Soccer-Barcelona defender Pique sidelined with persistent thigh injury
(Reuters) - Barcelona defender Gerard Pique will spend time on the sidelines after suffering a flare-up of the tendinopathy affecting his thigh, the LaLiga club said on Thursday.
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Soccer-Spanish media hail Real Madrid after "Bernabeu's greatest night"
(Reuters) - Spanish media heaped praise on Real Madrid after the LaLiga winners pulled off a remarkable comeback win against Manchester City on Wednesday to advance to the Champions League final.
Soccer-Late penalty gives Botafogo home point in 1-1 draw
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Juventude failed to get their first league win of the season when Botafogo scored late on to secure a 1-1 draw in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.
Soccer-Lyon beat PSG 3-2 in women's Champions League semi-final first leg
LYON, France (Reuters) - Olympique Lyonnais made the most of some woeful goalkeeping by Barbora Votikova to beat Paris St Germain 3-2 at home in a lively women's Champions League semi-final first leg on Sunday.
Soccer-WSL leaders Chelsea down Spurs, Manchester City crush Leicester
LONDON (Reuters) - Women's Super League (WSL) leaders Chelsea came from behind to earn a vital 3-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday while Manchester City cruised to a 4-0 victory over second-from-bottom Leicester City.
Soccer-Penalty condemns Flamengo to first defeat of league season
CURITIBA, Brazil (Reuters) - A first-half penalty from David Terans gave Athletico Paranaense a 1-0 win over Flamengo on Saturday and their first three points of the league season.
Olympics-'Festival-style' qualifiers aim to showcase newest sports
(Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday announced a Paris 2024 qualifier series for BMX freestyle, breaking, skateboarding and sport climbing held in three "festival-style events" to boost awareness of the sports.
'Festival-style' qualifiers aim to showcase newest sports
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday announced a Paris 2024 qualifier series for BMX freestyle, breaking, skateboarding and sport climbing held in three "festival-style events" to boost awareness of the sports.