Rugby

Rugby-Huge pay rise for CEO Sweeney as RFU post record loss

LONDON (Reuters) - Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney received a pay rise of over 400,000 pounds even though the English governing body announced a record operating loss of 37.9 million pounds ($48 million) on Monday.

Motorsport

Motor racing-F1 announce agreement with GM for 11th team in 2026

(Reuters) -Formula One has reached an agreement in principle with General Motors to support GM/Cadillac becoming the sport's 11th team in 2026, it announced on Monday.

Football

Soccer-New Champions League format not easy for anyone, says Simeone

(Reuters) - The new Champions League format means it is not easy for any team, said Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone before his side visit Czech champions Sparta Prague on Tuesday.

Boxing

Tyson-Paul promoter responds to rigging rumors

Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions said in a statement Monday that recent speculation that Paul's Nov. 15 record-breaking match against Mike Tyson was rigged or scripted is "incorrect and baseless."

Football

Soccer-Luis Enrique urges PSG to show resolve in Bayern clash

MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - Paris St Germain manager Luis Enrique has urged his side to be brave in Tuesday's Champions League clash at Bayern Munich, admitting their stuttering start leaves no room for error.

Football

Soccer-PSG's quality is undeniable, says Bayern boss Kompany

(Reuters) - Paris St Germain have plenty of individual quality and a terrific manager in Luis Enrique, Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany said on the eve of Tuesday's Champions League clash at the Allianz Arena.

Cricket

Cricket-England's Salt says short-format leagues have helped improve his game

(Reuters) - England opener Phil Salt has said the growth of shorter format franchise-based leagues has opened the door to explore fresh ideas and helped him evolve as a complete batter in all formats.

Football

Soccer-Leverkusen struggling to cope with injuries amid fixture pile-up, says Alonso

(Reuters) - Bayer Leverkusen are dealing with several injury concerns ahead of Tuesday's Champions League home game against RB Salzburg and manager Xabi Alonso stressed that he needs all his players to compete in a packed schedule.

Football

Soccer-Leipzig in misleading Champions League position, says Inter's Inzaghi

(Reuters) - RB Leipzig's lowly position in the Champions League table does not reflect their performances, Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi said before the sides meet at the San Siro on Tuesday.

Football

Soccer-Flick concerned by Barca's poor form without Yamal

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona's recent form is a major worry, manager Hansi Flick conceded on Monday as they slipped to a second successive LaLiga game without a win but the German is hopeful forward Lamine Yamal can soon return from injury to boost the side.

Football

Soccer-Guardiola demands full commitment from Man City players after poor run

(Reuters) - Manchester City players have to be completely committed to the club's cause, manager Pep Guardiola said on the eve of Tuesday's Champions League clash against visitors Feyenoord as his struggling team look to end a dreadful run of results.

Cricket

Cricket-Pacer Bhuvneshwar joins Bengaluru for $1.28 million in IPL auction

BENGALURU (Reuters) - Royal Challengers Bengaluru made a late swoop to re-sign their former seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for 107.5 million Indian rupees ($1.28 million) on the second day of the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction in Saudi Arabia on Monday.

Football

Soccer-Real's Vinicius out of Champions League clash at Liverpool with injury

MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr will miss his side's Champions League clash at Liverpool on Wednesday after sustaining a leg muscle injury in their 3-0 LaLiga win at Leganes at the weekend, the Spanish club said on Monday.

Football

Soccer-Salah casts doubt on Liverpool future, says more out than in

(Reuters) -Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah says he is "more out than in" at the Premier League leaders with still no offer of a new contract on the table.

Cycling

Cycling-Olympic medallist Richardson banned from competing for Australia after allegiance switch

(Reuters) - Matthew Richardson will not be permitted to rejoin the Australian Cycling Team in the future, governing body AusCycling said on Monday, following a review into the cyclist's switch of allegiance from Australia to Britain.

Badminton

Tough road ahead but let's do it together, says coach Kenneth

PETALING JAYA: Kenneth Jonassen's ultimate goal is to produce a gold medallist in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics but acknowledges that the tough road ahead.

Cricket

Cricket-Australia 'well off the mark', says Cummins after Perth drubbing

PERTH, Australia (Reuters) - Australia were well off the pace in Perth and have plenty to work on before the second test in Adelaide, captain Pat Cummins said after a 295-run thumping by India in the first test on Monday.

Rugby

Rugby-England face defensive dilemma ahead of Six Nations

LONDON (Reuters) - Amid the end-of-term celebration of England's nine tries in their 59-14 thrashing of Japan on Sunday, it was the two tries scored by the generally outclassed visitors that will probably be top of coach Steve Borthwick's review list this week.

Badminton

Dane Jonassen all excited to coach Malaysia - aims to deliver

PETALING JAYA: The smile on Kenneth Jonassen says it all.

Cricket

Cricket-India hammer Australia by 295 runs in first test

PERTH (Reuters) - India dismissed Australia for 238 after tea on the fourth day of the first test at Perth Stadium on Monday to secure a resounding 295-run victory and take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.