Massive Attack release tickets for huge Manchester show this summer - and other gigs on sale
We’ve been blessed with some lovely sunshine this week - a sure sign that spring is on its, rather overdue, way.
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Luke Littler overcomes Nathan Aspinall for Brighton Premier League glory
World champion Luke Littler beat Nathan Aspinall 6-3 to win night five of the Premier League in Brighton, where there were two nine-dart finishes.
Sport-Australia, US, Britain and NZ join forces in women's health initiative
Sports scientists from Australia, the U.S., Britain and New Zealand have formed a partnership focused on helping female athletes fulfil their potential by providing access to research and best-practice information, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) said on Friday.
Liverpool Host Struggling Southampton, Battle For Champions League Spots Heating Up In Premier League
Liverpool are near certainties to win the Premier League title but behind them the battle for Champions League places is intensifying. Just six points separate faltering Nottingham Forest in third place from Aston Villa in 10th, with a top-five finish almost certain to secure a place in Europe's top club competition next season. Second-placed Arsenal are 13 points behind Liverpool but with a cushion over the chasing pack and will be keen to pile more misery on Manchester United after hammering PSV Eindhoven 7-1 on Tuesday. We look at three talking points ahead of the weekend's action:
Amid Liverpool Disappointment, PSG Aim To Keep 'Invincible' Ligue 1 Campaign Alive
Paris Saint-Germain will hope to boost morale when they go to Rennes in Ligue 1 this weekend before attempting to overturn a 1-0 deficit in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Liverpool. PSG were incredibly unlucky not to beat the English Premier League leaders at the Parc des Princes in Wednesday's first leg, a game in which they had 65 percent possession and 28 attempts on goal to the visitors' two. But the Parisians were denied by an inspired performance from Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker, which included one stunning late stop from a Desire Doue shot.
Olopade: NSC has moved to secure Nwaneri for Super Eagles
• ‘Sports federation election not all-comers affair’ The National Sports Commission (NSC) has revealed that it has already started moves to help the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) secure the services of Arsenal star, Ethan Nwaneri, who is also being courted by England.
England Cricket apologises for 'ill-judged' papal Ashes repost
The England and Wales Cricket Board has apologised after its social media staff reposted a message from the account of Pope Francis and suggested the pontiff, who is in hospital being treated for double pneumonia, was a fan of the Ashes series.
Rising star Fonseca still adjusting to newfound fame
INDIAN WELLS, California : Joao Fonseca said he is still getting used to signing autographs instead of asking for them after the Brazilian teenager showcased his talent with a win over Jacob Fearnley in his first match at Indian Wells on Thursday.