[ad_1] SYDNEY : Fijian Drua scrumhalf Frank Lomani has been banned for six Super Rugby Pacific matches for elbowing an opponent in the head last weekend while his prop team mate Jone Koroiduadua will miss two matches for a head butt in the same match. Both players were shown red cards as the Drua blew […]
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Bayern take step in right direction says Kane after draw at Arsenal
[ad_1] LONDON : Struggling Bayern Munich took a step in the right direction in Tuesday’s 2-2 draw at Arsenal in the opening leg of their Champions League quarter-final, according to striker Harry Kane. The England captain, who joined the Bundesliga giants from Tottenham Hotspur last August in search of the trophies he craves, slotted home […]
Masters debutants Clark and Aberg looking to pull major surprise
[ad_1] AUGUSTA, Georgia : It has been nearly a half-century since a Masters debutant slipped on the Green Jacket but American veteran Wyndham Clark and Swedish young gun Ludvig Aberg could deliver a major surprise at Augusta National this week. Not since Fuzzy Zoeller beat Ed Sneed and Tom Watson in a playoff to win […]
Scheffler only ever wanted to play golf but says the sport does not define him
[ad_1] AUGUSTA, Georgia : Scottie Scheffler says golf is just something he does but will not define him even though the world number one is doing it better than anyone else. Unassuming and thoughtful, Scheffler is more than the sum of pars, birdies and bogeys on his scorecard but coming into this week’s Masters he […]
Trossard strikes late to rescue Arsenal in Bayern draw
[ad_1] ON A KNIFE-EDGE Befitting their poor form, Bayern made a nervous start and Alphonso Davies was quickly booked for a challenge on Saka that triggered a second-leg suspension for the Canadian defender. Mikel Arteta’s men took the lead in the 12th minute, showing the intensity and poise that had led Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel […]
Dortmund cannot make any mistakes against Atletico, says Terzic
[ad_1] MADRID, Spain : There is no margin for error when facing Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic said on Tuesday as he prepares his side for their Champions League quarter-final tie against the Spanish club. Dortmund, champions in 1997, visit Atletico for their first-leg clash on Wednesday, with Diego Simeone’s side having won […]
Defiant Woods sizing up a sixth Green Jacket
[ad_1] AUGUSTA, Georgia : A defiant Tiger Woods refused to be put out to Augusta National pasture on Tuesday, insisting he was more focused on a sixth Masters Green Jacket than taking on the role of ceremonial starter or any other job that is not winning tournaments. Ravaged by injuries that have limited him to […]
McIlroy preaching patience ahead of Grand Slam bid at Masters
[ad_1] AUGUSTA, Georgia : Rory McIlroy will make his 10th attempt at completing a career Grand Slam this week at the Masters where the Northern Irishman promises to take a more patient approach on a course where an aggressive strategy has cost him dearly. McIlroy was only on the Augusta National Golf Club property for […]
Rahm gets morning start to Masters title defence
[ad_1] AUGUSTA, Georgia : Jon Rahm will launch his Masters title defence on Thursday alongside Matt Fitzpatrick and Nick Dunlap while pre-tournament favourite Scottie Scheffler will be in a high-profile group with Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele. LIV Golf’s Rahm, bidding to become the fourth player to repeat as Masters champion, will go out in […]
Djokovic dominates to reach Monte Carlo third round
[ad_1] World number one Novak Djokovic made an emphatic start at the Monte Carlo Masters with a 6-1 6-2 win over Russia’s Roman Safiullin to ease into the third round at a rain-delayed day three on Tuesday. Djokovic, who pulled out of the recent Miami Open as he tries to balance his schedule, looked fresh […]