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Napoli's title march bringing football glory back to southern Italy
Napoli fans are counting down the days until their team finally ends a three-decade Serie A title drought and takes the crown back down south after decades of dominance from the big clubs of the country's richer north.
Crusaders boss Robertson ready for 'critical' Chiefs showdown
Canterbury Crusaders coach Scott Robertson said Thursday he was savouring the prospect of taking on the table-topping Waikato Chiefs in a "critical" clash this weekend.
Butler brilliance as Miami down Milwaukee in NBA playoffs
Jimmy Butler conjured another magical performance as the Miami Heat sent the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks sensationally crashing out of the NBA playoffs on Wednesday with a nerve-jangling overtime victory.
Butler-inspired Miami send Bucks crashing out
Jimmy Butler scored 42 points as the Miami Heat staged yet another stunning comeback to send the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks crashing out of the NBA playoffs in overtime on Wednesday.
Five talking points at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Formula One returns this weekend after a one month break. AFP Sport takes a look at five talking points ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix:
Morant magic keeps Grizzlies alive as Lakers beaten
Ja Morant led a superb second half rally as the Memphis Grizzlies kept their NBA playoff campaign alive with a 116-99 victory over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.
Knicks down Cavaliers to advance in NBA playoffs
The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 106-95 to complete a 4-1 series victory and advance to the NBA Eastern Conference playoff semi-finals on Wednesday.
Clippers' Leonard reportedly has torn meniscus
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, who was ruled out of the team's last three games as they bowed out of the NBA playoffs, has a torn meniscus in his right knee, US media reported Wednesday.
Arsenal put in their place by Man City masterclass
Billed as a Premier League title decider, it was barely even a contest as Manchester City thrashed Arsenal 4-1 on Wednesday to close in on becoming English champions for the fifth time in six years.
Rayo stun Liga leaders Barca, Atletico triumph on anniversary
Rayo Vallecano stunned impotent La Liga leaders Barcelona on Wednesday with a 2-1 win, outplaying the Catalans at a rowdy Vallecas.
Liga leaders Barcelona crash to defeat against Rayo
Rayo Vallecano stunned impotent La Liga leaders Barcelona on Wednesday with a 2-1 win, outplaying the Catalans at a rowdy Vallecas.
Rodgers aiming high after Jets move
Aaron Rodgers was unveiled as the new quarterback for the New York Jets on Wednesday and quickly made clear his aim is to end the franchise's long wait for a second Super Bowl triumph.
Rayo earn deserved win over Liga leaders Barca
Rayo Vallecano stunned impotent La Liga leaders Barcelona on Wednesday with a 2-1 win, outplaying the Catalans at a rowdy Vallecas.
'Improved' Udoka eager to coach young Rockets team
New Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka reiterated his apology and said on Wednesday that he'd learned from the scandal that cost him his job as head coach of the Boston Celtics.
Guardiola hails 'extraordinary' De Bruyne and Haaland
Pep Guardiola labelled Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland as "extraordinary" after the Manchester City stars destroyed Arsenal in a 4-1 victory that put the champions in control of the Premier League title race.
Inter see off Juve to reach Italian Cup final
Holders Inter Milan reached the Italian Cup final on Wednesday after beating Juventus 1-0 to go through to next month's showpiece 2-1 on aggregate.
Sheffield United 'ready to party' after Premier League promotion
Sheffield United were planning to party long into the night after clinching promotion back to the Premier League with a 2-0 win against West Bromwich Albion at jubilant Bramall Lane on Wednesday.
Man City rout Arsenal to seize title momentum, Chelsea crash again
Manchester City seized control of the Premier League title race as Kevin De Bruyne inspired a crucial 4-1 rout of crumbling leaders Arsenal on Wednesday.
Sheffield United promoted to Premier League
Sheffield United clinched promotion back to the Premier League with a 2-0 win against West Bromwich Albion at jubilant Bramall Lane on Wednesday.
Man City outclass Arsenal to take control of Premier League title race
Manchester City took control of the Premier League title race as Kevin De Bruyne scored twice in a dominant 4-1 win over leaders Arsenal to close in on retaining their crown as English champions on Wednesday.
Udinese sign Brazilian Brenner from MLS's Cincinnati
Serie A club Udinese have signed Brazilian forward Brenner from Major League Soccer's FC Cincinnati, the clubs announced on Wednesday.
Masters champ Rahm seeks second straight Mexico Open title
Masters champion Jon Rahm vies for his first successful US PGA Tour title defense this week when he tees it up at the Mexico Open in search of a fifth title this season.
World number one Swiatek calls for prize money equality
World number one Iga Swiatek on Wednesday called for prize money equality between WTA and ATP events.
Atletico cruise to Mallorca win on 120th anniversary
Atletico Madrid cut the gap on second-place rivals Real Madrid to two points with a 3-1 win over Real Mallorca in La Liga on Wednesday.
Suns pose 'big challenge' to top-seeded Nuggets - Jokic
Denver may be the NBA Western Conference top seed, but Nuggets star Nikola Jokic says their second-round playoff opponents Phoenix pose a massive challenge.
Roy and Rana help Kolkata revive IPL campaign
Jason Roy and skipper Nitish Rana helped Kolkata Knight Riders revive their faltering Indian Premier League campaign with a convincing 21-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore on Wednesday.
Vernon takes Tour of Romandie lead
British rider Ethan Vernon won stage one of the Tour of Romandie in Switzerland on Wednesday run over 170.9km from Crissier to the lake at Vallee de Joux.
'Drunk as hell' Brecel stuns O'Sullivan at world snooker
Ronnie O'Sullivan suffered an extraordinary collapse as he was knocked out of this year's edition by Luca Brecel on Wednesday, with his conqueror saying he had been "drunk as hell" after beating Mark Williams to set up a quarter-final with the seven-times world champion.
Ban rules Exeter lock Jenkins out of La Rochelle semi-final
Wales lock Dafydd Jenkins will miss Exeter's European Champions Cup semi-final against La Rochelle on Sunday after receiving a three-week ban.
Young Briton Vernon takes Tour of Romandie lead
British rider Ethan Vernon of the Soudal-Quick Step team won stage one of the Tour of Romandie on Wednesday run over 170.9km from Crissier to the lake at Vallee de Joux.
O'Sullivan knocked out of snooker world championship
Seven-times snooker world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan suffered an extraordinary collapse as he was knocked out of this year's edition by Belgium's Luca Brecel on Wednesday.
Rugby chief promises end to lopsided World Cup draws
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has said draws for future Rugby World Cups will be better balanced following complaints about the lopsided format of this year's edition in France.