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Toulouse claim sixth title after epic victory over Leinster

LONDON : Toulouse won a record-extending sixth European Champions Cup when a Matthis Lebel try helped them beat Leinster 31-22 after extra time on Saturday in a fittingly seismic clash between the tournament's most successful teams.

Barca beat Lyon to win women’s Champions League

Barcelona’s players celebrate after winning the UEFA Women’s Champions League final football match between FC Barcelona and Olympique Lyonnais at the San Mames stadium in Bilbao on May 25, 2024. (Photo by Pierre-Philippe MARCOU / AFP)

Barcelona Avenge Lyon Defeats To Win Third Women's Champions League

Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas struck to earn Barcelona their third women's Champions League trophy, securing a 2-0 triumph over record eight-time winners Lyon on Saturday. The defending champions had never beaten the French giants, losing in the 2019 and 2022 finals against them, but finally succeeded in Bilbao to compete a spectacular quadruple this season in coach Jonatan Giraldez's last match in charge. Bonmati pounced after 63 minutes and substitute Putellas finished the job in stoppage time to avenge Barcelona's prior defeats by Sonia Bompastor's side.

Rafael Nadal Won't '100 Per Cent Close Door' On 'Magical' French Open

Rafael Nadal said Saturday that he is likely appearing at the French Open for the final time but cautioned it was "not 100%" certain, describing the tournament where he has been champion 14 times as a "magical place". "It's a big, big chance that this is going to be my last Roland Garros, but if I have to tell you it's 100% my last Roland Garros, sorry, but I will not, because I cannot predict what's going on. I hope you understand," said the Spaniard.

Morgane Metraux wins Jabra Ladies Open, Lauren Walsh finishes fourth

Morgane Metraux of Switzerland overcame a shaky start in the final round on Saturday to claim her second Ladies European Tour title in the Jabra Ladies Open at Evian Resort Golf Club in France.