Manchester United change pre-season plans after losing FA Cup final
Manchester United are set to play two friendlies in the space of two days on the final weekend of their pre-season schedule.
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Karim Benzema departing Read Madrid after 14 years
Real Madrid's most decorated player Karim Benzema is to leave the club after 14 years.
"World Test Championship Decider Against India Is Our Grand Final": Nathan Lyon
Off-spinner Nathan Lyon doesn't believe Australia's preparations for the World Test Championship final will be affected by the talk around the Ashes, terming the upcoming contest against India as "grand final". India and Australia will square off in the WTC final at The Oval from June 7. The five-Test Ashes against England beginning June 16 has dominated the headlines over the past few months as Australia seek to win the marque series away from home for the first time in 22 years.
Benzema to leave Real Madrid ahead of Saudi move - sources - ESPN
Karim Benzema will leave Real Madrid when his contract expires this month to join Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad, sources have told ESPN.
DR Congo’s Chancel Mbemba wins FRANCE 24-RFI award for best African player in Ligue 1
The 28-year-old Mbemba has become a crucial defensive linchpin at Marseille after spells at Anderlecht, Newcastle and Porto – even scoring seven goals in 43 appearances after coming into his own at the southern French club.
French Open: Cameron Norrie mounts comeback to win five-set thriller against Benoit Paire, Jack Draper retires
Cameron Norrie displayed impressive resilience in his five-set win against wild card Benoit Paire in the first round of the French Open. The British No. 1 seemed on the verge of defeat but mounted a comeback, eventually triumphing 7-5 4-6 3-6 6-1 6-4 in a thrilling encounter.
France announce three new venues for 2024 Six Nations home games
France will host their home Six Nations games away from Paris for the first time, tournament organisers said on Monday, announcing Marseille, Lille and Lyon as the new venues for next year's edition.
Marseille's Velodrome to host France v Ireland in 2024 Six Nations
Ireland's opening match of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations will be held in Marseille, it has been has confirmed.