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Scottish raider Corach Rambler out-foxes rivals to win Grand National

Corach Rambler gave trainer Lucinda Russell and rider Derek Fox their second Grand National in six years winning in impressive style after Saturday's race had been delayed due to animal rights protestors.

Bayern boss Tuchel laments 'big setback' ahead of City visit

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel said he was surprised with his team's lack of "anger in the belly" after a tame home draw with Hoffenheim on Saturday ahead of their Champions League return leg against Manchester City.

Bagnaia grabs pole for Grand Prix of the Americas

MotoGP world champion Francesco Bagnaia clinched pole position for Sunday's Grand Prix of the Americas in Texas.

Scottish raider Corach Rambler wins Grand National

Corach Rambler gave trainer Lucinda Russell and rider Derek Fox their second Grand National in six years winning in impressive style after Saturday's race had been delayed due to animal rights protestors.

Inaki double earns Athletic Basque derby win over Real Sociedad

Inaki Williams scored twice as Athletic Bilbao beat Real Sociedad 2-0 in La Liga's Basque derby on Saturday.

Aston Villa, Brighton boost European hopes as Spurs, Chelsea crumble

Aston Villa moved into contention for a top-four finish in the Premier League as Newcastle were comprehensively beaten 3-0 at Villa Park on Saturday, while Tottenham sank to a 3-2 home defeat to Bournemouth.

Rublev fights back to reach Monte Carlo Masters final

Andrey Rublev battled back from a set down to beat big-serving American Taylor Fritz on Saturday and reach his second Monte Carlo Masters final.

Bayern held by Hoffenheim as Dortmund stumble at 10-man Stuttgart

Borussia Dortmund failed to take advantage of Bayern Munich's 1-1 home draw against Hoffenheim on Saturday, blowing a two-goal lead against 10-man Stuttgart before conceding a last-gasp equaliser.

Chinese football fans out in force for Super League return

The streets around Beijing's Workers' Stadium were a sea of lime green on Saturday as tens of thousands of football fans turned out for the post-Covid return of the Chinese Super League.

Nienaber to quit South Africa for Leinster after World Cup

South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber will leave his job after the Rugby World Cup to move to Irish province Leinster.

Milan held at Bologna ahead of Champions League decider at Napoli

AC Milan were held to a 1-1 draw by Bologna on Saturday as a second-string line-up slipped in Serie A's top four race ahead of a Champions League showdown with Napoli.

Rybakina sends Kazakhstan into BJK Cup Finals with France, Spain, Czech Republic

Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina beat Poland's Magda Linette to send Kazakhstan into the Billie Jean King Cup Finals on Saturday, with France, Spain and the Czech Republic also qualifying.

Nienaber to quit Springboks for Leinster after World Cup

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber will leave his job after the Rugby World Cup to move to Irish province Leinster.

Warner's Delhi suffer fifth straight IPL loss

Delhi Capitals fell to their fifth loss in this Indian Premier League after a 23-run defeat at the hands of a Virat Kohli-inspired Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday.

France, Spain qualify for BJKCup Final

France and Spain qualified for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals on Saturday both taking unassailable 3-0 leads against Britain and Mexico respectively.

Aston Villa trounce Newcastle to close on Premier League top four

Aston Villa blew the race for a top-four finish in the Premier League wide open as Ollie Watkins scored twice in a convincing 3-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday.

Gavi would be happiest staying at Barca - Xavi

Xavi Hernandez believes young Barcelona midfielder Gavi would be happiest staying at the club, amid speculation he could leave in the summer, the Catalan coach said Saturday.

Pogacar enters Amstel thirsty for more victories

Tadej Pogacar resumes his relentless pursuit of victories on Sunday in the Amstel Gold one-day cycling classic in the Netherlands.

Ireland look to shine in maiden Sri Lanka Tests

Ireland are smarting after the Bangladesh Test slipped through their fingers but skipper Andrew Balbirnie said Saturday his team can go the distance in their maiden five-day series in Sri Lanka.

Indian bowler Bumrah begins rehab after back surgery

Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has started rehabilitation after successful back surgery, India's cricket board said Saturday, with the focus now on the one-day World Cup.

Grand National punters hope Blackmore is on song

The Rachael Blackmore effect brought her mount Ain't That A Shame heavy backing on Saturday, hours away from the world's greatest steeplechase the Grand National at Aintree racecourse.

WTA return shows China key to women's tennis on and off court

The WTA's decision this week to return to China, despite unresolved questions around the safety of player Peng Shuai, betrays the financial and strategic importance of the country to the tennis organisation, analysts and former players say.

Sung leads by one at LPGA Lotte Championship

South Korea's Sung Yu-Jin will take a slender one-shot advantage into the final round of the LPGA Tour's Lotte Championship in Hawaii after carding a one-under-par 71 on Friday.

Larkham praises Brumbies' composure against dangerous Drua

ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has hailed his team's composure after they held off a surging Fijian Drua to stretch their Super Rugby Pacific record to seven wins from eight this season.

Rays winning streak over after Blue Jays loss

The Tampa Bay Rays' record-equalling winning start to the season came to an abrupt end on Friday with a 6-3 defeat on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Butler, Strus lead Heat past Bulls and into playoffs

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat caught fire down the stretch as they beat the Chicago Bulls 102-91 on Friday to set up a play-off meeting with the top seeded Milwaukee Bucks.

Scheffler in contention, Rahm rises but Walker leads at RBC Heritage

Scottie Scheffler, targeting a return to top spot in the world rankings, set himself up for a weekend push at the RBC Heritage shooting a six-under-par round of 65 to move within three strokes of leader Jimmy Walker.

Bridges hit with 30-game suspension for domestic violence: NBA

Former Charlotte Hornets starter Miles Bridges was given a 30-game suspension by the NBA on Friday following a 2022 domestic violence incident involving the mother of his children.

Capitals part ways with coach Laviolette

The Washington Capitals have parted ways with head coach Peter Laviolette after failing to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2014.

United States to face Jamaica in CONCACAF Gold Cup

Defending champions the United States will face Jamaica and Nicaragua in the group stage of June's CONCACAF Gold Cup finals.

Kipchoge targeting Boston victory in marathon quest

Eliud Kipchoge will aim to move one step closer to his dream of winning all six world marathon majors on Monday when he makes his long-awaited debut amongst a star-studded field for the 127th Boston Marathon.

Pakistan thump New Zealand in Babar Azam's 100th T20 international

Pakistan celebrated skipper Babar Azam's 100th international match in the shortest format with a clinical 88-run win in the first Twenty20 against New Zealand in Lahore on Friday.

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