WNBA legend Sue Bird to retire after this season
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Ready for the EU? Leaders in Kyiv pledge arms, candidate status for Ukraine
And that is not the only headline to come out of this Thursday's press conference. France is to deliver six more Caesar howitzers, weapons aimed at re-energising the Ukrainian defence in the Donbas, as Russia squeezes the city of Severodonetsk. This is a major symbolic show of support for Ukraine, but to what end?
Cheslea owner Boehly wary of FFP impact on transfer business
UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules are starting to get some teeth and clubs will no longer be able to sign players "at any price" due to the risks of sanctions, said Chelsea's new owner Todd Boehly.
2026 World Cup 'invasion' will develop North American love for the sport-Infantino
NEW YORK : North America's historical ambivalence to soccer is no match for the spectacle of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday, as he bids to make the world's "beautiful game" the preeminent sport in the region as well.
Soccer-Lille part ways with manager Gourvennec
(Reuters) - Lille have parted ways with manager Jocelyn Gourvennec after a disappointing season in which the 2021 Ligue 1 champions finished 10th in the standings, the club said on Thursday.
Magnussen living the dream despite nightmare run
MONTREAL : Back in Formula One after he thought that chapter in his life was over, Kevin Magnussen said on Thursday he is living a dream that not even frustrating engine failures and a nightmare string of DNF's can wake him from.
Emma Raducanu set to miss Eastbourne International as Wimbledon fitness worries remain - reports
Emma Raducanu is reportedly set to skip the Eastbourne International, as her build up to Wimbledon hits yet another stumbling block. The British women's No.1 has played just 33 minutes of grass-court tennis in preparation for her home Grand Slam, after injury forced her to withdraw from the Nottingham Open.
Ex-Russia captain Denisov fears for life after speaking out against Ukraine war
Former Russian international footballer Igor Denisov has said he fears for his life after criticising his country's invasion of Ukraine.