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Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa scores against Bologna in Europa League quarter-final, 1st leg, April 2026

European wrap: Villa on course for semis, Forest draw

Ollie Watkins' second-half brace helped give Aston Villa a comfortable 3-1 lead over Bologna heading into next week's Europa League quarter-final second leg at Villa Park.

Soccer • 09 Apr

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 06: Andrew Robertson of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool on March 06, 2026 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Ale

Robertson will leave Liverpool at end of season

Andy Robertson will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, the Premier League champions have announced.

Soccer • 09 Apr

Nico de Boinville riding Jango Baie clear the last to win The Racing Welfare Bowl Chase at Aintree

Compensation for Jango Baie after Bowl victory

Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up Jango Baie went one better at Aintree when taking full advantage of a fall from Impaire Et Passe in the Racing Welfare Bowl.

Racing • 09 Apr

Jack Kennedy wins the 2026 Aintree Hurdle on Brighterdaysahead

Brighterdaysahead completes Grade 1 double for Elliott

Brighterdaysahead relished the step up in trip to showcase her best once again on Merseyside and secure William Hill Aintree Hurdle glory to complete a Grade 1 double for Gordon Elliott and Jack Kennedy on the opening day of the meeting.

Racing • 09 Apr

Darragh O'Keeffe riding Koktail Divin clear the last to win The William Hill Manifesto Novices' Chase at Aintree

De Bromhead's Koktail Divin lands the Manifesto Novices'

Henry de Bromhead's Koktail Divin bounced back from defeat at Cheltenham as Lulamba came unstuck in the William Hill Manifesto Novices' Chase at Aintree.

Racing • 09 Apr

UK 'tracked' three Russian submarines for a month

The UK and allies tracked a Russian attack submarine and two spy submarines in the North Atlantic for a month before they retreated, Britain's defence minister John Healey has said.

UK • 09 Apr

Katie Simpson was murdered in Co Derry in August 2020

'No evidence' of criminal wrongdoing in Simpson probe

There is no evidence to support an allegation of criminal wrongdoing made about a police officer involved in the PSNI investigation into the murder of showjumper Katie Simpson, Police Ombudsman investigators have said.

Ulster • 09 Apr

Nick Rockett ridden by Patrick Mullins wins the Grand National on day three of the Grand National meeting at Aintree Racecourse on April 5th 2025 in Liverpool (Photo by Tom Jenkins/ Getty Images)

Nick Rockett ruled out of Aintree Grand National

Nick Rockett will not defend his Randox Grand National crown at Aintree on Saturday after being declared a non-runner on Thursday morning.

Racing • 09 Apr

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 22: Archie Gray of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)

Spurs players urged to go to Gray zone

Tottenham's senior players have been urged to follow the example of Archie Gray if the club are to avoid a first relegation in 49 years.

Soccer • 09 Apr

Masters champion Nick Faldo assists Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland on his swing at No. 16 during Practice Round 3 for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, November 10, 2020. (Photo by Augusta National via Getty Images)

Faldo tells McIlroy to target a second career grand slam

Three-time Masters champion Nick Faldo believes Rory McIlroy has to completely reset for the defence of his title and could now set his sights on winning a second career grand slam.

Golf • 09 Apr

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European wrap: Villa on course for semis, Forest draw

Robertson will leave Liverpool at end of season

Compensation for Jango Baie after Bowl victory

Brighterdaysahead completes Grade 1 double for Elliott

De Bromhead's Koktail Divin lands the Manifesto Novices'

UK 'tracked' three Russian submarines for a month

'No evidence' of criminal wrongdoing in Simpson probe

Nick Rockett ruled out of Aintree Grand National

Spurs players urged to go to Gray zone

Faldo tells McIlroy to target a second career grand slam