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Vinicius, Real Madrid must prove consistency in Atletico derby

Real Madrid have a host of brilliant players, including winger Vinicius Junior, but both he and the team as a whole must prove they can play consistently on Sunday against Atletico Madrid in a La Liga derby clash.

Kane credits Kompany's Bayern 'evolution' as treble beckons

Harry Kane praised coach Vincent Kompany's role in Bayern Munich's evolution this campaign as a history-making season beckons for the German giants.

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'Don't use that phrase': Arteta shuts down Arsenal quadruple talk

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta on Tuesday dismissed talk of a possible quadruple this campaign ahead of Wednesday's Champions League last-16 first-leg match at Bayer Leverkusen.

Real Madrid as good as 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.

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