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Dortmund to treat every game as a final in bid for top four, says Gross

Borussia Dortmund will approach every match like a final as they push for a top four finish in the Bundesliga, midfielder Pascal Gross said ahead of Sunday’s home game against seventh-placed Borussia Moenchengladbach. Dortmund are eighth in the table with 42 points from 29 games, their worst position since 2014-15 when they finished seventh. They trail fourth-placed RB Leipzig by six points with five games remaining in the season. Dortmund’s confidence in securing a European spot has grown, with Gross seeing his side’s 3-1 midweek home win over Barcelona in the Champions League as a boost, despite the side losing 5-3 on aggregate, which eliminated them from the competition. “In this stadium, with the fans, you can beat any team in the world.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says he will discuss his future at end of season

MADRID: Carlo Ancelotti has eluded speaking about his future after recent reports that again linked the Real Madrid coach with a move to Brazil’s national team. The veteran Italian manager was asked several times by reporters on Saturday at a pre-game press conference if he would leave the Spanish giant this summer, and each time he responded that he didn’t want to speak about it. “At the end of the season we will speak about this with the club,” he said more than once. The 65-year-old Ancelotti is under contract with Madrid through June 2026. Speculation regarding his career plans has once again spiked after Madrid’s exit from the Champions League this week. Britain’s Sky Sports has reported that he will step down following the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona on April 26. Besides the Copa del Rey, Madrid is still in the fight to defend its La Liga title and is also to play in the Club World Cup this summer. Madrid is in second place behind Barcelona in the league.

ITIA defends 'uncomfortable' shower rule as fan criticism bubbles over

The International Tennis Integrity Agency has come under fire from some fans after it issued a reminder about anti-doping rules, saying players chosen to give samples must remain in full view of chaperones if they choose to take a shower first.

Sinner backed to hit top gear in time for French Open after doping ban

World number one Jannik Sinner may take time to hit his stride on his return from a three-month doping ban next month but will be in top form when he heads to the French Open, Italy's Davis Cup captain Filippo Volandri said.

AFC Toronto looks to turns nerves into excitement for opening NSL game at BMO Field

After 10 weeks of training, AFC Toronto should be well-drilled for its opening game in the Northern Super League. But coach Marko Milanovic knows some things cannot be recreated.

Rafael Nadal To Be Honoured With Ceremony At French Open 2025

Rafael Nadal will be honoured at this year's French Open in recognition of his remarkable legacy and achievements at Roland Garros, as per the Olympics.com. The 38-year-old Spaniard is a 22-time Grand Slam champion, with a record 14 of those titles coming on the Paris clay. The ceremony will take place on the opening Sunday of the tournament, 25 May, on Court Philippe-Chatrier, following the day's matches. Nadal, a two-time Olympic champion (Beijing 2008 singles, Rio 2016 doubles), retired in November last year. His remarkable win-loss record at Roland Garros reads 112-4, and there are plans for him to take up an ambassadorial role at the Grand Slam.

Japan's Watanuki feels the love from Pepsi after mid-match swig

Japanese tennis player Yosuke Watanuki's mid-match craving for a fizzy drink at Indian Wells last month has put him firmly him on Pepsi's radar, with the beverage giant showing the effervescent player its appreciation with personalised gifts this week.

Van Dijk signs new Liverpool contract

The announcement comes with Liverpool potentially just days away from winning the EPL“I’m very happy, very proud,” said Van Dijk, whose existing deal, like Salah’s, had been set to expire at the end of the seasonLIVERPOOL: Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk on Thursday signed a new two-year contract with the club, ending months of fevered speculation over his future just a week after Mohamed Salah extended his stay.The announcement comes with Liverpool potentially just days away from winning the Premier League title in Arne Slot’s first season in charge.“I’m very happy, very proud,” said Van Dijk, whose existing deal, like Salah’s, had been set to expire at the end of the season.“There are so many emotions obviously that go through my head right now speaking about it.“It’s a proud feeling, it’s a feeling of joy. It’s just incredible.

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Dortmund to treat every game as a final in bid for top four, says Gross

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says he will discuss his future at end of season

ITIA defends 'uncomfortable' shower rule as fan criticism bubbles over

Sinner backed to hit top gear in time for French Open after doping ban

AFC Toronto looks to turns nerves into excitement for opening NSL game at BMO Field

Rafael Nadal To Be Honoured With Ceremony At French Open 2025

Japan's Watanuki feels the love from Pepsi after mid-match swig

Van Dijk signs new Liverpool contract