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The MastersGolf

How McIlroy found strength in his vulnerability to win the Masters

It was McIlroy’s acceptance of his vulnerabilities that became his greatest strength in finally winning at Augusta

<p>Rory McIlroy celebrates winning the 2025 Masters after the playoff hole on the 18th green at Augusta National Golf Club on 13 April 2025, in Augusta, Georgia</p>

Miguel DelaneyFootball

Why Arsenal cannot switch off for a second against Real Madrid

Arsenal may lead 3-0 in the Champions League quarter-final, but Real Madrid’s history of comebacks means the tie is not over yet

<p>Lando Norris has a new closest contender in the world championship after the Bahrain Grand Prix</p>

Kieran JacksonF1

Norris shows familiar signs as Piastri emerges as title contender

Hamilton identifies key to finding form: ‘I will do a better job’

<p>With Altay Bayindir's performance versus Newcastle unconvincing, Ruben Amorim should stick with Andre Onana as first choice for Europa League clash with Lyon</p>

Pete Hall

Bayindir’s failed audition leaves just one option left for Amorim

<p>Liverpool are on course to win the Premier League in their first season under Arne Slot having already secure their place in next season's Champions League</p>

Richard Jolly

Slot’s understated achievement will fuel Liverpool’s next campaign

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In depth

<p>Harlequins were nilled by Leinster at Croke Park</p>

Why English clubs are struggling in the Champions Cup

<p>Ange Postecoglou is under severe pressure</p>

Postecoglou reaches the Ten Hag death spiral

<p>Luis Enrique said he wanted to change the club’s DNA when he arrived at PSG</p>

Enrique has changed the DNA to transform PSG into a different beast

Independent TV

Masters: Rory McIlroy fights back tears in tribute to Harry Diamond

<p>Tiger Woods welcomed Rory McIlroy to golf’s most exclusive club after his Masters triumph (Ashley Landis/AP)</p>

Rory McIlory describes Masters win and grand slam in three words

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Moment huge collision halts Oxford vs Cambridge women’s Boat Race

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Watch: Rory McIlroy’s four-year-old daughter Poppy sinks putt

Sport deals

<p>adidas’s bestselling styles will see you through years to come</p>

Save over 30% on trainers and more with these adidas deals

<p>Get ready for your next adventure with Mountain Warehouse savings</p>

Best Mountain Warehouse discount codes: 20% off everything

<p>The Nike dunk low retro men’s sneakers, for example, have been reduced from £109.99 to just £65.99 </p>

Nike discount codes for April 2025 – how to get 25% off

<p>I’ve tested the top Apple AirPods on the market, and these are the best deals available on my favourite headphones this month </p>

Best AirPods deals April 2025: AirPods Pro, 4 and Max

Football

<p>Luka Modric is set to buy a stake in Swansea City</p>

Real Madrid’s Modric set to buy minority stake in Swansea City

<p>Unai Emery’s side lost in Paris and need to beat PSG at Villa Park</p>

Emery’s passionate rallying cry as Villa targets PSG comeback

<p>Manchester United slumped to another disappointing defeat on Sunday </p>

Bruno Fernandes makes vow after humbling Newcastle defeat

Visit the USA

Here’s how to travel the US inspired by 7 recent Super Bowl champs

Hail Maryland: football, food and festivals in Baltimore and beyond

A sports lover’s guide to one week in Tennessee

Fandom in Florida: sports and city breaks in the Sunshine State

Rugby Union

<p>Sarah Bern scored twice off the bench as England powered out of danger</p>

England given fright by Ireland but continue grand slam charge

<p>Steve Diamond has been given a six-game ban</p>

Newcastle boss Diamond hit with ban after abusing match officials

<p>Sebastien Chabal in action for France in 2008</p>

Chabal cannot remember a ‘single second’ of rugby career

<p>Abby Dow is one of the finest wings in the world</p>

How Dow went from sister’s shadow to England’s wing wonder

<p>Cardiff are set to enter administration</p>

Cardiff Rugby set to enter administration in latest crisis in Wales

<p>Mackenzie Carson will miss the remainder of the Red Roses campaign</p>

Carson ruled out of rest of Women’s Six Nations in England injury blow

Athletics

<p>Josh Kerr and Jakob Ingebrigtsen will battle in London this summer</p>

Kerr and Ingebrigtsen to renew heated rivalry at London Athletics Meet

<p>Matt Fox was in Japan to compete in the Osaka Marathon</p>

Famous running YouTuber arrested in Japan on drug charges

<p>Great Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith pocketed $100,000 with victory in Jamaica</p>

Hudson-Smith claims Grand Slam Track glory as Wanyonyi stuns Kerr

Cycling

<p>Richards opened her account in Araxa last weekend and doubled up on Friday </p>

Britain’s Richards makes mountain biking history in short-track event

<p>Mathieu van der Poel won Paris-Roubaix for a third straight year</p>

Van der Poel overcomes bottle in face and Pogacar to win Paris-Roubaix

<p>Pauline Ferrand-Prevot had time to celebrate the biggest win of her road career since becoming world champion in 2014</p>

Ferrand-Prevot solos to stunning victory in Paris-Roubaix Femmes

US Sport

<p>Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy was found dead Sunday. His father, Kenny Lacy, has penned an emotional tribute to his son and warned other parents to check in on their kids’ mental health.</p>

Kyren Lacy’s dad shares emotional tribute after son’s apparent suicide

<p>Kyren Lacy was found dead Sunday months after he was charged in connection to a fatal crash</p>

Kyren Lacy death: LSU star found dead while facing criminal charges

<p>Ray Shero was general manager of the Stanley Cup-winning Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009</p>

Stanley Cup-winning general manager Shero dies aged 62

Betting

<p>Our racing journalist Sam Turner has picked out his top 10 betting sites</p>

Best Betting Sites UK: Top Online Bookmakers Ranked and Reviewed

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The best free bets and betting offers

<p>We’ve picked out the best new betting sites in the UK for April 2025</p>

The best new betting sites for 2025

<p>Betting apps have become the main way for gamblers to have a flutter </p>

The best betting apps for sport in 2025