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PA Media: SportRory McIlroy says he was involved in talks with Saudi backers of LIV Golf
McIlroy was listed as being on the PGA Tour’s Transaction Subcommittee.
AFPCavaliers shock Celtics, Mavs silence Thunder to level NBA playoff series
Cleveland and Dallas turned the tables on their top-seeded opponents on Thursday, the Cavaliers shocking the Boston Celtics and the Mavericks silencing the Thunder to level their NBA playoff series at one game apiece.The Mavericks will also head home for game three on Saturday with their series level.
PA Media: SportRory’s drought, Tiger’s health and Scheffler’s dominance – US PGA talking points
The year’s second major championship starts on May 16.
PA Media: SportThe main contenders for the US PGA Championship at Valhalla
Brooks Koepka will be seeking a sixth major title and back-to-back victories in the event for the second time.
Evening StandardAston Villa vs Liverpool: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds
Reds approaching final days of Jurgen Klopp era
Herald ScotlandHow will Liam Kelly be remembered, and how do Motherwell replace him?
Liam Kelly looks set to leave Motherwell this season, with Celtic reportedly interested in the club captain. What will his Fir Park legacy be?
Eastern Daily PressNeil Featherby: It's a family affair for Norfolk Marathon winner John Hudson
Neil Featherby speaks to Norfolk Marathon winner John Hudson about his running journey.
Eastern Daily PressMark Armstrong: The GEAR 10K and the wake-up call I needed
Running columnist Mark Armstrong took part in the GEAR 10K on Sunday in a race that didn't go to plan.
PA Media: SportOn this day in 2009 – Jenson Button victory at Spanish GP causes Brawn friction
Button’s team-mate Rubens Barrichello was not impressed after the race.
The Bolton NewsOxford United boss: Our 5-0 defeat at Bolton Wanderers left a scar
OXFORD United boss Des Buckingham believes the club’s 5-0 defeat at Wanderers back in March might have done his side some good.
The Bolton NewsNever in doubt: It's the totally relaxed Wembley-bound Buff Podcast!
We're on our way to Wembley on the Buff Podcast - so why not take a trip through the week's Bolton Wanderers headlines with Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt?
PA Media: SportRory McIlroy three shots off the pace after first round at Wells Fargo
He finished with a four under par 67, putting him in second place, tied with American Collin Morikawa and Sweden’s Alex Noren.
AFPTime running out for Arsenal as Man City hunt Premier League glory
Arsenal have barely put a foot wrong in the Premier League in 2024 but, as the title race approaches the finish line, they desperately need a favour from Fulham, who host relentless Manchester City this weekend.That is because second placed City, in the hunt for a historic fourth straight Premier League title, are in action at Fulham the previous day.
AFPJubilant Madrid visit Granada as Liga relegation battle nears end
New Spanish champions Real Madrid visit suffering Granada on Saturday with La Liga's key affairs on the verge of being settled, despite four rounds of fixtures remaining.Key stats 16 - remarkable number of yellow cards earned by Cadiz defender Ivan Alejo 28 - La Liga matches unbeaten for champions Real Madrid 170 - Girona playmaker Aleix Garcia has produced the most crosses in Spain Fixtures Friday Alaves v Girona (1900) Saturday Real Mallorca v Las Palmas (1200), Villarreal v Sevilla (1415), Gr
AFPCeltic seek knockout blow against Rangers in Scottish Premiership race
Celtic can virtually seal a 12th Scottish Premiership title in 13 seasons on Saturday but Rangers have one final chance to reel in their Glasgow rivals when they make the short trip to a hostile Celtic Park.- Tensions - Northern Irishman Rodgers stoked tensions by suggesting his side can "have a bit of fun" when Rangers make the trip to Celtic Park, with no away fans permitted to attend this weekend.
AFPChampions Leverkusen return to Bochum, the last side to beat them, a year on
Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen travel to struggling Bochum on Sunday, the site of their last league defeat all the way back in May 2023 -- the final matchday of last season. On the final matchday, Leverkusen came to neighbouring Bochum needing a win or a draw to guarantee a Europa League spot, having lost only once in the league dating back to February.
EchoAn alternative look at Great Wakering Rovers' Wembley heroes
GREAT Wakering Rovers star Harry Talbot dishes the dirt on his team-mates lining up at Wembley this weekend.
AFPMcIlroy on PGA subcommittee set for direct PIF merger talks
Rory McIlroy revealed details on Thursday about a new PGA Tour subcommittee created to conduct direct talks with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) about finalizing a merger deal.Others on the subcommittee would include PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan and Fenway Sports Group boss John Henry, who led an investment group of US sports team owners that created a $1.5 billion for-profit entity PGA Tour Enterprises.
AFPZhang's 63 leaves Korda plenty to do at Founders Cup
American Rose Zhang shot an immaculate nine under-par 63 to hold a two-stroke lead -- and a six shot advantage over record-chasing Nelly Korda -- after the first round of the LPGA's Founders Cup on Thursday.Zhang's bogey-free round leaves world number one Korda with plenty of work to do if she is to mount a bid for an LPGA record sixth consecutive victory.
AFPSchauffele surges to three-stroke PGA lead at Wells Fargo
Xander Schauffele went three-under over his last three holes to grab a three-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round of the PGA Tour's Wells Fargo Championship.Schauffele seeks his eighth career PGA Tour triumph but the first for the 30-year-old American since the 2022 Scottish Open.
AFPKnicks rule out Anunoby for game 3 v Pacers, Brunson 'questionable'
The New York Knicks will be without forward OG Anunoby for game three of their NBA playoff series against Indiana, and game two hero Jalen Brunson is "questionable' with a foot injury, the team said Thursday.Anunoby was hurt in the third quarter of the Knicks' 130-121 victory on Wednesday, which gave New York a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semi-final series.
The GuardianPremier League: 10 things to look out for in this weekend’s football
Tricky trips for Arsenal and Manchester City, a big day at the bottom and auditions for Euro 2024
Warrington GuardianLuke Littler's winning streak ends at an unlucky 13 in Leeds
Luke “The Nuke” Littler’s winning streak ended at an unlucky 13 in the PDC Premier League Darts on Thursday night.
AFPMacIntyre, Hossler share lead at PGA Myrtle Beach Classic
Scotland's Robert MacIntyre and American Beau Hossler each fired a seven-under par 64 to share the lead after Thursday's opening round of the inaugural PGA Tour Myrtle Beach Classic.MacIntyre, twice a winner on the DP World Tour, and Hossler, like the Scotsman chasing his first US tour triumph, made solid debuts at Dunes Golf and Beach Club in the South Carolina vacation haven.
AFPOlympiakos make history by reaching Europa Conference League final
Olympiakos will face Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League final after making history with their 2-0 win against Aston Villa in Thursday's semi-final second leg.After losing last season's Europa Conference League final against West Ham, Fiorentina booked their return to the showpiece by defeating Club Brugge 4-3 on aggregate in the other semi-final on Wednesday.
Headlines
- Rory McIlroy says he was involved in talks with Saudi backers of LIV Golf
- Rory’s drought, Tiger’s health and Scheffler’s dominance – US PGA talking points
- The main contenders for the US PGA Championship at Valhalla
- On this day in 2009 – Jenson Button victory at Spanish GP causes Brawn friction
- Rory McIlroy three shots off the pace after first round at Wells Fargo