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Supercars Perth: Mostert ends Ford's victory drought

Chaz Mostert has taken his maiden win of the 2024 Supercars season after a dominant drive at Wanneroo Raceway in Western Australia.

2024-05-18T09:33:21Z

Golf-Woods, Rahm miss PGA Championship cut

(Reuters) - LIV Golf's Jon Rahm and 15-times major champion Tiger Woods missed the cut at the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky following the conclusion of the second round on Saturday. The second round spilled over after darkness forced a suspension of play on Friday and Rahm and Woods found themselves on the wrong side of a one-under cut that marked the first under-par cut in PGA

2024-05-18T18:02:27Z

Arsenal vs Everton: Match Preview | Toffees end the campaign at title-chasing Gunners

All the focus will be on the home side as they seek the title

2024-05-18T19:31:04Z

Soccer-Under-pressure Xavi says he still has Barca's trust

MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said on Saturday that he still retained the club's trust, despite a steady stream of media reports that Barca president Joan Laporta may be minded to sack him. "I understand the noise but that changes nothing," Xavi told reporters after a training session ahead his side's game against Rayo Vallecano, where the Catalan side is looking to hold on to

2024-05-18T13:01:36Z

Indy 500: How the two-day qualifying system works in 2024

The qualifying format for the Indianapolis 500 is one of the most complicated in all of motorsport, so here’s how it works this weekend for the 2024 edition.

2024-05-18T14:19:10Z

Sainz: Ferrari F1 upgrade expectations "completely out of reality"

Carlos Sainz says his Ferrari Formula 1 team's upgrade package for Imola "worked exactly as we expected", calming down the "out of reality" expectations in Italy.

2024-05-18T18:49:52Z

Soccer-Klopp an instant hit on Instagram on eve of final Liverpool game

(Reuters) - Liverpool's outgoing manager Juergen Klopp has never been one for social media but he took the plunge on Saturday ahead of his final game in charge, and instantly became an Instagram hit. Klopp announced in January that he would leave Liverpool at the end of this season, and the past few months have been building up to his farewell game at Anfield where they take on Wolverhampton

2024-05-18T14:41:54Z

Ericsson: Indy 500 qualifying laps like “driving with a gun to my throat”

Former Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson and last year’s poleman Alex Palou both endured varying degrees of hardship on the opening day of qualifying for 2024’s 108th event.

2024-05-18T23:15:03Z

F1 Imola GP: Piastri leads McLaren 1-2 in FP3 as Perez and Alonso crash out

McLaren topped final practice for Formula 1’s 2024 Imola Grand Prix with a 1-2 led by Oscar Piastri in a session disrupted by crashes for Fernando Alonso and Sergio Perez.

2024-05-18T11:48:43Z

China Olympic swimming allegations: Wada founder Dick Pound ‘disgusted’ by Usada ‘lies and distortions’ over Tokyo cases

Comments come during an extraordinary meeting of the Wada Foundation Board to discuss the fallout Wada came under fire after it was revealed Chinese swimmers tested positive for TMZ ahead of the Tokyo Olympics The former president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada), Canadian Dick Pound, launched a fierce attack on the United States anti-doping ...

2024-05-18T11:00:48Z

Boozers braced for a bumper night to cheer on 'Gypsy King' Tyson Fury

The 'Gypsy King' fury takes on Ukrainian boxer Usyk in a fight that might go down in history as one of the fights of the century. Unsurprisingly, pubs are hoping for a night of knock-out sales.

2024-05-18T21:14:46Z

What F1 GPS data reveals about Verstappen’s Imola qualifying save

Max Verstappen’s eighth consecutive Formula 1 pole position - which equals Ayrton Senna's record - owes much to the tow he picked up from Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg – per the GPS data of Imola Q3’s final runs.

2024-05-18T18:19:49Z

Soccer-Tuchel bemoans lack of focus as Bayern finish third

SINSHEIM, Germany (Reuters) - Departing Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel was unhappy with his team's lack of focus following their season-ending 4-2 loss at Hoffenheim on Saturday in which the Bavarians threw away a two-goal lead. Bayern, Bundesliga champions in the previous 11 seasons, finished third behind Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart, and will go without domestic or European silverware

2024-05-18T17:17:18Z

Boxing fans forced to pay £25 to watch Fury v Usyk on pay-per-view

Furious boxing fans have labelled the lack of radio coverage for the Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk fight a 'tradegy' as supporters are forced to cough up £25 to watch the clash on pay-per-view.

2024-05-18T09:57:52Z

Chelsea vs. AFC Bournemouth, Premier League: Preview, team news, how to watch

Europe beckons

2024-05-18T21:16:18Z

F1 Imola GP: Verstappen takes pole from Piastri as Ferrari disappoints

Max Verstappen turned around Red Bull’s tricky start to Formula 1’s 2024 Imola Grand Prix, beating McLaren pair Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in qualifying as Ferrari’s challenge disappeared.

2024-05-18T15:13:28Z

Soccer-Chelsea's Hayes signs off with spectacular WSL title win

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Chelsea coach Emma Hayes has always done things her own way, but not even she could have predicted how her side would come back in her final game in charge to snatch the Women's Super League title that she had conceded two weeks ago. After a glittering 12 years in charge, Hayes, who is leaving to take over the U.S. women's national team, looked set to depart

2024-05-18T17:17:20Z

Tsunoda's Imola speed shows Red Bull is right to wait on Perez's F1 future

Red Bull is clear that Sergio Perez holds his Formula 1 destiny post-2024, but his contrasting Imola fortunes so far compared to stable-mate Yuki Tsunoda show why it's waiting.

2024-05-18T17:04:39Z

Golf-Schauffele in front at PGA Championship, Scheffler slips back

(Reuters) -Xander Schauffele was clinging to a one-shot lead midway through his third round at the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday while Scottie Scheffler lost ground while playing a day after being released from jail. Overnight leader Schauffele enjoyed a bogey-free start and reached the turn in one-under-par 34 to sit at 13 under on the week and one shot clear of 2019

2024-05-18T21:18:12Z

The best sights, images from the 2024 Preakness Stakes

The 149th running of the Preakness Stakes took place on Saturday, May 18. Here are the best images, photos and more of the event.

2024-05-18T22:58:48Z

Premier League title race could be settled on Sunday after Kitchee stop rot to prolong Lee Man’s wait

Kitchee get a win at last after torrid run that added to the uncertainty surrounding their coach Lee Man must still earn a point from their match away to Sham Shui Po to be crowned champions - or can try again against Kitchee on final day Kim Dong-jin, the under-fire interim Kitchee head coach, paid tribute to his players' "character and mentality"...

2024-05-18T15:31:41Z

F1 team-mates' qualifying battles: Imola GP

Here's how things stand in 2024 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Imola Grand Prix.

2024-05-18T15:34:26Z

F1 eyeing new races in Asia, not US, amid wild Chicago rumours

Formula 1 has no plans to add a fourth US race but is keen to expand its presence in Asia, which could have consequences for European venues.

2024-05-18T12:48:59Z

Soccer-Bayern end poor season in third place after Hoffenheim loss

SINSHEIM, Germany (Reuters) -Bayern Munich squandered a two-goal lead to slump to a 4-2 loss at Hoffenheim courtesy of an Andrej Kramaric hat-trick in the Bundesliga finale on Saturday, ending a disappointing season in third place as coach Thomas Tuchel bowed out. Saturday's performance was indicative of Bayern's first season without a trophy in over a decade, having played outstandingly to reach

2024-05-18T16:27:13Z

‘I’m Still The Same’ – How Muay Thai Megastar Tawanchai Stays Humble Despite Surge In Popularity

The 25-year-old will next defend the ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Title against Jo Nattawut at ONE 167.

2024-05-18T19:24:41Z

Indy 500: Penske stays on top, heroic VeeKay rebounds from crash

Will Power led a Team Penske sweep on the opening qualifying day for the Indianapolis 500, as Rinus VeeKay stole the show with a heroic late run.

2024-05-18T22:35:32Z

Soccer-Leverkusen become first Bundesliga team to go all season without defeat

LEVERKUSEN, Germany (Reuters) -Champions Bayer Leverkusen edged past Augsburg 2-1 on the last matchday on Saturday to become the first team in the history of the Bundesliga to complete a full season without a loss. Xabi Alonso's treble-chasing team also stretched their European record unbeaten run across all competitions this season to 51 matches in a perfect dress rehearsal for next week's

2024-05-18T16:27:13Z

2024 F1 Imola GP qualifying results: Verstappen takes pole

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took pole position for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, the seventh round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship, at Imola.

2024-05-18T15:13:31Z

Report: Will Zalatoris said players discussed asking for 2nd round to be postponed

Will Zalatoris told reporters that a group of players nearly asked for the second round of the PGA Championship to be postponed after the harrowing early morning hours Friday. According to The Athletic, Zalatoris said the conversation among the players lasted around 30 minutes after the death of a pedestrian and the arrest of No. 1-ranked Scottie Scheffler on a felony charge of assault on a

2024-05-18T09:26:14Z

Soccer-Man City miss out on WSL title despite win over Villa

BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) - Manchester City beat Aston Villa 2-1 on the final day of the Women's Super League season, but it was not enough to secure the title as Chelsea, who hammered Manchester United 6-0 at Old Trafford, pipped them to the trophy on goal difference Australian attacker Mary Fowler opened the scoring for City but with Chelsea netting four in the first half at Manchester

2024-05-18T18:02:27Z

Golf-Scheffler chasing Schauffele as third round begins at Valhalla

By Frank Pingue (Reuters) -PGA Championship leader Xander Schauffele got his third round underway on Saturday at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky where Scottie Scheffler hopes to make another move a day after being released from jail. World number one Scheffler put himself into the mix on Friday shortly after being arrested on four counts, including second-degree assault of a police

2024-05-18T17:57:39Z

Soccer-Bayern end season in third place after 4-2 loss at Hoffenheim

SINSHEIM, Germany (Reuters) - Bayern Munich squandered a two-goal lead to slump to a 4-2 loss at Hoffenheim courtesy of a second-half Andrej Kramaric hat-trick in the Bundesliga finale on Saturday, ending a disappointing season in third place as coach Thomas Tuchel bowed out. Early goals from Mathys Tel and Alphonso Davies saw the injury-depleted Bavarians go 2-0 up by the sixth minute.

2024-05-18T15:42:05Z

F2 Imola: Colapinto wins sprint with last lap overtake amid stewards' investigation

Franco Colapinto became Formula 2’s sixth winner of the campaign in a sprint race at Imola bookended by drama, though is under investigation for a first lap incident.

2024-05-18T13:34:00Z

Soccer-Klopp earns a million Instagram followers within hours

(Reuters) -Liverpool's outgoing manager Juergen Klopp has never been one for social media but he took the plunge on Saturday ahead of his final game in charge, instantly becoming an Instagram hit when he racked up a million followers. Klopp announced in January that he would leave Liverpool at the end of the season, and the past few months have been building up to his farewell game at Anfield

2024-05-18T18:02:24Z

Inverness 2 Hamilton 3 (Agg: 3-5): Highlanders humbled as super Accies seal Championship return

John Rankin's men are celebrating tonight after a superb display in Inverness delivered promotion back to the second tier

2024-05-18T18:43:00Z

Verstappen credits "tow buddy" Hulkenberg for help to grab Imola F1 pole

Max Verstappen says "tow buddy" Nico Hulkenberg played a part in the Red Bull driver grabbing pole for Formula 1's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

2024-05-18T17:34:40Z

Piastri given three-place grid penalty at F1 Imola GP for impeding Magnussen

McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri has been given a three-place grid penalty for the Imola Grand Prix after impeding Kevin Magnussen.

2024-05-18T17:49:45Z

Preview: Atlético battle Osasuna in the season’s final home game

For one last time at the Metropolitano this season.

2024-05-18T17:15:50Z

Indy 500: Power leads Penske 1-2-3 with 233.758mph qualifying run

Will Power led an early Team Penske sweep after the initial qualifying attempts through the running order for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500.

2024-05-18T18:04:45Z

Lionel Messi’s Barcelona napkin, used to promise his first contract with club at age 13, sells for HK$7.6m at auction

Napkin, signed in December 2000, was a promise that the Catalans would sign the Argentinian Messi made his Barca debut in 2004 and left in 2021 as the record goal scorer and appearance maker The napkin used to pen Lionel Messi's first contract with Barcelona has sold at auction for GBP762,400 (HK$7.6 million). Signed in blue ink, the napkin was use...

2024-05-18T10:30:45Z

Everton Women vs Bristol City: FA WSL Match preview

Boss pays tribute to skipper ahead of season finale

2024-05-18T13:15:04Z

What's behind the penalty confusion after Imola's chaotic F3 sprint?

Confusion reigned in the Formula 3 sprint race at Imola with top three Noel Leon, Oliver Goethe and Tim Tramnitz perplexed by the penalties and investigations surrounding them.

2024-05-18T11:03:35Z

VeeKay suffers heavy crash, Larson hit by engine issue in Indy 500 qualifying

Rinus VeeKay suffered a hard crash in qualifying while Kyle Larson had his hopes hit by an engine issue ahead of the Indianapolis 500.

2024-05-18T17:19:38Z

Engine issue derails Kyle Larson’s first Indy 500 qualifying run

Kyle Larson was on course for a respectable maiden qualifying attempt to make the field for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 before an engine issue ended his run.

2024-05-18T16:58:50Z

F1 Imola GP: Verstappen fends off McLaren threat for pole

Max Verstappen turned around Red Bull’s “really difficult” 2024 Imola Grand Prix in Formula 1 qualifying and will start ahead of Lando Norris as Ferrari’s challenge disappeared.

2024-05-18T15:19:19Z

F1 Imola Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more

Max Verstappen will start from pole position after topping qualifying for the Formula 1 Imola Grand Prix. Here's how and when you can watch the race.

2024-05-18T16:49:33Z

Hamilton Accies boss to celebrate rapid return to Championship with fast food

John Rankin has revealed how he'll enjoy Hamilton play-off success after guidng them back to the second tier

2024-05-18T19:13:02Z

Soccer-Chelsea crowned WSL champions after crushing Man United

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -A virtuoso performance from striker Mayra Ramirez set Chelsea on course for a 6-0 rout of Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday to secure a record fifth successive Women's Super League title in coach Emma Hayes's last game in charge. Chelsea finished the season on 55 points, level with Manchester City but seven ahead of them on goal difference, and the final

2024-05-18T16:52:25Z

WATCH: Johanna Rytting Kaneryd doubles Chelsea’s lead over United! 2-0!

Keep them coming

2024-05-18T14:29:44Z

The Red Bull turnaround behind Max Verstappen's Imola F1 pole

Unfamiliar feelings of gloom washed over the Red Bull camp after Formula 1's Friday practice sessions at the Imola Grand Prix, as Max Verstappen was "severely off the pace".

2024-05-18T17:34:43Z