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Soccer-PSG victory over Arsenal triggers night of disorder in Paris

PARIS (Reuters) -Some 47 people were arrested in Paris and three others were injured after being struck by a car late on Wednesday, said French police, after Paris St Germain's victory over Arsenal which secured their place in the Champions League final.

Rugby

Rugby-British and Irish Lions squad for Australia tour

LONDON (Reuters) -Following is the British & Irish Lions squad for the 2025 tour to Australia announced by head coach Andy Farrell on Thursday:

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Olympics-LA28 reveals venues for Olympic opening and closing ceremonies

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will serve as the venues for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, LA28 announced on Thursday.

Cricket

Cricket-BCCI moves IPL match from Dharamsala but says foreign players are 'comfortable'

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - An Indian Premier League match in Dharamsala has been shifted to Ahmedabad but the IPL's foreign players are happy to play on despite the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict, the secretary of the Indian cricket board (BCCI) told Reuters on Thursday.

Football

Soccer-Barcelona host Real Madrid with LaLiga title firmly in their sights

MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona have the chance to land an almost fatal blow to Real Madrid's LaLiga title aspirations in a mouthwatering 'El Clasico' on Sunday and edge closer to reclaiming the title.

Rugby

Rugby-Itoje 'honoured and humbled' to be named British and Irish Lions captain

LONDON (Reuters) -England's Maro Itoje said he was "deeply honoured and humbled" after being appointed captain of the British and Irish Lions on Thursday for the tour of Australia.

Football

Soccer-Newcastle want to hear the noise against Chelsea in top-five battle

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes has called on the home fans to ramp up the noise when they host Chelsea on Sunday in one of their most pivotal Premier League games this season.

Tennis

Tennis-Osaka and Jabeur advance in Italian Open as Badosa, Kvitova pull out

(This story has been corrected to fix the score in Osaka win in paragraph 2)

Football

Soccer-Beckham and Neville lead new consortium in Salford takeover

(Reuters) -Salford City have been acquired by a new ownership group led by former England internationals David Beckham and Gary Neville, who were already investors in the club, the League Two (fourth-tier) side said on Thursday.

Football

Soccer-Bundesliga focus turns to battle for European places, relegation

BERLIN (Reuters) - Four Bundesliga teams are locked in a battle for two spots in next season's Champions League, with Bayern Munich already crowned domestic title winners ahead of this weekend's penultimate matchday.

Football

Soccer-Inter must switch focus to title race after Champions League thriller

(Reuters) - Inter Milan came through a dramatic Champions League semi-final but need to put the euphoria quickly behind them as they bid to haul in leaders Napoli and retain the Serie A title.

Football

Pahang set to exit Super League, adding more misery to local football scene

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Cup runners-up Pahang are likely to pull out from the Super League next season - adding more misery to a beleagured domestic football scene.

Badminton

Chong Wei comes close to becoming online scam victim, urges all to be careful

PETALING JAYA: Not even a national icon is safe from scammers and Datuk Lee Chong Wei nearly became their latest target.

Cricket

Cricket-England call up Rew for Zimbabwe test after Cox injury

LONDON (Reuters) - England have called up Somerset stumper-batsman James Rew for the one-off test against Zimbabwe later this month to replace Jordan Cox, who has been ruled out after sustaining an abdominal muscle injury.

Badminton

Doubles aces Hendra-Ahsan 'reunite' to open Daddies Arena

PETALING JAYA: Badminton legends Hendra Setiawan-Mohamad Ahsan, fondly known as 'The Daddies,' are taking their passion for the sport beyond the court with the launch of their very own badminton centre, named Daddies Arena in honour of their famous moniker.

Tennis

Tennis-Osaka inspired by Agassi as she embraces claycourt grind

(Reuters) -Four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka said this year's claycourt swing feels different as she enters it with momentum and confidence following a run of victories.

Football

Soccer-Bayern's Kompany ready to catch some z's after Bundesliga title win

BERLIN (Reuters) - Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany wants nothing more than a good night's sleep after his team won the Bundesliga title last week with two matches left to play.

Badminton

Justin upsets defending champ Chun-yi to reach Taiwan Open quarters

PETALING JAYA: Men's singles shuttler Justin Hoh sealed his first quarter-final berth of the year in style, toppling defending Taiwan Open champion Li Chun-yi of Taiwan.

Rugby

Rugby-Struggling Wallabies prop Tupou worried he'll miss Lions series

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou admits his performances this season have not been up to scratch and concedes that he might not make the Australia squad for the British & Irish Lions series in July and August.

Football

Soccer-Football Australia chief executive Johnson resigns

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Football Australia Chief Executive James Johnson, who led the country's bid for and successful hosting of the 2023 Women's World Cup, has resigned, the governing body said on Thursday.