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Liverpool need to 'switch back on' after Europa League flop, says Van Dijk
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the Reds must react immediately to a Europa League humbling by Atalanta if they are to keep alive their hopes of winning the Premier League in Jurgen Klopp's final season.
Aston Villa edge closer to rare European silverware
Aston Villa inched closer to a first European trophy in more than four decades with a 2-1 Conference League win over Lille on Thursday.
Mancini gives Roma advantage in Europa League derby with Milan
Gianluca Mancini gave Roma a slender advantage in their Europa League quarter-final with AC Milan after netting the only goal in Thursday's 1-0 win at the San Siro.
DeChambeau seizes command with 65 at Masters as rivals falter
Bryson DeChambeau reeled off five birdies in six holes on the back nine to seize command of the 88th Masters on Thursday while top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and world number two Rory McIlroy struggled in pursuit.
Liverpool on brink of Europa League exit after Atalanta romp at Anfield
Atalanta stunned Anfield as Gianluca Scamacca scored twice in a 3-0 win on Thursday to leave Liverpool with a mountain to climb to reach the Europa League semi-finals.
Hofmann, Boniface shine as Leverkusen strike late to beat West Ham
Jonas Hofmann and Victor Boniface scored after coming off the bench as Bayer Leverkusen beat West Ham 2-0 at home on Thursday in their Europa League quarter-final first leg.
Five-wicket Bumrah wrecks RCB as Mumbai seal easy IPL win
Jasprit Bumrah took five wickets to wreck Royal Challengers Bengaluru's innings before two sharp fifties by Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav sealed an easy seven-wicket win for Mumbai Indians in the IPL on Thursday.
DeChambeau grabs early Masters lead as Scheffler, McIlroy chase history
Bryson DeChambeau seized the early lead of the 88th Masters on Thursday while top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and world number two Rory McIlroy battled in a showcase group.
Bumrah 5-21 wrecks RCB before SKY seals easy Mumbai IPL win
Jasprit Bumrah took five wickets to wreck Royal Challengers Bengaluru innings before two sharp fifties by Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav sealed an easy seven wicket win for Mumbai Indians Thursday.
Bilbao rejoices as Athletic parade Copa del Rey trophy on boat
Athletic Bilbao fans flooded the streets of their city on Thursday to celebrate the team's Copa del Rey triumph, their first major trophy for 40 years, paraded down the Nervion river on a boat.
Scheffler, McIlroy chase history as six share Masters lead
Bryson DeChambeau was among six players to share the early lead on Thursday at the 88th Masters as top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and world number two Rory McIlroy teed off in a showcase group.
French diver wants 'no slip-ups' at football match kick-off
French Olympic diver Alexis Jandard will take part in a ceremonial kick-off at a football game this weekend, just days after unwittingly becoming a social media sensation when he embarrassingly slipped and bounced off a diving board in front of President Emmanuel Macron.
'I am here to stay' - Alonso extends Aston deal
Fernando Alonso on Thursday pledged his future to Aston Martin, dashing any thoughts of the two-time former champion replacing Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next season.
Djokovic, Sinner into Monte Carlo quarters as Medvedev rages
Novak Djokovic avenged last year's Monte Carlo Masters defeat by Lorenzo Musetti to reach the quarter-finals Thursday along with Jannik Sinner, while Daniil Medvedev launched into a furious tirade during his defeat.
Golf great Watson tells rival tour players to push for unity
Eight-time major winner Tom Watson said Thursday he made an emotional appeal for unity among golf's rival factions at the Masters' Champions Dinner, telling players they needed to re-unite.
Namibian sprinter Mboma to launch comeback in Kenya
Namibian Olympic 200m silver medallist Christine Mboma will launch her track comeback at the Kip Keino Classic in Kenya on April 20 after a 20-month absence, organisers said Thursday.
Australia's Smith signs with Major League Cricket's Freedom
Australian batsman Steve Smith said Thursday he has signed to play for Major League Cricket's Washington Freedom when the US T20 series begins its second season in July.
Sir Gino brings winning smile back to Henderson's face
Nicky Henderson glimpsed "light at the end of the tunnel" as after drawing a blank at the Cheltenham Festival for the first time in 16 years the English trainer's Sir Gino won on the opening day of the Grand National meeting on Thursday.
TV pundit axed for 'classist' comment about Barca starlet Yamal
Former Atletico Madrid assistant manager and pundit German Burgos was sacked by his television network Thursday after an offensive comment aimed at Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal.
O.J. Simpson, former NFL star acquitted of murder, dead at 76
O.J. Simpson, the NFL Hall of Famer whose 1995 acquittal in the so-called "trial of the century" for the brutal murders of his ex-wife and a male friend gripped the world, has died, his family announced Thursday. He was 76.
Djokovic into Monte Carlo quarters as Medvedev rages in defeat
Novak Djokovic avenged last year's Monte Carlo Masters defeat by Lorenzo Musetti to reach the quarter-finals Thursday, while Daniil Medvedev launched into an angry tirade during his defeat.
'Disappointed' Van Aert out of Giro d'Italia
Belgian rider Wout van Aert said on Thursday he was "disappointed" to miss this year's Giro d'Italia due to the injuries suffered during last month's Around Flanders crash.
Dyche urges Everton to 'pull together' after fresh points penalty
Sean Dyche has urged Everton to "pull together" after a second points deduction this season plunged his team deeper into relegation danger.
Masters begins after delay as Scheffler, McIlroy chase history
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and world number two Rory McIlroy were set for a dream afternoon pairing at the 88th Masters, which began Thursday after rainy weather delayed the start by two and one-half hours.
Premier League to introduce semi-automated offside technology
The Premier League will introduce semi-automated offside technology next season in the hope of reducing the time it takes to make VAR decisions.
Furious Medvedev knocked out by Khachanov in Monte Carlo
Daniil Medvedev launched into another angry tirade against the officiating at the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday as he was beaten 6-3, 7-5 in the third round by Karen Khachanov.
Noble Yeats heads National field in bid to regain crown
Noble Yeats is laboured with top weight as he bids to become the first horse since Red Rum in 1977 to regain his Grand National crown on Saturday at Aintree racecourse.
Masters set for delayed start as Scheffler, McIlroy chase history
Bad weather delayed the start of the 88th Masters at Augusta National on Thursday with world number one Scottie Scheffler and second-ranked Rory McIlroy scheduled to tee off in a dream first-round pairing.
Mbappe for once fails to deliver to leave PSG up against it
Kylian Mbappe has earned a reputation as a player who delivers on the biggest occasions, but the France superstar for once struggled to make an impact as Paris Saint-Germain went down to Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday.
Storms delay start of Masters as Scheffler, McIlroy chase history
Bad weather delayed the start of the 88th Masters at Augusta National on Thursday with world number one Scottie Scheffler and second-ranked Rory McIlroy scheduled to tee off in a dream first-round pairing.
TV pundit apologises for 'classist' comment about Barca starlet Yamal
Former Atletico Madrid assistant manager German Burgos has apologised for an offensive comment aimed at Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal when he was working as a TV pundit.
Beale hopes to thrust himself back into Wallabies frame
Veteran fullback Kurtley Beale said Thursday he hopes to force his way back into Wallabies contention after signing a short-term contract with Western Force.