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Bruised Alex Marquez sets course to top Jerez practise times

Alex Marquez climbed back on his bike Friday to set a Jerez course record in a flag and fall filled final practice session for the Grand Prix of Spain.

Sabalenka makes winning start in Madrid Open defence

Aryna Sabalenka kicked off her quest for a third Madrid Open title with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Anna Blinkova in second-round action at the Caja Magica on Friday.

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Postecoglou aims to ruin Liverpool title party despite boyhood fandom

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is ready to ruin Liverpool's Premier League title party despite his boyhood love for the Anfield club.

Man Utd's Dalot could miss rest of season: Amorim

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has revealed Portugal defender Diogo Dalot could miss the rest of the season after suffering a calf injury.

Lyon request French league discard result of Saint-Etienne match

Lyon have lodged an appeal with the competitions organisation committee (COC) of the French football league (LFP) requesting the result of their derby defeat at Saint-Etienne not be recorded pending the decision of the disciplinary committee, sources close to the club said on Friday.

Guardiola says Man City must show 'spirit' to get back on top

Pep Guardiola has vowed Manchester City will be back to their best next season after losing their "spirit" during a turbulent campaign that exposed an unexpected lack of hunger in his side.

Clasico Copa final offers Mbappe, Real Madrid redemption

Real Madrid's European failure this season stung, in particular for striker Kylian Mbappe and coach Carlo Ancelotti, but a Copa del Rey final victory over Barcelona on Saturday would rapidly ease the pain.

Badosa pulls out of Madrid Open with injury

Spanish world number nine Paula Badosa announced Friday her withdrawal from the Madrid Open due to a persistent lower back injury.

Howe 'not 100 percent' on Newcastle return after pneumonia

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted he does not feel "100 percent" after returning to work following his serious bout of pneumonia.

Liverpool have 'big responsibility' to win title at Anfield: Slot

Arne Slot believes Liverpool have a "big responsibility" to clinch the Premier League title in front of their own fans when Tottenham visit Anfield on Sunday.

Thunder rally from 29 down after Morant hurt to stun Grizzlies

Oklahoma City made a stunning 29-point comeback after Memphis lost star guard Ja Morant to a hip injury as the Thunder beat the Grizzlies 114-108 on Thursday to reach the brink of a playoff sweep.

Whitecaps outfight Miami to get advantage in Concacaf semi

Inter Miami suffered a 2-0 defeat at the Vancouver Whitecaps in Thursday's CONCACAF Champions Cup semi-final, first-leg on Thursday, leaving Lionel Messi's team with a huge task in next week's return game.

Kane hopes to 'silence' the doubters as Bayern title looms

After a career of individual awards but no team honours, Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane's title breakthrough could come as early as full time of Saturday's home match against Mainz.

Barcelona out to prove Clasico superiority in Copa del Rey final

Hansi Flick's Barcelona are closing in on a potential quadruple this season but blocking their path are eternal rivals Real Madrid.

Montemurro eyes Arsenal scalp as Lyon close on Champions League final

Record eight-time champions Lyon are on the verge of yet another Women's Champions League final, with coach Joe Montemurro hoping to lead the French side past his old club Arsenal in this weekend's semi-final second leg.

Marseille get their passports out to prepare Champions League return

French giants Marseille have not been involved in European competition this season but such is their determination to get back onto the continental stage that coach Roberto De Zerbi and his players are already embarking on some foreign travel.

Knicks outlast Pistons to grab lead in NBA playoff series

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 31 points and Jalen Brunson added 30 to spark New York over Detroit 118-116 on Thursday for a 2-1 lead in their NBA playoff series.

Titans take QB Ward, Jags trade up for two-way star Hunter

The Tennessee Titans took University of Miami quarterback Cam Ward as the first pick in Thursday's NFL Draft while the Jacksonville Jaguars pulled a surprise move, trading up to take two-way star Travis Hunter.

China's Liu, South Korea's Ryu share storm-hit LPGA Chevron lead

China's Liu Yan and South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran each fired a seven-under par 65 to share the lead in Thursday's storm-suspended opening round of the LPGA Chevron Championship.

Liverpool braced for Premier League title party

Liverpool have one hand on the Premier League trophy as they seek the solitary point they need against struggling Tottenham on Sunday that would guarantee a record-equalling 20th English title.

US rookies Velo and Salinda fire record 58 for PGA pairs lead

US rookies Kevin Velo and Isaiah Salinda combined to fire a 14-under par 58, setting an 18-hole four-ball tournament record for a one-stroke lead Thursday at the PGA Zurich Classic.

Atletico thump Rayo, Valladolid relegated after Betis defeat

Atletico Madrid cruised to a 3-0 La Liga win over Rayo Vallecano on Thursday as they bounced back from defeat at Las Palmas last weekend.

Ahead of marathon debut McColgan 'calls out' social media abuse

Eilish McColgan said on Thursday that she has been the target of body shaming on social media and called for accounts to be passport linked as she prepared for her first marathon.

Australia's Hazlewood steers Bengaluru win over Rajasthan

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood starred with 4-33 in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 11 run IPL win at home against Rajasthan Royals, who won the toss and chose to field first Thursday.

Dallas coach Kidd joins Everton ownership group

Jason Kidd, the head coach of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks has joined the American ownership group of English club Everton, the Premier League team said on Thursday.

Swiatek survives Eala scare to start Madrid Open defence

Defending Madrid Open champion Iga Swiatek survived a debut scare to beat rising teenage star Alexandra Eala 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 on Thursday and reach the third round in the Spanish capital.

Rampaging Marquez hungry for more as MotoGP heads to Spain

Marc Marquez is determined to continue his blistering start to the MotoGP season as the riders gear up this weekend for their first visit to Spain.

'Greatest-ever' Vardy to leave Leicester at end of season

Leicester captain Jamie Vardy will leave the former Premier League champions at the end of the season, the relegated club announced on Thursday.

Alcaraz withdraws from Madrid Open with injury

World number three Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Madrid Open on Thursday with a thigh injury, in a blow for his French Open title defence preparations.

Newcastle boss Howe returns to work after pneumonia

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has returned to work at the club's training centre after recovering from pneumonia, the Premier League outfit said on Thursday.

Georgia's rugby dreams built on wild folk game

Hundreds of men went charging through the Georgian village of Shukhuti as they grappled for control of a wine-soaked leather ball -- a frenzied folk game locals say is the bedrock of the Caucasus country's prowess on the modern-day rugby field.

Tatum-less Celtics take hard-fought victory as Cavs, Rockets win

Bloodied and bruised, the defending champion Boston Celtics warned NBA rivals who want to intimidate them with a physical style that they are ready to trade blows with anybody.

Tigres fight back for draw with Cruz Azul in CONCACAF semi

A header from Juan Jose Purata six minutes from the end gave Tigres UANL a 1-1 draw at home to Cruz Azul in their all-Mexican semi-final, first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Wednesday.

Inter return to tough Scudetto defence after treble dream dies

Inter Milan head into the final straight of their title battle with Napoli locked on points at the top of Serie A and reeling from a crushing derby defeat which ended the champions' hopes of the treble.

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