Torres hat-trick leads Barca to 5-0 cup demolition of Valencia
:Forward Ferran Torres scored a hat-trick in the first 30 minutes to lead an imperious Barcelona to a 5-0 rout of Valencia in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals on Thursday.
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Real Madrid brace for red-hot Atletico in critical derby test
MADRID : Despite sitting top of LaLiga, reigning champions Real Madrid may feel like they have a lot to prove when they host Atletico Madrid on Saturday with their in-form city rivals eager to seize the momentum in the title race and leapfrog them in the table.
Combining rugby and culture, Italy offers fans free museum entrance
A visit to Rome for one of Italy's three Six Nations matches this year is already an attractive proposition for rugby fans, and the Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) have made it even more appealing with an initiative offering free museum tickets.
Trump has brought PGA closer to deal with Saudi-backed LIV Golf, PGA commissioner says
Professional Golfers' Association Commissioner Jay Monahan said on Thursday President Donald Trump has brought the PGA and Saudi-backed LIV Golf closer to a deal to reunify the game.
Italy's Negri wary of Wales backlash but embracing favourites tag
Italy go into Saturday's Six Nations match with Wales as favourites, and while flanker Sebastian Negri welcomes the fact that for once his side are not the underdogs, he is urging caution, having learned how life can easily turn upside down.
Spain's Supreme Court clears new soccer chief of malfeasance
MADRID : Spain's Supreme Court has upheld an appeal by the new president of the country's scandal-ridden soccer federation (RFEF), Rafael Louzan, against his conviction on charges of malfeasance and a seven-year ban.
Gill leads the way as India beat England in first ODI
NAGPUR, India : Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel smashed half-centuries as India defeated England by four wickets in the opening one-day international on Thursday and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series that is a warmup for the Champions Trophy.
Fin Smith at 10 for England v France, Marcus at fullback
BAGSHOT, England : Fin Smith will start at flyhalf for England against France on Saturday, with Marcus Smith switching to fullback, as coach Steve Borthwick seeks to reignite his attack and get a win to revive his team's Six Nations campaign.