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AFPHope yet for future of battered and bruised Commonwealth Games
The future of the Commonwealth Games has once again been plunged into doubt since Malaysia declined to host the 2026 edition last week, but according to former Olympic marketing guru Michael Payne "it would be wrong to write the event off just yet.""The process to determine a host for the 2026 Games is continuing at pace with interested Commonwealth Games Associations (CGAs)," she told AFP. "While acutely aware of the incredibly tight timeframe, we have encouraged proposals that will reset the G
AFPDimitrov knocks out Alcaraz to set up Zverev Miami semi-final
World number two Carlos Alcaraz was knocked out of the Miami Open quarter-finals on Thursday, beaten 6-2, 6-4 by Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov.The Bulgarian pounced on every opportunity, coming to the net frequently and moving Alcaraz around the court.
PA Media: SportGrigor Dimitrov dumps Carlos Alcaraz out of Miami Open
The Bulgarian will play fourth seed Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals.
AFPScheffler one off lead of Moore, Furr at PGA Houston Open
World number one Scottie Scheffler started limbering up for the Masters with a bogey-free five-under-par 65 that put him one off the first-round lead shared by Taylor Moore and Wilson Furr at the Houston Open on Thursday.Moore shook off an opening bogey with an eagle and five birdies in his six-under-par 64 at Memorial Park Golf Course.
AFPOhtani wins in Dodgers home debut as US MLB games begin
Japanese star Shohei Ohtani made a triumphant Los Angeles Dodgers home debut on Thursday, getting help from fellow Most Valuable Player teammates in a 7-1 rout of St. Louis.- Silence in Baltimore - Corbin Burnes struck out 11 batters, a record for any pitcher in his Baltimore debut, to spark the Orioles to an 11-3 home rout of the Los Angeles Angels.
The GuardianPremier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Everton must find goals, Forest need tight games to go their way and there’s a mighty showdown in Manchester
AFPSho-time at last as Ohtani delights in Dodgers home debut
After flying 5,477 miles from Tokyo to Los Angeles to see Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani make his regular season home debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Hiroaki Miyazaki had one request."We bought our season tickets today because of him," said Takeshi Kitada, a Los Angeles-based banker originally from Tokyo who believes the Dodgers paid a "reasonable price" to land Ohtani.
AFPZverev backs Marozsan to join ATP elite
As Fabian Marozsan left the stadium court after his quarter-final exit at the Miami Open, his German opponent Alexander Zverev approached him and offered a reminder of his new status in the sport.I still believe if he finds this tennis on a weekly basis it should not be an accident he's in the quarter-finals, semi-finals of Masters 1000 events.
PA Media: SportLuke Littler overcomes Nathan Aspinall to secure first Premier League win
Littler never looked back after edging out Luke Humphries in the opening quarter-final at the SSE Arena and then beating Michael Van Gerwen
AFPUS midfielder Albert apologizes for 'immature' social media posts
US and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Korbin Albert apologized Thursday for "immature" social media posts that sparked the ire of fans and US women's football legend Megan Rapinoe."I want to sincerely apologize for my actions on social media," Albert said in an Instagram post.
Warrington GuardianLuke 'The Nuke' Littler claims his first Premier League nightly win
Warrington's teenage darts sensation is finally a nightly winner in the PDC Premier League
The GuardianXabi Alonso set to disappoint Liverpool and stay at Bayer Leverkusen
Liverpool had hoped to make the Spaniard Jürgen Klopp’s successor but he is set to remain at Leverkusen for another season at least
The Guardian‘I punched something’: Nottingham Forest deduction prompted Nuno fury
Nuno Espírito Santo has called for Nottingham Forest to be galvanised by their troubles off the pitch with home games against Crystal Palace and Fulham
The IndependentLiverpool to omit Xabi Alonso from managerial shortlist to replace Jurgen Klopp
The Spaniard was seen as the favourite to succeed Klopp at Anfield, but now looks set to stay at Bayer Leverkusen beyond the current campaign
AFPHolders Barcelona, PSG win through to Women's Champions League semis
Barcelona eased to a 3-1 win over Brann on Thursday to set up a repeat of last season's Women's Champions League semi-final against Chelsea, progressing 5-2 on aggregate, while Paris Saint-Germain also clinched a place in the last four of Europe's elite club competition.In Paris, the home side built on a 2-1 quarter-final first-leg win away to Hacken by beating the Swedish side 3-0 at the Parc des Princes to progress 5-1 on aggregate and set up a semi-final against domestic rivals Lyon.
AFPRybakina roars back to end Azarenka's Miami dream
World number four Elena Rybakina was pushed all the way by veteran Victoria Azarenka before reaching the Miami Open WTA final with a 6-4, 0-6, 7-6 (7/2) victory on Thursday.
AFPWho knows who's next, says Djokovic in new coach search
Novak Djokovic said Thursday he was unsure who would be his new coach or even if there would be one, a day after ending a five-year association with Goran Ivanisevic. "Concerning my following stage about a coach for me I don't have any clear idea who that might be and if anyone will be," Djokovic said at a press conference in Belgrade.
Evening StandardLiverpool set to miss out on Xabi Alonso as two leading contenders to be next manager emerge
Report names Ruben Amorim and Roberto De Zerbi as top candidates
The GuardianLeeds make struggling Castleford pay heavy price for their wastefulness
Castleford remain bottom of Super League after a 26-6 home defeat by Leeds
The TelegraphDan Ashworth leaves Newcastle under a dark cloud – Sandro Tonali will be his legacy
As Dan Ashworth waits to find out when he will be able to start work as Manchester United’s new director of football, the last thing he will have wanted is to be reminded of a costly blunder he made during his time in charge of Newcastle.
Warrington GuardianA trio of deadline-day signings for Warrington Rylands
ON what was the final day to make signings for what remains of the season, Warrington Rylands have added three new players to their squad.
The TelegraphWillie Kirk sacked by Leicester after investigation into relationship with player
Leicester City women’s team manager Willie Kirk has been sacked after the club investigated an allegation that he had a relationship with a player.
The GuardianCollingwood successfully tackle a major issue to kickstart their AFL season
The stakes in the grand final rematch at the Gabba were greater than usual but the Pies’ tackling proved the difference
The TelegraphXabi Alonso almost certain not to be next Liverpool manager
Xabi Alonso is unlikely to be on Liverpool’s shortlist to replace Jurgen Klopp as the Merseyside club do not believe he will be available this summer.
PA Media: SportLuke Littler ends Luke Humphries’ winning run in Premier League
Following successive wins in Brighton, Nottingham and Dublin, Humphries had opened up a seven-point lead at the top of table
Headlines
- Grigor Dimitrov dumps Carlos Alcaraz out of Miami Open
- Luke Littler overcomes Nathan Aspinall to secure first Premier League win
- Luke Littler ends Luke Humphries’ winning run in Premier League
- Willie Kirk sacked as Leicester boss after position became ‘untenable’
- England will not adopt negative approach after humbling in India – Zak Crawley