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After women players defect, Iran hints men will skip World Cup
The head of the Iranian Football Federation on Tuesday cast further doubt on his country's participation in this summer's World Cup, saying women playing in the Asian Cup in Australia had been coerced into defecting.
Lossiemouth in 'league of her own' as she wins Champion Hurdle
Lossiemouth coasted to victory in the Champion Hurdle, the feature race of the first day of the Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday, rewarding trainer Willie Mullins's decision to skip the Mares Hurdle.
Spain's Ayuso takes Paris-Nice race lead after team time-trial
Spanish rider Juan Ayuso pulled on the leader's yellow jersey on Tuesday after the third stage of the Paris-Nice cycling race.
Walker retires from international duty after 96 England caps
Kyle Walker announced his retirement from international football on Tuesday after winning 96 caps for England and featuring at five major tournaments.
Borthwick makes one change as England seek to avoid worst Six Nations
England have made just one change for their Six Nations meeting with defending champions France, bringing in Ollie Chessum at blindside flanker as they seek to avoid their worst-ever finish.
Machida, Buriram advance in Asian Champions League
Japan's Machida Zelvia booked their place in the Asian Champions League quarter-finals in their competition debut after beating South Korea's Gangwon 1-0 in Tuesday's last 16 second leg.
Chukwuemeka switches eligibility to Austria from England before World Cup
Borussia Dortmund's Carney Chukwuemeka has switched his international eligibility to Ralf Rangnick's Austria from England ahead of the World Cup.
Leverkusen coach questions legality of Arsenal's set-piece tactics
Bayer Leverkusen coach Kasper Hjulmand questioned whether Champions League opponent Arsenal's set-piece tactics are legal ahead of Wednesday's last-16 first-leg tie in Germany.
At least five Iran women footballers take asylum in Australia
At least five players from Iran's visiting women's football team claimed asylum in Australia on Tuesday, seeking protection after they were branded "traitors" at home for refusing to sing the national anthem.
Ex-footballer Barton charged with assault near golf club
Former Premier League footballer Joey Barton has been charged with an assault near a golf club in northwest England.
Real Madrid not inferior to Man City even without Mbappe: Arbeloa
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said Tuesday his team should not feel inferior to Champions League opponents Manchester City, even without injured striker Kylian Mbappe.
Japan survive Czech scare to stay unbeaten at World Baseball Classic
Already qualified Japan were made to sweat by the Czech Republic's part-time team of teachers and firefighters before the defending World Baseball Classic champions ended pool play with a 9-0 win on Tuesday.
Luis Enrique confident PSG can raise game ahead of Chelsea showdown
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Tuesday his side had "no doubts whatsoever" that they can rediscover the form that led them to Champions League glory last season as they prepare to face Chelsea in the last 16.
Japan upstarts Machida advance in Asian Champions League
Japan's Machida Zelvia booked their place in the Asian Champions League quarter-finals in their competition debut after beating South Korea's Gangwon 1-0 in Tuesday's last 16 second leg.
India team to pocket $14 million for T20 World Cup win
India's all-conquering men's cricket team will pocket $14 million after lifting the T20 World Cup for a record third time, the country's cricket board said on Tuesday.
Andreeva crashes out in angry end to Indian Wells title defense
Mirra Andreeva's Indian Wells title defense met a bad-tempered end on Monday in round three as Katerina Siniakova stunned the talented Russian teenager 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3.
Alcaraz battles back to reach Indian Wells fourth round
Carlos Alcaraz had to dig deep to extend his 2026 unbeaten run, rallying from a set and a break down to beat Arthur Rinderknech 6-7 (6/8), 6-3, 6-2 in the third round at Indian Wells on Monday.
Rosenior back in France as Chelsea face PSG Champions League challenge
The renewal of Chelsea's rivalry with Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League this week sees Liam Rosenior make a quick return to France, just two months after he left Strasbourg for Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal favourites against Leverkusen in Champions League last 16
Wednesday's Champions League action sees Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea meet for the first time since last year's Club World Cup final, while Real Madrid host Manchester City in the first leg of their last-16 tie as the sides clash in a knockout tie for the fifth season running:
Judge, Skenes deliver as USA reach World Baseball Classic quarters
Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony drove in home runs while pitcher Paul Skenes delivered a gem as the United States punched their ticket to the quarter-finals of the World Baseball Classic on Monday with a 5-3 victory over Mexico in Houston.
Gilgeous-Alexander equals scoring record as Thunder roll Nuggets
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander equalled Wilt Chamberlain's 63-year-old 20-point scoring record on Monday as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 129-126 in a pulsating clash of the Western Conference titans.
No Mbappe, no chance? Real Madrid on ropes against Man City
Rarely do record 15-time winners Real Madrid enter a Champions League clash as underdogs but this is the situation when Manchester City visit the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.
Siniakova ends Andreeva Indian Wells defense in third round
Unseeded Katerina Siniakova ended a frustrated Mirra Andreeva's Indian Wells title defense on Monday, rallying for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory over the eighth-ranked Russian.
Kelce set for Chiefs extension, Tagovailoa cut by Dolphins
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce is set to return for a 14th season after reaching agreement with the club on a new one-year deal ahead of the NFL's free agency window, US media reported on Monday.
Djokovic edges Kovacevic to reach Indian Wells last 16
Novak Djokovic clawed out a 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 victory over 72nd-ranked American Aleksandar Kovacevic on Monday to reach the fourth round at Indian Wells for the first time since 2017.
West Ham reach FA Cup quarters after Ouattara's penalty howler
West Ham moved into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 5-3 penalty shoot-out against Brentford, who paid the price for Dango Ouattara's spot-kick blunder on Monday.
Five Iran women footballers take asylum in Australia
Five players in Iran's visiting women's football team have taken asylum in Australia over fears of persecution at home for not singing the national anthem before a match, the government said Tuesday.
Scholes makes peace with Carrick after jibe at former Man Utd team-mate
Paul Scholes claims he did not mean to offend former Manchester United team-mate Michael Carrick after taking a swipe at the Old Trafford interim boss on social media.
Djokovic suvives scare to reach Indian Wells last 16
Novak Djokovic clawed out a 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 victory over 72nd-ranked American Aleksandar Kovacevic on Monday to reach the fourth round at Indian Wells for the first time since 2017.
McIlroy racing to be fit for Players defense
Rory McIlroy cast a shadow over his defense of this week's Players Championship on Monday after revealing that the back problem which forced his withdrawal from the Arnold Palmer Invitational needed more treatment.
Slot's Liverpool ready for Galatasaray cauldron
Arne Slot hopes Liverpool can cope with the hostile Champions League atmosphere at Galatasaray on Tuesday after being shocked by the raucous crowd in Istanbul earlier this season.
Barca must conquer 'best league in world' in Newcastle clash: Flick
Hansi Flick has warned Barcelona that Newcastle pose a serious threat to their Champions League ambitions as a product of "the best league in the world".