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Four-time major champion Ernie Els, whose only top-10 placing this year came when he reached the WGC Match Play semi-finals, hopes to get his season going at this week's PGA Zurich Classic. "I've been 19-under in 2012 when I lost in a playoff to Jason Dufner and 12-under in 2013. Although this is my fifth straight week …

The Catalan is unnecessarily overcomplicating matters for his side - and this was again evident in the Champions League loss to Madrid as he opted to field his captain in midfield

The midfielder has been hailed as the difference-maker ahead of Thursday's semi-final between the Bianconeri and the Portuguese giants

Carlo Ancelotti's men won 1-0 in the semi-final opening leg, ensuring that the holders need to triumph in Allianz Arena clash if they want to retain their European title

The Spanish giants have their canny coach to thank after beating the European champions to take a vital lead to Munich next Tuesday

Visiting FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke said Wednesday he was "satisfied" over preparations at the World Cup venue of Cuiaba in central Brazil, despite 15,000 seats still having to be fitted. "I am certain Cuiaba will be ready. I am satisfied," added Valcke, adding as long as the seats are installed on the due date …

Nine-time winners Real Madrid edged holders Bayern Munich 1-0 in their Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday. A goal by Karim Benzema was enough to separate the sides and give Real -- who have not won the trophy since 2002 -- a slender advantage to take to Munich next Tuesday. Madrid have never lost in the …

The Frenchman turned home Fabio Coentrao's cross in the first half to seal a win against Pep Guardiola's side, who dominated possession but failed to find a breakthrough

World number two Suzann Pettersen, back after missing three events with a back injury, resumes her chase of top-ranked Park In-Bee when the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic opens Thursday. South Korean star Park has ruled the rankings for the past 54 weeks but is being chased by Norway's Pettersen and American Stacy Lewis, …

The Republic of Ireland international has been hampered by groin problems but, despite undergoing surgery last month, remains hoping of making the trip to Wembley

The former Birmingham City goalkeeper has conceded 26 goals in 14 matches for the Yorkshire giants but insists the temporary spell has been beneficial for him

The coach stressed he has a lot of respect for Benfica, who have just clinched the Portuguese league title, and says there is no margin for error in Thursday's meeting

Blaise Matuidi struck in the 89th minute to give Paris Saint-Germain a 1-0 win against struggling Evian at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday and take the capital club to the brink of the title. It looked like PSG would have to settle for a point against their 10-man opponents until Lucas played in fellow substitute Matuidi …