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Sinner wants to use Madrid to boost career Grand Slam chances
World number one Jannik Sinner said Tuesday his principal aim as he prepares for the Madrid Open is to be in the "best possible shape" for Roland Garros next month as he seeks to complete a career Grand Slam.
Donovan steps down as Bulls coach
Billy Donovan stepped down as coach of the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday after the team missed the NBA playoffs for the fifth time in his six seasons in charge.
Barcelona need leaders to fulfil Flick's Champions League dream
Barcelona require leaders on the pitch if they are to achieve their coach Hansi Flick's dream of winning the Champions League, the German said on Tuesday.
Guardiola hints that Rodri will make swift Man City return
Pep Guardiola has eased Manchester City's fears that Rodri could be ruled out for the remainder of the Premier League season, but the Spain midfielder is set to miss Wednesday's trip to Burnley.
'We weren't soft, we were skilled': Nowitzki on NBA's European revolution
As he is inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame, Dallas Mavericks and German basketball legend Dirk Nowitzki is typically humble in downplaying his role in changing the game.
PSG and Luis Enrique sweat on Vitinha ahead of Champions League semis
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Tuesday he was unsure if midfield metronome Vitinha would be fit to play against Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals.
Di Matteo says 'vital' for faltering Chelsea to add experience
Chelsea great Roberto Di Matteo told AFP on Tuesday it was "vital" that the faltering Premier League side add experienced players and backed Liam Rosenior to still be in charge next season.
Ex-Spurs star Davids condemns 'lack of quality, lack of management'
Former Tottenham star Edgar Davids on Tuesday told AFP that the fallen London giants will find it hard to avoid relegation and condemned "a lack of quality and a lack of management".
Timberwolves battle back to stun Nuggets in NBA playoffs
Anthony Edwards scored 30 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves staged a double-digit fightback for a series-leveling 119-114 upset of the Denver Nuggets in the NBA playoffs on Monday.
Eta appointment 'no surprise' for Union Berlin's ascendant women
The appointment of Marie-Louise Eta as head coach of Union Berlin's men's Bundesliga side may have captured global headlines, but few inside the ambitious club were surprised.
Mitchell, Harden shine as Cavs down Raptors for 2-0 series lead
Donovan Mitchell and James Harden combined for 58 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors 115-105 to take a commanding 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven NBA Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Monday.
PGA Tour to scrap Hawaii opening events from 2027
The PGA Tour is planning to abandon the traditional season-opening swing in Hawaii from 2027, it said Monday.
Wembanyama wins NBA defensive player of the year
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was named the NBA's defensive player of the year on Monday, becoming the first unanimous winner in the award's 43-year history.
West Ham's draw at Palace relegates Wolves, piles pressure on Spurs
West Ham's 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace on Monday condemned Wolves to relegation from the Premier League and boosted their own survival bid to leave struggling Tottenham deeper in trouble.
Wolves relegated from Premier League
Wolves were relegated from the Premier League on Monday after West Ham's goalless draw at Crystal Palace sealed their fate.
Alcaraz may skip French Open rather than rush injury comeback
French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz insisted Monday he would rather miss defending the Roland Garros title in May rather than rush treatment on a "serious" wrist injury.
Wembanyama 'changing the game as we speak', says Nowitzki
German basketball legend Dirk Nowitzki said Victor Wembanyama, who won on his play-off debut on Sunday, was "changing the game as we speak".
Leicester fairytale turns sour as relegation to third tier looms
Ten years after authoring the ultimate sporting fairytale, former Premier League champions Leicester are on the brink of a humiliating relegation to the third tier.
Varma ton revives Mumbai's IPL hopes with win over Gujarat
Swashbuckling batter Tilak Varma hit his maiden IPL century to lead Mumbai Indians to just their second win of the campaign as they hammered Gujarat Titans by 99 runs on Monday.
Formula One makes rule changes after drivers' criticism
Formula One chiefs unanimously agreed on Monday to make rule changes following severe criticism of new regulations introduced this season which led to doubts over Max Verstappen continuing in the sport.
Cafu says 2026 World Cup is perfect time for Brazil to win again
Brazil's two-time World Cup winner Cafu said on Monday he believes this year's tournament is the perfect time for the five-time champions to take back the crown for the first time for 24 years.
Rose to take charge at Bournemouth after Iraola exit
Bournemouth announced on Monday that German manager Marco Rose will take charge of the Premier League club next season, succeeding the departing Andoni Iraola.
Olympic status a massive 'boost' for squash says European champion Crouin
European squash champion Victor Crouin believes the visibility of his sport will get a huge boost after it makes its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Kenyan double-double as Korir, Lokedi defend Boston Marathon crowns
Defending champions John Korir and Sharon Lokedi completed a Kenyan double-double at the Boston Marathon on Monday, both delivering tactical masterpieces to clinch back-to-back victories in the 130th edition of the prestigious road race.
French Open sensation Boisson returns to action after 'most difficult' spell
Lois Boisson, the French player who lit up Roland Garros last year with her stunning run to the French Open semi-finals, told AFP she cannot wait to return to action on Tuesday at the Madrid Open after months out injured.
Rosenior says Chelsea owners supportive despite slump
Liam Rosenior insists he has support from Chelsea's owners despite an alarming slump that has dealt a huge blow to the club's hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League.
Romania legend Hagi eyes 'winning every game' on return as coach
Gheorghe Hagi took over as coach of the Romanian national team on Monday with the former Barcelona star announcing ambitious targets for his new charges.
Rana stars as Bangladesh down New Zealand to level ODI series at 1-1
Pace sensation Nahid Rana took 5-32 to lead Bangladesh to a comfortable six-wicket win over New Zealand in the second one-day international and level the three-match series at 1-1 on Monday.
Real Madrid coach Arbeloa launches stout defence of Mbappe
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa mounted a strong defence of French superstar Kylian Mbappe, who was criticised for what some perceived as ignoring his defensive responsibilities in last week's Champions League defeat by Bayern Munich.
Rana takes 5-32 as Bangladesh bowl out New Zealand for 198
Pace sensation Nahid Rana took 5-32 as Bangladesh bundled out New Zealand for 198 in the second one-day international on Monday in Dhaka.
Magic shock Pistons as Thunder and Celtics win big in NBA playoffs
The Orlando Magic stunned the Detroit Pistons 112-101 on Sunday as the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics opened the NBA playoffs with big wins.
Australia's Green wins playoff for third LPGA LA Championship title
Australia's in-form Hannah Green birdied the first hole of a three-way playoff to capture her third LA Championship title on Sunday on the LPGA Tour.