Vladimir Putin congratulates Alex Ovechkin on goal-scoring record - ESPN
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Alex Ovechkin for setting an «outstanding record» as the NHL's top career goal scorer.
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Kompany not using Bayern injury crisis as an excuse against Inter
MUNICH, Germany :Bayern Munich will be missing several key players in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg clash at home to Inter Milan, but manager Vincent Kompany has complete faith in those that are available.
Five storylines to follow at this week's Masters
AUGUSTA, Georgia :Five storylines to follow as the best players in the world descend upon Augusta National Golf Club this week for the April 10-13 Masters.
Scheffler eyes rare Masters repeat, McIlroy takes swipe at career Grand Slam
AUGUSTA, Georgia :Defending champion Scottie Scheffler is the man to beat at this week's Masters where Rory McIlroy, oozing confidence after a marvellous start to the year, makes his 11th and perhaps best shot at completing the career Grand Slam.
McIlroy sets sights on completing Grand Slam at Masters
AUGUSTA, Georgia :Talk of Rory McIlroy winning the Masters has become an April tradition in the golf world and the Northern Irishman ensured that chatter will continue at Augusta National this week after putting together his best-ever start to a PGA Tour season.
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka Says Injury Break 'Really Good' Mentally
Bukayo Saka said Monday his enforced injury break was "really good" for him mentally as he set his sights on staying at Arsenal for the long term. The England forward, 23, injured a hamstring in the Gunners' 5-1 win at Crystal Palace on December 21 and required surgery -- leading to the first significant absence of his career so far. He made a goalscoring return to action in Arsenal's 2-1 win against Fulham last week before coming on as a substitute again in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Everton. "Mentally, it was really good for me," Saka said on the eve of the first leg of Arsenal's Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid.
Brooksby overcomes adversity to claim maiden title in Houston
Jenson Brooksby captured his maiden ATP title at the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship on Sunday with a stunning win over 2023 champion Frances Tiafoe to cap off a superb tournament which he began as a wild card in the qualifying rounds.
Sources: Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays agree on $500 million deal - ESPN
First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement on a 14-year, $500 million contract extension, pending a physical, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Sunday night.