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South African star Bryan Habana scored a try on his return to action after a three-month absence because of a hamstring injury as Toulon beat Bordeaux-Begles 22-20 in a thrilling Top 14 encounter on Saturday. The 30-year-old — a World Cup winner in…

Football grounds all across England fell silent on Saturday to mark the looming 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. The tragedy, which took place on April 15, 1989, saw 96 Liverpool fans die as a result of a crush at the Leppings Lane end…

Bubba Watson was the man to catch on Saturday for the 50 other golfers who made it through to Masters weekend at Augusta National. The 35-year-old champion from two years ago blasted clear of the field on Friday with a five-in-a-row, back nine birdie…

Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson hopes the Premier League leaders can make their home advantage count when they face Manchester City in a title showdown on Sunday. The Reds will kick-off at Anfield with a two point lead over second-placed Chelsea…

Former Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster has branded holders Bayern Munich “uninspired and dreary” ahead of their Champions League semi-final clash with the Spanish giants in a little over a fortnight. “What Bayern have recently offered in the Bundesliga…

Jose Mourinho has told Chelsea to be on their guard as they bid to end a three-match losing streak away from Stamford Bridge when they travel to Swansea on Sunday. Mourinho’s men head to south Wales having lost on the road at Aston Villa, Crystal Palace…

Australian Oliver Goss celebrated his last day as a teenager by firing a one-under 71 to make the cut at the Masters and capture the low amateur’s Silver Cup. Goss opened with a 76 but battled back with a one-under 71 at Augusta National to make the…

Tim Sherwood will attempt to press his claims to remain in charge at Tottenham by securing a victory over West Bromwich Albion on Saturday that would keep alive his side’s fading top four hopes. Sherwood’s chances of retaining his job beyond the end…

The stakes are sky-high at Craven Cottage on Saturday when Fulham host Norwich in a game that is sure to have a major bearing on who is eventually relegated from the Premier League. Fulham are currently unwanted holders of the third and final relegation…

Arsene Wenger has challenged his Arsenal players to use Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final against holders Wigan to lift their shattered spirits. Wenger’s side head to Wembley with their confidence in tatters after a miserable run ended their hopes of winning…

Everton manager Roberto Martinez has warned his players not to underestimate struggling Sunderland when the Toffees look to maintain their push for a top-four finish at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. The Black Cats are at the bottom of the Premier…

Twenty-five years on from the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, the all-seater stadia that became the tragedy’s legacy are at the heart of a debate about the English fan experience. The disaster, which saw 96 Liverpool supporters crushed to death during an…

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has no complaints about the way in which the Reds have reached the top of the Premier League table ahead of Sunday’s showdown with big-spending Manchester City. City, bankrolled by Sheikh Mansour, won the Premier League…

Reigning champion Fabian Cancellara’s main lieutenant Stijn Devolder has pulled out of Sunday’s Paris-Roubaix race due to a variety of injuries. Belgian Trek rider Devolder, the 2008 and 2009 Tour of Flanders winner, crashed three times in this year…

The ACT Brumbies hung on to defeat the Queensland Reds 23-20 and consolidate their lead in the Super Rugby Australian conference in Brisbane on Friday. The Brumbies led 20-3 after 31 minutes but the Reds doggedly fought their way back in the second…

Cardiff City have sacked one staff member and are set to discipline another over claims their team to play Crystal Palace was leaked to the London club, Britain’s Press Association reported Friday. Cardiff manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer earlier dismissed…

Sergio Aguero, Manchester City’s top scorer, is in line to feature in their crunch clash with Premier League title rivals Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. The Argentina forward has missed City’s last five games with a hamstring injury but has been back…

Lukas Podolski is confident Arsenal can put their stuttering league form behind them when they face holders Wigan in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley on Saturday. Arsenal haven’t won a major trophy since 2005 and their season is now threatening to…

Manchester City striker feels the club’s experience of winning the title in 2012 will give them the edge in this…

Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will be free to face his parent club Chelsea in the Champions League semi-finals, UEFA claimed on Friday. European football’s governing body said that any provision in Courtois’ loan agreement preventing his…