'God needs to come and explain it': How the football world reacted to Real Madrid's extraordinary Champions League semifinal victory
By Issy Ronald, CNN
Russia Sport News
Abramovich says he has not asked for Chelsea loan to be repaid
Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich on Thursday denied media reports that he has asked for his loan to Chelsea football club to be repaid, saying that the suggestions are "entirely false".
Halifax and Moncton, N.B., to host 2023 World Junior Hockey Championship
Halifax and Moncton, N.B., will host the 2023 World Junior Hockey Championship at the end of this year.
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez explains what makes Dmitry Bivol such a tough opponent
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez has been in there with some of the best fighters of his generation.
Chelsea fans call for quick 'transparent' sale
The sale of Chelsea must happen swiftly and transparently to avoid putting the club in existential danger, a leading supporters' group warned on Thursday.
Essex fined over racial slur made during board meeting
Essex have been fined after pleading guilty to two charges in relation to an alleged racist comment made by former chair John Faragher at a board meeting in 2017.
Ons Jabeur defeats Ekaterina Alexandrova, becomes first African player to reach WTA 1000 final in Madrid
Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur has become the first African player to reach the final of any WTA 1000 event at the Madrid Open. The world No. 10 defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-2 6-3 on Thursday in their semi-final, with Alexandrova competing under a neutral flag following the ban on Russian representation due to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Rublev eases past Evans to reach last eight in Madrid Open
Andrey Rublev reached the seventh Masters 1000 quarter-final of his career with a 7-6(9/7), 7-5 result against Dan Evans of Great Britain in Madrid on Thursday. It was the second blow of the day for the British as Andy Murray had earlier pulled out of his meeting with Novak Djokovic because of illness. Rublev bounced back from 1-3 down in the opening set, and saved a set point in the tiebreak before securing a lead in one hour and 15 minutes.