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Diaz, Salah score one goal each in 2-0 win over Brighton to cut gap to three points

Manager says he finds it difficult to accept ‘instant negativity’ following defeats

Reigning champions edge Cadiz 2-1 to move into third place in Spanish La Liga

Pakistan’s 16-year-old cueist dedicates IBSF world championship win to late parents

Fan violence, homophobic chanting, signs of criminal gangs infiltrating stands have ruined country's reputation

Danish driver feels ‘I hadn’t been away’ after clocking 1min 33.207sec on his return with Haas

Rain washes out play at prestigious $20 million tournament for second straight day, forcing Monday finish

British tennis star rallies to beat Japanese qualifier Daniel 1-6, 6-2, 6-4 in first round

Beats Iran's Amir Sarkosh in the final of event, after beating defending champion Asif in semis

Ukraine comes second with 25 medal haul, including record of nine gold

Cueist was one part of trio of Pakistanis who all qualified for semi-finals

Munir’s strike helps team win 1-0 to set sights on Europa League quarter-finals

Barcelona manager says beating Real Madrid to title is mathematically possible

Blues manager says ‘as long as we have a bus we will be there’ to play matches

Serie A leaders host Empoli, trying to bust hoodo against league’s lesser lights

Spaniard says much severe punishment should’ve been dished out for abusing official

Japan tennis star beats wind and American opponent Stephens to enter round two

Former Haas driver described as ‘member of closest circle’ of Putin

Japanese tennis star says ‘I’m at peace with myself’ as she faces Stephens in hardcourt event’s first round

Russian says he’s matured since Australian Open loss to Nadal as he prepares for Indian Wells challenge

Benzema scores stunning hat-trick to earn team 3-2 aggregate win over French giants

Serb tennis star unable to gain entry to compete in US tournaments due to unvaccinated status

Austrian teenager claims second gold medal of Beijing Games in men's giant slalom

Four-time F1 world champion protested Russia’s invasion during Bahrain GP practice

Legendary golfer also talks support from parents in emotional induction ceremony

Parsons’ anti-war speech at Winter Games opening ceremony was censored

Australia’s first Test in Pakistan in 24 years saw only 14 wickets fall, 1187 runs being scored on dead Pindi wicket

US golfer arrives at Players Championship on the back of two PGA Tour wins in three starts this year

Spanish giants take on Turkish club Galatasaray in last-16 first leg at Camp Nou

Striker aware of ‘reaction’ from Red Devils following latter’s thrashing at the hands of Man City

Striker Lewandowski scores record-breaking 11-minute hat-trick to sink Salzburg 7-1

Striker Salah feels Reds were ‘overconfident’ despite making Champions League quarters after 1-0 loss

Queretaro ordered to play home matches without spectators for a year; owners directed to sell franchise

Pakistani athletes Kulsoom, Palwasha have broken down all barriers to prove their mettle on and off the field

Organisers uncertain whether unvaccinated Serb will be allowed to enter host country US

Monahan says he’s ‘ready’ to address veteran golfer’s grievances when he returns from break

National women’s team hasn’t won match, but has defeated discrimination at home

Defending champion in Thailand is ‘excited’ before this week’s golf event

Spurs striker nets 176th Premier League goal to go above Arsenal great in 5-0 win over Everton

Man Utd captain says they will have to go on a winning run to have any chance of qualifying for Champions League

Inter manager says scoring early goal is ‘essential’ to overturn 2-0 deficit against Liverpool in last-16 second leg

Dr Payoshni feels safe space, sponsorships, pregnancy leaves necessary for female athletes

Man City midfielder says his team will ‘try to win every game’ as they battle Liverpool for league trophy

World Athletics chief, however, says he’s concerned by number of women dropping out of sport beyond 18

Conte’s side put five past relegation-threatened Toffees to move up to seventh in Premier League

Ancelotti’s men will have to overturn 1-0 deficit in last-16 second leg to secure coach’s future at club

Swedish athlete warns ‘this is just the start’ after clearing 6.19m at indoor meeting in Belgrade

Ines, Israa, Muhsin want to ‘write history of women’s sports’ after helping country win 11 medals in regional event

ATP says ban, fine handed to German will be suspended if he doesn’t incur further code violation

Bayern host Red Bull Salzburg in last 16, second leg following 1-1 away draw