Kolkata land opening win

Mumbai Indians’ Indian Premier League title defence started in defeat as Kolkata Knight Riders cruised to a 41-run win in Abu Dhabi.

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Southampton reluctant to sell

Southampton chairman Ralph Krueger insists the south-coast club are doing everything in their power to “keep this group together”.

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Russell extends Wolves stay

Warrington Wolves full-back Matty Russell has agreed a new four-year deal that will keep him at the Super League club until November 2017.

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Kjaer flattered by United link

Lille centre-back Simon Kjaer is flattered to be linked with a move to join Premier League side Manchester United.

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IRB relieved at European deal

The European peace deal averted a crisis that could have seriously damaged professional rugby’s world image, according to International Rugby Board boss Brett Gosper.

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Day faces three-week absence

Australian golfer Jason Day is set to miss another three weeks of action with a thumb injury.

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Quigg: I have improved

Scott Quigg has promised fight fans that they will see the best of him when he defends his WBA World Super Bantamweight title against Tshifhiwa Munyai.

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Nadal begins with a win

Rafael Nadal recovered from a slow start to reach the third round of the Monte Carlo Rolex Masters with a 6-4 6-1 win against Teymuraz Gabashvili.

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Div Two: Essex win, Hants top

Essex saw off some late defiance from the Derbyshire tail to get their Division Two campaign in the LV= County Championship off to a successful start.

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Kayal: Five games to impress

Beram Kayal is hoping he can finish the season with a flourish after missing a large part of Celtic’s successful Scottish Premiership season.

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Sand storms home under Dettori

Sandiva did her 1000 Guineas credentials no harm with victory in the Lanwades Stud Bell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket.

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Ailing Blue Jays seek 3rd straight victory

The Toronto Blue Jays look to continue their rule in Minneapolis Wednesday by securing another successful trip in the second of a three-game series versus the Minnesota Twins.

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Habs-Lightning series a contrast in coaches

P.K. Subban’s slump. Ben Bishop’s injury. Steven Stamkos. The Montreal-Tampa Bay first-round matchup doesn’t lack for storylines, but the x-factor could be the battle between two very different bench bosses, writes Radio-Canada’s Guillaume Lefrancois.

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Lerner comes out fighting

Aston Villa chairman Randy Lerner has issued a bullish statement in reaction to the suspension of two of his coaching staff, stressing the importance of “loyalty and commitment” to the club’s cause.

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Carter inspired by Wilkinson

Dan Carter has described how Jonny Wilkinson – “the ultimate professional” – inspired him to climb to the summit of world rugby.

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New format for TPC Sawgrass

The Players Championship is to ditch its sudden-death format for play-offs which will now be decided over three holes.

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Chisora: I’ll outbox Fury

Dereck Chisora says he has the skills to outbox Tyson Fury when the two meet in July in an all-British final eliminator for the World Boxing Organisation heavyweight championship.

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Div Two: Essex, Worcs win

Essex saw off some late defiance from the Derbyshire tail to get their Division Two campaign in the LV= County Championship off to a successful start.

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Brett Lawrie powers Blue Jays over Twins

Jose Bautista had three hits and an RBI, and Brett Lawrie hit a grand slam in the ninth inning to help the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 9-3 on Tuesday night.

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NHL faces another lawsuit over head injuries

Another group of former NHL players has filed a federal class action lawsuit alleging that the league has downplayed the risk of head injuries, while at the same time promoting fighting and violence in the game.

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