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'We'll see': Ovechkin coy on NHL future after Washington Capitals' season finale

Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leading goalscorer, has left ⁠the door open on whether he will return for another campaign, saying he will not make ‌a decision on his playing future until the end of the season.

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📰 Racing

F1 boss Domenicali insists Verstappen understands 'bigger picture' in power unit debate

Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali on Wednesday called on drivers, including the outspoken Max Verstappen, to "be respectful" of the sport but said changes to this year's new power unit regulations needed to be made.

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Kobe manager Skibbe anticipating tough test in AFC Champions League quarter-finals

Vissel Kobe coach Michael Skibbe is relishing the opportunity to test his team against a ⁠higher calibre of opposition when the J-League side play Roberto Mancini's Al-Sadd in the quarter-finals of the Asian Champions League Elite on Thursday.

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Everton mark Hillsborough anniversary with permanent memorial at Hill Dickinson Stadium

Everton on Wednesday marked the 37th ⁠anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster by unveiling a permanent ‌tribute at their new Hill Dickinson ‌Stadium to the 97 football ‌fans who died after the ‌tragedy in 1989.

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Memphis set for longer spell on sidelines after medical error from Corinthians

Memphis Depay is set for an even longer spell on the sidelines after the Dutch striker suffered a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury due to a mistake by Corinthians' fitness team.

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Why it's no surprise that Bayern Munich are interested in Newcastle star Anthony Gordon

With Newcastle looking like they'll struggle to finish in the Premier League's top seven this season, there's every chance that there'll be no European football for the Magpies to look forward to in 2026/27.

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Asian Cup draw rescheduled for ‌May after Middle East conflict delay

The draw for the ⁠2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been rescheduled for ‌May 9 in Riyadh after the conflict ‌in the Middle East disrupted ‌regional sporting events, the Asian Football ‌Confederation said on Wednesday.

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Kolkata backing failing Cameron Green to 'bounce back at some stage'

Kolkata Knight Riders are confident that marquee signing Cameron ⁠Green will eventually come good but the Indian Premier League's only winless team need the Australia all-rounder to show ‌why they made him the league's most expensive overseas recruit.

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BBL privatisation in doubt after NSW says no, QLD delays decision

Cricket Australia (CA) set Wednesday as a ‌deadline for the nation's six member states to indicate their support to sell 49% stakes in most ‌BBL teams and 100% of one team each in Victoria and New ‌South Wales.

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🎾 Tennis

Madrid Open: Draw, schedule & everything else you need to know

The clay-court season is in full swing and the tennis calendar shows no signs of slowing down. In just a week, another prestigious tournament kicks off in Madrid, with the world’s top players expected to attend. We bring you a complete guide to the event, including the draw date, schedule, and all the essential information you need to know.

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Ben Stokes admits he's 'quite lucky' to be alive after being hit in face by cricket ball

England Test captain Ben Stokes has said he feels "quite lucky" to be alive after being hit in the face by a cricket ball.

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Liverpool & France striker Hugo Ekitike reportedly ruled out of World Cup with injury

France forward Hugo ⁠Ekitike suffered a ruptured Achilles during Liverpool's ‌Champions League clash against PSG on ‌Tuesday and will miss ‌the World Cup, French newspapers ‌Le Parisien and L'Equipe reported on Wednesday.

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Former Liverpool striker Collymore unhappy with Salah's behaviour in final season

Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore is unhappy with how Mohamed Salah has behaved in his final season at the club

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What went wrong for Liverpool as they failed to overturn a UCL deficit against PSG

With Liverpool looking to overturn a two-goal deficit in their Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain, they needed the Anfield faithful to summon up a similar energy to that which helped them defeat Barcelona back in 2019.

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Former Liverpool midfielder Shelvey ends playing career to manage Arabian Falcons

Former England midfielder ⁠Jonjo Shelvey on Wednesday retired from ‌professional football at the ‌age of 34 ‌and moved right into ‌management, taking charge of ‌Arabian Falcons FC in the United ‌Arab Emirates' third ⁠tier.

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Raphinha hits out at refereeing after Barcelona's Champions League exit to Atletico

Barcelona forward Raphinha launched a scathing attack on the refereeing in ⁠their Champions League quarter-final tie as his side were knocked out 3-2 on aggregate by Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, having ‌finished both legs with 10 men.

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Lookman overtakes Ikpeba in Champions League standings, Osimhen and Martins ahead

Atletico Madrid star Ademola Lookman became Nigeria’s third-top scorer in Champions League history with his goal in Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat to Barcelona.

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Joao Palhinha in limbo with Tottenham and Bayern unwilling to commit

Joao Palhinha is heading towards an uncertain summer, with no plans from Tottenham Hotspur or Bayern Munich to keep him.

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Deni Avdija stars as Portland Trail Blazers fight back to beat Phoenix Suns

In Tuesday's Western Conference play-in game a sensational 41-point display from Israeli forward Deni Avdija inspired the Portland Trail Blazers to a 114-110 upset of the seventh-seeded Phoenix Suns.

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FIFA Series: Beldine Odemba says Kenya ready to show Australia 'what we are made of’

Kenya women’s national team coach Beldine Odemba has made it clear that their intention is to defeat Australia when they face off in the FIFA Women’s Series fixture at Nyayo Stadium on Wednesday.

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'Clear penalty': Ibrahima Konate fumes after Liverpool denied spot-kick in PSG loss

Ibrahima Konate claimed that the decision to deny Liverpool a penalty in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain was the defining moment in their Champions League exit.

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Chelsea risk losing key players without Champions League qualification

Chelsea face a battle to keep the core of their squad together if they fail to secure Champions League qualification.

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Concerned Liverpool boss Arne Slot admits Hugo Ekitike injury 'looks really bad'

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he would be surprised if Hugo Ekitike features again this season after being stretchered off in his side's Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain.

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🏒 Hockey

NHL roundup: Capitals win in what could be Alex Ovechkin's last game

The Washington Capitals took home the win on Tuesday night in what could be Alex Ovechkin's final game, as the future Hall of Famer will make a retirement decision during the summer.