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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.
Ten birdies not enough as Rose falls to McIlroy in Masters playoff
Justin Rose says he produced some of the finest golf of his career at the 89th Masters, but even with a 10-birdie final round, he didn't leave Augusta National with a green jacket.
McIlroy completes career Grand Slam with emotional Masters playoff win
Rory McIlroy completed golf's career Grand Slam with a tearful Masters victory on Sunday, sinking a tense four-foot birdie putt on the first hole of a sudden death playoff to defeat Justin Rose.
Harden bags 39 as Clippers edge Warriors to clinch play-off spot
James Harden scored 39 points as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors 124-119 in overtime to clinch the final playoff spot in a thrilling last day of the NBA regular season on Sunday.
USA, Japan win to qualify for BJK Cup finals
The USA and Japan became the final teams to book their place at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals with 2-1 victories over Slovakia and Canada respectively on Sunday.
Lyon close in on Champions League, Saint-Etienne snatch draw
Lyon scored three goals in the second half to win 3-1 at Auxerre in Ligue 1 on Sunday and claim fourth spot in the table, while Saint-Etienne moved nearer to the relegation play-off spot after drawing 3-3 against Brest.
McIlroy leads by four as Masters back-nine battle begins
Rory McIlroy overcame a nightmare start to seize a four-stroke lead after the first nine holes in Sunday's final round of the Masters as he seeks a victory to complete a career Grand Slam.
Lazio and Roma share derby spoils as Atalanta relaunch Champions League bid
Lazio and Roma failed to strike a blow in the race for Champions League football after the capital city rivals played out a tense 1-1 draw on Sunday.
Fabio Grosso's Sassuolo return to Serie A after a year away
Sassuolo returned to Serie A after a season away on Sunday as results elsewhere mathematically ensured promotion for the team managed by World Cup winner Fabio Grosso.
Red Bull reflect on 'bad' Bahrain weekend
Red Bull were all at sea in the Bahrain desert this weekend, with Max Verstappen unable to replicate his last time out win in Japan.
Kohli, Karn star as Bengaluru and Mumbai win in IPL
Virat Kohli hit a landmark half-century and spinner Karn Sharma returned 3-36 to trigger an opposition collapse in the IPL as Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians won on Sunday.
Amorim has no excuses for Man Utd's latest meltdown
Ruben Amorim admitted Manchester United's embarrassing 4-1 defeat at Newcastle on Sunday was the latest in a long line of mistake-filled performances from his troubled team.
McIlroy tees off in quest of Masters title and career Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy teed off in Sunday's final round of the Masters in search of an elusive first green jacket that would complete a career Grand Slam.