Football

Soccer-Bayern aim to go full throttle despite weakened defence, says Kompany

(Reuters) - Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich are aiming to go "full throttle" and adapt creatively in the final stretch of the season after injuries in defence, coach Vincent Kompany said ahead of Friday's visit to mid-table Augsburg.

Tennis

Tennis-Kasatkina makes winning start as Australian player

(Reuters) - Russian-born Daria Kasatkina said she had mixed emotions in her first match as an Australian player at the Charleston Open, but the support of the crowd helped her overcome her nerves to make a winning start.

Tennis

Tennis-Gauff launches her own management company

(Reuters) -Coco Gauff launched her own management company to take greater control of her career including her business and philanthropic ventures after leaving her long-time agency, the world number three said.

Football

Soccer-UK set to host 2035 Women's World Cup as sole bidder

(Reuters) -The United Kingdom appears set to host the 2035 Women's World Cup after FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday described its interest as the "one valid bid" for the tournament.

Tennis

Tennis-Raducanu to skip Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers

(Reuters) -Briton Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from next week's Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers to rest following her run to the quarter-finals in Miami where she needed medical attention during her defeat by Jessica Pegula.

Football

CONCACAF Champions Cup: LAFC blank Inter Miami

Nathan Ordaz fired home a 24-yard shot early in the second half, leading host Los Angeles FC to a 1-0 win over Inter Miami on Wednesday in the opening leg of a CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal series.

Tennis

Tennis-Navarro says players' demand for more prize money at majors is about fair treatment

(Reuters) -American Emma Navarro said she had put her name to a letter signed by the world's top tennis players calling for significant improvements in prize money at the four Grand Slams as a way to ensure players receive equal treatment.

Cricket

Cricket-Relieved of England captaincy burden, Buttler finds freedom in the IPL

BENGALURU (Reuters) -With the weight of the England captaincy off his shoulders, Jos Buttler is relishing the experience of batting with freedom, the Gujarat Titans player said after his match-winning knock against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Other Sports

NFL-Chargers sign Australian rugby convert Petaia from IPP programme

MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Australian test rugby player Jordan Petaia has signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as part of the NFL's International Player Pathway (IPP) training programme, months after turning his back on the Wallabies.

Tennis

ATP roundup: Jenson Brooksby staves off match points, wins in Houston

Jenson Brooksby held off three straight match points during the third-set tiebreaker while recovering for a 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (6) victory over Alejandro Tabilo of Chile in the second round of the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship in Houston.

Football

Soccer-Too early for treble talk, says Barcelona boss Flick

MADRID (Reuters) -Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was keen to keep talk of trophies in check after his side booked their spot in the Copa del Rey final against rivals Real Madrid with a hard-fought 1-0 win at Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

Motorsport

Teen rider Qabil relishing new challenge as he heads to Spain

PETALING JAYA: Young rider Qabil Irfan is ready to embark on a new challenge as he heads to Spain for Round 1 of the Spanish Superbike Championship (ESBK).

Football

JDT’s scoring rate is insane, but Bidoglio’s not crazy about backline

PETALING JAYA: Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) are the undisputed goal kings in the Super League, having scored a whopping 79 times in just 22 games.

Cycling

Aisyah ends Tour of Thailand with top 10 finish

PETALING JAYA: Nur Aisyah Mohd Zubir (pic) concluded her campaign in the women's Tour of Thailand with a top 10 overall finish.

Badminton

Chen moves on with changes

PETALING JAYA: National mixed doubles player Chen Tang Jie does not want to dwell on what has happened as he intends to move on from the recent issue involving him and previous partner Toh Ee Wei.

Football

Turtles game for giant step

PETALING JAYA: It's a do-or-die mission for Terengganu as they have to beat Selangor at the Petaling Jaya Stadium on Saturday to rescue their bid for a top four finish in the Super League.

Football

Hafizal returns to tough field after refreshing exploits on beach

PETALING JAYA: After his refreshing exploits with Malaysia in the recent AFC Beach Football Asian Cup, Kelantan fullback Hafizal Mohd Alias (pic) returns to the field for an unenviable task.

Football

Soccer-Slot says everyone else did the talking for him on Tarkowski tackle

LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) -Liverpool boss Arne Slot had little to say about James Tarkowski's controversial bone-rattling tackle on Alexis Mac Allister during Wednesday's heated 1-0 Premier League victory over Everton, saying numerous people had done the talking for him.

Football

Soccer-Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul derby

(Reuters) -Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho could be in trouble again after grabbing the nose of the Galatasaray manager at the end of another fiery Istanbul derby in which his side lost 2-1 at home in the Turkish Cup quarter-final on Wednesday.

Football

Soccer-Barcelona beat Atletico to set up cup final against Real Madrid

MADRID -Barcelona will face fierce rivals Real Madrid in a mouth-watering Copa del Rey final after they beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 at a feverish Metropolitano Stadium on Wednesday to complete a 5-4 aggregate win.