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Swimming
Swimming-Norway joins Poland in refusing to host Russians and Belarusians
April 21 (Reuters) - The Norwegian Swimming Federation will not host international championships as long as World Aquatics (WA) allows athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete, the country's governing body President Cato Bratbakk told Reuters.
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Football
Soccer-Pulisic says U.S. team strongest yet ahead of 2026 World Cup
LOS ANGELES, April 21 (Reuters) - Christian Pulisic believes the current United States team is the strongest he has been part of, with the AC Milan forward saying the squad's quality and depth should give Americans plenty of reason for optimism ahead of the 2026 World Cup on home soil.
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Football
Soccer-Rodri set to miss Burnley trip as red-hot Man City chase Arsenal
MANCHESTER, England, April 21 (Reuters) - Manchester City have been dealt a blow ahead of Wednesday's visit to Burnley, with midfielder Rodri likely to miss the match and centre back Ruben Dias still sidelined, coach Pep Guardiola said as his side chase Premier League leaders Arsenal.
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Football
Soccer-Swiss bar fire survivor signs first professional contract with French club
April 21 (Reuters) - French teenager Tahirys Dos Santos said signing his first professional contract with Ligue 1 club FC Metz on Monday was all the more meaningful after he survived a bar fire at the Swiss ski resort of Crans‑Montana that killed 41 people in January.
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Football
Soccer-Midtjylland midfielder Djabi, 19, stable after being stabbed
April 21 (Reuters) - Midtjylland midfielder Alamara Djabi is in stable condition after being stabbed and seriously injured, the Danish top-flight club said on Tuesday.
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Football
Soccer-West Ham vice-chair Brady steps down after 16-year tenure
April 21 (Reuters) - West Ham United vice-chairman Karren Brady has stepped down from her role at the club after 16 years, the relegation-threatened side said on Tuesday in a tenure marked by commercial transformation but also fan dissatisfaction.
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Football
Soccer-Japanese clubs cannot compete with big-spending Saudis, says Kobe coach Skibbe
JEDDAH, April 21 (Reuters) - Vissel Kobe coach Michael Skibbe has questioned whether clubs from Japan can compete with their counterparts from cash-rich Gulf state leagues after his side were eliminated from the Asian Champions League Elite by holders Al-Ahli.
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Football
Soccer-'Musiala magic' will be on full display very soon, Bayern's Kompany says
MUNICH, Germany April 21 (Reuters) - Bayern Munich playmaker Jamal Musiala missed much of the season due to a broken leg and while he has already made an impact since returning to the pitch in January, coach Vincent Kompany is confident he will soon take his game to a whole new level.
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Rugby
Rugby-Wright wants full shift against Hurricanes as Brumbies eye Kiwi sweep
MELBOURNE, April 21 (Reuters) - ACT Brumbies fullback Tom Wright says he is ready to test out his reconstructed knee for a full 80 minutes as the Canberra side looks to complete an unprecedented sweep of New Zealand's original Super Rugby teams against the Wellington Hurricanes.
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Motorsport
Motor racing-F1 to make rule changes from next race in Miami after engine concerns
LONDON, April 20 (Reuters) - Formula One teams and stakeholders agreed unanimously on Monday to engine rule tweaks aimed at improving the racing and driver safety from the next race in Miami on May 3.
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Cricket
Cricket-Varma's hundred injects fresh life into Mumbai's stuttering IPL campaign
NEW DELHI, April 21 (Reuters) - Mired in a four-match losing streak, Mumbai Indians needed something special to revitalise their Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign and batter Tilak Varma duly delivered with an unbeaten century in Monday's win over Gujarat Titans.
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Athletics
Athletics-Bolt hopes Australian sprint sensation Gout has strong support system
April 21 (Reuters) - Usain Bolt said Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout must surround himself with a strong support team in order to stay focused on his career and avoid the distractions that will come with track and field success.
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Other Sports
Australian rules-'Mental health episode' during game puts AFL player welfare in spotlight
MELBOURNE, April 21 (Reuters) - With doctors, physios, psychologists, analysts and strength and conditioning coaches, Australian Football League (AFL) clubs are as equipped as any of the world's top sporting franchises to support their players with a high quality of care.
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Tennis
Tennis-Alcaraz awaiting test results with French Open defence at risk
April 21 (Reuters) - Carlos Alcaraz is awaiting the results of tests on his injured wrist before making a decision about defending his French Open title next month, the world number two said.
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Cycling
Azizul set for high-speed duel with world’s best
NILAI: Malaysia's Azizulhasni Awang is fired up to test himself against the world's best in the World Cup at the National Velodrome this weekend.
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A Winning Factor
The run in – five games to decide it all
THE "run-in" is the theme of the Premier League as it reaches the most important period of the season.
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Football
Penang suffer heartbreak despite injured Dylan’s fight
PETALING JAYA: Penang's talisman Dylan Wenzel-Halls battled through injury but could not inspire his side to Challenge Cup glory as Sabah clinched a 4-3 penalty shootout win in a gripping final at Likas Stadium on Sunday.
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Other Sports
Dania steals the show across the Causeway with three golds
NILAI: Pint-sized Dania Elisha Airul Hafis stood tall on the international stage with a triple gold feat as Malaysia charted a new milestone at the South-East Asia Youth Table Tennis Championships in Singapore.
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Hockey
Terengganu secure first league win in style
PETALING JAYA: It took a little longer than expected but Terengganu finally got their first win in the Malaysian Hockey League (MHL), much to the relief of head coach Harfizi Baharom
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Football
Keeper Damien’s steely saves steer Rhinos to dramatic first Cup in 31 years
PETALING JAYA: Preparation and a touch of fortune proved decisive for goalkeeper Damien Lim as his homework paid off big time in a historic Challenge Cup triumph for Sabah.
