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French league's anti-homophobia initiative turns ugly

What was meant to be a weekend of solidarity against homophobia in Ligue 1 descended into controversy and embarrassment for French football, as players refused to wear campaign symbols, one striker boycotted his team's match, and a homophobic slur was heard in a stadium tunnel.

19 May 2025 6:01 pm
Departing Ranieri urges Roma fans for one last push

'I was there among you 60 years ago in those stands. I asked you for help, now we need that final step.'

19 May 2025 5:13 pm
'Messi will visit in Kerala in October-November'

Kerala's sports minister V Abdurahiman stated that there was no doubt about Lionel Messi's planned visit.

19 May 2025 3:41 pm
Scheffler pulls away late to win PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler corrected swing issues in time to hold off a spirited effort by Spaniard Jon Rahm for a runaway victory and third career major title.

19 May 2025 9:02 am
Alcaraz routs Sinner to win Italian Open

Carlos Alcaraz had little trouble dismantling Jannik Sinner in the Italian Open final, to snap the world number one's 26-match winning streak.

19 May 2025 12:51 am
TT Worlds: Manika, Manav storm into second round

It was a mixed day for India as several others, including G Sathiyan crashed out of the tournament.

19 May 2025 12:41 am
India edge Bangladesh to win SAFF U-19 football title

India beat Bangladesh 4-3 on penalties after the title clash ended 1-1 in regulation time.

18 May 2025 11:10 pm
PIX: Forest keep Champions League dreams alive

Nottingham Forest kept alive their hopes of Champions League football next season with a 2-1 Premier League win at West Ham United.

18 May 2025 10:53 pm
PIX: Verstappen makes it four wins in a row at Imola

Max Verstappen celebrated Red Bull's 400th Formula One race with a fourth win in a row at Imola on Sunday.

18 May 2025 9:39 pm
Haaland suffers another blank after declining penalty

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admitted he was surprised that Norwegian striker Erling Haaland declined to take a penalty for his side in Saturday's FA Cup final against Crystal Palace with the kick subsequently being missed by Omar Marmoush.

18 May 2025 5:46 am
'We did it brother': Neeraj tells Weber after 90m breach

India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra dropped a heart-warming message for his German rival Julian Weber after the duo breached the 90 metres mark for the first time in their stellar careers.

18 May 2025 5:12 am
PIX: Record-breaking Kane is Bundesliga's top scorer

A round-up of Saturday's action the Bundesliga, Ligue 1

18 May 2025 4:29 am
PM Applauds Chopra's Career-Best Throw

History was made under the Doha lights as Neeraj Chopra finally broke the 90-meter barrier - a mark he had chased for years.

17 May 2025 1:49 pm
Bhambri-Galloway in semi-finals of Bordeaux Challenger

India's Yuki Bhambri and his American partner Robert Galloway moved into the semi-finals of the Bordeaux Challenger with a straight-sets win over the unseeded French pair of Quentin Halys and Albano Olivetti on Saturday.

17 May 2025 1:04 pm
PIX: Clayton twins shine; Tebogo wins 200m by a whisker

Images from the Diamond League meet at Qatar Sports Club Stadium, Doha, on Friday.

17 May 2025 5:53 am
PIX: Sinner fights back to set up Alcaraz showdown

World number one Jannik Sinner produced a sublime semi-final display as he fought back from a set down to beat American Tommy Paul 1-6, 6-0, 6-3 on Friday to set up an Italian Open final showdown with Carlos Alcaraz.

17 May 2025 5:11 am
PIX: Chelsea, Villa on course for Champions League

Images from Friday's Premier League matches between Chelsea and Manchester United, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur.

17 May 2025 4:43 am