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Rory McIlroy with caddie Harry Diamond on the 18th hole during a practice round prior to the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National. AFP

Masters 2025: McIlroy's pursuit of green jacket, the LIV dozen and dark horse Hatton

We look at the main talking points ahead of the year's first major championship

Guns are out for Real Madrid after harrowing Champions League defeat at Arsenal

Onana and Matic war of words escalates ahead of Europa showdown

Dortmund tasked with containing Barca's knockout master Yamal

Scheffler says winning the Masters last year counts for little this time around

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A Saudi driver drives his car up a dune in the Quseiba area, in the Az Zulfi desert on February 22, 2025. Every year through the end of April, droves of people flock to Zulfi, more than 200 kilometres northwest of Riyadh, where adrenaline-seeking motorists drive superpowered cars across steep dunes. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP)

'A real rush of adrenaline': Saudi Arabia gearheads take on towering dunes

Shorthand illustration for top 20 IPL cricket players of all time

Special reportThe IPL’s most valuable players of all time

Neymar's relationship with Jorge Jesus soured at Al Hilal. Getty Images

Ask Mina: Neymar and Jesus possible reunion and how good is Gasperini?

Hit Show ridden by Florent Geroux wins the Dubai World Cup during the Dubai World Cup. Meydan Racecourse, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

A Hit Show at Dubai World Cup for Qatar's Wathnan Racing

There has been a resurgence of interest in more localised football in Catalonia where the strength of the community is clear. The fan influence, too. Andy Mitten / The National

There's more to football in Catalonia than Barcelona

Lahore Qalandars pacer Shaheen Afridi is one of the leading stars of the Pakistan Super League. AFP

Highest-paid cricketers of PSL 2025

Barcelona are arguably the most entertaining team in Europe to watch. AFP

Ask Mina: Bad business at Juventus, Barca the team to beat, and Pioli's Roma link

Tadhg O'Shea during the Dubawi Stakes at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai in January. Pawan Singh / The National

ExclusiveO’Shea on realising Dubai World Cup dream and big call for 2025

A Saudi driver drives his car up a dune in the Quseiba area, in the Az Zulfi desert on February 22, 2025. Every year through the end of April, droves of people flock to Zulfi, more than 200 kilometres northwest of Riyadh, where adrenaline-seeking motorists drive superpowered cars across steep dunes. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP)

'A real rush of adrenaline': Saudi Arabia gearheads take on towering dunes

Shorthand illustration for top 20 IPL cricket players of all time

Special reportThe IPL’s most valuable players of all time

Neymar's relationship with Jorge Jesus soured at Al Hilal. Getty Images

Ask Mina: Neymar and Jesus possible reunion and how good is Gasperini?

Hit Show ridden by Florent Geroux wins the Dubai World Cup during the Dubai World Cup. Meydan Racecourse, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

A Hit Show at Dubai World Cup for Qatar's Wathnan Racing

There has been a resurgence of interest in more localised football in Catalonia where the strength of the community is clear. The fan influence, too. Andy Mitten / The National

There's more to football in Catalonia than Barcelona

Lahore Qalandars pacer Shaheen Afridi is one of the leading stars of the Pakistan Super League. AFP

Highest-paid cricketers of PSL 2025

Barcelona are arguably the most entertaining team in Europe to watch. AFP

Ask Mina: Bad business at Juventus, Barca the team to beat, and Pioli's Roma link

Tadhg O'Shea during the Dubawi Stakes at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai in January. Pawan Singh / The National

ExclusiveO’Shea on realising Dubai World Cup dream and big call for 2025

A Saudi driver drives his car up a dune in the Quseiba area, in the Az Zulfi desert on February 22, 2025. Every year through the end of April, droves of people flock to Zulfi, more than 200 kilometres northwest of Riyadh, where adrenaline-seeking motorists drive superpowered cars across steep dunes. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP)

'A real rush of adrenaline': Saudi Arabia gearheads take on towering dunes

Arsenal goalscorers Declan Rice, left, and Mikel Merino celebrate at the final whistle. EPA

Champions League: Declan Rice double sinks Real Madrid

Mikel Merino also on target as Gunners dominate 15-time champions while Inter grab late winner at Bayern

ExclusiveQais Al Dhalai: Rugby World Cup needs to evolve as a global show

Ex-Dubai schoolgirl targets England place after training with Red Roses

IPL 2025: Lucknow edge high-scoring thriller after Pooran masterclass

Bayern v Inter: Inzaghi's side dream of treble as Bayern face injury crisis

Arsenal v Real Madrid: Arteta wants to 'write our own history'

At Chennai, all things start and end with MS Dhoni - but how long will he play?

Football

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has been called "one of the worst goalkeepers in Man United's history" by Lyon's Nemanja Matic. PA

Onana and Matic war of words escalates ahead of Europa showdown

Former United midfielder and Lyon player calls Cameroonian 'one of the worst goalkeepers in United history' ahead of quarter-final clash

Guns are out for Real Madrid after harrowing Champions League defeat at Arsenal

Neymar's relationship with Jorge Jesus soured at Al Hilal. Getty Images

Ask Mina: Neymar and Jesus possible reunion and how good is Gasperini?

Dortmund tasked with containing Barca's knockout master Yamal

Champions League: Declan Rice double sinks Real Madrid

Bayern v Inter: Inzaghi's side dream of treble as Bayern face injury crisis

Tennis

Aryna Sabalenka with teh Miami Open trophy after defeating Jessica Peegula in the final at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida. AFP

Calmer Sabalenka battles her way to Miami Open title

World No1 defeats Jessica Pegula and reveals she has become mentally stronger

Djokovic closes in on 100th career title as Messi witnesses Miami masterclass

Philippines' Alexandra Eala hits a return against Jessica Pegula during their Miami Open semi-final at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. AFP

Pacquiao lauds Eala after Philippines sensation's dream run ends

ExclusiveTop tennis stars reveal ‘paranoia’ over taking contaminated supplements

Novak Djokovic disagrees with ‘some points’ in PTPA lawsuit

Novak Djokovic’s PTPA launches legal action against tennis' governing bodies

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