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Reigning champion Swiatek sets up French Open semi clash with Sabalenka
Triple-defending champion Iga Swiatek set up a salivating French Open semi-final against world number one Aryna Sabalenka after marching past Elina Svitolina in the last eight on Tuesday.

Coach Inzaghi to leave Inter Milan: club
Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi is leaving after four years by "mutual agreement", the club announced on Tuesday, as Italian media reported he was moving to Saudi Arabia.

Bengaluru reach 190-9 in IPL final against Punjab
Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted 190-9 against Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League final on Tuesday after opening batsman Virat Kohli topscored with 43.

Brentford sign goalkeeper Kelleher from Liverpool
Brentford have completed the signing of Irish international goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher from Liverpool for a reported fee of up to £18 million ($24 million).

Lois Boisson: from unknown to great home hope at Roland Garros
French Open quarter-finalist Lois Boisson has captured the hearts and minds of her compatriots as her remarkable run in Paris has dragged the French world number 361 from obscurity to stardom.

Swiatek and Sabalenka set up French Open clash as Alcaraz in hunt for semis
Three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek set up a blockbuster French Open semi-final clash with world number one Aryna Sabalenka on Tuesday, with men's holder Carlos Alcaraz also chasing a last-four berth.

Leverkusen sign Brentford goalie Flekken
Bayer Leverkusen have signed Netherlands goalkeeper Mark Flekken from Premier League side Brentford, the Bundesliga club announced on Tuesday.

After Madrid penalty furore, football's lawmakers rule for retakes
Double-touched penalties, such as the disallowed kick by Julian Alvarez that helped knock Atletico Madrid out of the Champions League, should in future be retaken, international football's rule-making body said on Tuesday.

Reigning champion Swiatek beats Svitolina to reach French Open semis
Triple-defending champion Iga Swiatek marched into the last four at Roland Garros on Tuesday with a straight-sets victory over 13th seed Elina Svitolina.

Ex-England boss Lancaster named Connacht head coach
Former England boss Stuart Lancaster was Tuesday announced as the new head coach of Irish province Connacht.

Top seed Sabalenka battles past Zheng to reach French Open semis
World number one Aryna Sabalenka ended Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen's winning streak on the Paris clay with a straight-sets victory on Tuesday to seal herself a spot in the French Open semi-finals.

Brignone still unsure if she will be fit for Winter Games
Italian ski star Federica Brignone said on Tuesday she was unsure if she would be fit for next year's Winter Olympics which are being held in Italy.

Top seed Sabalenka beats Zheng to reach French Open semis
World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen in straight sets to book the first spot in the French Open semi-finals on Tuesday.

Fernandes rejects Saudi move to stay at Man Utd: reports
Bruno Fernandes has reportedly rejected a huge offer to leave Manchester United for the Saudi Pro League, opting to be part of Ruben Amorim's rebuild at Old Trafford.

Sancho to leave Chelsea after loan spell: reports
Chelsea have rejected the chance to sign Jadon Sancho permanently from Manchester United after the winger failed to agree personal terms at Stamford Bridge, reports said Tuesday.

Former finalist Kyrgios out of Wimbledon with injury
The 2022 Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios said Tuesday that he will miss this year's tournament and the grass-court season after "a small setback" on his latest injury return.

Zico warns Japan players not to follow Brazilians into transfer trap
Zico, who was instrumental in Japan's development as a football nation, has warned that players are moving to Europe too young and cites his native Brazil as a cautionary tale.

Alcaraz, Swiatek and Sabalenka in French Open semi-final hunt
Carlos Alcaraz expects a stiff challenge from Tommy Paul in the French Open quarter-finals Tuesday, as women's title rivals Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka look to set up a blockbuster clash.

South Korea on cusp, Uzbeks eye historic World Cup spot
European club trophy winners Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in will hope to fire South Korea to the World Cup in the coming days with four remaining automatic spots from Asia up for grabs.

Contenders eye 'big titles' as Nations League final four kicks off
The Nations League semi-finals start on Wednesday with Germany, Spain, France and Portugal seeking to fine tune their sides with the World Cup just one year away.

Ancient Myanmar ball game battles for survival in troubled nation
Mastering control of the rising and falling rattan chinlone ball teaches patience, says a veteran of the traditional Myanmar sport -- a quality dearly needed in the long-suffering nation.

Pakistan to play in Sri Lanka at India-hosted Women's World Cup
Pakistan will play their matches at this year's Women's Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka under an International Cricket Council deal that allows them to avoid playing in host nation India.

Ohtani leads tributes as Japan's 'Mr. Pro Baseball' dies at 89
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani led the tributes to Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima following his death on Tuesday aged 89.

Five names to watch in the Premier League transfer window
Premier League clubs are already busy strengthening their squads for the 2025/26 season with an early transfer frenzy sparked by the upcoming Club World Cup.

West Brom hire Spurs assistant Mason as manager
West Brom appointed former Tottenham midfielder and caretaker manager Ryan Mason as new boss on Monday.

Oilers try to end Canada's NHL title drought by dethroning Panthers
A tension-packed Canada-United States rivalry reaches an emotional high starting Wednesday when the Edmonton Oilers try to become the first Canadian club since 1993 to win the Stanley Cup.
Djokovic, Sinner into French Open quarters as No.361 Boisson springs upset
Novak Djokovic sailed into a record 19th French Open quarter-final on Monday, while world number one Jannik Sinner dismantled Andrey Rublev in straight sets.

Sinner crushes Rublev to reach Roland Garros last eight
Jannik Sinner fired a warning sign to his French Open title rivals as he romped to a comprehensive victory over Andrey Rublev in the French Open last 16 on Monday.

Chelsea sign Essugo in time for Club World Cup
Chelsea announced the signing of Portuguese midfielder Dario Essugo on Monday from Sporting Lisbon in a deal worth £18 million ($25 million).

Who said what: French Open day 9
Key quotes from the ninth day of the French Open at Roland Garros on Monday:

Spain's Le Normand has 'no resentment' ahead of France clash
Spain defender Robin Le Normand bears "no resentment" towards France, he explained before a Nations League semi-final clash against the country of his birth on Thursday.

Bublik downs Draper for 'best moment of his life'
Unseeded Kazakh Alexander Bublik hailed his surprise four-set victory over Jack Draper in the French Open last 16 on Monday as the "best moment of his life".