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Barcelona hit Dortmund for four in Champions League quarterfinal
Barcelona set sights on Champions League progress with 4-0 home win in quarterfinal first leg against Borussia Dortmund.
Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott faces sexual abuse charges
- The 47-year-old is charged with abuse of a boy and a girl
- He defeated Peter Ebdon to win 2006 world title
The former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been accused of sexually abusing children. The 47-year-old is facing charges of sexual abuse against a boy and a girl.
Court papers allege he abused the girl in Glasgow between 1993 and 1996.
Continue reading...Barcelona vs Dortmund – UEFA Champions League: Start, team news, lineups
Spanish league leaders Barcelona and German giants Dortmund clash in Champions League quarterfinal first leg.
Former MLB players Octavio Dotel, Tony Blanco die in nightclub tragedy
The two ex-MLB players were among more than 90 people who died when a roof collapsed at a Dominican Republic nightclub.
World Series champion Octavio Dotel killed in Dominican Republic nightclub collapse
- 51-year-old among dozens killed in tragedy
- Pitcher won World Series with Cardinals in 2011
Former Major League Baseball pitcher Octavio Dotel was among the dozens killed when the roof of a nightclub in the Dominican Republic collapsed during the early hours of Tuesday morning.
At least 58 people died and 160 were injured at the nightclub in Santo Domingo where a crowd that included athletes and politicians were attending a merengue concert.
Continue reading...Arsenal stun Real Madrid in Champions League with Declan Rice double
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice nets two free kicks in shock 3-0 quarterfinal first-leg win against defending champions.
San Sebastián locals write to Fifa saying they don’t want to host 2030 World Cup
- Six neighbourhood associations join forces in letter
- Fears it would add to ‘touristification’ of city
Six neighbourhood associations in the Basque city of San Sebastián have asked Fifa to withdraw it as a venue for the 2030 men’s World Cup. The letter – which was criticised by the city’s mayor on Tuesday – comes three months after the city was named as one of 11 Spanish venues for the tournament taking place in Spain, Morocco and Portugal.
Signed by associations representing several areas around the San Sebastián’s historic centre as well as a platform of residents pushing for “tourism degrowth,” the letter said: “Hosting the Fifa World Cup will only worsen living conditions in our city,” adding that it would “further exacerbate the touristification” of the city.
Continue reading...Arsenal vs Real Madrid – UEFA Champions League: Start, team news, lineups
Super clubs Arsenal and Real Madrid clash in Champions League for the first time in nearly two decades.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Blue Jays agree to $500m contract: Reports
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr has signed a new deal to stay with the club, according to reports.
Luka Doncic scores 30 as Lakers win against Thunder
Los Angeles Lakers make powerful statement by demolishing Oklahoma City Thunder, the team with NBA's best record.
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goal-scoring record
The Washington Capitals player became the all-time NHL scoring leader when he slotted goal number 895 against Islanders.
Manchester United vs Man City derby: Teams play out a goalless draw
United and City play out a dull 0-0 draw in Kevin De Bruyne's final Manchester derby.
Barcelona held by Betis, miss chance to extend LaLiga lead over Real Madrid
LaLiga league leaders Barcelona are held at home by Real Betis after Madrid are beaten by Valencia.
Vinicius misses another penalty as Real Madrid shocked by Valencia
LaLiga champions slip to shock 2-1 home defeat as title defence continues to falter.
Barcelona vs Real Betis: LaLiga – team news, kickoff, how to follow, stream
Al Jazeera's preview as Barcelona attempt to move six points clear in LaLiga when they face Real Betis on Saturday.
Manchester United vs Manchester City – Premier League: Team news, stream
Al Jazeera takes a look at Manchester's derby with City vying for a Champions League spot and United playing for pride.
Aintree racegoers grateful for hats as sun shines for first time in decade
Ladies Day visitors happy to make financial sacrifices to wear spectacular outfits at annual Liverpool event
The tradition of fascinators and hats during Ladies Day is usually more about showcasing excellent style than being practical. But this year, spectators at Aintree had good need for their headwear, as the sun shone at the racecourse for the first time in almost a decade.
A crowd of 45,000 people had been predicted, and as temperatures reached 19C on Friday, the Met Office said it was just short of being the warmest Aintree festival this century.
Continue reading...Real Madrid’s Mbappe and Rudiger clear for Champions League but both fined
Real Madrid pair cleared to play against Arsenal in their Champions League quarterfinal after UEFA issue suspended bans.
De Bruyne to leave Man City at end of season
Belgium international Kevin De Bruyne announces he will leave the Premier League champions.