Football

Soccer-Ingle and Musovic to leave Chelsea

(Reuters) -Chelsea's Wales midfielder Sophie Ingle and Sweden goalkeeper Zecira Musovic will leave the club at the end of their contracts this season, the Women's Super League team said on Friday.

Football

Soccer-Newcastle fans concerned about club's survey on changing crest

(Reuters) -Newcastle United supporters have expressed their concern at the Premier League club's decision on Friday to consult a section of the fanbase regarding their plans to change the club's iconic crest which has been in use for 37 years.

Other Sports

Sailing-Yven becomes first woman to win Transat Paprec twice in dramatic finish

(Reuters) -Charlotte Yven on Friday became the first woman to win the Transat Paprec twice, crossing the Caribbean finish line with co-skipper Hugo Dhallenne after a nail-biting finale that saw the top 13 boats finish within three hours of each other.

Football

Soccer-FIFA approves 48-team women's World Cup from 2031 edition

(Reuters) -The women's World Cup will be expanded from 32 to 48 teams from the 2031 edition onwards after world soccer's governing body FIFA said its Council approved the proposal at a virtual meeting on Friday.

Cricket

Cricket-India suspends IPL for a week, Pakistan postpones games amid conflict

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -The Indian Premier League was suspended for one week on Friday while the Pakistan Super League postponed its remaining matches in the wake of the ongoing conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours.

Football

Soccer-Arteta doubles down on Arsenal 'best in Champions League' claim

LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has doubled down on his claim that his side were the best in the Champions League this season, despite losing to Paris St Germain in the semi-finals, but recognised on Friday they had taken a step back domestically.

Football

Soccer-Early kickoff at Newcastle not ideal, says Chelsea boss Maresca

LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea's noon (1100GMT) kickoff at Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday is not ideal after their midweek Conference League game but the team will adapt and prepare with Champions League places at stake, manager Enzo Maresca has said.

Football

Soccer-Man Utd's Amorim to use remaining games as Europa League final auditions

(Reuters) - Manchester United's players have three Premier League games to make their mark and earn a spot in the starting lineup for the Europa League final, but they will have to be managed to avoid injuries, boss Ruben Amorim said.

Football

Soccer-Juventus on track to secure top-four finish, says Tudor

(Reuters) - Juventus coach Igor Tudor is confident his team will qualify for the Champions League as they prepare to visit Lazio in Serie A on Saturday amid an incredibly tight top-four race.

Football

Soccer-Man City's Haaland fit again as Guardiola sets sights on Champions League spot

(Reuters) - Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is in contention to start against Southampton this weekend, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday after the Norwegian striker recovered from an ankle injury that kept him sidelined for nearly six weeks.

Football

Soccer-Simeone wants strong Atletico finish after LaLiga title dreams dashed

(Reuters) - Atletico Madrid are focused on ending the season on a high despite the title being out of their reach, coach Diego Simeone said on Friday, a month before the LaLiga side head to the United States to participate in the Club World Cup.

Football

Explainer-Soccer-Argentine Apertura tournament explained

(Reuters) - Argentina's football season shifts into high gear this weekend as the Apertura tournament kicks off its knockout phase, setting the stage for three weeks of drama.

Football

Soccer-Cresswell, Fabianski, Coufal and Ings to leave West Ham as contracts expire

LONDON (Reuters) -West Ham United left-back Aaron Cresswell will leave after 11 years at the club while goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski's seven-year stay will come to an end when their contracts expire after this the season, the Premier League outfit said on Friday.

Cycling

Cycling-Rejuvenated Pidcock relishing Giro d'Italia debut

(Reuters) -Britain's double Olympic mountain bike champion Tom Pidcock, enjoying a new lease of life after his split with Ineos Grenadiers, has said he cannot wait to start his hunt for stage wins on his debut at the Giro d'Italia.

Football

Soccer-Alonso to leave Bayer Leverkusen at end of season

(Reuters) -Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso will leave his role at the end of the season, with the Spaniard saying on Friday the time was right after a fruitful three-year spell, as media reports link him to the Real Madrid job for next term.

Football

Soccer-Luis Enrique resting key players in Ligue 1 as PSG chase treble

(Reuters) - Several key Paris St Germain players will be rested as the French champions look to ensure they remain fresh for their two finals coming up, including the Champions League showpiece, as they chase a treble, manager Luis Enrique said on Friday.

Football

Soccer-West Ham's Wan-Bissaka called up to play for DR Congo

(Reuters) -West Ham United's English-born right back Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been named in a 26-man squad by Democratic Republic of Congo for friendlies in June, setting him up for a possible trip to the next Africa Cup of Nations and potentially the 2026 World Cup.

Badminton

Tang Jie-Wen Tse smash their way to semis but all others fall in Taiwan

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's hopes of fielding two mixed doubles pairs in the semi-finals of the Taiwan Open were dashed, with only Chen Tang Jie-Chan Wen Tse making the cut on Friday (May 9).

Football

Soccer- UK parliamentary committee endorses Kogan to chair independent regulator

LONDON (Reuters) - A UK parliamentary committee endorsed David Kogan to chair a proposed independent football regulator but said on Friday his past links to the ruling Labour Party meant he would have to "give 110%" to reassure those in the game about his neutrality.

Football

Soccer-Champions Bayern preparing for Mueller farewell in final home game

MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - Newly-crowned Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich are preparing for an emotional final home game of the season that will see them receive the league trophy after the final whistle and serve as farewell to veteran striker Thomas Mueller.