Berliner Boersenzeitung - Sports (English)

Top seed Momota suffers shock early exit from Asia Championships

Two-time world champion Kento Momota suffered a shock first-round defeat in the Asia Championships on Wednesday as his poor run of form hit a new low.

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Depleted Heat down Hawks, Morant sinks Wolves in thriller

Victor Oladipo and Bam Adebayo combined for 43 points as the depleted Miami Heat defeated the Atlanta Hawks 97-94 to complete a 4-1 series victory in the NBA playoffs on Tuesday.

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Man City make their Champions League mark but Benzema keeps Madrid alive

"We have to do a magical thing," said Karim Benzema after Real Madrid performed another Houdini act in the Champions League to escape only 4-3 down from Tuesday's thrilling semi-final, first leg against Manchester City.

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Guardiola rues City's missed chances in 'fantastic' win over Real Madrid

Pep Guardiola rued Manchester City's missed chances as they beat Real Madrid 4-3, but squandered the opportunity to kill off the Spanish side in a "fantastic" Champions League semi-final on Tuesday.

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Seattle chase elusive CONCACAF Champions League crown

The Seattle Sounders are eyeing an end to more than two decades of futility on Wednesday when they take on Mexico's Pumas UNAM in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League final.

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Three things we learned from Manchester City v Real Madrid

Manchester City beat Real Madrid 4-3 in an incredible Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday.

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Man City let Real Madrid off the hook in seven-goal Champions League classic

Manchester City have a slender lead to defend in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid after winning a thrilling first leg 4-3 at the Etihad on Tuesday.

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Suns coach Williams fined after calling foul

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams has been fined $15,000 after criticising officials in his team's playoff loss to New Orleans, the NBA said Tuesday.

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Stones fit to bolster Man City defence against Madrid

John Stones recovered from a muscle problem in time to start at right-back for Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid on Tuesday.

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Morikawa puts golf glory ahead of financial gain

British Open champion Collin Morikawa on Tuesday insisted he will always put golf glory ahead of financial gain amid the controversy over a series of new Saudi-backed tournaments.

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Liverpool v Villarreal: Tale of Two Cities

David faces Goliath in the Champions League on Wednesday as Villarreal travel to Anfield to meet Liverpool, aiming to derail the Reds' bid for an unprecedented quadruple of trophies.

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Rafael Nadal says he is to return at Madrid Open next week

Rafael Nadal is to return to competitive action at next week's Madrid Open, a month out from the French Open which the Spanish legend has won 13 times.

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Wimbledon chiefs defend Russia player ban over 'propaganda' fears

Wimbledon banned Russian and Belarusian players from this year's Championships to avoid "being used to benefit the propaganda machine of the Russian regime", tournament chiefs said on Tuesday.

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Alaphilippe hospital stay prolonged after Liege crash

Following multiple injuries from a mass-crash during the Liege-Bastogne-Liege race, world champion Julian Alaphilippe will be kept under prolonged observation in a Belgian hospital, his Quick Step cycling team said Tuesday.

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Roger Federer says will play Basel tournament in October

Former men's tennis world number one Roger Federer, plagued by recurring knee problems for the last two years, will play singles at the ATP Basel indoor tournament in October, organisers said.

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Villarreal 'made for Champions League' warns Liverpool's Klopp

Jurgen Klopp has dismissed the idea that Liverpool have a dream Champions League semi-final draw as they prepare to face Villarreal in the next stage of their quest for an unprecedented quadruple.

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Villarreal can beat Liverpool to continue fairytale run, says Parejo

Villarreal captain Dani Parejo said on Tuesday his team are convinced they can spring another surprise and beat Liverpool in the Champions League semi-finals.

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Raducanu set for fourth coach in a year after cutting Beltz loose

US Open champion Emma Raducanu is set to appoint her fourth coach in a year after ending her association with Torben Beltz after just five months, she said on Tuesday.

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Harayda navigates from Olympic setback to sailing's toughest race

James Harayda, displaying the natural steeliness of a sailor, picked himself up from the disappointment of his Olympic dream being dashed and is bidding to become the youngest competitor in the 2024 Vendee Globe.

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Buttler tons to Kohli ducks: hits and misses of the IPL so far

The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League has passed the half-way mark after a month of high-octane action in the world's richest Twenty20 cricket tournament.

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Tatum shines as Celtics sweep Nets; Raptors, Mavs romp

Jayson Tatum scored 29 points as the Boston Celtics completed a 4-0 series sweep to eliminate the Brooklyn Nets from the NBA playoffs on Monday.

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Ireland-All Blacks series to kick off in Auckland on July 2

Ireland's first Test in New Zealand for a decade will take place in Auckland on July 2, the opening match of three highly-anticipated clashes against the All Blacks announced on Tuesday.

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Tatum shines as Celtics sweep Nets, Raptors rout Sixers

Jayson Tatum scored 29 points as the Boston Celtics completed a 4-0 series sweep to eliminate the Brooklyn Nets from the NBA playoffs on Monday.

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'Anfield is hell' says Villarreal's Capoue

“I said ‘Where is Villarreal?’” explains Etienne Capoue, who describes it like he was scanning a map of the world and pointing his finger down.

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Tatum shines as Celtics complete Nets sweep

Jayson Tatum scored 29 points as the Boston Celtics completed a 4-0 series sweep to eliminate the Brooklyn Nets from the NBA playoffs on Monday.

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Mickelson seeks PGA release for Saudi-backed series opener

Phil Mickelson sparked intrigue about his possible return to golf on Monday after applying for a release to play in the first event of a lucrative Saudi Arabia-backed golf tour in June.

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Australia's Robertson makes 147 break in World Championship defeat

Australia's Neil Robertson made a rare World Championship 147 maximum break, but still crashed to a 13-12 defeat against Jack Lisowski on Monday.

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Late Kean strike gives Juventus important win in Serie A

Moise Kean's late goal gave Juventus a hard-fought 2-1 win at Sassuolo in Serie A on Monday, allowing them to close the gap on third-placed Napoli to one point.

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Palace stalemate keeps Leeds in relegation danger

Leeds held on for a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace that did little to ease their fears of being dragged deeper into the Premier League relegation battle on Monday.

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Grizzlies coach Jenkins, Sixers' Embiid fined over ref abuse

Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins was slapped with a $15,000 fine on Monday after slamming officials following his team's playoff defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Australia's Robertson makes 147 break at World Championship

Australia's Neil Robertson made a 147 maximum break during his World Snooker Championship match against Jack Lisowski on Monday.

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Ancelotti says Real Madrid history an advantage, Guardiola urges City to write new chapter

Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday that Real Madrid's glittering history in the Champions League gives them an advantage when they face Manchester City in the first leg of the semi-finals on Tuesday.

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