Brathwaite breaks English hearts: West Indies claim World T20 title as FOUR huge successive sixes in final over leaves Stokes in tears

Carlos Brathwaite and Marlon Samuels guide West Indies to World T20 title with victory

LAWRENCE BOOTH AT EDEN GARDENS, KOLKATA: England's dream of becoming the first team to win the World Twenty20 twice was ruined by the innings of a lifetime from Marlon Samuels - and four lusty blows from Carlos Brathwaite - as West Indies completed a famous men's-women's double.

Leicester go SEVEN clear as captain Morgan settles tense clash with Southampton and leaders ride their luck

Leicester City 1-0 Southampton: Wes Morgan's bullet header sends Claudio Ranieri's team

LEICESTER 1-0 SOUTHAMPTON - MARTIN SAMUEL AT THE KING POWER STADIUM: The unbelievers will see only another win by the narrowest of margins. That doesn't matter. Seven points. That is what counts. Leicester are seven points clear at the top of the Premier League, in April. Think about that for a while. We have never seen anything quite like this. This was the day that Leicester stopped being humble and truly started to believe in miracles.

Martial keeps Manchester United in hunt for top four as he sinks Everton with 1,000th Premier League home goal at Old Trafford

Manchester United 1-0 Everton: Anthony Martial the goalscoring hero on the day that Old

MANCHESTER UNITED 1-0 EVERTON - IAN LADYMAN AT OLD TRAFFORD: As Leicester City and, to a lesser degree, Tottenham provide all the entertainment, excitement and intrigue at the top of the Barclays Premier League, the rest continue to bumble along rather unconvincingly in their wake. Here at Old Trafford we witnessed a game between two teams with something still to play for. Manchester United remain, somehow, in with a sniff of a top four finish.

Dominant Rosberg wins again in Bahrain as Hamilton suffers Sakhir sickener following first-corner collision

Nico Rosberg wins Bahrain Grand Prix as Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton finishes third

JONATHAN McEVOY IN SAKHIR: Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg claimed the 2016 Bahrain Grand Prix as team-mate Lewis Hamilton finished third, having been hit at the start of the race by Valtteri Bottas.

Doctor claiming he supplied banned drugs to Premier League players 'does not hold licence to practise medicine'... and Arsenal and Chelsea rubbish doping reports as 'baseless'

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The UK Anti-Doping Agency face questions as to why they apparently failed to properly investigate a doctor reported to them as prescribing banned drugs to professional sportsmen

Arsenal have rediscovered spark needed to overhaul Leicester and Tottenham in title race, claims Gabriel 

Gabriel Paulista of Arsenal during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Watford played at The Emirates Stadium, London on April 2nd 2016

Arsenal have regained the confidence they need to overhaul both Leicester and Tottenham and win the Barclays Premier League, according to defender Gabriel. They beat Watford 4-0 on Saturday.

Bilic won't challenge FA over Kouyate red card as he's 'fed up' of appealing

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The West Ham boss said Kouyate's challenge on Palace substitute Dwight Gayle was not even worthy of a yellow card. Bilic successfully appealed the same player's dismissal at Blackburn in February.

Stones must continue to take risks... I made similar mistakes, urges Rio

MATT MALTBY: Rio Ferdinand has urged under-pressure Everton centre back John Stones to continue experimenting in defence as long as he learns from his mistakes.

Derided F1 qualifying format could be used AGAIN in China after emergency meeting fails to find alternative

From left, Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene, Mercedes motorsport head Toto Wolff, center, and McLaren racing director Eric Boulilier leave the press center after a meeting prior to the start of the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix, at the Formula One Bahrain International Circuit, in Sakhir, Bahrain, Sunday, April 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Formula One's blundering rule makers have once again failed to reach an agreement on whether to ditch the sport's unpopular new qualifying format following an emergency 90-minute meeting.

Van Gaal has to go... but Giggs is not ready to manage Manchester United yet, insists legend Sheringham

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has tipped Ryan Giggs to become one of the great Manchester United managers while Teddy Sheringham feels Jose Mourinho is right for the Old Trafford job.

Januzaj frozen out: United kid pays price for showboating in U21 match

JOE BERNSTEIN: Manchester United youngster Adnan Januzaj has had his first-team opportunities limited following accusations of excessive showboating in an under-21 fixture.

Welcome to the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand: Manchester United and England legend is close to tears at emotional unveiling

Manchester United and England legend Sir Bobby Charlton moved to tears as Old Trafford

An emotional Sir Bobby Charlton has been honoured with a stand at Old Trafford renamed in his honour. The Manchester United legend headed onto the pitch to a raucous applause and stunning setting of flags spelling out his name in a giant mosaic. Moments ahead of kick-off with Everton on Sunday afternoon, the tribute for the Old Trafford south stand marked the 60th anniversary since Sir Bobby's debut for his beloved team. 

Are Foxes already counting their chickens? Leicester 'Premier League champions' scarves already on sale outside stadium

Leicester City fans already selling scarves celebrating Foxes' Premier League title win

Ahead of the Foxes' Barclays Premier League clash with Southampton one merchant was selling scarves emblazoned 'Leicester - Premiership Champions'. Whilst many, including Claudio Ranieri, would consider the statement premature it is also technically flawed. England's top flight ceased to be the Premiership back in 2007 when it re-branded as the Premier League.

PLAYER RATINGS: Blind has Lukaku in his pocket but Rojo is run ragged

DOMINIC KING AT OLD TRAFFORD: Louis van Gaal's bid for Champions League football was boosted by a fourth win in five Premier League games to take United to within a point of fourth.

FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED: Rojo makes mockery of Barcelona talk as Stones reminds us why he's in demand

DOMINIC KING AT OLD TRAFFORD: Manchester United moved to within a point of the top four finish that looked so unlikely earlier in the season following a battling 1-0 victory over Everton.

Morgan says he's shut up a few of his Leicester pals after finally scoring

Wes Morgan has put an end to some of his Leicester City team-mates giving him 'stick' for not being prolific in front of goal by scoring his first goal of the season on Sunday.

Morgan casts aside doubters to lead Leicester to brink of title glory

LAURIE WHITWELL: Nine years ago, Morgan came off the bench to appear for Nottingham Forest in a League One play-off . There were doubts he would ever play higher. That seems laughable now.

No way I'll drop Wayne! Hodgson says Rooney will lead England at Euro 2016

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Roy Hodgson has launched his strongest defence yet of Wayne Rooney and said it would take 'an awful lot' to leave his skipper out of the England team at Euro 2016.

'Feeling royal!' Hamilton dons traditional Arabic robes ahead of race in Bahrain... but Brit is criticised by angry Twitter users

Lewis Hamilton admits love for the Bahrain culture after arriving at Sakhir circuit ahead

It's taken a while for Lewis Hamilton to get to grips with Bahrain during the weekend, but having first snatched pole position from team-mate Nico Rosberg, the Brit is now embracing the culture. Hamilton arrived at the Sakhir circuit on race day with an attire matching that of some of the locals and declared a love for the culture. After posting a picture of himself wearing the The world champion said on Twitter: 'Nothing but love and respect for this culture, and Bahrain!! Feeling royal!'

West Indies win Women's World T20 after eight-wicket romp over Australia

West Indies win Women's World T20 after eight-wicket victory over Australia in final at

LAWRENCE BOOTH IN KOLKATA: A potentially momentous day for West Indian cricket got off to an unexpected start when their women's team beat the highly fancied Australians by eight wickets and claim their first World Twenty20 title. Set 149 for victory at Eden Gardens - nine more than they had ever chased to win a Twenty20 international - West Indies rode on the back of an outstanding opening partnership of 120 between Barbadian teenager Hayley Matthews and the more experienced Stafanie Taylor.

Barnsley lift Johnstone's Paint Trophy after Hammill's strike proves decisive against Oxford at Wembley

Paul Heckingbottom manager of Barnsley kisses the winner trophy   during the Johnstone's Paint Trophy final  match between Barnsley and Oxford United     played at Wembley on 3rd April 2016 , London

KIERAN GILL AT WEMBLEY: The way Barnsley turned their season around was reflected in this Johnstone's Paint Trophy final as they came from behind to beat Oxford.

Southampton victory was the perfect response to those waiting for us to falter, says Leicester manager Ranieri 

Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Leicester City and Southampton at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, England, Sunday, April 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)

Italian manager Claudio Ranieri insists leaders Leicester City answered any doubters as they moved seven points clear at the top of the Barclays Premier League.

Aubameyang ready to show Klopp his class in Europa League showdown

Dortmund's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates his opening goal with a salto summersault during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Werder Bremen in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday, April 2, 2016. Dortmund defeated Bremen in a dramatic match with 3-2.  (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

DOMINIC KING: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is ready to show Jurgen Klopp he has moved up another level as he prepared for a reunion with the manager he says "made" him.

Bad tackle! Naismith gets up close and personal with Janmaat to revive memories of Jones and Gascoigne's gripping tussle

Steven Naismith's personal moment with Daryl Janmaat revives memories of Vinnie Jones and

Standing at 5ft 10in Naismith needs every advantage he can get when it comes to attacking corners but the manner in which he tried to gain the edge over Newcastle defender Daryl Janmaat was certainly unorthodox. With Norwich in need of a goal, the score still 0-0 and less than 10 minutes to go before half-time Naismith and Janmaat were engaged in a tussle prior to a Canaries' corner.

Chelsea youngster Miazga hails 'flawless' debut at Villa

20-year-old Matt Miazga, who was drafted in at centre-back to replace the injured Gary Cahill and John Terry, put in an accomplished display as he became the first American to represent the club.

United boss handed lifeline as club allows him to organise Asia tour

Manchester United have given under-fire manager Louis van Gaal a major say in organising their summer tour to China - thereby offering him hope of remaining at the club next season.

Barca BEATEN: Ronaldo completes El Clasico comeback as 10-man Real Madrid end Messi and Co's 39-match unbeaten run

Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid: Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo strikes secure El Clasico

BARCELONA 1-2 REAL MADRID - PETE JENSON AT THE NOU CAMP: Cristiano Ronaldo's late winner secured a comeback victory for Real Madrid in a hard-fought El Clasico clash in Barcelona. After a cagey hour of action at the Nou Camp, Gerard Pique broke the deadlock in Barcelona with thunderous header in the 57th-minute. Karim Benzema levelled matters with a superb close-range finish just past the hour mark. But Ronaldo had the final say with his late winner.

Spanish press hail Real Madrid's 'spirit' after Clasico win... but Barcelona-based papers gloss over result by focusing on Cruyff tributes

Real Madrid's Clasico win over Barcelona reported in contrasting ways as Catalan sports

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST: Real Madrid's Clasico victory over Barcelona was covered in contrasting ways by the Sunday's Spanish newspapers. While the Madrid-based sports dailies took great pleasure in celebrating Real's spirit and Cristiano Ronaldo's late winner in the Nou Camp, their Catalan counterparts chose to reflect on the tributes to Johan Cruyff.

'Thanks Johan': Barca bid farewell to Cruyff with stunning Nou Camp mosaic

BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 02:  Fans unveil a mosaic tribute to the former FC Barcelona player and manager, Johan Cruyff as the players shake hands before the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Camp Nou on April 2, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain.  (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

Prior to El Clasico, Barcelona's fans held up a mosaic of 90,000 cards to spell out, 'Thank you Johan,' as they commemorated Johan Cruyff who died of cancer aged 68, on March 24.

Ramos now has FOUR Clasico red cards and 21 in his career

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Ramos has now been sent off 21 times during his Madrid career, as well as being booked on a further 166 occasions. He has avoided a dismissal in just one of the past 11 seasons.

Bale hopes for dream double of Real Madrid Champions League glory and Spurs to win the Premier League

Real Madrid's Welsh forward Gareth Bale celebrates his disallowed goal during the Spanish league "Clasico" football match FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid CF at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on April 2, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / JOSEP LAGOJOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images

PETE JENSON AT THE NOU CAMP: Gareth Bale helped Real Madrid end Barcelona's 39-game unbeaten run and then declared that he was still hoping for the perfect end to the season.

Barcelona simply weren't smart enough, admits Mascherano

Barcelona's Javier Mascherano, front, shields the ball from Real Madrid's Karim Benzema, left during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Real Madrid, dubbed 'el clasico', at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, April 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Javier Mascherano admitted Barcelona were not smart enough in their Clasico defeat to Real Madrid on Saturday night. The La Liga leaders were beaten for the first time in 40 matches

Have Spurs blown it? More Kane magic cancels out Coutinho's opener but stalemate at Liverpool is a jolt to title hopes

Liverpool 1-1 Tottenham: Harry Kane cancels out Philippe Coutinho's opener to rescue point

LIVERPOOL 1-1 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR - ROB DRAPER AT ANFIELD: If this is where Tottenham's title challenge begins to falter, then their consolation can be that they have made an almighty contribution to a fascinating season. They haven't fallen by the wayside yet. They will of course keep fighting to the end. But what they need right now is victories, with Leicester, four points clear, playing on Sunday.

Payet's masterpiece in vain as West Ham stumble against Palace after red card and Gayle leveller

West Ham 2-2 Crystal Palace: Dwight Gayle comes off the bench to earn Alan Pardew a share

WEST HAM UNITED 2-2 CRYSTAL PALACE - RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT UPTON PARK: Another free-kick, another goal of quite astonishing beauty from Dimitri Payet. Sadly for Slaven Bilic, there is rather a lot more to this compelling race for a top-four finish.

Kane's 22nd goal of season sets new record for Tottenham player

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He's enjoying yet another exceptional season with Tottenham and Harry Kane has now cemented his place in the Premier League club's record books. 

It's time to pray for Sunderland, admits Allardyce with club nearing drop

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Sam Allardyce has admitted he may need to seek divine intervention after seeing Sunderland pass up the opportunity to ease their relegation fears during their 0-0 draw with West Bromwich Albion.

Payet takes another star turn with free-kick... but West Ham supporting cast have a part to play

MARTHA KELNER: West Ham are three points adrift of the Champion's League places but they have not given up on the dream of mixing with Europe's elite next season just yet, with Payet leading the charge.

Newcastle staring relegation in the face after Olsson grabs late winner

NORWICH, ENGLAND - APRIL 02:  Martin Olsson (1st R) of Norwich City celebrates scoring his team's third goal with his team mates during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Newcastle United at Carrow Road on April 2, 2016 in Norwich, England.  (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

NORWICH 3-2 NEWCASTLE - KIERAN GILL AT CARROW ROAD: Left back Martin Olsson struck a crucial last-gasp winner to pile more misery on new Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez.

Arsenal keep faint title hopes alive after Sanchez and Iwobi inspire Emirates romp over Watford

OLIVER HOLT AT THE EMIRATES: Alex Iwobi starred as Arsenal made light work of Watford. Iwobi provided one and scored another as Arsene Wenger's side closed the gap on Leicester.

Arsenal's win serves to repair damage done to their shattered confidence

SAMI MOKBEL AT THE EMIRATES: If only it was always this easy. Arsenal didn't shift out of second gear to as they defeated Watford to keep their title chances alive. In fairness, they didn't really need to.

Aguero and Co run riot in first-half blitz to take control in race for fourth

BOURNEMOUTH 0-4 MANCHESTER CITY - SAM CUNNINGHAM AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: Manchester City stepped up their pursuit of playing Champions League football next season.

Sunderland frustrated by the hands, leg and face of inspired Foster

SUNDERLAND, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 02: Lee Cattermole of  Sunderland (L) has his shot saved by West Bromwich keeper Ben Foster during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and West Bromwich Albion at the Stadium of Light on April 02, 2016 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Ian Horrocks/Sunderland AFC via Getty Images)

SUNDERLAND 0-0 WEST BROM - CRAIG HOPE AT THE STADIUM OF LIGHT: Relegation-threatened Sunderland were denied three precious by the hands, leg and face of goalkeeper Ben Foster.

Remember me? 64 days after signing, Pato makes Chelsea debut and scores in four-goal rout over doomed Villa

ASTON VILLA 0-4 CHELSEA - LAURIE WHITWELL AT VILLA PARK: 'Proud History, What Future?' read paper airplanes fired down from the stands onto the pitch.

Hiddink delighted with Pato debut... but fears Remy is out for rest of season

Alexandre Pato marked his Chelsea debut 64 days after signing with a goal and man-of-the-match performance, prompting Guus Hiddink to declare his delight at the Brazilian making his 'first step'.

Paloschi edges Swansea towards safety as Stoke squander lead

Swansea City's Alberto Paloschi celebrates his goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Stoke City and Swansea City played at Britannia Stadium, Stoke on April 2nd 2016

STOKE CITY 2-2 SWANSEA - JACK GAUGHAN AT THE BRITANNIA STADIUM: Francesco Guidolin should now be remembered as the man who dragged Swansea over the line.

Smith closes in on world title shot with demolition of Mohoumadi in 101 SECONDS

Callum Smith closes in on world title shot with first-round demolition job

Callum Smith needed less than two minutes to claim a stunning victory over Hadillah Mohoumadi and win the European super-middleweight title at Liverpool's Echo Arena. Frenchman Mohoumadi came out swinging but Smith responded in emphatic fashion and, after pinning his opponent to the ropes in a barrage of punches, the referee called a halt to proceedings.

Joshua eyes 'Battle of Britain' with Fury to unite heavyweight division

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Britain's reigning Olympic Anthony Joshua is confident of beating IBF champion Charles Martin at London's 02 Arena on Saturday to set up that Battle of Britain bonanza against Tyson Fury.

DeGale plans to earn money and 'f*** off' after pal Blackwell was left in coma

James Degale poses ahead of his World title defence against Rogelio Medina on April 30

James DeGale says the desperate situation involving his close friend Nick Blackwell has left him considering his own future in the sport. DeGale has sparred over 200 rounds with Blackwell.

Higuain has to be restrained by team-mates as Napoli striker seems to push referee

Gonzalo Higuain has to be restrained by team-mates as he seems to push referee after

Gonzalo Higuain scored his 30th league goal of the season but was later sent off and had to be restrained by his team-mates as Napoli lost 3-1 at Udinese on Sunday, severely denting their Serie A title hopes. The Argentine appeared to push the referee in the chest after being shown his second yellow card in the 75th minute and, overcome with rage, lashed out at team-mates and Napoli officials as they ushered him off the field. Midfielder Bruno Fernandes converted one penalty, missed another and scored with an overhead kick for Udinese while Napoli dropped six points behind leaders Juventus, who beat Empoli 1-0 on Saturday, with seven matches to play.

Woods' future has turned into a saga after pulling out of Masters... it is anyone's guess when he will be back

DEREK LAWRENSON: The abiding emotion when Tiger Woods finally ended the tiresome speculation on Friday night and confirmed he will not be playing in the Masters was surely one of relief.

Woosnam believes McIlroy can spark a new golden era for British golf by winning his first Masters

DEREK LAWRENSON: Ian Woosnam was the last Brit to win the Masters after his victory in 1991, but the Welshman believes Rory McIlroy has what it takes to spark a new era at Augusta.

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EXCLUSIVE: Robben reveals how Guardiola will challenge Pellegrini's City stars

Arjen Robben: Pep Guardiola will make Manchester City a better team... 'with him, it's

ROB DRAPER - EXCLUSIVE: Arjen Robben assumed there was not so much more to learn about the game. After all, he has won eight league titles in his career, scored the winner in the Champions League final and appeared in a World Cup final. Then came Pep Guardiola. Robben, then 29, was one of Bayern Munich's most senior players when Guardiola arrived at the club.

Ramos strikes late winner as Dortmund warm up for Klopp reunion by keeping title dream alive

Borussia Dortmund 3-2 Werder Bremen: Adrian Ramos and Shinji Kagawa score late as

BORUSSIA DORTMUND 3-2 WERDER BREMEN - DOMINIC KING AT THE WESTFALENSTADION: Borussia Dortmund warmed up for the impending reunion with Jurgen Klopp with an extraordinary and dramatic win over Werder Bremen to keep their Bundesliga title dream alive.

Mourinho turns up at Craven Cottage to watch Fulham beat MK Dons in crunch Championship relegation clash

Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho in the stands for Championship relegation scrap as

Jose Mourinho was in the stands as Fulham entertained MK Dons in a relegation six-pointer at Craven Cottage in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday. The former Chelsea manager, who was sacked from his position at Stamford Bridge in December, was on hand to watch over the relegation battle as Slavisa Jokanovic's side looked to move away from the drop zone in west London.

Cesare Maldini, legendary Milan defender and former coach of Italy, dies aged 84

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Gianfranco Zola with Manager Casare Maldini

ITALY BEAT ENGLAND 1-0 THANKS TO ZOLA'S STRIKE

A commanding yet graceful defender, Maldini played in excess of 400 matches for Milan between 1954 and 1966. He later managed them and the Italy team

Everton goalkeeper Robles ready for clash with 'world-beater' pal De Gea

JOE BERNSTEIN: Everton goalkeeper Joel Robles classes David de Gea as a 'mate'. They grew up together at Atletico Madrid and have grown closer since their careers took them to the North West.

Ribery scores second of season as Guardiola's side go five points clear at top of Bundesliga

BAYERN MUNICH 1-0 EINTRACHT FRANKFURT - Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery scored a volley to lead the German champions to a 1-0 win over Frankfurt on Saturday.

More Neville pain at Valencia as Phil is demoted just three days after brother Gary was sacked as manager

Just three days after sacking Gary Neville, Valencia have demoted brother Phil but the younger Neville has no intention of walking away from the club he helped reach Champion League.

Fuchs reveals dreams of becoming NFL kicker after life in football

Christian Fuchs has admitted that when he retires from football he wants to become a kicker in the NFL

Leicester City's Christian Fuchs has revealed that he wants to become an NFL kicker when his life as a footballer is over. The defender says he has always dreamed of being an American footballer.

Ibrahimovic would light up the Premier League... Henry tells English clubs to break the bank and sign striker

PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 02:  Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Paris Saint-Germain celebrate his first goal with teammattes during the French Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and OGC Nice at Parc des Princes on april 02, 2016 in Paris, France.  (Photo by Xavier Laine/Getty Images)

The French striker believes the Premier League's elite should be willing to sign Ibrahimovic, despite top clubs having been quoted an eye-watering £600,000 per week to land their man.

Ibrahimovic serves reminder of his talent with sublime hat-trick as PSG run riot

Paris Saint-Germain 4-1 Nice: Zlatan Ibrahimovic nets brilliant hat-trick as Ligue 1

PSG 4-1 NICE - ADAM CRAFTON AT THE PARC DES PRINCES: Just in case Manchester City required one final reminder of the striking prowess of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the Swedish forward served further notice of his devastating form as PSG strolled to a 4-1 victory over Nice. Ibrahimovic prepared for the visit of Manuel Pellegrini's side in the Champions League in perfect fashion, offering yet another demonstration of his spectacular finishing as he scored a glorious hat-trick to lift his Ligue 1 tally to 30 for the season.

Brighton 2-2 Burnley: Keane bags late equaliser to break Brighton hearts

Brighton 2-2 Burnley: Michael Keane scores injury-time equaliser to break Albion hearts in

Dale Stephens gave Brighton the lead before Andre Gray levelled and Anthony Knockaert restored Albion's advantage on the stroke of half-time in front of a season's-high Amex Stadium crowd of 29,683. Burnley were controversially denied an equaliser in the 88th minute when a Keane header from substitute Matthew Taylor's corner was not given as a goal by referee Craig Pawson, although replays clearly showed the ball had crossed the line.

Caretaker Club: As Black grabs reins at Aston Villa, do you remember these stand-in bosses in the Premier League?

Premier League caretaker managers: Eric Black at Aston Villa and the others who jump in

There's something ever so sadist about a coach jumping at the chance to work under such conditions. Then again, Black is a caretaker manager. And caretaker managers aren't like you or me. There's a sub-section of Premier League history which proves it; the same men doing the same jobs for very similar periods of time at fairly regular intervals.

Manchester United in race to sign son of Cole's former Arsenal team-mate

JOE BERNSTEIN: Manchester United are chasing Exeter City whizzkid Ethan Ampadu - whose father Kwame played in the same Arsenal youth team as Old Trafford legend Andy Cole.

City and PSG only spared Champions League bans by 'plea bargain' punishments in 2014

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NICK HARRIS: Manchester City and PSG faced being kicked out of the Champions League if they hadn't accepted 'plea bargain' punishments in 2014 for huge breaches of UEFA's FFP rules.

Burnley boss Dyche calls for goal-line technology in the Championship after being denied late leveller

Trailing 2-1 against Brighton at the Amex Stadium with two minutes remaining, a header by Clarets defender Michael Keane clearly crossed the line but was not given by referee Craig Pawson.

Hughes stands by rookie Stoke keeper Haugaard following nervy debut

Stoke City goalkeeper Jakob Haugaard during the Barclays Premier League match at the Britannia Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday April 2, 2016. See PA story SOCCER Stoke. Photo credit should read: Mike Egerton/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.

Stoke boss Mark Hughes has stood by his decision to select Jakob Haugaard for Saturday's clash with Swansea, describing the goalkeeper's performance in the 2-2 draw as 'excellent'.

At 99.8% capacity, West Ham fill their ground better than any Premier League side... how does your team compare?

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West Ham fans are responding to the team's best season in years by packing out their ground better than any other Premier League club. The Boleyn Ground has been 99.8 per cent full.

Tadic pondering move away from Southampton due to Koeman's abrasive management style

Dusan Tadic of Southampton scores from the penalty spot during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland 0 and Southampton 1 at Stadium of Light on November 7, 2015 in Sunderland, England.  (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Southampton winger Dusan Tadic is considering his future at St Mary's after complaining of heavy-handed treatment from manager Ronald Koeman.

Fight me, Floyd! Broner stops Theophane then calls Mayweather out of retirement over 'disrespect' to his record label

Adrien Broner calls Floyd Mayweather out of retirement after stopping Ashley Theophane in

Adrien Broner challenged Floyd Mayweather to a return to the ring on Friday night after defeating Ashley Theophane in a ninth-round technical knockout. The 26-year-old's victory left the WBA super lightweight title vacant after he weighed in 0.4 lbs over the 140 lb limit on Thursday and was stripped of his belt.   Theophane could have won the title with a victory, but the 35-year-old veteran never looked a serious threat to his opponent before referee Luis Pabon stopped the fight 1:10 into the round.

Wasps 28-6 Northampton: Miller double moves Young's side one step closer to home semi-final tie

Wasps 28-6 Northampton: Rob Miller brace moves Dai Young's side one step closer to home

Wasps maintained their pursuit of a home play-off with a resounding 28-6 Aviva Premiership victory over title rivals Northampton that was lit up by the genius of George Smith and finishing of Rob Miller. The duo combined to score a try either side of half-time in a scrappy encounter at the Ricoh Arena that keeps the Coventry-based club snapping at the heals of second-placed Exeter.

Haye and Fury taunts bounce off Joshua as heavweight gets set for world title tilt

David Haye and Tyson Fury taunts bounce off Anthony Joshua ahead of world title tilt

JEFF POWELL: David Haye is more polite about it than Tyson Fury, but he too has his doubts about Anthony Joshua joining them in the pantheon of British world heavyweight champions.

Fitzpatrick ready to write his name into Masters lore after missing cut as teen

DEREK LAWRENSON: The last time Matt Fitzpatrick played in the Masters he was the US Amateur champion and missed a 12-foot putt on the 18th green to miss the cut.

Djokovic set to surpass Federer as highest earner in tennis with victory in Miami final over Nishikori

MIKE DICKSON: Novak Djokovic can overtake Roger Federer to become the highest official prize-money winner in tennis on Sunday night if he wins the Miami Open.

London Irish 15-30 Sale Sharks: Cipriani runs the show to leave Exiles staring at Premiership relegation

The ex-England No 10 scored a try in the dying minutes and kicked three penalties and two conversions as the Sharks collected the points in their pursuit of a top-six place in the Aviva Premiership.

Afridi steps down from Pakistan T20 captaincy but vows to continue playing

(FILES) This file photo taken on March 2, 2016 shows Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi during the Asia Cup T20 cricket tournament match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.
Shahid Afridi on April 3 announced he has stepped down as Pakistan's captain in the game's shortest format following his team's early exit from the World Twenty20.
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The 36-year-old had hinted he would retire following the World T20 campaign and after Pakistan's disappointing exit he said he would take his time before coming to a decision on his future.

RFU investigation underway after Bath fan confronts referee Garner in dressing room following defeat

SAM PETERS: The RFU are investigating an incident after Bath's defeat by Saracens when a fan appeared to confront referee Greg Garner inside the official's dressing room.

'I would kill McGregor': Controversial former UFC star Palhares hits out at The Notorious

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The most feared grappler in MMA history has come to Britain and spoken out for the first time about his bad boy image and how he would like to 'kill' UFC superstar Conor McGregor in the octagon.

KERRY LEE: I used to do Aintree's TV graphics... now I'm back to win the Grand National!

Mar 31th 2016 - Bangor, UK - KERRY LEE TRAINER -
Race Horse trainer Kerry Lee at Bangor-on-Dee
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MARCUS TOWNEND: Kerry Lee's previous trips to Aintree and the Crabbie's Grand National revolved around supplying statistical information for the millions of television viewers.

Grand National master Aspell just hopes 'luck falls his way' as he aims for three straight wins at Aintree

Many Clouds ridden by Leighton Aspell on his way to winning the 2015 Crabbie's Grand National at Aintree Racecourse on April 11, 2015 in Liverpool, England.  

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Riding the Grand National, a four-and-a-quarter mile course with 30 fences, 40-odd runners and the possible peril of loose horses, is a unique challenge.

OLIVER HOLT: Cram wins the gold medal for self-serving, nauseating sycophancy in his interview with Coe

Steve Cram wins the gold medal for self-serving, nauseating sycophancy 

Whatever else comes along in 2016, nothing is going to beat Steve Cram's doe-eyed, sycophantic, self-serving, anodyne, unoriginal, unchallenging, buddy-buddy, head-nodding, nausea-inducing, dolly-drop apology for journalism that was his interview with the new IAAF president.

Meet Fijian giant Hughes who could oust Vunipola as England's No 8

EXCLUSIVE BY SAM PETERS: The increasing probability of Nathan Hughes packing down alongside Billy Vunipola already has England's fans salivating over the back-row power.

JEFF POWELL: Fury claims Joshua is a talentless bodybuilder... and will have to get really lucky to beat Martin

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Tyson Fury sings at Wembley Arena on 26th March 2016
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A reading from the Gospel According to Tyson Fury, born-again Christian and bearer of multiple world heavyweight titles: 'Dearly beloved, let us pray for a miracle'. And that's what the Gipsy King believes Anthony Joshua will need.

New Zealand's production line sees no end as Hansen senses hunger

HAMILTON, WAIKATO - MARCH 26: Charlie Ngatai of the Chiefs dives over to score a try during the round five Super Rugby match between the Chiefs and the Western Force at FMG Stadium on March 26, 2016 in Hamilton, New Zealand.  (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

CHRIS FOY: Those who value sport's unpredictable ebb and flow should look away now. The stark fact is that New Zealand are showing no signs at all of relaxing their rugby stranglehold.