Fakir D'oudairies faces five rivals in Ascot Chase
Fakir D'oudairies will bid to become the first back-to-back winner of the Betfair Ascot Chase since Riverside Theatre in 2011 and 2012 when he returns to Berkshire for Ascot’s feature on Saturday.
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Tiger Woods draws mixed response over tampon prank
Tiger Woods has received a mixed reaction after handing Justin Thomas a tampon after outdriving him during the Genesis Invitational. Woods, who was making his return to top-level action for the first time since July, could be seen handing the product to Thomas as they walked off the ninth tee in the first round. Thomas immediately threw it on the floor as Woods could be seen laughing as he put his arm around his playing partner. "If anyone tries to cancel Tiger over this we riot. It's funny," Paige Spiranac, a well-known social media influencer, wrote on Twitter. "I need a LIV vs PGA tour Ryder Cup type event just so Tiger can give Phil (Mickelson) a tampon after out driving him." Others were less impressed with Woods's sense of humour, with renowned sports journalist Rick Reilly writing: "All his humor is gross and tops out at 7th grade." Woods was not asked about the incident following his opening round of 69 at Riviera but the third member of his group, world number two Rory McIlroy, admitted he had not enjoyed being outdriven by the 47-year-old.
Leona Maguire among the chasing pack at Saudi International
Leona Maguire carded an impressive second round 69 at the Aramco Saudi Ladies International, where India's Aditi Ashok holds a two-shot lead at the halfway stage on 13-under par.
Spurs fan ordered to pay compensation to Ramsdale over assault
A 35-year-old man has been ordered to pay compensation to Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after assaulting him at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at the end of the north London derby. Ramsdale, 24, was kicked in the back shortly after the Gunners beat Tottenham 2-0 in a Premier League match on 15 January. Joseph Watts pleaded guilty at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court to assault by beating, going on to an area adjacent to the playing area and throwing a missile on to a football playing area.
Jurgen Klopp keen to use derby win as springboard ahead of Magpies match
Jurgen Klopp hopes Liverpool can build on their encouraging derby victory in Saturday's "massive" clash with Newcastle.
UK referees to trial use of body cameras
Referee body cameras will be trialled in four adult grassroots leagues in England, starting this weekend.
'Something has to change' - Dragons' Dixon lays bare Welsh contract row
Dragons centre Jack Dixon has laid bare the stark reality faced by players and their families amid Welsh rugby's contracts freeze. Dixon is out of contract with his Newport-based regional team at the end of this season; he is among an estimated 70 to 100 Welsh professional players in the same boat. A new six-year financial agreement between the Welsh Rugby Union and Wales' four professional regions - Dragons, Cardiff, Ospreys and Scarlets - has not yet been signed off in writing after months of discussion, and the clock is ticking.
All you need to know: Lidl National Football League
The race for coveted Lidl National Football League final slots will intensify over the busiest weekend of the season to date, with 16 games down for decision.