Real Madrid fans dismiss ‘fake’ Mbappe rape reports
Real Madrid fans rallied around star striker Kylian Mbappe on Thursday as the France captain battles a media frenzy linking him to a rape investigation in Sweden.
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Nadal defeated by 'animal' Alcaraz in Saudi Arabia as career nears end
Rafael Nadal admitted his fitness level was well off the tour's top players after on Thursday falling in straight sets to fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, who described the exhibition match as "a little bit sad".
EU leaders converge on Israel, but calls for trade sanctions still fall flat
A summit of EU leaders in Brussels on Thursday - the first since Israel expanded its offensive into southern Lebanon - ended with repeated calls for de-escalation in the Middle East, the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, and condemnation of Israel’s recent attacks against UN peacekeepers.
Max Verstappen Eyes Ending Winless Streak In Texas
Max Verstappen will seek to reboot his title defence and end an eight-race winless streak this weekend when he locks horns with title rival Lando Norris at the United States Grand Prix. Four weeks on from finishing second behind him in Singapore, Red Bull's three-time world champion and series leader hopes recent upgrades to his car will be enough for him to reel in the McLaren driver and repeat his 2023 triumph at the Circuit of the Americas.
Rain Forces Cancellation Of Opening Practice For Australian MotoGP
Opening practice for the Australian MotoGP was cancelled Friday because of persistent heavy rain, denying the riders a crucial session on the newly resurfaced Phillip Island circuit. Organisers made the decision almost two hours after it had been due to start with too much water on the track. With four race weekends left, the championship is finely poised with Spanish Pramac star Jorge Martin just 10 points ahead of Italy's Ducati defending champion Francesco Bagnaia.
Barcelona say $270M summer bid for Lamine Yamal rejected - ESPN
Barcelona president Joan Laporta said the club turned down an offer worth $270 million (€250M) for forward Lamine Yamal in the summer.
ATP roundup: Frances Tiafoe gets past Daniel Evans in Almaty
No. 1 seed Frances Tiafoe smashed 21 aces without a double fault to defeat British qualifier Daniel Evans 6-7 (10), 7-6 (4), 6-3 in two hours and 39 minutes in the second round of the Almaty Open in Kazakhstan on Thursday.
Women's Champions League: Guro Reiten hits 50th Chelsea goal in victory over Twente, Celtic crushed at Real Madrid
Guro Reiten's 50th goal for Chelsea inspired the Blues to a 3-1 Women's Champions League group stage victory over Dutch side FC Twente.