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Scottie Scheffler is world's best, Rickie Fowler still causing a roar – 5 things we learned at WM Phoenix Open

Scheffler is the best in the world — it’s official The Texas native returned to TPC Scottsdale as the defending champion after getting the better of Patrick Cantlay in a play-off last year, but he wouldn’t need extra holes to get over the line this time round. Ad Scottie Scheffler closed with a six-under 65 to finish on 19-under-par and win by two from Canada's Nick Taylor, with World No.

Welsh Open 2023: Mark Williams roars back to oust Michael White, John Higgins and Neil Robertson also through

Mark Williams completed a stunning comeback against Michael White from 2-0 down to beat his compatriot 4-2 at the Welsh Open. White was just two balls away from a 3-0 lead, but missed a relatively simple red which turned the match on its head. Ad Williams then found his stride and used his experience to win the next four frames.

Carlos Alcaraz: Roger Federer is the 'Lionel Messi of tennis' for his talent and 'ease with which he plays'

Carlos Alcaraz has shared his belief that Roger Federer is the 'Lionel Messi of tennis' for his talent and «ease with which he plays». Alcaraz has often talked about the influence Federer had on him growing up, and it's clear at times watching the US Open champion, that the Swiss's influence on tennis — despite being retired — still endures.

How to watch PSG v Bayern Munich in the Champions League as Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi return to squad

Kylian Mbappe has returned to the Paris Saint-Germain squad faster than scheduled following a hamstring injury and could feature in the Champions League last 16 first leg against Bayern Munich on Tuesday. Mbappe picked up the muscle complaint in PSG’s 3-1 win over Montpellier in Ligue 1 on February 1, with the club initially stating he would be sidelined for three weeks. Ad However, the 24-year-old trained with his team-mates on Sunday and Monday, prompting his hasty return to the squad.

Serena Williams admits to ongoing thoughts of a tennis comeback following retirement - 'I feel torn'

Serena Williams says a tennis comeback still crosses her mind, but also declared she is «more at peace» than when she first decided to retire from the game. The sporting legend, holder of 23 Grand Slams, departed the game at last year's US Open, following a strong showing at Flushing Meadows until defeat at the third round stage to Ajla Tomljanovic. Ad Those showings seemed to confirm to Williams that she could still compete at elite level, but despite admitting on a number of occasions since that day that she has thought about a return, it has yet to materialise, with motherhood and her career taking the front seat.

Opinion: Stan Moody should be allowed to enjoy 'great adventure' in snooker despite raised expectations

Shaun Murphy was allowed to turn professional at 15 because his 16th birthday fell just after the start of the 1998/99 season and it was thought unfair to make this promising young player wait another year. Dizzy with excitement at being part of the glamorous world of top level sport, he was swiftly dealt a reality check when a senior player took him for a coffee and told him that he had no right to be part of the tour. Welcome to the professional snooker circuit.

Rodrigo Bentancur to miss remainder of Tottenham Hotspur’s season with anterior cruciate ligament injury

Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur will miss the remainder of the season after he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in Saturday’s 4-1 defeat to Leicester City, the club has confirmed. The 25-year-old was hauled off in the 65th minute after a nasty knee-on-knee clash with Nempalys Mendy, with Spurs trailing in the game despite Bentancur’s opener in the 14th minute.

Ronnie O’Sullivan says he is ‘enjoying’ his snooker and 'would like' to be in Players Championship

Ronnie O’Sullivan has described his mentality for snooker tournaments as “like getting on a bike” following his held-over qualifying match victory over Oliver Lines at the Welsh Open. O’Sullivan was far from his best against Lines, who had several chances in the opening three frames, but capitalised on his opponent’s mistakes to win 4-0. Ad He will play Ross Muir in the next round on Tuesday in Llandudno.

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Scottie Scheffler is world's best, Rickie Fowler still causing a roar – 5 things we learned at WM Phoenix Open

Welsh Open 2023: Mark Williams roars back to oust Michael White, John Higgins and Neil Robertson also through

Carlos Alcaraz: Roger Federer is the 'Lionel Messi of tennis' for his talent and 'ease with which he plays'

How to watch PSG v Bayern Munich in the Champions League as Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi return to squad

Serena Williams admits to ongoing thoughts of a tennis comeback following retirement - 'I feel torn'

Opinion: Stan Moody should be allowed to enjoy 'great adventure' in snooker despite raised expectations

Rodrigo Bentancur to miss remainder of Tottenham Hotspur’s season with anterior cruciate ligament injury

Ronnie O’Sullivan says he is ‘enjoying’ his snooker and 'would like' to be in Players Championship