Football

Soccer-Spanish prosecutor seeks nine-year jail term for Alves in sexual assault case

MADRID (Reuters) - A Spanish prosecutor is seeking a prison term of nine years for former Barcelona and Brazil soccer player Dani Alves who is due to stand trial on charges of sexual assault against a woman in Barcelona last year, a court document showed on Thursday.

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Olympics-Britain still riding Brownlee wave as Potter and Yee eye Paris gold

LONDON (Reuters) - It is probably a little harsh to describe Beth Potter as an also-ran after she finished 34th in the 2016 Olympic 10,000 metres but, after a change of sport, she will line up for the 2024 triathlon when anything but gold will be a disappointment.

Motorsport

Motor racing-O'Ward joins McLaren F1 team as reserve driver

ABU DHABI (Reuters) - IndyCar's Pato O'Ward will join McLaren's stable of reserve drivers next season, the Formula One team said on Thursday.

Squash

Eain Yow and Sivasangari continue spectacular run

PETALING JAYA: Ng Eain Yow and S. Sivasangari continued their fine run in the Hong Kong Squash Club Open by advancing to the semi-finals on Thursday (Nov 23).

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Olympics-Terrorism, cyber attacks main Paris 2024 threats as security plan finalised

PARIS (Reuters) - Terrorism and cyber attacks are the two main risks the Paris Olympics faces, with a potentially highly exposed opening ceremony, but organisers are confident they will be ready to face the challenge next year.

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Olympics-Yee and Potter to lead British assault on Paris triathlon

LONDON (Reuters) - Olympic relay gold medallist Alex Yee and current world champion Beth Potter were confirmed on Thursday as the first triathletes selected for Britain's 2024 Olympic team.

Badminton

End of road for Aaron-Wooi and Wei Chong-Kai Wun

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s campaign in the men’s doubles came to end when Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun crashed out in the second round of the China Masters in Shenzhen on Thursday (Nov 23).

Football

Soccer-Dangerous Liverpool back on Man City's radar and eyeing top spot

LONDON (Reuters) - The Premier League returns with a bang on Saturday as leaders Manchester City host a Liverpool side who have emerged as the biggest threat to their hopes of a record fourth straight title.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Hamilton denies Red Bull talks, accuses Horner of 'stirring'

ABU DHABI (Reuters) -Lewis Hamilton accused Christian Horner of 'stirring' after the Red Bull Formula One boss said a representative of the seven times world champion approached him about a drive before the Briton signed a new contract with Mercedes.

Football

Soccer-Neville slams 'lawless' Premier League over Everton punishment

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Former England defender Gary Neville took aim at what he called the "lawless" Premier League in his podcast over Everton's 10-point deduction last week that shocked English soccer.

Football

Soccer-Juventus and Inter battle for top spot in Derby d'Italia

(Reuters) - Inter Milan and Juventus have pulled away from the chasing pack at the top of Serie A, and this weekend's "Derby d'Italia" in Turin brings the in-form sides together for a summit clash.

Tennis

Tennis-Sinner doubles up as Italy down Netherlands, reach Davis Cup semis

MALAGA, Spain (Reuters) -Italy's Jannik Sinner won his singles match and paired up with Lorenzo Sonego to claim a doubles victory as the former champions beat the Netherlands 2-1 to book their place in the Davis Cup semi-finals on Thursday.

Golf

Golf-Austria's Wiesberger rejoins DP World Tour after LIV spell

(Reuters) - Austrian golfer Bernd Wiesberger will compete on the DP World Tour in 2024 after spending two seasons with the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf circuit, the European tour said on Thursday.

Football

Soccer-Forest's Awoniyi facing long spell on sidelines after groin surgery

(Reuters) - Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi has had groin surgery that will rule him out of action for months, the Premier League club's manager Steve Cooper said on Thursday.

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Olympics-Transport won't be ready, Paris mayor says ahead of 2024 Games

PARIS (Reuters) - Paris will not be ready for the Olympics and Paralympics in terms of transport and sheltering the homeless, city mayor Anne Hidalgo has said.

Cricket

Disney sets India cricket viewership record for TV, streaming during world cup

BENGALURU (Reuters) -Walt Disney said on Thursday its TV channels in India and digital streaming platform both set new viewership records in the recently concluded men's cricket World Cup.

Cricket

Cricket-Ex-Windies batter Samuels gets 6-year ban for anti-corruption breaches

(Reuters) - Marlon Samuels has been banned from all cricket for six years after the former West Indies batter was found guilty of four breaches of the Emirates Cricket Board Anti-Corruption Code, the sport's governing body (ICC) said on Thursday.

Badminton

Zii Jia storms into China Masters quarter-final

PETALING JAYA: World No. 11 Lee Zii Jia was in top form as he stormed into the quarter-finals of the China Masters in Shenzhen on Thursday (Nov 23).

Rugby

Rugby-O'Mahony steps down as Munster skipper after 10 years

(Reuters) - Ireland flanker Peter O'Mahony has stepped down as Munster captain after a decade in the role, the club said on Wednesday.

Rugby

Rugby-England skipper Farrell keen to play on for as long as he can

(Reuters) - England captain Owen Farrell has no intention of fading into the background and says he will continue to play for as long as he can if he is still enjoying his rugby.