Tennis-Swiatek beats Andreescu in Rome for 26th consecutive win
(Reuters) - World number one Iga Swiatek extended her winning run to 26 matches with a 7-6(2) 6-0 victory over Bianca Andreescu in the quarter-finals of the Italian Open on Friday.
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Soccer-Russian clubs appeal UEFA decision to bar them from European competition
(Reuters) - Four Russian Premier League clubs, including champions Zenit St Petersburg, said on Friday they had filed an appeal against UEFA's decision to bar Russian clubs from European competition next season.
Soccer-Inter win Coppa Italia to ensure Juve will finish season trophyless
ROME (Reuters) - Inter Milan won the Coppa Italia after an extra-time double from Croatian forward Ivan Perisic earned his side a 4-2 victory over Juventus in Wednesday's final, ensuring Massimiliano Allegri's team will finish the season trophyless.
Soccer-Ajax give Ten Hag perfect send-off with Dutch league title win
(Reuters) -Ajax Amsterdam were crowned Dutch champions with an emphatic 5-0 victory over Heerenveen at the Johan Cruijff Arena on Wednesday, giving Manchester United-bound coach Erik ten Hag the perfect send-off.
Soccer-Dortmund sign Austrian league top scorer Adeyemi as Haaland replacement
(Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund have signed forward Karim Adeyemi from Austrian champions RB Salzburg on a contract until 2027, the Bundesliga club said on Tuesday, hours after Manchester City agreed to sign the German team's talisman Erling Haaland.
Tennis-Djokovic advances in Rome with number one spot on the line
ROME (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic kicked off his quest for a sixth Italian Open title and the defence of his world number one ranking with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Aslan Karatsev in the second round on Tuesday.
Soccer-Champions Atletico suffer first league loss of 2022
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (Reuters) - Atletico Mineiro lost for the first time this season as a late goal from Raul Caceres gave America a 2-1 victory over the reigning Brazilian champions.
Soccer-Holders Al Ahly on course for Champions League triple
CAIRO (Reuters) - Holders Al Ahly remain on course for an unprecedented third straight African Champions League title after a resounding 4-0 home win over 10-man Entente Setif of Algeria in Saturday’s semi-final, first leg.