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Aston Villa fall just short in Champions League thriller against PSG

Unai Emery’s side trail 3-1 on aggregate after the first leg in Paris

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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>Robert Pires of Arsenal in action against Real Madrid in the Champions League in 2006</p>
ExclusiveFootball

Pires: ‘Barcelona loss still hurts – it’s a wound that’ll never heal’

<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>
Golf

How McIlroy found strength in his vulnerability to win the Masters

<p>Empty seats in the Hague underlined the issues with the current format</p>
Tennis

GB’s gamble pays off but Billie Jean King Cup desperately needs change

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<p>Daniel Dubois (right) was stopped by Oleksandr Usyk in 2023</p>
Boxing

Usyk vs Dubois 2 edges closer as summer date emerges for Wembley clash

<p>Arjan Veurink, Assistant Manager of England, will join the Netherlands as head coach this summer</p>
Women’s football

Lionesses assistant to leave for Netherlands after Women’s Euro 2025

<p>Steve Diamond has been hit with a six-match ban</p>
Rugby Union

Diamond banned after directing obscenity towards match officials

<p>Eddie Howe, right, and assistant Jason Tindall applaud the Newcastle fans</p>
Football

Tindall provides Howe update after ‘new situation’ at Newcastle

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

Norris shows familiar signs as Piastri emerges as title contender

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Golf

McIlroy reveals touching message to Rose after Masters win

<p>Verstappen finished sixth in Bahrain (Darko Bandic/AP)</p>
F1

Red Bull express ‘concerns’ over Verstappen exit

<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

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<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

<p>Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates scoring against West Ham</p>
Football

Van Dijk outlines what Liverpool need to retain challenge for titles

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

Real Madrid’s Modric buys minority stake in Swansea City

<p>Eddie Hearn (right) watches Chris Eubank Jr (left) and Conor Benn face off</p>
Boxing

Hearn teases Eubank Jr ‘excuse’ ahead of Benn fight

Jacob Fearnley of Great Britain celebrates against Daniel Galan of Colombia at the Barcelona Open
Tennis

Fearnley through to next round of Barcelona Open

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Football

The key factor behind Ilkay Gundogan’s contract extension

<p>Eddie Hearn (right) watches Chris Eubank Jr (left) and Conor Benn face off</p>
Boxing

Hearn teases Eubank Jr ‘excuse’ ahead of Benn fight

Jacob Fearnley of Great Britain celebrates against Daniel Galan of Colombia at the Barcelona Open
Tennis

Fearnley through to next round of Barcelona Open

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Football

The key factor behind Ilkay Gundogan’s contract extension

In depth

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

Why English clubs are struggling in the Champions Cup

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

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>
Football

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

Independent TV

Sport

Watch: Nine-year-old Rory McIlroy chips golf ball into washing machine

Sport

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>
Sport

Rory McIlory describes Masters win and grand slam in three words

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News

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

Sport deals

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

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

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

Football

<p>Mikel Arteta insists his side are intent on winning in Madrid rather than protecting their lead</p>
Football

Arteta reveals Arsenal’s mindset ahead of Real Madrid second leg

Football

Europa League anthem mistakenly played before Aston Villa vs PSG

<p>Joshua Zirkzee came off injured against Newcastle with a hamstring injury</p>
Football

Zirkzee could miss rest of season for Man United with hamstring injury

Emirates Stadium, the home of Arsenal
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Arsenal vs Leicester City LIVE: Latest Women's Super League updates

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Football

Andre Onana unsure about Man Utd recall ahead of crucial Lyon clash

Jude Bellingham insists Real Madrid are capable of producing another Champions League fightback (Adam Davy/PA)
Football

Jude Bellingham eyes historic Real Madrid comeback against Arsenal

<p>Eddie Howe has been diagnosed with pneumonia, Newcastle have said</p>
Football

Which Newcastle games will Eddie Howe miss during pneumonia recovery?

<p>Opposition is growing to the idea of expanding the World Cup to 64 teams</p>
Football

Concacaf president opposes 2030 World Cup expansion to 64 teams

<p>Manager Unai Emery has an impressive record in Europe</p>
Football

Aston Villa are underdogs against PSG but optimism is not misguided

<p>Eddie Howe has been diagnosed with pneumonia, Newcastle have said</p>
Football

Which Newcastle games will Eddie Howe miss during pneumonia recovery?

<p>Opposition is growing to the idea of expanding the World Cup to 64 teams</p>
Football

Concacaf president opposes 2030 World Cup expansion to 64 teams

<p>Manager Unai Emery has an impressive record in Europe</p>
Football

Aston Villa are underdogs against PSG but optimism is not misguided

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Rugby Union

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

England given fright by Ireland but continue grand slam charge

<p>Tommy Freeman (second from right) was one of a number of Lions contenders to sparkle for Saints in a big win over Castres</p>
Rugby Union

Northampton’s Lions contenders sparkle in Castres thrashing

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

Newcastle boss Diamond hit with ban after abusing match officials

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

Chabal cannot remember a ‘single second’ of rugby career

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

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

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

Cardiff Rugby set to enter administration in latest crisis in Wales

Formula 1

<p>Max Verstappen could only manage a sixth-place finish at the Bahrain Grand Prix</p>
F1

Red Bull ‘need more time’ to fix issues after ‘bad’ Bahrain Grand Prix

<p>Michael Schumacher, pictured with wife Corinna in 2006, has not been seen in public since December 2013</p>
F1

Michael Schumacher signs F1 race helmet with aid of his wife Corinna

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F1

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

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LiveF1

F1 news LIVE: Bahrain GP result with driver disqualified after race

Lando Norris battled back to finish third in Bahrain (Darko Bandic/AP)
F1

Lando Norris confident he has ‘got what it takes’ after battling back in Bahrain

<p>Oscar Piastri (right) closed the title gap on teammate Lando Norris (left) to three points </p>
F1

Piastri lays down F1 title gauntlet to Norris with victory in Bahrain

F1

F1 standings after Bahrain GP as Norris extends lead in championship

Jackie Stewart wearing a helmet signed by every living Formula One champion (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
F1

Sir Jackie Stewart drives F1 car one last time in support of dementia charity

Boxing

<p>Ben Whittaker goes head to head with Liam Cameron</p>
Boxing

Whittaker’s ‘career is on the line’ in Cameron rematch, Macklin warns

Boxing

Whittaker’s ‘career is on the line’ in Cameron rematch, Macklin warns

<p>Ben Whittaker goes head to head with Liam Cameron</p>
<p>Rivals Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn on the pitch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium</p>
Boxing

Eubank Jr vs Benn undercard: Full fight card including Yarde and Smith

<p>Chris Eubank Jr (L) and Conor Benn (R) interact during the face off</p>
Boxing

When is Eubank Jr vs Benn? Date, time, undercard and how to watch

<p>Michael Watson (right) with neurosurgeon Peter Hamlyn, who saved his life in 1991</p>
Boxing

Watson’s next miracle? Walking a mile with the doctor who saved him

<p>Tyson Fury retired after losing against reigning champion Oleksandr Usyk</p>
Boxing

Fury’s former promoter provides update on his future

<p>Tyson Fury retired after losing against reigning champion Oleksandr Usyk</p>
Boxing

Fury’s former promoter provides update on his future

<p>Ben Whittaker drew his fight with Liam Cameron, with both fighters falling out of the ring</p>
Boxing

Whittaker vs Cameron 2 start time, fight card, and how to watch on TV

<p>Daniel Dubois was counted out against Oleksandr Usyk when the pair first met in 2023</p>
Boxing

Usyk vs Dubois could trump Parker fight after petition lodged

Tennis

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Tennis

Dart complains opponent ‘smells really bad’ during heavy defeat

<p>Alcaraz won his first Monte Carlo title to get off to a great start ahead of the French Open</p>
Tennis

Alcaraz storms back to flatten Musetti and win first Monte Carlo title

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Tennis

Jodie Burrage says Great Britain will celebrate BJK Cup finals spot with a party

<p>Great Britain required a deciding doubles match to book their place in the final</p>
Tennis

Great Britain fight past Netherlands to secure Billie Jean King Cup final place

<p>Carlos Alcaraz is through to the final in Monaco</p>
Tennis

Alcaraz sees off Davidovich Fokina to reach Monte Carlo Masters final

<p>Emma Raducanu wants to appoint Mark Petchey into a long-term role</p>
Tennis

Emma Raducanu eyeing Andy Murray’s former coach to head up her team

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Tennis

Boulter and Kartal lead Britain past Germany in Billie Jean King Cup

<p>Draper was knocked out in the last-16</p>
Tennis

Jack Draper knocked out of Monte Carlo Masters in ‘very s---’ match

Cricket

<p>England captain Ben Stokes has played for Northern Superchargers </p>
Cricket

Durham eye Ben Stokes for Hundred despite expansion concerns

Cricket

Durham eye Ben Stokes for Hundred despite expansion concerns

<p>England captain Ben Stokes has played for Northern Superchargers </p>
West Indies’ Jayden Seales helped Sussex to victory on Monday (Steven Paston/PA)
Cricket

Jayden Seales helps Sussex end 10-year wait for a top-flight Championship success

Alec Stewart’s wife has died after a long battle with breast cancer (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Cricket

Surrey fly flags at half-mast following death of Alec Stewart’s wife Lynn

Jonny Bairstow was named Yorkshire captain last month (Danny Lawson/PA)
Cricket

Jonny Bairstow leads Yorkshire to remarkable 504-run win over Worcestershire

Ollie Pope in batting action for Surrey (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Cricket

Ollie Pope puts champions Surrey in control against Hampshire

Ollie Pope in batting action for Surrey (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Cricket

Ollie Pope puts champions Surrey in control against Hampshire

James Anderson was overwhelmed by the reaction to his knighthood (Richard Sellers/PA)
Cricket

James Anderson ‘overwhelmed’ by reaction after being awarded knighthood

Kyle Verreynne shone for Nottinghamshire (Mike Egerton/PA)
Cricket

Kyle Verreynne hits 111 as Nottinghamshire recover from bad start against Essex

Golf

<p>Rory McIlroy shakes hands with Bryson DeChambeau</p>
Golf

Why McIlroy didn’t speak to DeChambeau in Masters final round

Golf

Why McIlroy didn’t speak to DeChambeau in Masters final round

<p>Rory McIlroy shakes hands with Bryson DeChambeau</p>
<p>McIlroy sinks to his knees after holing the putt that secured the Masters title, and his career grand slam, at Augusta on Sunday</p>
Golf

Rory McIlroy has won at last – he can now rack up titles like Tiger

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<p>Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland embraces Justin Rose of England after the playoff hole during the final round of the 2025 Masters Tournament</p>
Golf

Predicting Team Europe at Ryder Cup 2025 after McIlroy’s Masters win

Rory McIlroy holds the Masters trophy with his wife Erica and daughter Poppy (David J. Phillip/AP)
Golf

Rory McIlroy opens up about ‘ironic’ pre-Masters dinner with Justin Rose

<p>Bryson DeChambeau (left) and Rory McIlroy played the final round of the 2025 Masters together with McIlroy finally winning the tournament</p>
Golf

Rory McIlroy blanked Bryson DeChambeau during Masters final round

<p>Bryson DeChambeau (left) and Rory McIlroy played the final round of the 2025 Masters together with McIlroy finally winning the tournament</p>
Golf

Rory McIlroy blanked Bryson DeChambeau during Masters final round

Golf

Breaking down McIlroy’s rollercoaster round to win the Masters

<p>Rory McIlroy celebrates after winning the Masters</p>
News

Emotional scenes as Rory McIlroy’s home club sees him win the Masters

Athletics

<p>Gout Gout broke the 20-second barrier with wind assistance</p>
Athletics

Gout Gout breaks 20-second barrier to claim Australian title

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

Kerr and Ingebrigtsen to renew heated rivalry at London Athletics Meet

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

Famous running YouTuber arrested in Japan on drug charges

Cycling

<p>Van der Poel condemned the incident afterwards and called for the offender to be prosecuted</p>
Cycling

Bottle-throwing Paris-Roubaix spectator hands himself in to police

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

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>
Cycling

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

US Sport

<p>Controversial women’s college basketball star Sedona Prince was not drafted by a WNBA team amid allegations of abuse and sexual misconduct</p>
US Sport

TCU star Sedona Prince goes undrafted in WNBA amid abuse allegations

<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>
Americas

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>
US Sport

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

Betting

<p>Our racing journalist Sam Turner has picked out his top 10 betting sites</p>
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Best Betting Sites UK: Top Online Bookmakers Ranked and Reviewed

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The best new betting sites for 2025

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The best betting apps for sport in 2025

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