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Sinner denies beneficial treatment in doping scandal ahead of Rome return

Jannik Sinner has insisted that he did not receive preferential treatment from anti-doping authorities as he prepares for his return to action at next week's Italian Open in Rome following a three-month ban which caused anger among a section of the men's tennis tour.

Toulouse hooker Mauvaka out of Champions Cup semi

France hooker Peato Mauvaka will miss Toulouse's Champions Cup semi-final against Bordeaux-Begles and will likely miss the remainder of the season because of a knee injury, the Top 14 leaders announced on Wednesday.

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Saka injury 'nothing serious' as Arteta weighs Arsenal options

Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka has a "good chance to play" in Wednesday's Premier League game against Crystal Palace after confirming the Arsenal winger's injury is "nothing serious".

Skipper Shanto leads Bangladesh fightback in Zimbabwe Test

Najmul Hossain Shanto's batting heroics on Tuesday pushed Bangladesh's second innings lead to 112 on the third day of the first Test against Zimbabwe, with the home team on 194-4.

Ex-England star Youngs to retire from rugby

England's most-capped men's rugby international Ben Youngs announced Tuesday that he will retire from the professional game at the end of the 2024/25 season.

Black Ferns star Woodman-Wickliffe returning for World Cup

Former women's world player of the year, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has come out of international retirement to play in the World Cup in August, New Zealand Rugby announced on Tuesday.

Mbappe aiming for Copa del Rey final return: Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said striker Kylian Mbappe is poised to return from injury to face rivals Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday.

India's Bumrah, Mandhana win top Wisden cricket awards

India paceman Jasprit Bumrah has been named as the Leading Men's Cricketer in the World in the 2025 edition of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, with compatriot Smriti Mandhana picking up the women's award.

Pistons snap NBA playoff skid, vintage Leonard leads Clippers

The Detroit Pistons snapped their record 15-game NBA playoff losing streak with a 100-94 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday to level their Eastern Conference first-round series at one game apiece.

Duplantis kicks off Diamond League amid Johnson-led changing landscape

Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis heads up a stellar cast of athletes kicking off the 16th Diamond League season in Xiamen on Saturday amid a changing landscape that has seen Michael Johnson launch his Grand Slam track series.

2025 U.S. Open Polo Championship Final Concludes American High-Goal Season, Supported by U.S. Polo Assn.

Heart-Pounding Father-Son Rivalry Game to Broadcast on ESPN April 26-27, hosted by Legendary Commentator Chris Fowler

Battling Forest see off Spurs to boost Champions League hopes

Nottingham Forest beat struggling Tottenham 2-1 on Monday, bouncing back from two defeats to strengthen their push for a Champions League spot and heap the pressure on Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou.

'I don't miss tennis' says Nadal

Rafael Nadal insisted on Monday that he doesn't "miss tennis" after being honoured with a Sporting Icon award at the Laureus World Sport Awards in Madrid.

Biles 'not so sure' about competing at Los Angeles Olympics

American gymnast Simone Biles, voted Sportswoman of the Year at the Laureus Sport Awards ceremony in Madrid, said she remained uncertain about whether she would compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Forest see off Spurs to boost Champions League hopes

Nottingham Forest beat struggling Tottenham 2-1 on Monday, bouncing back from two defeats to strengthen their push for a Champions League spot and heaping the pressure on Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou.

Bucks' Lillard upgraded to 'questionable' for game 2 v Pacers

The Milwaukee Bucks have upgraded Damian Lillard to "questionable" to play in game two of their NBA playoff series against Indiana, just a month afer the All-Star guard was diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis in his right calf.

Duplantis and Biles win Laureus World Sports Awards

Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis and American gymnast Simone Biles shared the top honours on Monday at the annual Laureus World Sport Awards ceremony in Madrid.

Leeds and Burnley promoted to Premier League

Leeds United and Burnley won promotion to the Premier League on Monday as faltering Sheffield United were forced to settle for a place in the Championship play-offs.

Gill, Sudharsan help toppers Gujarat boss Kolkata in IPL

Shubman Gill led from the front with his 55-ball 90 to help Gujarat Titans hammer holders Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 runs on Monday and consolidate their top spot in the IPL.

Messi, San Lorenzo bid farewell to football fan Pope Francis

Argentine football great Lionel Messi thanked Pope Francis Monday for "making the world a better place" as the late pontiff's favorite club, San Lorenzo, hailed his decades-long "passion" for the team.

Leeds on brink of Premier League promotion after smashing Stoke

Leeds are on the cusp of promotion to the Premier League after Joel Piroe scored four goals in a 6-0 demolition of Stoke on Monday.

Korir wins men's Boston Marathon, Lokedi upstages Obiri

Kenya's John Korir stormed to victory in the Boston Marathon on Monday, while compatriot Sharon Lokedi trumped defending champion Hellen Obiri in the women's race.

Korir wins Boston Marathon, Lokedi upstages Obiri

Kenya's John Korir stormed to victory in the Boston Marathon on Monday, while compatriot Sharon Lokedi trumped defending champion Hellen Obiri in the women's race.

Pope Francis inspired IOC president Bach to create refugee team

Pope Francis, who died on Monday aged 88, inspired International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach to create the Olympic refugee team, the German said in a tribute.

Alexander-Arnold will be remembered for 'good things' at Liverpool: Van Dijk

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says Trent Alexander-Arnold will be remembered for "a lot of good things" even if he decides to leave Anfield at the end of the season.

Zhao sets up all-China clash after beating 2024 world snooker finalist Jones

Zhao Xintong became the first amateur to reach the second round of the world snooker championships after beating last year's finalist Jak Jones 10-4 on Monday.

Ostapenko stuns Sabalenka to win Stuttgart title

Jelena Ostapenko stunned world number one Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to win the WTA event in Stuttgart on Monday, securing the ninth title of her career.

Mehidy's five wickets help Bangladesh fight back in first Zimbabwe Test

Bangladesh ended the second day of the first Test against Zimbabwe on Monday trailing by only 25 runs after spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz took five wickets to restrict the visitors to 273 in their first innings.

Zimbabwe lead first Test despite Bangladesh spinner Mehidy's five wickets

Spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed five wickets as Bangladesh managed to restrict Zimbabwe to 273 on Monday for a modest 82-run lead on the second day of the first Test.

Oscar stars, Max keeps mum, Sainz alive - Saudi GP talking points

Oscar Piastri left Jeddah the new world championship leader after another statement win in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Iyer, Kishan win back India contracts as Pant's deal upgraded

Batsmen Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan on Monday returned to India's central contract list after a year's absence, the cricket board said, while wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant was promoted to Grade A.

Thunder crush Grizzlies as Celtics, Cavs and Warriors win

Oklahoma City Thunder destroyed the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 in the most lopsided game-one win in NBA playoff history on Sunday as reigning champions Boston, Cleveland and Golden State opened the post-season with victories.

Swede Lindblad gets first win in just third LPGA start

Swedish LPGA rookie Ingrid Lindblad kept her cool to hold on to the lead and win the LA Championship at El Caballero Country Club on Sunday for her maiden victory on the tour.

Swede Lingblad gets first win in just third LPGA start