How Ovechkin closed in on one of the most iconic records in sport
Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin is set to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL regular season goal record of 894, but how has he managed to get close to that total?
Should female footballers play on different pitches?
A number of high-profile injuries have occurred in women's football in recent years. BBC Sport looks at whether the type of pitches they play on could be a contributing factor.
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Operation 'target Leicester' continues - FPL tips and team of week
It's another FPL week where you can try your luck against captain Mohamed Salah, with Alexander Isak on the road against struggling Leicester an excellent alternative, writes Thomas Woods
Masters contenders as Scheffler and McIlroy look to join elite clubs at Augusta
Bryson DeChambeau, Ludvig Aberg and Xander Schauffele will also hope to mount a challenge at Augusta National.
Bath and Southwell host Flat racing - live on Sky
Sky Sports Racing has plenty for Flat fans to enjoy on Friday afternoon, with action from Bath followed up by an all-weather card from Southwell.
How Liverpool and Klopp almost didn't sign Salah
Liverpool's former director of research Ian Graham reveals how Jurgen Klopp had to be persuaded to sign Egypt forward Mohamed Salah in 2017.
Will Rory McIlroy’s impressive 2025 start pave the way for Masters glory?
The Northern Irishman will be making his 17th consecutive Masters appearance.
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Norris sets early pace in Japan as Tsunoda makes solid Red Bull debut
Lando Norris topped first practice for McLaren at the Japanese Grand Prix as Yuki Tsunoda made a solid start to his Red Bull debut.
Doohan crashes after DRS overtaking aid error
Alpine's Jack Doohan suffers a high-speed crash as Friday practice at the Japanese Grand Prix is punctuated by four red-flag stoppages.
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant repeats gun gesture despite NBA warning
Guard has been banned in past for showing firearmMorant hits buzzer beater to secure Memphis’s victoryMemphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant risked further action from the NBA after making a shooting gesture with his finger during Thursday’s game against the Miami Heat, despite being told to refrain from the “inappropriate” celebration.Morant made the …
Ange Postecoglou insists touchline reaction to Tottenham fans was misinterpreted
Ange Postecoglou cupped his ear in celebration to the Spurs supporters after Pape Sarr’s 69th-minute strike, which was subsequently ruled out.
Access all areas in Man City's world-leading academy: JACK GAUGHAN reveals the secrets of their success including AI, basketball and strict rules on phones, socks and boots
EXCLUSIVE BY JACK GAUGHAN: Manchester City's academy auditorium, with its blue leather seats and walls depicting different stands of the Etihad Stadium, is just up some stairs from the gym.
Why Toto Wolff's Drive to Survive mishap may be tempting George Russell to leave Mercedes, the truth about Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari start and full details of F1 film premiere
F1 CONFIDENTIAL: Toto Wolff needs to show George Russell more love. It was something Christian Horner said strategically in the new - absurdly fabricated - Netflix series. It's absolutely right.
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I've played in the Premiership and Top14 - and here's why I think England has the better league, writes DAN BIGGAR
DAN BIGGAR: A week last Sunday, I sat down on the French Riviera with my Toulon team-mate Ben White , the Scotland scrum-half, and watched Bath against Gloucester in the Gallagher Premiership.
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Fan jeers and a cupped ear - is Postecoglou feeling the friction?
Ange Postecoglou had a torrid night as Tottenham lost at Chelsea, facing the fury of his own fans. He cupped his ear towards them when he thought they had equalised - so has that made things worse?
Chelsea: Enzo Maresca pays Moises Caicedo the ultimate compliment after midfielder overcomes injury scare
Caicedo continues to play a pivotal role at Stamford Bridge, silencing his doubters after a slow start following his £115m move from Brighton
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Curtis Jones is not a long-term fix at right-back for Liverpool, Tyler Dibling is a wanted man and Arsenal are depletedWhen Arsenal next visit Merseyside on 11 May their first act may be to form a guard of honour for Liverpool, who could by then be newly crowned Premier League champions. The title appears destined for Anfield – Arsenal have been unable to …