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Stunning goals and incredible drama - Barca & Inter deliver match for the ages

Barcelona and Inter Milan deliver a night of high drama and superb goals in their Champions League semi-final first leg - BBC Sport takes a look at how it unfolded.

PSG pass masters make Rice and Arsenal's fears come true

PSG's pass masters make Declan Rice's fears come true as Arsenal struggle to keep Champions League hopes alive, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

We have to do something special in Paris - Arteta

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says his side will have to "do something special in Paris" if they are to reach the Champions League final following defeat in their semi-final first leg.

Male workers should be able to carry out mammograms, experts say

The Society of Radiographers says allowing men to do mammograms would reduce staff shortages.

Dubois shove showed weakness - Usyk

Oleksandr Usyk says Daniel Dubois showed "weakness" by pushing him during their face-off as they promoted their rematch to become the undisputed world heavyweight champion at Wembley on 19 July.

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

'No-one expected this' - how Slot took Liverpool to brink of title

As Liverpool stand on the brink of the Premier League title, BBC Sport explores the impact made by Arne Slot this season.

Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge over CEO's killing

The 26 year old is charged with murder and stalking in addition to other state charges.

Four-time Crucible champion Selby suffers shock loss

Four-time winner Mark Selby suffers a shock first-round loss at the World Championship as Ben Woollaston secures a superb victory in a late-night Crucible finish.

Call to fine 'headphone dodgers' who play music on buses

Lib Dems say fines of up to £1,000 would tackle the "blight" of anti-social behaviour on public transport.

How Pope Francis won over 80 million hearts in an Asian nation

Popes enjoy rockstar status in overwhelmingly Catholic Philippines. And yet, Pope Francis was special.

Global growth forecast slashed by IMF over tariff impact

The US suffers the biggest downgrade to growth among advanced economies, in the influential International Monetary Fund's latest forecast.

Passionate Guardiola continues to solve Man City puzzle

Pep Guardiola was emotional throughout Manchester City's win over Aston Villa, but may have found another piece of the puzzle.

Canada's top candidates talk up fossil fuels as climate slips down agenda

Amid tariff threats from the US, energy and economic security are at the forefront Canada's federal election.

No ball? No problem. How Forest are breaking the possession obsession

Nottingham Forest could become the first side in Premier League history to finish in the top four with less than 40% average possession.

Watch: Pope blesses crowd as Easter celebrated worldwide

The most important date in the Christian calendar is being marked around the world.

Whittaker wins by TKO then yells at Cameron's team

Ben Whittaker steers his career back on track with a second-round stoppage of Liam Cameron to win their light-heavyweight rematch in Birmingham.

Robots race in Chinese half marathon

The Yizhuang half marathon is the first time robots have raced alongside humans over such a distance.

Schools misogyny 'surge' and 'cheers for beers'

Saturday's front pages include a warning from teachers over racism and misogyny increasing in schools.

'No-fly throne' and 'Labour turmoil on ruling'

A range of stories make Friday's front pages including a drone ban around King Charles estate in Sandringham.

'I'm joining the petition' - Murphy in England frame?

Winger Jacob Murphy scored one goal and assisted another as Newcastle thrashed Crystal Palace 5-0 in the Premier League on Monday night.

'Bin strike blues' and China 'access to NHS' data

A range of stories on the front of Wednesday's papers including the latest on bin strikes in Birmingham.

'He was on fire' - so was Emery wrong to replace Rashford?

Marcus Rashford produces arguably his best display as Aston Villa come close to completing a stunning comeback against Paris St-Germain.

El Salvador's leader will not return man deported from the US in error

Nayib Bukele has won praise from Donald Trump for imprisoning some "very bad people" deported from the US.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe thanks fans as he recovers from pneumonia

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe thanks fans for their "messages and warm wishes" after the club announced he is recovering in hospital having being diagnosed with pneumonia.

Supplies to be sent to Scunthorpe to keep blast furnaces going

Coking coal and iron ore from the US will keep the British Steel blast furnaces running for the coming weeks, says the government.

McIlroy beats Rose in Masters play-off to seal career Grand Slam

Rory McIlroy achieves golfing immortality as he beats Justin Rose in a sudden-death play-off to finally win his first Masters title and complete the career Grand Slam in a hugely dramatic final round at Augusta National.

McIlroy wins Masters play-off to complete career Grand Slam

Watch the winning moment as Rory McIlroy wins The Masters at the first extra hole in the play-offs to complete his career Grand Slam.

DeChambeau holes 'impossible' putt on 18th

Watch as Bryson DeChambeau holes "impossible" putt to make sure Rory McIlroy will only have a two-shot lead going into the final round of the Masters at Augusta.

Rose still sets Masters pace as McIlroy roars back

Justin Rose leads the Masters as he continues his quest for a maiden victory at the age of 44, while Rory McIlroy recovers to move two shots behind.

Rose & McIlroy feature in best shots of Masters day two

Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy feature in the best shots from day two at the Masters at Augusta.

BJK Cup withdrawals 'a tennis, not a player, problem'

British captain Anne Keothavong says the lack of top-20 players at Billie Jean King Cup qualifying is "a tennis problem, not a player problem".

'Phenomenal' & 'breathtaking' - Raphinha on course for history

Raphinha is on course to make Champions League history after enjoying a remarkable turnaround at Barcelona.

Stress & sugary drinks - study shows 75% of young players have gum disease

Academy footballers in England are more likely to have major problems with tooth decay and poor oral hygiene, a new study says.

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Leishman wins first individual LIV title in Miami

Marc Leishman wins his first LIV Golf individual title as he beats Charl Schwartzel by one stroke in Miami - and sees off a host of other players warming up for the Masters.

Joyce future in doubt after defeat by Hrgovic

Joe Joyce's boxing future is unclear after he lost by unanimous decision against Filip Hrgovic in Manchester.

How the fall of Yoon Suk Yeol fuelled the rise of S Korea's conservatives

A pro-Yoon fringe movement, stoked by right-wing YouTubers, has become more energised and extreme.

'We are getting closer' - England build Euros momentum

Momentum is starting to build for the Lionesses as they edge closer to Euro 2025 and manager Sarina Wiegman admits "something is happening".

Don't give younger kids drinks with artificial sweeteners, health advisers say

Drinks such as sugar-free squash are off the menu for young children, say health advisers.

Harris hawk captured after tormenting villagers

A resident says he was able to humanely catch the hawk, which has attacked an estimated 50 people.

Union boss says ministers sitting on hands over Birmingham bin strike

Unite boss Sharon Graham tells deputy PM Angela Rayner talks on the industrial action are farcical.

'Aston Villa bucked the trend in January - and are reaping rewards'

Aston Villa's match-winners against Brighton prove they are reaping the rewards of their January business, writes Phil McNulty.

'A special player' - resurgent Elanga has Forest dreaming

Anthony Elanga had left Manchester United in his past. On Tuesday, they trailed in his wake - to Nottingham Forest's benefit.