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Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Tuesday defended World Cup ticket prices, insisting that football's global governing body was obliged to take advantage of US laws that allow tickets to be resold for thousands of dollars above face value.
Pistons hold off Cavs to win series-opener
Cade Cunningham scored 23 points as the Detroit Pistons held off a second-half rally to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 and take a 1-0 lead in their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final playoff series on Tuesday.
Arsenal on cusp of history after reaching Champions League final
Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to use the "energy and belief" generated by reaching the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years as fuel to complete an historic double.
Wembanyama accused of 'obvious' illegal blocking
San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama was accused Tuesday by the Minnesota Timberwolves of repeated illegal goaltending violations during their first NBA playoff clash.
NFL star Diggs cleared of assaulting personal chef
Former New England Patriots star Stefon Diggs was acquitted Tuesday of charges that he assaulted his live-in personal chef.
Fans 'set the standards' at rocking Emirates: Arteta
Mikel Arteta said that Arsenal fans "set the standards" after the Gunners reached the Champions League final with a 2-1 aggregate win against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.
Rahm doesn't see 'many ways out' of multi-year LIV deal
Two-time major champion Jon Rahm revealed he has several years remaining on his LIV Golf contract and doesn't "see many ways out" after agreeing to a new deal that allows him to play on the DP World Tour.
Saka ends Arsenal's 20-year wait to reach Champions League final
Arsenal reached the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years as Bukayo Saka sealed a 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.
LIV Golf boss sees hope for new sponsors beyond 2026
LIV Golf sees hope in finding new financial sponsors to carry the series beyond this season, when its vast Saudi funding will end, even though chief executive officer Scott O'Neil was short on details in comments Tuesday.
Mickelson pulls out of PGA Championship for family issues
Six-time major winner Phil Mickelson has withdrawn from next week's PGA Championship at Aronimink, citing a personal health matter within his family, the tournament announced on Tuesday.
Wales rugby great Halfpenny to retire
Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny announced on Tuesday he will retire at the end of the season, bringing down the curtain on a career spanning nearly two decades.
Rahm says player concessions needed to save LIV Golf
Jon Rahm, thrilled at a new deal allowing him to play on the DP World Tour, said Tuesday he expects LIV Golf players must make concessions to save the series.
Bowlers, Samson keep Chennai afloat in IPL playoff race
Disciplined bowling and an unbeaten 87 by opener Sanju Samson helped Chennai Super Kings stay in the hunt for the IPL playoffs with an eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals on Tuesday.
PSG 'not here to defend' against Bayern, says Luis Enrique
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said his side's one-goal first leg lead meant "nothing" ahead of Wednesday's second Champions League semi-final at Bayern Munich.
Rahm eligible for Ryder Cup after deal with European Tour
Jon Rahm has reached a deal with the European Tour that will allow him retain his membership and remain eligible for next year's Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Ireland.
Bayern's Kompany channels 'inner tranquility' before PSG showdown
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said he was in a state of "total calm" before Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg against holders Paris Saint-Germain.
Matthews latest England World Cup-winner out of Women's Six Nations
Alex Matthews has become the latest World Cup-winning England forward to be ruled out of this season's Women's Six Nations.
Celtic's O'Neill says Hearts' rise good for Scottish football
Martin O'Neill reckons Hearts putting in a sustained challenge for the Premiership can only benefit Scottish football even if it threatens Celtic's hopes of a successful title defence.
Injured Mbappe faces backlash over Sardinia trip before Clasico
Sidelined with a hamstring injury, Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe has sparked anger among a section of the club's supporters after a holiday in Sardinia, triggering a fresh media storm ahead of Sunday's Clasico against Barcelona.
Sabalenka ready to boycott Grand Slams over prize money
World number one Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday she was ready to boycott the Grand Slam tournaments in order to have a greater share of the prize money.
Murphy warns snooker hopefuls to 'work harder' to match Chinese stars
Shaun Murphy has warned the rising stars of British snooker to work even harder if they are to compete against the influx of Chinese talent into the sport.
Edin Terzic to become Athletic Bilbao coach next season
Former Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic will take charge of Athletic Bilbao next season, the club announced on Tuesday, following the departure of Ernesto Valverde this summer.
Borthwick backed by RFU to take England to 2027 Rugby World Cup
Steve Borthwick was backed on Tuesday by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to be England's coach at the 2027 Rugby World Cup following a review of the team's dismal campaign in this year's Six Nations.
World body in dark over allegations against China badminton chief
Badminton's world governing body said Tuesday it has not heard from the head of the sport in China and is monitoring his situation after the country's anti-corruption body said he was under investigation.
China hails 'our era' as Wu Yize's world snooker triumph goes viral
Trailblazer Ding Junhui called it "our era" as Wu Yize's World Snooker Championship victory went viral back home in China with tens of millions celebrating the country's latest landmark in the sport.
Timberwolves eclipse Spurs as Knicks rout Sixers
Anthony Edwards returned from injury to eclipse a record-breaking defensive performance from Victor Wembanyama as the Minnesota Timberwolves upset the second-seeded San Antonio Spurs 104-102 in the NBA playoffs on Monday.
Bayern's Kompany promises repeat fireworks in PSG Champions League semi
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has promised to stick with his high-octane, high-risk approach in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg against holders Paris Saint-Germain.
A coaching great? Luis Enrique has PSG on brink of another Champions League final
Luis Enrique will join a select group of coaching greats if he leads Paris Saint-Germain to Champions League glory again this season, and it is his remarkable management that has the French club tantalisingly close to reaching the final once again.
Brunson leads Knicks in rout of Sixers
Jalen Brunson produced a dazzling 35-point performance as the New York Knicks pummeled the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 to grab a 1-0 lead in their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final playoff series on Monday.
Retiring great Sophie Devine wants New Zealand back playing Tests
New Zealand great Sophie Devine told AFP she wishes she had experienced Test cricket during her illustrious career and hopes the White Ferns will play the format again soon because it's "the ultimate".
Wu Yize: China's 'priest' who conquered the snooker world
China's Wu Yize is said to have shared a single bed with his father in a windowless flat as he sacrificed his home life to follow his snooker dreams.
China's Wu Yize wins World Snooker Championship for first time
China's Wu Yize won the World Snooker Championship for the first time with a dramatic 18-17 victory over Shaun Murphy in the final on Monday.