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Olesen on 'right track' as he shares British Masters lead
Ryder Cup winner Thorbjorn Olesen said he felt he was on the "right track" after taking a share of the lead on Thursday's opening day of the British Masters.
Salernitana eye miracle escape act as Milan giants battle for title
Salernitana's incredible bid for Serie A safety looks firmly on after a 2-1 win over rock-bottom Venezia on Thursday moved them out of the relegation zone and set them up for a survival showdown with Cagliari.
Payton suffered multiple injuries in Grizzlies clash: Warriors
Gary Payton II will be sidelined for at least two weeks after suffering a fractured left elbow as well as ligament and muscle damage during a controversial incident during Golden State's NBA playoff loss to Memphis, the Warriors confirmed on Thursday.
Leclerc says Mercedes will win again, but won't retain title
World championship leader Charles Leclerc believes Mercedes will bounce back and beat his Ferrari team in some races this year, but are unlikely to do enough to retain their constructors' world title.
Banned Baffert still looms large at 148th Kentucky Derby
There will be a capacity crowd and full field of horses in Saturday's Kentucky Derby, but with legendary trainer Bob Baffert banned, the race is far from back to normal.
Real's Champions League heroics 'inspire' Nadal into Madrid quarters
Rafael Nadal said on Thursday he drew inspiration from Real Madrid's heroic comeback against Manchester City less than 24 hours previously as he survived a scare from David Goffin, saving four match points en route to a tight 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 (11/9) victory in the Madrid Open.
Miami offers early test of F1's march into modern America
Formula One breaks new ground this weekend with the inaugural Miami Grand Prix in front of Hollywood stars and new US fans inspired by a change in the sport's off-track approach.
Patience key as Alvarez eyes Bivol crown
Undisputed super middleweight king Saul "Canelo" Alvarez embarks on another ambitious target on Saturday when he jumps up in weight class to take on Russian light-heavyweight world champion Dmitry Bivol in Las Vegas.
England's Archer aiming for T20 return with Sussex
England fast bowler Jofra Archer said in an article published on Thursday that he had been in a "dark place" as he revealed plans to make his long-awaited comeback from an elbow injury in Sussex's Twenty20 Blast opener later this month.
Abramovich denies calling in loan for Chelsea to be sold
Roman Abramovich has denied reports he is asking for a £1.5 billion ($1.9 billion) loan to be repaid for the sale of Chelsea to go through.
Chelsea fans call for quick 'transparent' sale
The sale of Chelsea must happen swiftly and transparently to avoid putting the club in existential danger, a leading supporters' group warned on Thursday.
Conte urges Spurs to be 'brave' against fearsome Liverpool
Antonio Conte has urged Tottenham to be "brave" when they face quadruple-chasing Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday in a match that could prove pivotal for both teams.
Vettel mulls life after F1 after slow start to season
Sebastian Vettel isn't prepared to settle for second best as he contemplates the final chapter of his storied career.
'Emotional' Jabeur into maiden WTA 1000 final in Madrid
Eighth seed Ons Jabeur advanced to the biggest final of her career with an impressive 6-2, 6-3 victory over Ekaterina Alexandrova in Madrid on Thursday.
Another stunning comeback brings Real Madrid's next generation to the fore
Real Madrid added another mind-boggling comeback to the club's long history of magical European nights on Wednesday but the revival against Manchester City may prove to be less about the past and more about the future.
Real Madrid and Liverpool set for Paris rematch
A third all-English Champions League final in four years seemed to be on the cards but Real Madrid's incredible late comeback against Manchester City on Wednesday has set up a rematch between the Spanish club and Liverpool in Paris on May 28.
Man City suffer most painful Champions League meltdown in Madrid
Manchester City have become accustomed to Champions League heartache, but the manner of their latest collapse against Real Madrid might be the most painful defeat of all.
Indian Olympic discus thrower suspended after failing dope test
India's top woman discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur, who finished sixth at last summer's Tokyo Olympics, has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned drug, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said.
Seattle defeat Pumas UNAM to win CONCACAF Champions League
The Seattle Sounders defeated Mexico's Pumas UNAM 5-2 on aggregate to win the CONCACAF Champions League on Wednesday, ending Major League Soccer's 23-year wait to lift the top club tournament for teams from North America, Central America and the Caribbean.
Top-seeded Heat burn Sixers again
The top-seeded Miami Heat overpowered the undermanned Philadelphia 76ers 119-103 on Wednesday to take a commanding 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven NBA Eastern Conference playoff series.
Man City have to accept madness of football: Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola put his side's latest Champions League collapse down to the unpredictability of football after Real Madrid produced a stunning late fightback to reach the final.
Real Madrid stun Man City to reach Champions League final
Karim Benzema scored an extra-time penalty as Real Madrid pulled off another astonishing comeback in the Champions League to stun Manchester City 3-1 on Wednesday and book a showdown with Liverpool in the final.
Real Madrid's 'history keeps us going', says Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti said the "history of the club" helped his Real Madrid side stage another Champions League comeback to down Manchester City on Wednesday and reach the final.
Three things we learned from Real Madrid v Manchester City
Real Madrid produced another barely believable Champions League fightback to beat Manchester City 3-1 after extra time on Wednesday and reach the final 6-5 on aggregate.
Real Madrid stun Man City in extra time to reach Champions League final
Karim Benzema scored an extra-time penalty as Real Madrid pulled off another astonishing comeback in the Champions League to stun Manchester City 3-1 on Wednesday and book a showdown with Liverpool in the final.
McIlroy turns 33, relives major memories before defending title
Rory McIlroy celebrated his 33rd birthday Wednesday with a trip to the site of his first major victory before defending his title at the US PGA Wells Fargo Championship.
Nadal wins on return from injury in Madrid
Rafael Nadal enjoyed a winning return after a six-week injury break, opening his Madrid campaign with a 6-1, 7-6(7/4) success over Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic on Wednesday.
Ratcliffe still pursuing Chelsea bid despite rejection
British businessman Jim Ratcliffe remains interested in buying Chelsea despite having his late bid for the London club dismissed, according to a director of his petrochemicals company Ineos.
World Cup winner Ginter rejoins hometown club Freiburg
Bundesliga side Freiburg announced on Wednesday the signing of 2014 World Cup winner Matthias Ginter, who will return to his former club from Borussia Moenchengladbach on a free transfer.
Brady, Bucs to face Seahawks in first NFL Germany game
Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face the Seattle Seahawks next season in the first NFL regular season fixture staged in Germany, the league confirmed on Wednesday.
Cricket-loving actor Stephen Fry named as next MCC president
British actor and writer Stephen Fry was Wednesday named as the next president of the influential Marylebone Cricket Club, which is the custodian of the laws of the game.
Westwood confirms request to play in Saudi-backed golf event
Lee Westwood said Wednesday he had asked to be released from the US and European golf tours so he can compete in the first event of a lucrative Saudi-backed series next month.
Ter Stegen to miss Germany's Nations League ties in June
Barcelona's Marc-Andre ter Stegen will miss Germany's Nations League games against England, Italy and Hungary this June, the goalkeeper announced on Wednesday.
Qatar faces World Cup questions as 200-day countdown looms
Migrant labourers are working through the night near the World Cup clock that will start counting down 200 days to kick-off on Thursday, with hosts Qatar facing mounting questions over costs and conditions for fans.
Puma Imhoff extends Racing 92 deal despite exit reports
Argentina winger Juan Imhoff has signed a new deal with Racing 92, the French Top 14 club announced on Wednesday despite reports claiming he would leave at the end of the season.
Liverpool's 'mentality monsters' flex muscles to keep quadruple bid alive
Fifty-seven games into a gruelling season Liverpool could have crumbled when their 2-0 first-leg lead was wiped out before half-time by an inspired Villarreal playing to reach their first-ever Champions League final.
Kerr says Brooks 'broke code' over Payton injury in NBA
Golden State coach Steve Kerr slammed the Memphis Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks on Tuesday after a flashpoint that left the Warriors' Gary Payton II with a season-ending fractured elbow.
Forest defender's dad had cardiac arrest before promotion showdown
Nottingham Forest defender Steve Cook thanked paramedics for saving his father's life just before the crunch English Championship promotion showdown at his former club Bournemouth.
Boxer battles poverty, misogyny to be Vietnam's first world champion
From her youth spent scraping a living on the streets, Nguyen Thi Thu Nhi has battled poverty and sexist prejudice to become Vietnam's first boxing world champion.