Manchester United Boss Ten Hag Calls for More Investment 

Sports Manchester United's Dutch manager Erik ten Hag speaks to his players at the end of the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Fulham at Old Trafford in Manchester, northwest England, on May 28, 2023. (AFP)

Manchester United Boss Ten Hag Calls for More Investment 

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has called for more investment in the club so they can challenge for trophies after the team finished third in the…

Sports Second-placed Aston Martin's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso holds up his trophy on the podium after the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix at the Monaco street circuit in Monaco, on May 28, 2023. (AFP) 

Alonso Feels He’s Far from Catching F1 Leader Verstappen Despite His Own Remarkable Form 

Fernando Alonso has five podiums in six races in a remarkable season for Aston Martin, yet still feels he's no closer to catching Red Bull's Max Verstappen. …

Sports Winner Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (C) holds up his trophy, flanked by second-placed Aston Martin's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso (L), third-placed Alpine's French driver Esteban Ocon (R), Prince Albert II of Monaco (2nd R) and Princess Charlene of Monaco (2nd L) on the podium after the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix at the Monaco street circuit in Monaco, on May 28, 2023. (AFP)

Verstappen Wins Monaco GP to Extend F1 Championship Lead; Alonso 2nd Ahead of Ocon

Formula One champion Max Verstappen's lights-to-flag victory win at the Monaco Grand gave the Red Bull driver his fourth victory of the season and extended his…

Sports Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine serves to Aryna Sabalenka of Russia in their Women's Singles first round match during the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, 28 May 2023. (EPA)

Ukraine’s Kostyuk Booed at French Open after No Handshake with Belarus’ Sabalenka Because of War

Unable to sleep the night before her first-round match at the French Open against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus, the Grand Slam tournament's No. 2 seed, Marta…

Sports Football - Brasileiro Championship - Flamengo v Cruzeiro - Estadio Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - May 27, 2023 A Flamengo fan displays an image of Vinicius Junior in support against racism before the match. (Reuters)

Disgusted by Racism Targeting Soccer’s Vinicius, His Brazilian Hometown Rallies to Defend Him

The chants of “monkey!” at the Spanish soccer stadium echoed across the Atlantic, reaching the ears of people on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. That’s…


Sports Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Denmark's Holger Rune during their quarter final match at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome, Wednesday, May 17, 2023. (AP)

Djokovic Owes Growth of His Career to ‘Biggest Rival’ Nadal

Novak Djokovic joked that he was a relieved man after Rafa Nadal withdrew from the French Open due to injury but deep down the Serbian has nothing but respect…

Sports Casper Ruud of Norway celebrates after beating J.J. Wolf of the United States after their second round match, at the Geneva Open tennis tournament in Geneva, Switzerland, Wednesday, May 24, 2023. (AP)

Ruud Banking on French Open Experience for Deep Run after ‘Up and Down’ Season

World number four Casper Ruud admitted his preparation going into the French Open has not been ideal but is counting on his experience from his final run last…

Sports 27 May 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (C) holds the championship trophy while his teammates cheer after winning the 33rd German championship. Photo: Federico Gambarini/dpa

Bayern Win Bundesliga with Last-gasp Goal in Season Finale

Bayern Munich snatched their 11th consecutive Bundesliga title in dramatic fashion with a final day 2-1 win at Cologne on Saturday courtesy of Jamal Musiala's…

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Sports Liverpool's manager Juergen Klopp waves supporters after the Premier League match between Liverpool and Wolverhampton at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Sunday, May 22, 2022. (AP)

Klopp Stays Positive After Salah Vents About Liverpool Missing Champions League

Mohamed Salah said it’s “too soon” for optimism after Liverpool failed to reach the Champions League. Jurgen Klopp isn’t as downcast as his star forward. …

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Sports Liverpool's Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah. Credit: AFP Photo

Salah 'Devastated' as Liverpool Miss Out on Champions League

Mohamed Salah said there was "no excuse" for Liverpool's failure to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in seven seasons after Manchester…

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Sports Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - May 25, 2023 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton during a press conference ahead of the grand prix. (Reuters)

Hamilton Hopes to Sign New F1 Contract in Coming Weeks

Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton says talks over a new contract with Mercedes are advancing and he is hopeful it will be sorted out "in the…

Sports Head of the French National Olympic Committee (CNOSF) Brigitte Henriques speaks during a press conference following a board of directors meeting at the headquarters of the French National Olympic and Sports Committee in Paris on October 12, 2022. (AFP)

France’s First Female Olympic President Resigns

The president of France's Olympic Committee resigned unexpectedly on Thursday, the latest leadership shake up of French sports amid preparations for the Summer…

Sports Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Andy Murray of Britain in the semi final match of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday June 3, 2011. (AP)

Nadal’s Absence Changes Complexion of Roland Garros

There’s a reason a statue of Rafael Nadal stands outside Court Philippe Chatrier on the southwest outskirts of Paris. No player ever lorded over any Grand…

Sports Players and match officials hold a banner reading "Racists, out of football" at half-time during the Spanish league football match between Real Valladolid FC and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorilla stadium in Valladolid on May 23, 2023. (AFP)

Barcelona Loses to Valladolid, Raphinha Shows Message of Support for Vinicius Junior 

Barcelona forward Raphinha took off his jersey and revealed his message of support for fellow Brazilian Vinicius Junior. The message, which included anti…

Sports Football - LaLiga - Valencia v Real Madrid - Mestalla, Valencia, Spain - May 21, 2023 Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior gestures towards a fan as Valencia's Jose Gaya and Cenk Ozkacar attempt to restrain him. (Reuters)

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr Has Red Card Rescinded 

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr's red card in Sunday's LaLiga match at Valencia, when he was also racially abused, has been rescinded, the Spanish Football…

Sports Honda Racing Corporation President Koji Watanabe attends a news conference on their auto motorsports activities in Tokyo, Japan May 24, 2023. (Reuters)

Honda to Supply Engines for Aston Martin Starting with 2026 F1 Regulations 

Honda will return as a factory Formula One supplier in partnership with Aston Martin in 2026 when F1 introduces new engine regulations. Even if Fernando…

Sports President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa delivers a speech during the draw for the AFC Asian Cup in Doha on May 11, 2023. (AFP)

AFC President: Saudi Arabia Capable of Hosting FIFA World Cup at Right Time

President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa said he was confident of Saudi Arabia's ability to host the FIFA World…

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Sports Real Madrid's head coach Carlo Ancelotti attends a press conference in Madrid, Tuesday, May 23, 2023. (AP)

Real Madrid’s Ancelotti Expects Vinicius Jr to Stay at Club 

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday he expected Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr to remain at the Spanish club despite facing racist abuse in…

Sports French Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera, watches head of Paris 2024 Olympics Tony Estanguet delivering a speech during a meeting on the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in Paris. (AP)

France Prepares Its Guard Against Drone Strikes, Security Threats During Olympics 

France will deploy 35,000 security agents and the military to secure the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony, a river parade through the heart of Paris, from…

Sports Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Final - Argentina v France - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - December 18, 2022, Referee Szymon Marciniak reacts. (Reuters)

World Cup Final Referee Marciniak Picked for Champions League Final Duty 

After refereeing the World Cup final in December, Szymon Marciniak of Poland was picked Monday to officiate the Champions League final between Manchester City…

Sports Juventus' players, Adrien Rabiot, from left, Moise Kean, and Leandro Paredes, are disappointed after Empoli's goal of 4-1, during the Italian Serie A match between Empoli and Juventus, at the Carlo Castellani stadium in Empoli, Italy, Monday, May 22, 2023. (AP)

Black Day for Juventus with Points Penalty and Loss at Empoli 

A bad day for Juventus turned worse when a 4-1 loss at Empoli on Monday saw its hopes of qualifying for the Champions League implode. Before kickoff,…

Sports Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, center, leaves the pitch after being shown a red card during a Spanish LaLiga match between Valencia and Real Madrid, at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia, Spain, Sunday, May 21, 2023. (AP)

Spanish Football Admits Racism Problem After Vinicius Incident

Spanish soccer has a racism problem, its football federation chief Luis Rubiales said on Monday, echoing criticism by Brazil after Real Madrid lodged a race…

Sports FILE - A sunset over the Philippe Chatrier courts during the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, Monday, June 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)

French Open Offers Players Protection against Online Harassment

French Open organizers are giving all players access to an online tool meant to protect them from cyberbullying and harassment on social media. The French…

Sports Football - Bundesliga - FC Augsburg v Borussia Dortmund - WWK Arena, Augsburg, Germany - May 21, 2023 Borussia Dortmund players celebrate after the match. (Reuters)

Dortmund Keep Lid on Euphoria as Bundesliga Title Race Goes to the Wire 

Borussia Dortmund are one win away from clinching their first Bundesliga title in 11 years but they are desperate to keep a lid on the city's bubbling euphoria…

Sports The Olympic rings are set up at Trocadero plaza that overlooks the Eiffel Tower, a day after the official announcement that the 2024 Summer Olympic Games will be in the French capital, in Paris, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017. (AP)

Report: Paris 2024 Organizers Working On Putting Olympic Flame on Eiffel Tower 

Paris 2024 organizers have been working on installing the Olympic flame on the Eiffel Tower, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on…

Sports Real Madrid's head coach Carlo Ancelotti remonstrates with referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea as Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior looks on during a Spanish La Liga match between Valencia and Real Madrid, at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia, Spain, Sunday, May 21, 2023. (AP)

Vinicius Junior Says Spanish League ‘Now Belongs to Racists’ After Enduring More Abuse 

Vinicius Junior was subjected to racist abuse yet again on Sunday with the Brazil star saying the Spanish league "now belongs to racists." The latest abuse…

Sports Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Auxerre v Paris St Germain - Stade de l'Abbe-Deschamps, Auxerre, France - May 21, 2023 Paris St Germain's Lionel Messi during the match REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

World Cup Champion Argentina to Play Australia in China

Argentina captain Lionel Messi will lead his side against Australia at the Workers’ Stadium in Beijing and take on Indonesia during a two-game exhibition tour…

Sports Members of the forensic team wait outside the Cuzcatlan stadium following a stampede that happened prior to a soccer game between C.D. FAS Vs. Alianza F.C., in San Salvador, El Salvador May 20, 2023. REUTERS/ Jose Cabezas

At Least 12 Dead in Stampede at Soccer Stadium in El Salvador

At least 12 people were killed and dozens more injured when stampeding soccer fans pushed through one of the access gates at a quarterfinal match in the…

Sports Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Brentford - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - May 20, 2023 Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane looks dejected after the match. (Reuters)

Kane Scores Again but Future at Tottenham Uncertain after 3-1 Loss to Brentford

Harry Kane scored a goal and lost the game in perhaps his final home appearance for Tottenham. The England captain, who again has been linked with an…