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Woods aims to pull off another Masters miracle

Tiger Woods plans to tee it up in the Masters on Thursday, gunning for a record-equalling sixth green jacket in what would be the most miraculous resurgence of a career studded with epic comebacks.

Technology boosts pitchers for new baseball season

Pitchers and catchers will be given the option of using new technology to prevent sign-stealing as Major League Baseball looks to move on from its scandal-plagued recent past when the delayed new season finally gets under way on Thursday.

Liverpool in sight of semis after putting three past Benfica

Liverpool took charge of their Champions League quarter-final against Benfica on Tuesday as Sadio Mane, Ibrahima Konate and Luis Diaz gave them a 3-1 lead after the first leg in Lisbon.

No.1 Scheffler happy to dwell in Tiger's Masters shadow

World number one Scottie Scheffler is just fine with Tiger Woods dominating the scene this week at the Masters.

De Bruyne gives Man City slender lead over stubborn Atletico

Kevin De Bruyne broke Atletico Madrid's stubborn resistence as the Manchester City midfielder's second-half strike clinched a 1-0 win in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg.

South Africa rugby stars De Klerk and De Jager to leave Sale

English Premiership club Sale confirmed on Tuesday that Rugby World Cup winners Faf de Klerk and Lood de Jager will be leaving at the end of the season.

Thomas keeping quiet about Tiger's Masters secrets

Justin Thomas has picked up a few Masters secrets from playing Augusta National practice rounds in the past week alongside pal Tiger Woods, and he's keeping them to himself.

Finch and Ellis help world champions Australia thump Pakistan in T20I

Skipper Aaron Finch returned to form with a half century and pace bowler Nathan Ellis took four wickets as world champions Australia beat Pakistan by three wickets in the only Twenty20 international in Lahore on Tuesday.

Spotlight on Woods provides respite for McIlroy at Masters

Tiger Woods's decision to give it a go at the Masters, 14 months after suffering serious injuries to his right leg in a rollover car crash, has a hidden benefit for his rivals.

Four-wicket Ellis keeps Pakistan down to 162-8 despite Azam's 66

Pacer Nathan Ellis took four wickets to help Australia hold Pakistan to 162-8 in a Twenty20 international despite an attractive half century by Babar Azam in Lahore on Tuesday.

Storm calls early halt to Masters practice

A severe storm caused an early halt to Tuesday's second day of practice for the 86th Masters at Augusta National, with players and spectators cleared from the course.

Major win whets Rahm's appetite for Masters green jacket

Jon Rahm's victory at last year's US Open has deepened his desire for more major titles, especially a green jacket given the history of Spanish success at the Masters.

Rangers forward Morelos out for rest of season

Rangers announced on Tuesday that top scorer Alfredo Morelos would be out for the rest of the Scottish Premiership season with a thigh injury that he picked up on international duty with Colombia.

Tiger paired with Oosthuizen, Niemann for Masters start

Tiger Woods is paired with 2010 British Open champion Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa and Chile's Joaquin Niemann for the first two rounds of the Masters in pairings released Tuesday.

'As of right now' Tiger Woods will play Masters

Tiger Woods expects to play the Masters -- and what's more, he expects to have a chance to win it.

Off-form Ahly to face on-song Raja in CAF Champions League

Off-form title-holders Al Ahly of Egypt were paired with in-form Raja Casablanca of Morocco on Tuesday when the CAF Champions League quarter-finals draw was made in Cairo.

Tiger Woods says 'as of right now' he will play Masters

Tiger Woods plans to play the 86th Masters starting Thursday at Augusta National, making an incredible return to competition 14 months after suffering severe right leg injuries in a car crash.

Russia drops World Cup legal challenge against FIFA

The Russian football federation has dropped an appeal against FIFA's World Cup ban, imposed after the invasion of Ukraine, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Tuesday.

Tierney injury deals blow to Arsenal's top-four hopes

Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney is expected to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury, dealing a blow to the club's hopes of securing Champions League football for next season.

Bayern star Davies set to return after Covid-related heart problem

Canada international Alphonso Davies is set to make his return for Bayern Munich in their Champions League quarter-final first leg at Villarreal on Wednesday after a Covid-related heart problem.

Against his golf nature, McIlroy sorts out Masters secret

Rory McIlroy says experience has taught him that he must play against his golfing nature to have his best chance at winning the Masters to complete a career Grand Slam.

Matsuyama in race for fitness ahead of Masters title defense

Hideki Matsuyama is in a race for fitness as he prepares to defend his historic Masters title at Augusta National Golf Club.

Inaugural Asian Mixed Cup tees off in Thailand

Golf's inaugural Asian Mixed Cup begins in Thailand this week with a host of international male and female hotshots on the same scorecard.

Tuchel provides calm amid Chelsea storm ahead of Real clash

Chelsea face Real Madrid on Wednesday reeling from their heaviest defeat of the season, but Thomas Tuchel's battle-hardened ability to keep his players focused should ensure the Champions League holders are ready for the latest test of their resilience.

Kansas comeback stuns North Carolina for US college crown

The University of Kansas staged the biggest comeback in the history of the US collegiate basketball national championship game to defeat North Carolina on Monday.

Wallabies to play three home Tests against England in July

The Wallabies will play Eddie Jones' England in a three-match series in July, including the first rugby Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground since 1986, it was announced Tuesday.

Ancelotti in the spotlight as wounded Real Madrid take on Chelsea

Carlo Ancelotti knows better than anyone how quickly things can change at Real Madrid.

Tiger-mania builds as Woods practices well at Augusta

Tiger Woods practiced before thousands of supportive spectators on Monday at Augusta National ahead of the 86th Masters, where he hopes to make his first start since a car crash 14 months ago left him with severe right leg injuries.

DeChambeau says Mickelson has 'gone dark' amid controversy

Three-time winner Phil Mickelson is sitting out the Masters for the first time in 28 years, and his friend Bryson DeChambeau said Monday the US veteran has "gone dark."

Tiger-mania building as Woods practices at Augusta