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AFPCavs surge past Celtics to level NBA series at 1-1
Donovan Mitchell led a comprehensive Cleveland team effort as the Cavaliers powered past the top-seeded Celtics 118-94 in Boston to level their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final series at one game apiece on Thursday.In Western Conference action, the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the Dallas Mavericks, with the Thunder aiming to build on their game-one victory.
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.
PA Media: SportUnai Emery urges Villa to forget European exit and book Champions League place
Villa were eyeing a first European final since 1982.
Warrington GuardianSam Burgess breaks down Warrington Wolves' priceless Round 11 win
Warrington Wolves showed what they could do on both sides of the ball in beating Hull KR – and that left Sam Burgess a very happy man
The TelegraphNever-say-die Bayer Leverkusen break unbeaten record in most nailbiting fashion
It took another last-gasp equaliser but Bayer Leverkusen reached the Europa League final and broke a 59-year-old record to move to within four games of an unprecedented Invincibles season.
AFPLeverkusen beat Roma to make Europa League final and extend unbeaten run
Bayer Leverkusen are through to the Europa League final 4-2 on aggregate after a stoppage-time goal from Josip Stanisic snatched a 2-2 draw at home on Thursday, extending their unbeaten run to a record 49 games. "We didn't know ourselves how we were 2-0 behind," Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka said.
Warrington GuardianA positive injury update from Sam Burgess after Wire's win over Robins
As well as two vital Super League points, another thing Warrington Wolves will have been hoping for against Hull KR was to emerge from the game unscathed.
The TelegraphAston Villa’s European dream finally dies in defeat by Olympiacos
Aston Villa’s European dream is finally over and not even the serial trophy winner Unai Emery could rescue their hopes of silverware on this occasion.
AFPHistory-makers Atalanta reach Europa League final
Atalanta claimed the biggest win in their history on Thursday after sweeping aside Marseille 3-0 and booking a place in the Europa League final.Atalanta can also qualify for next season's revamped Champions League through Serie A as they currently sit in Italy's fifth and final position for Europe's top club competition.
PA Media: SportLuke Humphries ignites Leeds crowd after realising dream with Premier League win
Humphries – decked out in a Leeds United themed shirt – produced a string of impressive displays for his forth nightly win in the tournament
Evening StandardAtalanta vs Bayer Leverkusen: Europa League final prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h
German giants continue dream campaign as Italian side get set for first European final
Evening StandardBayer Leverkusen dramatically extend unbeaten run to reach Europa League final
Late show ensures dream season continues
Headlines
- Rory McIlroy three shots off the pace after first round at Wells Fargo
- Unai Emery urges Villa to forget European exit and book Champions League place
- Luke Humphries ignites Leeds crowd after realising dream with Premier League win
- Leverkusen secure late draw to set unbeaten record and reach Europa League final
- Jack Draper sets up Italian Open clash with defending champion Daniil Medvedev