A year ago, Reese Lynch seemed a good bet to win an Olympic medal. But after a year decimated by injury, he's seen his Olympic hopes die away and now, he's set his sights on the professional ranks.
An IPL title has eluded Virat Kohli for 17 years, but Royal Challengers Bengaluru coach Andy Flower praised the star cricketer for his enduring "hunger" for the game."The way he thinks about the game -- and he backs that up with an amazing level of skill, aggression and hunger -- I look forward to watching him in the World Cup," Flower said.
The Briton beat Andre Dirrell on points.
Middlesbrough are in the market for a new central midfielder - but don't be fooled into thinking that could mean Jonny Howson's impact will wane next term
The unpopularity of many Rangers players has meant Philippe Clement has escaped real scrutiny to now, but he has to show progress against Celtic.
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined for 63 points as the Dallas Mavericks won game one of the Western Conference finals with a 108-105 victory at the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday.Edwards said during a television interview that "I got Kyrie", comments that were noted by the Mavericks star.
The Pendle Forest Raptors U14s football team have scored a £500 sponsorship deal with Marsden Building Society
Cameron Jerome has had to battle hard to win over doubters at Bolton Wanderers but as he prepares to leave, he has accomplished the task.
South Korea began 2024 vowing to win the Asian Cup but they have endured a year of turmoil and are still without a coach three months after the sacking of Jurgen Klinsmann.South Korea need just a point to be sure of reaching the next stage of World Cup qualifying.
Springbok front row Vincent Koch believes it will be a "surreal moment" when South Africa's Sharks face Gloucester in Friday's European Challenge Cup final in London.Gloucester have twice won the Challenge Cup, in 2006 and 2015, with Friday's match their fifth appearance in the final.
When Barcelona take on Lyon in the women's Champions League final on Saturday, the Catalans will be out not only for revenge but also to cement their place as Europe's most dominant force.However a run of five consecutive Lyon Champions League triumphs was eventually snapped by Barcelona in 2021, as the Catalans lifted their first by thrashing Chelsea.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has blasted Chelsea's ruthless sacking of Mauricio Pochettino as "harsh" and a "sad" moment for the English Premier League."I think it's sad for the Premier League when a manager loses his job," he added.
Under-fire Canterbury Crusaders coach Rob Penney has apologised for a foul-mouthed insult about a TV reporter at a heated press conference, the Super Rugby team said Thursday.After the end of the tetchy press conference in Christchurch on Wednesday, Penney told a member of the club's media staff that the New Zealand journalist was "a disgrace" before using an obscenity.
The 26-year-old struggled to shine in the Premier League at Everton, Fulham and Leicester.
Harry Kewell says his Yokohama F-Marinos will "have to suffer" to win the Asian Champions League despite taking a one-goal lead into Saturday's second leg of the final at Hernan Crespo's Al Ain.Since the first leg of the final, Al Ain have lost one game and won the other in their domestic league.
Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou is keen to beef up his attack ahead of the new Premier League season, with his first priority a decision on whether to make Timo Werner's loan move permanent.After a post-season friendly against Newcastle in Melbourne on Wednesday, where Spurs lost 5-4 on penalties after the game ended 1-1, Postecoglou pinpointed the front line as a priority.
Ademola Lookman scored a stunning hat-trick as Atalanta ended Bayer Leverkusen's 51-match unbeaten run to win the Europa League final 3-0 on Wednesday and claim their first trophy for 61 years.Lookman became the first player to score a hat-trick in a European final since 1975 to secure Atalanta's first ever continental trophy.
A week after winning by less than a second at Imola, Max Verstappen will be keener than ever to extend his record-equalling run of eight pole positions at the Monaco Grand Prix. The three-time world champion and current series leader overcame two days of disappointing form in practice to snatch pole at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, equalling the record of Ayrton Senna in the process.
Ademola Lookman was Atalanta's hat-trick hero on the club's greatest ever night in Dublin as German champions Bayer Leverkusen were vanquished 3-0 in the Europa League final on Wednesday.Lookman may be an unlikely figure to score the first hat-trick in a European final since 1975.
Leverkusen were beaten for the first time this season as Atalanta produced a European masterclass
Ademola Lookman scored a stunning hat-trick as Atalanta ended Bayer Leverkusen's 51-match unbeaten run to win the Europa League final 3-0 on Wednesday and claim their first trophy for 61 years. Lookman became the first player to score a hat-trick in a European final since 1975 to secure Atalanta's first ever continental trophy."One of the best nights of my life. Amazing performance from the team," said Lookman."We've got to celebrate, we made history tonight."The side from Bergamo have long live
Chelsea are keen to make a swift managerial appointment after Mauricio Pochettino’s exit and have told Ipswich of their interest in Kieran McKenna
Atalanta 3-0 Bayer Leverkusen: Lookman’s hat-trick ensured the Serie A side lifted their first-ever European trophy
Bayern Munich are close to completing a shock move for Burnley boss Vincent Kompany to replace Thomas Tuchel as coach, German and English media reported on Wednesday. According to German tabloid Bild and network Sky, along with English newspaper The Guardian, the Belgian has reached an agreement in principle with Bayern.
Mali footballer Mohamed Camara, who covered up a pro-LGBTQ badge on his playing jersey, was summoned to a French football disciplinary hearing on Wednesday as his country's football federation backed his right to freedom of expression.The Malian Football Federation published a statement of support for the player "in the exercise of his freedom of expression".