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I've never been in better form before Masters - McIlroy

I’ve never been in better form before Masters – McIlroy

Rory McIlroy believes he has never “been in better form” coming into the Masters as he looks to finally land the only major title that has eluded him. The 35-year-old Northern Irishman returns to Augusta as one of the favourites to win the Green Jacket this weekend. McIlroy, who has earned seven top-10 finishes in …

Which Lionesses helped their Euro 2025 case - and who didn't?

Which Lionesses helped their Euro 2025 case – and who didn’t?

The success of Agyemang and Beever-Jones, as well as further demonstration of Beth Mead’s blossoming partnership with Russo in Bristol, will not have helped Naz’s case. The 24-year-old forward has struggled for form at Tottenham this season and was left out of the squad originally by Wiegman. With Lauren Hemp, Chloe Kelly, James and Russo …

Grand National horse that collapsed after final fence dies

Grand National horse that collapsed after final fence dies

Grand National runner Celebre d’Allen has died following Saturday’s race at Aintree. The 13-year-old horse, the oldest of the 34 runners, was pulled up after the final fence and collapsed on the track. Following treatment on the course, the gelding was walked into the horse ambulance and taken to the racecourse stables for further assessment. …

Cavaliers beat Bulls seal top spot in East

Cavaliers beat Bulls seal top spot in East

The Cleveland Cavaliers secured top spot in the Eastern Conference with a 135-113 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Victory means Kenny Atkinson’s side will have home advantage in next week’s play-offs following the completion of the regular season on Sunday. Darius Garland top-scored with 38 points as the Cavaliers improved to 63-16 with three regular-season …

Inter Milan struck late to put themselves in a strong position to advance into the Champions League semi-finals after winning the first leg of their last-eight tie at Bayern Munich.

Inter Milan struck late to put themselves in a strong position to advance into the Champions League semi-finals after winning the first leg of their last-eight tie at Bayern Munich.

Inter Milan struck late to put themselves in a strong position to advance into the Champions League semi-finals after winning the first leg of their last-eight tie at Bayern Munich. The German hosts dominated the opening half hour with England captain Harry Kane curling an effort against the right-hand post, but they fell behind to …

'I don't think it's going to hit me' - Rice revels in free-kick magic

‘I don’t think it’s going to hit me’ – Rice revels in free-kick magic

After 338 games in his professional career Declan Rice had never scored a free-kick. After 339 he’d scored two. He’d only taken 12 free-kicks across his entire career prior to Tuesday’s sensational 3-0 win for Arsenal over Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Emirates. With the Gunners on top but level at …

Tinubu, Obasanjo, Obi, MTN, others mourn business icon, Paschal Dozie

Tinubu, Obasanjo, Obi, MTN, others mourn business icon, Paschal Dozie

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Dozie family, the business community and all Nigerians, on the passing of Dr. Pascal Gabriel Dozie, an elder statesman, entrepreneur and banker. He was 85. Pascal Dozie was a visionary whose contributions to Nigeria’s economic architecture left an enduring legacy. As the founder of Diamond …

Demolition: Confusion as govt agents shut Banana Island gate

Demolition: Confusion as govt agents shut Banana Island gate

LAGOS —BARELY seven days after the Independence Bridge closure saga, there was a similar gridlock, yesterday, following the closure of the entry and exit gates of Banana Island, located in the Ikoyi Area of Lagos State. The closure carried out by government agents led to a lockdown on the Lekki-Ajah axis, Park View Estate, Foreshore …

FG-backed wholesale drug centre in Anambra to be completed in 18 months — CPAPWL

FG-backed wholesale drug centre in Anambra to be completed in 18 months — CPAPWL

The Coordinated Wholesale Centre (CWC) for pharmaceutical products in Anambra State will be completed within the next 18 months, the Central Pharmaceutical and Allied Products Wholesale Limited (CPAPWL) has announced. During an inspection of the project site at Oba in Idemili South Local Government Area, the Board of Directors of CPAPWL, which is overseeing the …