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AFPChampions Alcaraz and Sabalenka through in Madrid Open
Defending Madrid Open champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka both triumphed in their opening clashes in the Spanish capital on Friday to reach the third round.Men's world number three Alcaraz shone on home clay after a forearm problem led to his withdrawals from the Monte Carlo Masters and Barcelona Open.
PA Media: SportParty animal Mark Allen happy he has the right balance at World Championship
The Antrim cueman faces John Higgins in a high-profile second-round clash at the Crucible.
PA Media: SportLiverpool reach verbal agreement with Arne Slot to take over as manager
The club made their move for the Dutchman to become Jurgen Klopp’s successor earlier this week.
Evening StandardLiverpool 'agree deal with Feyenoord' to hire Arne Slot as new manager
Dutch club set to receive significant fee if coach replaces Jurgen Klopp
AFPNFL will allow players to wear Guardian Cap helmets in games
An NFL rule change will allow players to wear Guardian Cap safety helmets in regular-season games starting next season, the padded headgear offering better protection from brain injuries.The NFL and NFL Players Association earlier this month announced five new helmets were approved for the 2024 season after testing better for protection than any other helmet, providing a record 12 helmet models for the upcoming season -- including more position-specific helmets designed to mitigate impacts more
AFP'Ballistic' Bairstow stars as Punjab pull off record T20 chase
Jonny Bairstow smashed a "ballistic" unbeaten century as Punjab Kings recorded the highest successful run chase in Twenty20 cricket with an eight-wicket thrashing of Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League on Friday. They got off to a flier themselves so we knew we had to go ballistic in the powerplay," said Bairstow, named player of the match.
PA Media: SportMikel Arteta says Arsenal need to ‘put rivalry aside’ against Tottenham
Arteta wants to remove the emotion of derby day and focus on the job at hand.
The GuardianFrance steeled for epic Six Nations decider against dominant England
Hosts will need to overcome John Mitchell’s all-conquering England side who are targeting a sixth straight title
The GuardianSpurs could not stop the Invincibles – can they deny Arteta’s Arsenal?
Memories of 2004 still sting and in Sunday’s derby Tottenham have the chance to take a wrecking ball to Arsenal’s title hopes
PA Media: SportBen Duckett shines for Nottinghamshire while wickets tumble at Kia Oval
Duckett scored an unbeaten 197 against Warwickshire.
The TelegraphWhat next for Adrian Newey? Jeremy Clarkson’s schoolmate turned genius behind Red Bull
Most of the headlines in Formula One motor racing are generated by the drivers – winning races, swapping teams or sounding off about their rivals or their latest hobby or girlfriend.
The TelegraphBen Duckett hits unbeaten 197 as England trio flex batting muscles
It was a good day for the England Test batting line up with Ben Duckett on the cusp of a double century for Nottinghamshire and runs for Harry Brook and Joe Root as the bat continued to dominate in county cricket.
Football LondonCrystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner gives update on Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze futures
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner is hopeful the club can keep hold of Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze this summer, but has not spoken to the duo about their futures
Liverpool EchoArne Slot to Liverpool latest, Jurgen Klopp admission and expected tactics with new manager
Arne Slot might be standing on the Anfield touchline next season and Liverpool fans will be eager to learn about what he offers if appointed.
Evening StandardTosin Adarabioyo to leave Fulham in summer as contract talks collapse
Cottagers defender wants to explore new options amid Tottenham and Liverpool interest
AFPGiannis out for Bucks in game three of NBA series with Pacers
Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks will miss Friday's playoff game at Indiana due to a nagging left calf strain.The 29-year-old Greek forward has missed the first two games of Milwaukee's first-round NBA playoff series against the Pacers entering game three at Indianapolis.
The IndependentQueens Park Rangers vs Leeds United LIVE: Championship latest score, goals and updates from fixture
Follow all the action from MATRADE Loftus Road
Football LondonRichard Masters reveals 'current plans' for Premier League amid overseas matches claim
The Premier League has no current plans to play matches overseas, but chief executive Richard Masters believes the "door looks ajar" for such a move in the future
Evening StandardCrystal Palace: Oliver Glasner responds to £120m Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze rumours
Arsenal, Man Utd and Liverpool among teams linked
The Guardian‘Best in the world’: Hayes mindful of Barcelona threat after away success
Chelsea take a slender lead into tonight’s Champions League semi-final second leg, with the manager plotting another tactical masterclass
The GuardianCalendar ‘getting to tipping point’ with bigger Club World Cup, Masters warns
The Premier League’s CEO is unhappy with a lack of consultation by Fifa and said Manchester City’s 115 charges are to be resolved ‘in the near future’
AFPReigning Indy 500 champ Newgarden apologizes for rule violation
Reigning Indianapolis 500 champion Josef Newgarden apologized on Friday for an IndyCar cheating scandal that led to him being stripped of a victory in March's season opener at St. Petersburg.Newgarden, who had been the season points leader, was stripped of his victory in March's season-opening IndyCar Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
Football LondonLiverpool boss Jurgen Klopp could make seven changes for West Ham after Everton loss
Liverpool were beaten 2-0 by Everton in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday night, and Jurgen Klopp is expected to make a number of changes for the trip to West Ham
The GuardianJack Draper finds positives despite humbling by Hurkacz at Madrid Open
The 22-year-old Jack Draper lost 6-1, 7-5 against the Polish eighth seed Hubert Hurkacz while the defending champion Carlos Alcaraz won in straight sets
AFPBagnaia hits back with record Jerez practice lap
A wounded world champion roared back on Friday, Francesco Bagnaia lowering his own lap record in practice at Jerez for this weekend's Spanish MotoGP. The factory Ducati rider, champion in 2022 and 2023, won the opener in Qatar yet has subsequently fallen to fifth in the championship standings coming into this fourth round of the season.But the Italian sent out a warning to the pretenders to his crown by dominating Friday practice with a sizzling late lap of 1min 36.025 to better his own previous
Headlines
- Party animal Mark Allen happy he has the right balance at World Championship
- Liverpool reach verbal agreement with Arne Slot to take over as manager
- Mikel Arteta says Arsenal need to ‘put rivalry aside’ against Tottenham
- Ben Duckett shines for Nottinghamshire while wickets tumble at Kia Oval
- Ken Doherty urges snooker chiefs to keep World Championship at ‘sacred’ Crucible
