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Marsh, Markram help Lucknow edge Mumbai in IPL

Openers Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram hit half-centuries to set up a tense 12-run victory for Lucknow Super Giants against IPL heavyweights Mumbai Indians on Friday.

Emery glad to see Rashford make landmark appearance

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said he was "happy" for Marcus Rashford as the England forward prepares to make his 500th career appearance.

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I Am Maximus backed for National as Mullins hot streak continues

Trainer Willie Mullins' golden run continued at Aintree on Friday to increase confidence in I Am Maximus' quest to land a second successive Grand National.

2014 World Cup winner Hummels to retire at season's end

Roma defender Mats Hummels, who won the 2014 World Cup with Germany, is set to retire at the end of the season, he announced on social media on Friday.

France soccer star Mbappe unveiled in London... in waxwork form

France superstar Kylian Mbappe received one of the greatest honours that England can bestow upon a sportsman from a rival nation on Friday -- a lifelike waxwork at London's Madame Tussauds museum.

Mbappe among three Real Madrid players fined for 'indecent conduct'

Kylian Mbappe was on Friday among three Real Madrid players fined by UEFA for "violating basic rules of decent conduct" during their Champions League last 16, second leg win over Atletico Madrid.

Real Madrid and Barcelona respect each other, says Ancelotti

Rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona, locked in a title battle in La Liga and set to face off in the Copa del Rey final, have "a lot of respect" for each other, says Los Blancos coach Carlo Ancelotti.

Arteta urges Arsenal to enjoy "beautiful" run-in despite injury woes

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal cannot be derailed by the loss of Gabriel Magalhaes for the rest of the season as they chase Premier League and Champions League glory.

Amorim in a 'rush' to succeed at Man Utd

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said it would be "crazy" to consider the Red Devils Premier League contenders next season but believe he must turn around the club's fortunes quickly.

PSG coach Luis Enrique targets unbeaten season

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Friday the prospect of completing the Ligue 1 season undefeated provided extra motivation for his team as they stand on the brink of securing another French title.

Postecoglou 'falling out of love' with football due to VAR

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou said on Friday he will no longer celebrate goals after being stung by Pape Sarr's disallowed effort in a 1-0 defeat to Chelsea.

'Unique' De Bruyne one of the greats, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola said Kevin De Bruyne will be remembered as one of the greatest ever players in the Premier League after the Belgian announced he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season.

De Bruyne to leave Man City at end of the season

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne confirmed on Friday that he will leave the club at the end of the season.

Youthful Matildas provide spark in friendly win over South Korea

A shorthanded Matildas showed youthful verve on Friday to edge South Korea 1-0 in a confidence-boosting victory at Sydney's Allianz Stadium.

De Bruyne says he will leave Man City at end of season

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne confirmed on Friday that he will leave the club at the end of the season.

Leverkusen's Wirtz to return 'next week', says Alonso

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz is set to return "earlier than expected" from an ankle injury, coach Xabi Alonso told reporters on Friday.

England bowler Stone to miss most of India Test series

England fast bowler Olly Stone will miss the majority of a five-match Test series against India after undergoing knee surgery which will rule him out for 14 weeks.

Crashes, fires as Piastri fastest in chaotic second Japan GP practice

Oscar Piastri went fastest Friday for a McLaren one-two in a chaotic second practice for the Japanese Grand Prix that was red-flagged four times and saw Jack Doohan crash heavily.

Kolkata's Iyer more bothered about impact than price tag

Venkatesh Iyer said he was focused on "impact" and not his eye-watering price tag after his batting blitz helped Kolkata Knight Riders thrash Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League.

McLaren's Piastri fastest in chaotic second Japanese GP practice

Oscar Piastri went fastest Friday in a McLaren one-two during a chaotic second practice for the Japanese Grand Prix that was red-flagged four times, as Red Bull debutant Yuki Tsunoda came 18th.

Curry scores 37 as Warriors outgun LeBron's Lakers

Stephen Curry scored 37 points as the Golden State Warriors outdueled LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 123-116 to claim a crucial victory in their blockbuster Western Conference clash on Thursday.

Norris fastest in Japan GP first practice, Tsunoda sixth on Red Bull debut

McLaren's championship leader Lando Norris went fastest in first practice for the Japanese Grand Prix on Friday with home racer Yuki Tsunoda sixth on his Red Bull debut.

Albon says Thailand taking bid for F1 race 'very seriously'

British-Thai driver Alex Albon says that Thailand is taking its bid to host a Formula One race "very seriously" after meeting the prime minister and seeing the plans for himself.

Lewandowski, Mbappe duel fuelling tight La Liga title race

Just three points separate leaders Barcelona from Real Madrid at the top of La Liga in a gripping campaign and three goals also divide their main marksmen.

Liverpool march towards title as Man City face Man Utd

Liverpool can move closer to the Premier League title when the leaders face Fulham on Sunday.

Korda downs Kupcho to stay alive at LPGA Match Play

World number one and defending champion Nelly Korda beat Jennifer Kupcho 1-up on Thursday to keep alive her hopes of advancing to the knockout stage of the LPGA Match Play in Las Vegas, Nevada.

PSG eye becoming France's first 'Invincibles'

Paris Saint-Germain can wrap up another Ligue 1 title this weekend and are also closing in on the first ever unbeaten season in the top flight of French football.

Late birdie burst lifts Ryder to Texas Open lead

Sam Ryder surged to a one-shot lead at the US PGA Tour Texas Open on Thursday, conjuring birdies at six of the last seven holes to edge ahead of fellow American Keith Mitchell.

Five potential Grand National fairytale endings

The winner of the Grand National, the world's most famous steeplechase, has a habit of providing a fairytale storyline and Saturday's renewal has the potential to supply another one.

More work for McIlroy even with two wins before Masters

Rory McIlroy has won twice in a year before the Masters for the first time in his career but that hasn't stopped him from working on details before arriving at Augusta National.

Trump hopeful of 'great' PGA-LIV golf merger

President Donald Trump said Thursday he is optimistic of an eventual merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf following a new report of a stalemate in negotiations to reunify the game.

No.1 Scheffler goes for third Masters crown in four years

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler likes the state of his game as he prepares to defend his Masters title, having bounced back from an early season hand injury.

Postecoglou denies taunting Spurs fans in Chelsea defeat

Ange Postecoglou insisted he won't let abuse from Tottenham fans affect him after the beleaguered boss denied goading his tormentors during Thursday's 1-0 defeat at Chelsea.

Fernandez fires Chelsea into fourth as pressure mounts on Postecoglou

Chelsea climbed to fourth place in the Premier League as Enzo Fernandez sealed a 1-0 win that piled pressure on beleaguered Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou on Thursday.

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