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Mateta inspires Palace win over Fiorentina in Conference League
Jean-Philippe Mateta inspired Crystal Palace to a 3-0 win over Fiorentina in their Conference League quarter-final, first leg on Thursday.
Watkins propels Villa towards Europa League semis, Forest hold Porto
Ollie Watkins scored twice as Aston Villa beat Bologna 3-1 in their Europa League quarter-final, first leg on Thursday, while Nottingham Forest held Porto 1-1 thanks to a comical own goal from Martim Fernandes.
Aston Villa on verge of Europa League semis after beating Bologna
Aston Villa have one foot in the Europa League semi-finals after a hard-fought 3-1 win at Bologna on Thursday.
CAF president rejects corruption claims by Senegal
The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday rejected accusations of corruption by the Senegalese government after the body's shock decision to strip Senegal of its AFCON title and award it to Morocco.
Sixers' Embiid to have surgery for appendicitis - team
Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and was scheduled for surgery in Houston on Thursday, the team said hours before their NBA game against the Rockets.
Former heavyweight king Fury adamant 'I've still got it' as Makhmudov awaits
Tyson Fury insisted "I've still got it" as the former world heavyweight champion prepared for his latest return to the ring.
McIlroy's back-nine birdie run grabs share of Masters lead
Rory McIlroy reeled off three consecutive back-nine birdies to fire a five-under par 67 and seize a share of the lead in Thursday's opening round of the 90th Masters with top-ranked Scottie Scheffler lurking two adrift.
'Anxious' Tatum back at Madison Square Garden with NBA East second seed on line
Boston star Jayson Tatum will try to set aside the emotions of his Madison Square Garden return on Thursday and help the Celtics lock up the NBA Eastern Conference second seed with a win over the New York Knicks.
New captain Jones backs England to be Women's Six Nations 'entertainers'
Meg Jones is confident England will give supporters value for money when she leads the all-conquering world champions for the first time in their Women's Six Nations opener against Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday.
Robertson to leave Liverpool at end of season
Andy Robertson will bring down the curtain on his nine-year career at Liverpool at the end of the season, the faltering Premier League champions announced on Thursday.
Choudhary smashes Lucknow to dramatic IPL win over Kolkata
Youngster Mukul Choudhary played the innings of his life, smashing seven sixes on his way to an unbeaten 54 to haul Lucknow Super Kings to a dramatic, last-ball, three-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL on Thursday.
Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt as engineer to join McLaren
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen's future in Formula One was again cast in doubt on Thursday after it was confirmed that his long-time race engineer will leave Red Bull for McLaren.
Angola name former Senegal boss Cisse as new coach
The Angolan football federation said Thursday it had hired Senegalese Africa Cup of Nations winner Aliou Cisse as the new head coach of the national team.
Sinner and Alcaraz wobble but advance to Monte Carlo quarter-finals
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz both suffered second-set stumbles on Thursday in their race for the number one ranking but recovered to reach the last eight of the Monte Carlo Masters.
Reed soars to early Masters lead on wings of eagles
Patrick Reed eagled two of the first eight holes to seize a one-stroke lead in Thursday's opening round of the 90th Masters as defending champion Rory McIlroy battled at level par.
Veteran prop Slimani to return to France with Toulon
France prop Rabah Slimani will join Toulon from Irish province Leinster next season on a one-year deal, the French Top 14 club announced on Thursday.
Barton Snow completes Cheltenham-Aintree double in Foxhunters Chase
Henry Crow and Barton Snow made light of the Grand National fences to cruise to victory in the amateur riders' Foxhunters Chase and complete the Cheltenham Festival/Aintree double on Thursday.
Local boy Aranburu sprints to Basque Country stage, Seixas extends lead
Local boy Alex Aranburu sprinted to victory in the fourth stage of the Tour of the Basque Country on Thursday as French youngster Paul Seixas stretched his overall lead.
England set for World Cup warm-up friendlies in Florida heat
England's final two World Cup warm-up friendlies will likely take place in sweltering Florida heat after the Three Lions' schedule was finalised on Thursday.
Sabalenka pulls out of Stuttgart Open with injury
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka on Thursday pulled out of next week's Stuttgart Open citing an injury sustained at the Miami Open in March.
Barton Snow has a lot to crow about in Foxhunters Chase
Henry Crow and Barton Snow made light of the Grand National fences to cruise to victory in the amateur riders 'National' The Foxhunters Chase and complete the Cheltenham Festival/Aintree double on Thursday.
Reigning champion Nick Rockett out of Grand National
Reigning champion Nick Rockett is out of Saturday's Grand National horse race in Liverpool after being declared a non-runner on Thursday.
'Free' McIlroy launches his Masters repeat bid
Defending champion Rory McIlroy saved par on the first hole to begin his opening round Thursday at the 90th Masters while rivals made hot starts at a firm and fast Augusta National.
Seven World Cup winners start for England in Women's Six Nations opener
England's starting lineup will feature only seven Women's Rugby World Cup winners when they begin their Six Nations title defence against Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday.
Sinner survives energy dip, end of streak to see off Machac
Jannik Sinner overcame evident discomfort to advance to the last eight of the Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday, beating the wildly erratic Tomas Machac, 6-1, 6-7 (3/7), 6-3.
Player tells Tiger to 'get a chauffeur'
Golf legend Gary Player, speaking at the Masters on Thursday, called on Tiger Woods to "get a chauffeur" after his DUI arrest last month.
Croke Park boss eager to stage Fury-Joshua heavyweight clash in Dublin
The long-awaited 'Battle of Britain' between former world heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could take place outside the country at Dublin's Croke Park, according to the stadium's chief executive.
McIlroy ready for early start as 90th Masters begins
Defending champion Rory McIlroy was set for an early start on Thursday as golf legends Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson made ceremonial tee shots to begin the 90th Masters.
Fonseca eases into Monte Carlo last eight meeting with Zverev
Nineteen-year-old Joao Fonseca reached the quarter-finals of a Masters 1000 event for the first time when he strode to a convincing 6-3, 6-2 win over Matteo Berrettini in Monte Carlo on Thursday.
Verstappen set for fresh F1 angst as engineer nears Red Bull exit - reports
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen's future in Formula One was again cast in doubt on Thursday after reports emerged that his long-time race engineer is set to leave Red Bull.
Ambitious Como's Champions League bid tested by Serie A leaders Inter
Como's bid to reach the Champions League faces a key test on Sunday when Serie A leaders Inter Milan arrive lakeside trying to take another step towards a 21st league title.
Six new caps for France for women's Six Nations opener
France will begin their women's Six Nations campaign against Italy with six new caps in their matchday 23 after new coach Francois Ratier announced wholesale changes to the squad on Thursday.