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Tennis
Tennis-Swiatek cruises, Wawrinka and Monfils conclude French Open chapters
PARIS, May 25 (Reuters) - Four-times French Open champion Iga Swiatek charged into the second round with a comfortable victory on Monday, but another much-admired winner in Paris was unable to extend his stay as Stan Wawrinka bowed out of Roland Garros for the final time.
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Football
Soccer-Davies likely to miss Canada's World Cup opener with injury, says coach
May 25 (Reuters) - Injured Canadian captain Alphonso Davies will likely miss his team's World Cup opener next month but is expected to feature at some point during the tournament, men's national team head coach Jesse Marsch said on Monday.
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Tennis
Tennis-Jodar latest Spanish gem to sparkle in French Open's post-Nadal era
PARIS, May 25 (Reuters) - Carlos Alcaraz may have established himself as the "Prince of Clay" with successive French Open titles in the post-Rafa Nadal era at Roland Garros but the defending champion's absence this year has allowed another young Spaniard to grab the spotlight.
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Football
Soccer-AC Milan dismiss Allegri after missing out on Champions League
May 25 (Reuters) - AC Milan said on Monday they had sacked manager Massimiliano Allegri after a late-season collapse the Serie A club's owners called an "unequivocal failure" with a fifth-place finish that meant they missed out on Champions League qualification.
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Football
Soccer-Qatar to host postponed Lebanon-Yemen match in Asian Cup qualifier
May 25 (Reuters) - Qatar will host Lebanon's postponed match against Yemen in the 2027 Asian Cup group qualification round fixture on June 4 in Doha, state news agency QNA reported on Monday.
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Motorsport
Motor racing-Antonelli sees Ferrari as big threat to his winning streak
May 25 (Reuters) - Italian Formula One fans could have mixed feelings going into the next race in Monaco with Kimi Antonelli pointing to Ferrari as favourites to end his run of success.
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Tennis
Tennis-Emotional Wawrinka bows out of final French Open with loss to De Jong
PARIS, May 25 (Reuters) - Swiss Stan Wawrinka made his final French Open appearance in a 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-4 loss to Dutchman Jesper de Jong on Monday before departing Roland Garros to a standing ovation and loud applause that reflected the enduring affection for the 2015 champion.
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Tennis
Tennis-Svitolina huffs and puffs into French Open round two
(Corrects score of super tiebreak in first paragraph to 10-3, not 10-8)
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Tennis
Tennis-Sinner, Sabalenka enter the fray as Gauff hopes to find her way again in Paris
May 25 (Reuters) - The top seeds are set to kick off their French Open campaigns on Tuesday, with Jannik Sinner facing Clement Tabur and Aryna Sabalenka taking on Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.
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Football
Soccer-Passport theft delays Abdulhamid as Saudis head to U.S
May 25 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia defender Saud Abdulhamid will arrive late to the national team's camp ahead of the World Cup after his passport was stolen during a break-in in Amsterdam, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation said on Monday.
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Football
Soccer-Spain leave out Real Madrid players as Barcelona dominate World Cup squad
(Corrects in the second paragraph the information stating that this is the first time since 1950 to say it is the first time ever Spain will go to a World Cup without a Real Madrid player)
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Tennis
Tennis-Swiatek on one-way street to second round in Paris
PARIS, May 25 (Reuters) - Four-time champion Iga Swiatek cantered into the second round of the French Open, dispatching Australian wildcard Emerson Jones 6-1 6-2 in quick time under a beaming sun.
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Football
Soccer-Napoli confirm Conte departure in brief statement after manager and president trade barbs
May 25 (Reuters) - Napoli confirmed the departure of manager Antonio Conte on Monday with a brief four-word statement, less than 24 hours after he announced his exit during a press conference where he and club president Aurelio De Laurentiis exchanged words.
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Football
Soccer-Messi substituted after clutching thigh in final club game before World Cup
May 25 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi came off the pitch in the 73rd minute of his last club match before the World Cup on Sunday but Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos said he thought the Argentine was just fatigued after playing on a heavy pitch.
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Badminton
Zafrul calls for greater consistency, says name alone won't win titles
PETALING JAYA: Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) president Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz did not hide his disappointment after the national players failed to deliver a title at the Malaysian Masters, which concluded on Sunday (May 24).
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Badminton
Pro coach Kok Siang sees bright signs from Sze Fei-Izzuddin
PETALING JAYA: Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani may have fallen short in their bid for a second title this year, but their recent run of strong performances suggests the former world No. 1 men's doubles pair are heading in the right direction.
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Football
Soccer-Australia's 'Vibes Manager' Boyle eyes World Cup spot after Qatar setback
MELBOURNE, May 23 (Reuters) - Australia forward Martin Boyle was reduced to crutches and a cheerleading role at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar but four years later is on a better footing to play in the North American tournament.
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Motorsport
Motor racing-Hamilton unlocks Ferrari magic with Montreal breakthrough
MONTREAL, May 24 (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton celebrated his strongest performance yet in Ferrari red after finishing second at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, crediting behind-the-scenes changes and a fresh approach to car setup for finally unlocking his potential with the Italian team.
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Motorsport
Motor racing-McLaren rue failed tyre gamble on day to forget in Canada
MONTREAL, May 24 (Reuters) - McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri had a race to forget at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday with the team's ill-advised tyre selection at the start backfiring and their day unravelling from there.
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Motorsport
Motor racing-Verstappen happy to be on podium again but rails against F1 rules
MONTREAL, May 24 (Reuters) - Max Verstappen returned to the Formula One podium for the first time this season on Sunday but the Red Bull driver, third in Canada, left no doubt about his unhappiness with new rules he considers to be anti-racing.
