Leishman aims to stay calm

Marc Leishman was determined to keep his feet on the ground after racing into the first-round lead at The Masters.

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Fenerbahce progress past Lazio

Fenerbahce held off a determined Lazio to progress to the semi-finals of the Europa League in the eerie surrounds of a virtually empty Stadio Olimpico.

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Woods frustrated by greens

Tiger Woods admitted he found the Augusta greens tougher than usual after opening his bid for a fifth Masters title with a “solid” two-under 70.

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Forest progress cheers Davies

Billy Davies is thrilled with the work he and his staff have done since returning as Nottingham Forest manager.

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Pune show some strength

Pune Warriors put an end to an 11-match losing run in the Indian Premier League with a seven-wicket triumph over the Rajasthan Royals.

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Samsung Unveils ‘World’s Biggest Smartphone’

The company sets a new marker in the screen size wars, bringing out a device that it insists is still practical as a phone.

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Schultz, Johnson headline AHL All-Star teams

Despite not having played in the American Hockey League in more than three months, Edmonton Oilers defenseman Justin Schultz was named to the league’s First All-Star team for the 2012-13 season.

The University of Wisconsin product still leads a…

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Young takes step forward; rehab stint nearing

Phillies outfielder Delmon Young played a full seven-inning extended spring game in right field Thursday and planned to do so again Friday, setting him up for a rehab assignment that could begin as early as this weekend.

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Mariners get Harang in swap with Rockies

The Mariners acquired veteran right-hander Aaron Harang in a trade with the Rockies on Thursday. The Rockies got Minor League right-handed pitcher Steven Hensley from Seattle.

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Trio of Predators having season-ending surgeries with Nashville 13th in Western Conference

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Colin Wilson, Paul Gaustad and Gabriel Bourque will be having season-ending surgeries and focus on being ready for training camp this fall.

The Predators announced the surgeries Thursday.

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Chelsea advance past Rubin

Chelsea advanced to the UEFA Europa League semi-finals with a 5-4 aggregate win over Rubin Kazan despite suffering a 3-2 defeat in Moscow on Thursday evening.

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Kjaer unsure over future

Wolfsburg defender Simon Kjaer has played down suggestions that his future lies away from the Bundesliga club.

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Howard, Red Wings on verge of six-year extension

Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard said Thursday morning that he is close to signing a six-year contract extension to stay in Hockeytown.

Howard told reporters he still hasn’t signed the legal document yet because there is some “little stuff…

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Volchenkov suspended four games for elbowing

NEW YORK – New Jersey Devils defenseman Anton Volchenkov has been suspended for four games, without pay, for elbowing Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand during NHL Game No. 591 in New Jersey on Wednesday, April 10, the National Hockey League’s De…

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Button ‘surprised’ by Vettel

Jenson Button has said he wouldn’t have ‘done a Vettel’ and flouted team orders in the way the World Champion did in Malaysia, the 2009 title winner also expressing surprise at the controversial decision his successor made.

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Ferrer will miss Monte Carlo

Spanish star David Ferrer has pulled out of the Monte Carlo Masters because of injury.

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Alonso: My fault not Vettel’s

Sebastian Vettel has already said he won’t apologise for winning. Now it appears he has no reason to say sorry to Fernando Alonso either for their collision at the start of the Malaysian Grand Prix.

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Zuckerberg Unveils Immigration Lobby Group

The Facebook founder’s new action group inserts him into one of America’s most contentious political issues.

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Defense a Ray of light early for Tampa Bay

An area of weakness in 2012, the Rays’ defense has helped to keep them afloat despite struggles at the plate and on the mound.

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Country star Pride’s path inspired by Jackie

Charley Pride was honored by the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City on Wednesday night, when he was presented the Jackie Robinson Lifetime Achievement Award.

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