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Klopp warns title-chasing Liverpool over 'derby fever' in Everton clash

Klopp warns title-chasing Liverpool over 'derby fever' in Everton clash

Jurgen Klopp warned his title-chasing Liverpool team that they will have to cope with "derby fever" as he prepares to face Everton for the final time on Wednesday.

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No Russian fencers at Paris Olympics: European federation

No Russian fencers at Paris Olympics: European federation

No fencers from Russia or Belarus will take part in the Paris Olympics after those eligible under a neutral banner did not enter for European qualifiers, according to the European Fencing Confederation.

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Unai Emery extends Aston Villa contract

Unai Emery extends Aston Villa contract

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has extended his contract until 2027, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.

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Spotify shares soar as company swings to profit

Spotify shares soar as company swings to profit

Shares in music and podcast streaming giant Spotify soared after it reported Tuesday an increase in the number of paying subscribers and a rare but lower-than-expected operating profit for the first quarter.

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French forward Olivier Giroud set for Los Angeles FC move

French forward Olivier Giroud set for Los Angeles FC move

France's record goal scorer Olivier Giroud has reached agreement with Los Angeles FC to join the Major League Soccer club this summer, sources close to the player confirmed on Tuesday.

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European rights court to examine Semenya's appeal on May 15

European rights court to examine Semenya's appeal on May 15

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) confirmed Tuesday that it will examine the appeal of double Olympic champion Caster Semenya against regulations requiring female athletes with high testosterone levels to take medication on May 15.

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Scotland lock Jonny Gray leaves Premiership club Exeter

Scotland lock Jonny Gray leaves Premiership club Exeter

Scotland lock Jonny Gray has left Exeter with immediate effect to "explore other playing opportunities", the English Premiership club announced on Tuesday.

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Greece holds major disaster response training exercise

Greece holds major disaster response training exercise

Greece is holding a three-day disaster exercise on the tourist island of Crete with both visitors and operators stressing the need to prepare for emergencies, including quakes and fires.

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French artist JR downsizes at Venice Biennale with Orient Express

French artist JR downsizes at Venice Biennale with Orient Express

Better known for his huge photographic collages, French artist JR presents a smaller scale project for the Venice Biennale this year that still aims to "change perspectives" -- this time through rail travel.

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Luis Enrique wants to 'mark history' with PSG treble

Luis Enrique wants to 'mark history' with PSG treble

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Tuesday he was chasing history as the club bid for the treble of Ligue 1, Champions League and French Cup trophies this season.

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