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Van der Poel E3 'spitter' facing fine
The person who spat at Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel during the E3 Classic last month has been identified and will face a fine, the local police in Ronse, where the incident occurred, announced on Tuesday.
Howe will only return to Newcastle dugout when '100 percent' ready
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe will only return to lead the club when he is "100 percent" ready following a diagnosis of pneumonia, his assistant Jason Tindall said on Tuesday.
Arsenal target Champions League glory to save season
Arsenal face Real Madrid on Wednesday with one foot already in the Champions League semi-finals but with the added pressure of knowing their entire season hinges on the result at the Bernabeu.
Kane and Bayern need killer instinct with home final at stake
Bayern Munich and Harry Kane head to Inter Milan on Wednesday needing a victory to reach the semi-finals and keep their dream of playing in a home Champions League final alive.
Mbappe leading Real Madrid comeback charge against Arsenal
Kylian Mbappe joined Real Madrid in search of Champions League glory, hoping to be on the right side of exactly the kind of magical night they need against Arsenal on Wednesday if they are to progress to the semi-finals.
All Black wing Tele'a announces Japan switch
All Blacks wing Mark Tele'a said Tuesday that he will play in Japan next year, depriving New Zealand of a key player ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Bournemouth beat Fulham to boost European hopes
Antoine Semenyo struck in the first minute as Bournemouth boosted their hopes of qualifying for continental competition with a 1-0 Premier League victory over fellow European hopefuls Fulham on Monday.
Newcastle manager Howe diagnosed with pneumonia
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe will miss the club's next two Premier League games after being diagnosed with pneumonia.
Alvarez bags penalty double as Atletico beat Valladolid
Julian Alvarez netted two penalties as Atletico Madrid dispatched bottom side Real Valladolid 4-2 on Monday in La Liga.
Judge to captain USA in World Baseball Classic
New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge will captain the United States in next year's World Baseball Classic, it was announced on Monday.
Lukaku stars as Napoli keep pressure on Serie A leaders Inter
Romelu Lukaku made sure that Napoli would stay three points behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan with a goal and two assists in Monday's 3-0 win over struggling Empoli.
Dhoni snaps Chennai's five-match IPL losing streak
Former India captain M.S. Dhoni rolled back the years with an unbeaten 26 as Chennai Super Kings bounced back from five losses to down Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets in the IPL on Monday.
French prosecutor investigates as man confesses to throwing bottle at Van der Poel
The Lille public prosecutor's office confirmed on Monday that it had opened an investigation into "violence with a weapon" after a water bottle was thrown at Mathieu van der Poel, as he rode to victory in the Paris-Roubaix cycling race.
PSG's Desire Doue: Talented by name and by nature
Paris Saint-Germain have the lowest average age of all sides in this season's Champions League quarter-finals and no player embodies the youthful energy and dynamism of Luis Enrique's team more than the thrilling Desire Doue.
Phoenix Suns fire Budenholzer after missing playoffs
The Phoenix Suns fired head coach Mike Budenholzer on Monday after the team failed to reach the NBA playoffs despite having the largest payroll in the league.
Zverev shakes off recent funk to beat Muller in Munich
World number three Alexander Zverev got his clay court season back on track with a 6-4, 6-1 over Frenchman Alexandre Muller in the first round of the ATP event in Munich on Monday.
Flick expects Barcelona's 'best' against Dortmund despite first-leg lead
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he expects his side's "best performance possible" in the Champions League quarter-final against Dortmund on Tuesday despite holding a 4-0 first-leg lead.
Alcaraz hits back at critics before Barcelona Open
World number two Carlos Alcaraz took aim at his critics on Monday after winning the Monte Carlo Masters at the weekend.
African players in Europe: Wissa deals blow to Arsenal
Democratic Republic of Congo forward Yoane Wissa dealt a blow to the fading Premier League title hopes of second-placed Arsenal by equalising for Brentford in a 1-1 draw at the weekend.
Emery says home fans can inspire Aston Villa comeback against PSG
Unai Emery says his players can feed off the energy of their fans as Aston Villa seek to overturn a 3-1 deficit in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain.
'Miracles happen', says Kovac before uphill Barca battle
Trailing 4-0 going into Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final return home leg against Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac said his side can draw inspiration from Liverpool's 2018-19 comeback against the same opponents.
Italy's Olympic hope Brignone says 'four to five months' before back on skis
Italian ski star Federica Brignone faces a race against time to be fit for next year's Winter Olympics after she said Monday there was no chance of returning to action within the next four months as she recovers from a broken leg.
Flick has Barcelona on cusp of Champions League semis, six years on
Failing a collapse at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, Hansi Flick will take Barcelona through to the semi-finals of this season's Champions League, confirming the Catalan club's reemergence as a genuine contender to win European football's biggest prize.
Liverpool set for 'big summer' of transfers, says Van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk says he expects a "big summer" for Liverpool in the transfer market as he reportedly closes in on a deal that will secure his future at Anfield.
Winter Olympics torch unveiled in joint ceremony in Milan and Osaka
The 2026 Winter and Paralympic torches were unveiled at a dual event held in Milan and Osaka on Monday as the countdown continues for next year's Milan-Cortina Games.
Flawless Oscar, Max flounders: Bahrain Grand Prix talking points
Oscar Piastri produced a command performance on Sunday to deliver McLaren's first win at the Bahrain Grand Prix since the nocturnal desert dust-up joined the Formula One calendar in 2004.
'We can get it' - Emery eyes Champions League comeback against PSG
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery believes his side are capable of a stunning Champions League fightback when Paris Saint-Germain travel to Birmingham for the second leg of their quarter-final on Tuesday defending a 3-1 lead.
Perfect Piastri puts McLaren in driving seat
Oscar Piastri wrapped up a dream weekend in Bahrain to leave McLaren with their two drivers atop the drivers standings.
Flick has Barcelona on cusp of return to European elite
Failing a collapse at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, Hansi Flick has Barcelona on track for the Champions League semi-finals and a return to the European elite after a rocky decade in Catalonia.
McIlroy in no mood to talk on the way to Masters win: DeChambeau
The Augusta National atmosphere was electric as Rory McIlroy stopped-and-started his way to a longed-for Masters triumph on Sunday, but inside the ropes the Northern Ireland star was strictly business, playing partner Bryson DeChambeau said.
Rollercoaster carries McIlroy to Masters glory at last
Rory McIlroy put major championship miseries behind him with a heart-stopping victory at the Masters on Sunday that was nearly as nerve-wracking as some of the near-misses that came before.
McIlroy rides luck of the Irish to overcome Masters
Whether it was resetting after missing a putt to win or riding some well-earned luck at Augusta National, Rory McIlroy took pride in little details that made him a Masters champion.