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Musetti battles Medvedev and match-point rain delay to reach Rome quarters

Lorenzo Musetti reached the quarter-finals of the Italian Open on Tuesday after heavy rain forced him to wait nearly three hours at match point before he could finish off his straight-sets victory over Daniil Medvedev.

Forest hit back over criticism of owner Marinakis over Nuno clash

Nottingham Forest have claimed owner Evangelos Marinakis did not confront boss Nuno Espirito Santo after last weekend's 2-2 Premier League draw with Leicester.

Blackmore's history-making exploits inspiring to all: de Bromhead

Rachael Blackmore's groundbreaking exploits as a jockey have "inspired people to follow their dreams" Henry de Bromhead, the trainer with whom she teamed up to make history, told AFP on Tuesday.

Southern Hills named host of 2032 PGA Championship

Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was named host of the 2032 PGA Championship on Tuesday by the PGA of America, making it the first course to host six times.

Injury may delay outdoor season start for Norway's Ingebrigtsen

Norway's 5,000m Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen may have to delay the start of his outdoor season due to problems with his Achilles tendon, the athlete's spokesman told AFP on Tuesday.

Tour de France to go through Paris' historic Montmartre district

The Tour de France will pass through the historic Parisian district of Montmartre on its final stage this year after huge crowds massed there for the 2024 Olympic road races, sources close to the decision told AFP on Tuesday.

Everton to preserve Goodison Park for women's team

Goodison Park will become the home of Everton's women's team when the Premier League club open their new arena at Bramley-Moore Dock next season, the English outfit said on Tuesday.

Thomas confident at PGA having won a major at Quail Hollow

Justin Thomas enters this week's PGA Championship at Quail Hollow with confidence and a hot hand as well as memories of winning his first major title on the same course.

Dutch rider van Uden springs surprise to win Giro sprint

Dutch sprinter Casper van Uden outsmarted the favourites to win stage four of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday while Mads Pedersen held the overall race lead finishing fourth.

Tour de France to pass through historic Montmartre

The Tour de France will pass through the historic Parisian district of Montmartre on its final stage this year after huge crowds massed there for the 2024 Olympic road races, sources close to the decision told AFP on Tuesday.

Rahm says no need to play perfect to win majors, just have faith

Jon Rahm says the big thing he has learned in 10 years playing major golf tournaments is that you don't need to play perfect to win, just believe in your game.

NFL sets first regular-season games in Dublin, Berlin, Madrid

The NFL announced its seven-game international slate of contests for the 2025 season on Tuesday, setting teams for the league's first regular-season contests in Dublin, Berlin and Madrid among others.

Former England scrum-half Care to retire

Former England scrum-half Danny Care announced on Tuesday he will retire from rugby at the end of the 2024/25 season.

Spieth's career Slam hopes at PGA boosted by McIlroy Masters win

Jordan Spieth makes his ninth attempt to complete a career Grand Slam this week by winning the PGA Championship, drawing inspiration from Rory McIlroy completing his own career Slam.

Test final must trump IPL, says South Africa coach

Coach Shukri Conrad said on Tuesday that South Africa's players must prioritise the World Test Championship final over the closing stages of the Indian Premier League.

Buttler one of five IPL players in England squad despite fixture clash

England have selected five Indian Premier League players in their one-day squad to face the West Indies, including former captain Jos Buttler, but have not ruled out allowing them to skip the series.

Cycling great Wiggins admits cocaine addiction after retiring

Five-time Olympic champion and Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins says he became a cocaine addict following his retirement from cycling and is "lucky to be here".

Rabada leads South African pace attack for World Test final

Kagiso Rabada will lead a South African pace bowling attack weakened by injury in the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's in London from June 11 to 15.

Alcaraz battles into Italian Open quarter-finals

Carlos Alcaraz reached the Italian Open quarter-finals on Tuesday after battling past Karen Khachanov 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 to continue his bid for a first Rome title.

Departing Ancelotti has 'no problem' with Real Madrid

Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday he "has no problem" with Real Madrid ahead of his departure from the club at the end of the season to take over the Brazil national team.

Murray and Djokovic end coaching partnership after six months

Andy Murray and former rival Novak Djokovic have ended their coaching partnership after six months, the pair announced on Tuesday.

Forest striker Awoniyi has surgery after post collision

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has had "urgent" surgery on a serious abdominal injury sustained in last weekend's Premier League match with Leicester, it was announced Tuesday.

Hoy says cancer 'stable' as he 'makes hay while sun shines'

British cycling great Chris Hoy said Tuesday he had entered "a bit of a stability stage" in his cancer treatment and is appreciating life "more than ever".

Kohli, Rohit exits leave India facing uncertain new era

India cricket will enter an uncertain new era next week when selectors name a Test squad without all-time greats Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for the first time in more than a decade.

Murray splits from tennis great Djokovic

Andy Murray will no longer be coaching former rival Novak Djokovic, ending their six-month partnership, the pair announced Tuesday.

Cricket Australia to support players' decisions on IPL return

Cricket Australia said on Tuesday that it was up to its players to choose whether to return to the Indian Premier League and it would "support their individual decisions".

Japan rugby tightens eligibility rules on foreign-born players

Japanese rugby chiefs on Tuesday announced a shake-up of eligibility rules aiming to give local players more time on the pitch but casting doubt over the future of naturalised internationals.

Knicks leave Celtics on brink, Warriors facing exit

Jalen Brunson scored 39 points as the New York Knicks pushed the Boston Celtics to the brink of elimination from the playoffs on Monday while the Golden State Warriors were also left facing an early exit after a damaging defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Cummins, Hazlewood, Green return in Australia's WTC final squad

Captain Pat Cummins, fellow quick bowler Josh Hazlewood and all-rounder Cameron Green were all named Tuesday in Australia's 15-man squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord's next month.

Brilliant Brunson and Knicks leave Celtics on brink

Jalen Brunson scored 39 points as the New York Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics 121-113 to leave the reigning NBA champions on the brink of elimination from the playoffs on Monday.

Forest striker Awoniyi rushed to hospital for abdominal surgery: reports

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery on an abdominal injury, according to reports on Monday.

Rain soaks first practice day at PGA Championship

Heavy rain soaked Quail Hollow for the second consecutive day on Monday, limiting what players could accomplish on the first official practice day for the 107th PGA Championship.

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