Berliner Boersenzeitung

Solanke penalty sends Spurs to Europa League semis

A first-half Dominic Solanke penalty sent Tottenham to a 1-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday and into the semi-finals of the Europa League 2-1 on aggregate.

CAF crackdown after trouble in African club matches

Esperance of Tunisia, Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa and Mouloudia Alger of Algeria were the clubs hardest hit financially on Thursday after a crackdown by the CAF disciplinary board.

Jacks helps Mumbai beat Hyderabad in IPL

The Mumbai Indians batters and bowlers starred in a comfortable four-wicket victory overt Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League on Thursday.

Andreeva knocked out by Alexandrova in Stuttgart last 16

In-form teenager Mirra Andreeva crashed out of the WTA event in Stuttgart on Thursday after going down in straight sets to fellow Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova in the last 16.

'Not at 50' - Alonso sets retirement limit

Spain's Formula One 'golden oldie' Fernando Alonso set a date on his retirement on Thursday, saying he won't be behind the wheel "at 50".

Verstappen dismisses Red Bull exit fears

Max Verstappen has brushed aside fears of a possible Red Bull exit, saying on Thursday "I'm just focusing on driving".

'Slow but steady' progress for Martin after Qatar MotoGP crash

World MotoGP champion Jorge Martin is "slowly but steadily" improving, his Aprilia team said on Thursday, four days after his crash in the Qatar Grand Prix.

Pogacar-Van der Poel duel inspires Evenepoel comeback

Double Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel has drawn inspiration during his struggle with injury and personal demons by watching his rivals Tadej Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel in recent one-day races.

Bearman back at 'special' debut-track Jeddah

Oliver Bearman reflected Thursday on his "special" relationship with Jeddah's Corniche circuit, venue for this weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Alcaraz finds best to reach Barcelona Open quarters

Carlos Alcaraz overcame a second set wobble to defeat Laslo Djere 6-2, 6-4 on Thursday and reach the Barcelona Open quarter-finals.

France full-back Dulin to retire at end of season

France international full-back Brice Dulin, who won two Champions Cup titles with La Rochelle, announced on Thursday that he would be retiring from professional rugby at the end of the season in June.

Nuno says Forest still in control of Champions League chase

Nuno Espirito Santo says Nottingham Forest's Champions League qualification bid is still "in our hands" despite back to back Premier League defeats.

Malinin, Liu help US take early lead at skating's World Team Trophy

US world figure skating champions Ilia Malinin and Alysa Liu dazzled again to help their country take a commanding lead after Thursday's opening day of the season-ending World Team Trophy.

Bayern forced to watch on as home final dream 'shattered'

When the football world casts its eyes at Munich's Allianz Arena in May for the Champions League final, home side Bayern Munich will be mere spectators.

Van Dijk signs new Liverpool contract

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk on Thursday committed his future to the Premier League club, signing a new two-year contract.

Sexton moves into coaching role with Ireland and Lions

Former international fly-half Johnny Sexton has been appointed as assistant coach of Ireland and will also take up a coaching role with the British and Irish Lions, the Irish rugby union (IRFU) announced Thursday.

Ancelotti exposed as Real Madrid struggle to accommodate Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe's arrival at Real Madrid was envisioned to expand their Champions League domination, but he was muzzled by Arsenal as Los Blancos crashed out in the quarter-finals, leaving coach Carlo Ancelotti on the brink.

F1 on Jeddah's streets - talking points ahead of the Saudi Arabian GP

This weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is the final leg of the first 'triple header' of the season.

Heat scorch Bulls to advance, Mavericks upset Kings

Tyler Herro scored 38 points as the Miami Heat cruised past the Chicago Bulls 109-90 to keep their NBA playoff hopes alive on Wednesday.

No room for sentiment as Hinault returns to site of world title glory

French cycling legend Bernard Hinault is licking his lips at the prospect of current superstars Tadej Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel tackling the same route at the 2027 world championships as he faced when he claimed his one and only rainbow jersey in 1980.

Heat scorch Bulls to keep playoff dream alive

Tyler Herro scored 38 points as the Miami Heat cruised past the Chicago Bulls 109-90 to keep their NBA playoff hopes alive on Wednesday.

Rugby Australia hits out at French clubs poaching young talent

Australia has complained to World Rugby about cashed-up French clubs "poaching" teenage talent, with chairman Daniel Herbert urging the global governing body to beef up its rules.

Australia's Mary Fowler set for long lay-off after ACL injury

Australia winger Mary Fowler said she is facing a long spell on the sidelines after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury last weekend playing for Manchester City.

4ocean and U.S. Polo Assn. Set New Milestone to Remove 350,000 Pounds of Trash from the World's Oceans

4ocean is dedicated to ending the ocean plastic crisis, and since 2017, its professional, full-time captains and crews have removed more than 42 million pounds of plastic waste and other man-made debris from the world's oceans, rivers, and coastlines.

Arteta's Arsenal come of age with Madrid masterclass

Arsenal dethroned the kings of the Champions League with ease as a 5-1 aggregate rout of Real Madrid sent the Gunners into the semi-finals for the first time since 2009.

'No problem' if Real Madrid replace me: Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti accepted Real Madrid may look to replace him as coach after Arsenal knocked out the Champions League holders in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Inter dreaming of treble glory after reaching Champions League semis

Inter Milan's treble dream is alive and kicking after reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League on Wednesday thanks to 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich, as the Serie A giants won a pulsating last-eight tie 4-3 on aggregate.

'No limits' for treble-hunting Inter, says Pavard

Benjamin Pavard said that Inter Milan can go as far as they want after the France defender helped fire the Italians into the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Inter off Bayern to reach Champions League last four

Inter Milan's treble dream treble is alive and kicking after reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League on Wednesday thanks to 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich which won the Serie A giants a pulsating last-eight tie 4-3 on aggregate.

Rice 'knew' Arsenal would dethrone Real Madrid

Declan Rice said Arsenal are on course for "special things" after beating Real Madrid 2-1 in the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday to cruise into the Champions League semi-finals 5-1 on aggregate.

Arsenal oust holders Real Madrid to reach Champions League semis

Arsenal staved off Champions League holders Real Madrid's superstars and rich history of unlikely comebacks to snatch a 2-1 victory on Wednesday and reach the semi-finals with a superb 5-1 aggregate triumph.

Arsenal defeat Real Madrid to reach Champions League semis