Football

Soccer-Manchester City striker Haaland suffers ankle injury

(Reuters) -Manchester City's Erling Haaland sustained an ankle injury in their FA Cup quarter-final at Bournemouth over the weekend, the Premier League club said on Monday, with the striker requiring further tests to determine the full extent of the injury.

Football

Soccer-Spurs' transfer market spending must be smart and sustainable, says Levy

LONDON (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur's spending in the transfer market must be smart and sustainable, Chairman Daniel Levy said as the Premier League club on Monday announced a fall in revenue on top of mounting challenges on the pitch.

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Darts-World Darts Championship winner's prize doubled to one million pounds

(Reuters) - Next year's PDC darts world champion will pocket a record one million pounds ($1.29 million) winner's cheque, double the amount banked by this year's champion Luke Littler, the Professional Darts Corporation said on Monday.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Aston Martin will be in F1 for decades to come, says owner Stroll

LONDON (Reuters) -The Aston Martin brand will be in Formula One for decades to come, team owner Lawrence Stroll said on Monday after the sportscar maker announced the sale of its stake in the Silverstone-based outfit.

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IOC's ticketing rules hit by EU antitrust complaint from German ticket marketplace

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -German online ticket marketplace Ticombo has filed a complaint about the International Olympic Committee to EU antitrust regulators, alleging that the IOC's ticketing rules block rival resale platforms and are anti-competitive.

Athletics

Athletics-Johnson hopes to bring 'Formula 1 of racing' with Grand Slam Track

(Reuters) -Four-times Olympic gold medallist Michael Johnson believes his Grand Slam Track can be the "Formula One of athlete racing," as the novel circuit that puts rivalries at the forefront kicks off in Kingston, Jamaica, from Friday.

Tennis

Tennis-Paolini says ciao to coach Furlan after decade-long run

(Reuters) -Jasmine Paolini has called game, set and match on a decade with Renzo Furlan, ending a glittering partnership that peaked last year with Grand Slam finals, Olympic gold, and a Coach of the Year crown for her long-time mentor.

Football

Soccer-Wrexham announce record turnover as Hollywood influence grows

(Reuters) - Wrexham reported record financial results for their first year back in the English Football League (EFL) in the latest chapter of the club's success story with co-owners and Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

Cricket

Cricket-Brathwaite steps down as West Indies test captain

(Reuters) -Kraigg Brathwaite is stepping down as West Indies test captain, Cricket West Indies (CWI) said on Monday.

Football

Soccer-Leverkusen wary of Arminia, says Alonso ahead of German Cup semi

(Reuters) - German third-tier side Arminia Bielefeld's record against Bundesliga clubs in the German Cup makes them dangerous opponents, Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso said ahead of Tuesday's semi-final between the sides.

Football

Soccer-Man United defenders Yoro and Maguire fit to return

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim will have defenders Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro back in his squad when their Premier League campaign resumes at high-flying Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.

Athletics

Athletics-Father of Jakob Ingebrigtsen denies abuse, says he was overly protective

(Reuters) -Norwegian athletics coach Gjert Ingebrigtsen on Monday denied physically abusing his track star son and daughter, telling a court he had been an overly protective father who had tried to help his ambitious children.

Football

Soccer-PSG won't let up against Dunkerque, says Luis Enrique

(Reuters) -Paris St Germain are in no mood for complacency as they continue their bid for a record-extending 16th French Cup crown in a semi-final against second-tier Dunkerque, manager Luis Enrique said on Monday.

Football

Soccer-Final motivation key for Ancelotti as Real navigate tough schedule

(Reuters) - Keeping players focused through a congested and difficult fixture schedule has been a challenge for Carlo Ancelotti, but the Real Madrid coach is finding extra motivation from the prospect of being close to reaching another Copa del Rey final.

Football

Soccer-Saka is ready to return, says Arsenal manager Arteta

LONDON (Reuters) -Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka could make his long-awaited return against Fulham in the Premier League on Tuesday after recovering from a hamstring injury, his manager Mikel Arteta said.

Golf

Golf-Australia's Lee claims breakthrough U.S. Tour win for another family trophy

(Reuters) - Australian golfer Min Woo Lee has often played second fiddle to his major-winning sister Minjee but can now enjoy a moment in the spotlight after claiming his first win on the U.S. PGA Tour in Texas on Sunday.

Tennis

Tennis-Miami champion Mensik says knee pain nearly forced him to skip event

(Reuters) -Jakub Mensik claimed the first title of his career with a 7-6(4) 7-6(4) win over Novak Djokovic in the Miami Open final on Sunday but the Czech teenager revealed he had nearly pulled out of the tournament due to inflammation in his right knee.

Other Sports

Aston Martin to raise over $162 million from chairman investment, F1 team stake sale

Aston Martin said on Monday it would raise more than 125 million pounds ($161.9 million) through funding from Chairman Lawrence Stroll's investment vehicle and the sale of its minority stake in the Formula One team he owns.

Football

Soccer-Rashford says he feels fitter and better since joining Villa

(Reuters) -Marcus Rashford said he is playing better since joining Aston Villa on loan from Manchester United after scoring his first two goals for the Birmingham side in a 3-0 win over second-tier side Preston North End to reach the FA Cup semi-finals on Sunday.

Football

Soccer-Guardiola hopes Bournemouth redemption will help City rediscover lost heart and soul

(Reuters) - After a loss at Bournemouth began Manchester City's run of poor form this season, City manager Pep Guardiola hopes Sunday's 2-1 comeback win against the same opponent will help his team rediscover the "soul" that they have lacked in recent months.