Rory McIlroy opened his Masters title defence with a promising start at Augusta National, while Carlos Ortiz endured a difficult first few holes in the opening round. Updates from day …
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Liverpool confirm Andy Robertson will leave at the end of the season
by Adam Pierceby Adam PierceAndy Robertson will end his Liverpool career this summer, with the 32-year-old left-back out of contract and attracting interest from several major European clubs.
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Porto v Nottingham Forest: Europa League quarter-final, first leg – live
by Adam Pierceby Adam PierceLive coverage from Portugal as Porto host Nottingham Forest in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final. Kick-off is at 8pm BST, with updates also available for Bologna v …
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Middle East crisis live: Israel ready to begin direct negotiations with Lebanon as Trump says he is optimistic about fragile ceasefire
by Adam Pierceby Adam PierceLebanon’s president says a ceasefire must be in place before any talks, while the UK foreign minister says Lebanon must be included in any agreement. Reports also say Donald Trump …
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The Masters 2026: Rory McIlroy begins title defence on day one at Augusta National
by Adam Pierceby Adam PierceRory McIlroy’s title defence begins at Augusta National as the first round of the 2026 Masters unfolds, with early action already proving punishing for some of the field.
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OpenAI shelves Stargate UK, dealing a setback to Britain’s AI push
by Adam Pierceby Adam PierceOpenAI has paused plans for its Stargate UK investment, citing high energy costs and regulation. The move is a setback for the government’s efforts to place artificial intelligence at the …
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Israel says it is ready to begin direct negotiations with Lebanon amid renewed regional tensions
by Adam Pierceby Adam PierceBenjamin Netanyahu has told his cabinet to prepare for direct negotiations with Lebanon “as soon as possible,” while Lebanese officials insist a ceasefire must be in place first. The comments …
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The Masters 2026: Rory McIlroy begins title defence at Augusta National as Carlos Ortiz struggles early
by Adam Pierceby Adam PierceRory McIlroy opens his title defence at Augusta National as the first round of the 2026 Masters gets under way. Carlos Ortiz endures a difficult start, while the tournament marks …
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Israel says it is ready to begin direct negotiations with Lebanon after ordering evacuations
by Adam Pierceby Adam PierceBenjamin Netanyahu has told his cabinet to start talks with Lebanon as soon as possible, even as the Israeli military says it is continuing operations in south Beirut. The latest …
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Gout and Kennedy renew rivalry as Jessica Hull targets a national title set in Sydney
by Adam Pierceby Adam PierceAustralia’s top sprinters are set to clash again at the national championships in Sydney, while Jessica Hull looks to complete the full set of middle-distance crowns on a busy weekend …
