carr to retire

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has retired following a shoulder injury, the team said on Saturday.

Man City held by Southampton as Brentford, Brighton win

Manchester City were held to a shock goalless draw by relegated Southampton on Saturday, slowing their charge for a Champions League spot as Brentford and Brighton kept up their push for European qualification.

Leipzig miss Champions League as Bochum and Kiel relegated

RB Leipzig's top-four hopes were dashed with a goalless draw at Werder Bremen on Saturday as Holstein Kiel and Bochum were relegated from the Bundesliga after both fell to home defeats.

Tarling wins Giro time trial in Tirana, Roglic in pink

Welshman Josh Tarling won stage two of the Giro d'Italia on Saturday, an individual time-trial in downtown Tirana on the second of three days in Albania.

Deja vu in France as Marc Marquez beats brother Alex in MotoGP sprint

Marc Marquez maintained his perfect sprint race record this season at the French MotoGP in Le Mans on Saturday, with brother Alex once again filling the runner-up spot.

Alonso has 'every door open': Real Madrid's Ancelotti

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has been heavily linked with replacing Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid and the veteran manager admitted Saturday "every door" is open to the Spaniard.

Swiatek's Rome title defence ends early as Sinner set for hero's return

Iga Swiatek was dumped out of the Italian Open on Saturday after the reigning Rome champion suffered a shock 6-1, 7-5 defeat at the hands of Danielle Collins, as Jannik Sinner prepares for his return to action from a contested doping ban.

Marc Marquez wins French MotoGP sprint race

Marc Marquez won the French MotoGP sprint race from brother Alex at Le Mans on Saturday.

Swiatek's Italian Open title defence ended early by Collins

Iga Swiatek suffered a shock elimination from the Italian Open on Saturday as the reigning Rome champion was dumped out by Danielle Collins 6-1, 7-5.

Vollering retains women's Vuelta title in style

Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering won a second straight women's Vuelta a Espana on Saturday, soloing to victory on the final mountain stage to seal the overall title.

Postecoglou 'hopeful' Son will return for Spurs against Palace

Ange Postecoglou says he is "half hopeful" that captain Son Heung-min will return on Sunday as he makes plans for Tottenham's showdown with Manchester United in the Europa League final.

Flick wants 'dominant' Barca in vital Liga Clasico

Hansi Flick called on his Barcelona players to brush off their Champions League semi-final elimination and bounce back strongly against Real Madrid on Sunday in a vital La Liga Clasico.

Quartararo pips Marquez brothers to pole at home French MotoGP

Home rider Fabio Quartararo secured his second successive pole by smashing the Le Mans lap record in qualifying on Saturday at the French MotoGP.

Mitchell magic as Cavs down Pacers, Nuggets silence Thunder in overtime

Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a crucial 126-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday, as the Denver Nuggets beat Oklahoma City in an overtime thriller.

Fijian Drua grieve death of Castres winger Raisuqe

Fijian Drua players were deeply affected by the death of former Fiji international Josaia Raisuqe, its captain and coach said, contributing to their defeat to the Auckland Blues and ending their Super Rugby play-off hopes.

Spieth seeks career Slam as rivals ponder Rory Slam chances

Inspired by Rory McIlroy completing a career Grand Slam at the Masters, Jordan Spieth hopes to finish his own career Slam in next week's PGA Championship at Quail Hollow.

Major difference for McIlroy at PGA after winning Masters

Rory McIlroy says winning the Masters to complete a long-sought career Grand Slam will change how he feels going into other majors, starting at next week's PGA Championship.

Top-ranked Korda shares LPGA Americas lead in repeat bid

Defending champion Nelly Korda birdied three of her last five holes, thriving in rain while rivals struggled, to share the lead after Friday's second round of the LPGA Mizuho Americas Open.

Guardiola says Man City season has been toughest in management

Pep Guardiola admits this season has been the toughest of his 16-year managerial career as Manchester City's Premier League title challenge collapsed and they exited the Champions League early.

Timberwolves launch probe after fan's 'racially charged' abuse

The Minnesota Timberwolves have launched an investigation after a fan was accused of making racially charged comments at Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green during their NBA playoff clash, the team said Friday.

Giro over for Landa after high-speed opening stage crash

Spanish cyclist Mikel Landa has been forced out of the Giro d'Italia after fracturing vertebrae in his back after a high-speed crash in Friday's opening stage.

FIFA Women's World Cup expanded to 48 teams from 2031

The Women's World Cup will be expanded from 32 to 48 teams, like the men's competition, starting with the 2031 edition, FIFA announced on Friday.

Mitchell leads, Lowry charges and Rory five back at rainy Truist

Keith Mitchell clung to a one-stroke lead after Friday's rainy second round of the PGA Tour Truist Championship with Shane Lowry making a charge and Rory McIlroy five adrift.

Gauff holds nerve to join Sabalenka in Italian Open third round

Coco Gauff survived a scare at this year's Italian Open, coming back from a set down to beat qualifier Victoria Mboko 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 as Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz both cruised through their opening matches.

Fallen giant Hamburg close in on top-flight redemption

Fallen German giants Hamburg are on the cusp of a return to the Bundesliga, seven years after a first-ever relegation shook the club's foundations.

Spurs will show no fear against Man Utd in Europa League final: Van de Ven

Micky van de Ven says Tottenham will show no fear when they face Premier League rivals Manchester United in the Europa League final later this month.

Woods, 16-year-old Charlie, misses out in US Open qualifier

It's going to be at least another year before 16-year-old Charlie Woods, the son of 15-time major winner Tiger Woods, will be playing in the US Open.

La Rochelle head coach O'Gara suspended for five weeks

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara has been suspended for five weeks for "actions against a match official", the French Rugby Federation said on Friday.

Fulham boss Silva refuses to rule out Saudi switch

Fulham manager Marco Silva has refused to rule out a move to Saudi Arabia after being linked with Al Hilal.

Pedersen wins opening stage of Giro d'Italia in Albania

Denmark's Mads Pedersen of Lidl-Trek won the opening stage of the Giro d'Italia on Friday, a 160km dash over rugged hills ending with two loops of downtown Tirana, as Albania hosts the first three days of this edition.

Pedersen wins opening stage of Giro d'Italia