Golf

Golf-Rahm says players want solution to LIV-PGA split

AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) -Jon Rahm said players on both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf circuit would like to see a resolution to the current split in professional golf but acknowledged that it could take time to achieve.

Football

Soccer-Montpellier appoint former PSG assistant coach Camara as manager

(Reuters) -Montpellier have appointed Zoumana Camara as manager, the Ligue 1 club said on Tuesday, with the team bottom of the standings and on a nine-game losing streak.

Football

Soccer-Sporting Lisbon scout Pereira dies aged 77

(Reuters) -Aurelio Pereira, who worked as a scout for Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon and discovered talents such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Figo, died at the age of 77 on Tuesday.

Other Sports

Liberty Media to get unconditional EU approval for MotoGP deal, sources say

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Liberty Media, which owns Formula One, is set to secure unconditional EU antitrust approval for its 3.5-billion-euro ($3.8 billion) acquisition of MotoGP owner Dorna Sports, people with direct knowledge of the matter said.

Football

Soccer-Barca's Flick stays grounded ahead of Dortmund test

BARCELONA (Reuters) -Barcelona have not lost a game this year but their manager Hansi Flick is not getting carried away ahead of Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Borussia Dortmund.

Football

Soccer-Favourites do not exist, says PSG's Luis Enrique

PARIS (Reuters) -Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique refused to acknowledge that his team were the favourites ahead of Wednesday's home Champions League quarter-final first leg against Aston Villa.

Basketball

Basketball-Euroleague says NBA expansion plans are a threat

BERLIN (Reuters) -Organisers of the Euroleague, the continent's premier club competition, said on Tuesday that plans by the NBA for a new European league were a threat and could risk fragmenting the sport.

Nation

Anwar delighted by news of Man Utd trip to Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The visit of English Premier League giants Manchester United to Malaysia for the first time in 16 years has caught the attention of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Football

Soccer-Man charged with assault after allegedly slapping Grealish at Manchester derby

(Reuters) - A 20-year-old man has been charged with assault for allegedly slapping Manchester City winger Jack Grealish at the end of Sunday's 0-0 Premier League draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford, British media reports said.

Football

Soccer-Eggs, milk and tractors: Norway's Bryne embrace 'farmer's league' tag

(Reuters) -Bryne FK are back in the Norwegian top flight after 22 years and they are gaining even more popularity for sticking to their agricultural roots - be it tractors acting as stands or awarding milk and eggs to the player of the match.

Basketball

Basketball-NBA keen to tap into deep European talent pool

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A potential European league could be a goldmine for the NBA as the top-flight North American league looks to muscle its way into a deep pool of talent across the Atlantic.

Cycling

Motorcycling-Injured MotoGP champion Martin to return at Qatar GP, subject to medical test

(Reuters) -MotoGP champion Jorge Martin is set to make his Aprilia debut at this weekend's Qatar Grand Prix if he passes a medical check, the team said on Tuesday.

Squash

Xin Ying stuns second seed to reach squash Under-23 World Championships semi-finals

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's Yee Xin Ying pulled off a major upset to book her place in the semi-finals of the Under-23 World Championships after defeating second seed Malak Khafagy of Egypt on Tuesday (April 8).

Football

Soccer-Australia in 'limbo' without permanent coach as Asian Cup looms

MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Australia remain without a permanent coach less than a year before hosting the Women's Asian Cup, leaving players frustrated with a team in "limbo".

Cricket

Cricket-Mumbai happy with Bumrah's form after return from injury

BENGALURU (Reuters) -Mumbai Indians pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah looks in solid shape after a three-month layoff due to a back injury sustained during India's tour of Australia this year and the 31-year-old will get better with more game time, coach Mahela Jayawardene said.

Football

Soccer-Leicester's 15-year-old debutant Monga wears blank shirt over gambling sponsor rule

(Reuters) -Leicester City's Jeremy Monga, who became the second-youngest Premier League player when he made his senior debut in Monday's 3-0 loss to Newcastle United, had to wear a blank shirt because it is sponsored by an online cryptocurrency gaming platform.

Cricket

Cricket-Skipper Patidar lauds brave Krunal for late burst in Bengaluru win

BENGALURU (Reuters) -Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar heaped praise on Krunal Pandya for his bravery during the final over of their tense victory over five-times Indian Premier League champions Mumbai Indians after the all-rounder claimed three wickets.

Cricket

Cricket-Australia's Pucovski confirms retirement amid ongoing concussion struggle

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Former test batsman Will Pucovski has confirmed his retirement from cricket at the age of 27 as the Australian continues to battle concussion symptoms more than a year after being struck by a ball in a domestic match.

Tennis

Tennis-Rublev eyes long coaching partnership with idol Safin

(Reuters) -World number nine Andrey Rublev has added two-time Grand Slam champion Marat Safin to his coaching team ahead of the European claycourt swing but the Russian said he is well aware that his compatriot will only stick around if he enjoys the job.

Cricket

Cricket-New Zealand head coach Stead quits white-ball roles

(Reuters) -New Zealand head coach Gary Stead will no longer coach the one-day international and T20 teams but may re-apply for the test role, he said on Tuesday.