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Phil Mickelson regrets 'reckless' Saudi comments, hints at break from golf

Phil Mickelson has apologised for his "reckless" comments about a proposed Saudi-backed breakaway league and said he will be taking a break from golf. The six-time major champion has been one of the players most closely associated with the possible rival to the PGA Tour, which is being spearheaded by former world number one Greg Norman. It was revealed last week, when an interview Mickelson conducted with biographer Alan Shipnuck last November was made public, that the American had concerns about Saudi Arabia's human rights record but was prepared to overlook them in order to put pressure on the PGA Tour.

Parejo strike brings Villarreal level before Turin tie

Dusan Vlahovic scored the second-fastest goal ever for a Champions League debutant as his Juventus side were held to a 1-1 draw at Villarreal in a last-16 first-leg tie on Tuesday. The 22-year-old Serbian striker, who joined the Turin side from Fiorentina in January, needed only 33 seconds to net a perfect cross shot.

Championship wrap: Molumby goals but Baggies lose again

Jayson Molumby, on loan from Brighton, gave West Brom the lead at Middlesbrough, but Chris Wilder's side fought back for a 2-1 victory to prevent Steve Bruce from enjoying his first success as Baggies boss.