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After decades of missing the big stories, cricket literature is at last addressing the dark side of the game, argues John Crace. As guest reviewer for the 150th edition of …

World No 57 beat Xiao Guodong 10-4 to set up a clash with fellow Englishman Robert Milkins for place at World Championships.

David Villa claims Lionel Messi’s presence alone in the second half helped Barcelona edge past Paris Saint-Germain.

Oliver Brown: as the Golden Bear passes a golden milestone, Augusta pays tribute to man who embodies its core values.

Former world champion Damon Hill fears those in Gulf kingdom planning even more anti-government protests.

Barça come from behind to earn 1-1 draw with PSG at Nou Camp before progressing to semis on away goals.

Barça come from behind to earn 1-1 draw with PSG at Nou Camp before progressing to semis on away goals.

Barça come from behind to earn 1-1 draw with PSG at Nou Camp before progressing to semis on away goals.

Jim White: Baroness Thatcher divided fans and vocal few are certain to ruin any minute’s silence.

Paul Hayward: Open under fire as Augusta chairman Billy Payne trumpets new era for much-maligned Masters venue.

Colin Montgomerie: the Masters is now the No 1 major and McIlroy has played himself into form at just the right time.

Former Manchester City manager Kevin Keegan believes it is ridiculous to suggest current incumbent Roberto Mancini should lose his job.

• Messi comes off bench to inspire win on away goals• ‘I prefer a crocked Messi to anyone else fully fit’Lionel Messi was hailed as “irreplaceable” by his Barcelona team …

The FA’s new director of elite development Dan Ashworth has admitted he has his work cut out to help the next generation of English players to make their mark in the Premier League.

Northern Ireland will play Russia on 14 August in a rearranged World Cup Group F qualifier, Sky Sports understands.

Petra Kvitova made a successful start in her bid to win the BNP Paribas Katowice Open, beating Misaki Doi 6-4 6-4 in her opening match.

Ted Potter Jr won the Par-3 tournament at Augusta on Wednesday when he beat Phil Mickelson and Matt Kuchar in a play-off.

Stanislas Wawrinka needed three sets to see off Blaz Kavcic and reach the quarter-finals of the Grand Prix Hassan II in Casablanca.

Rangers proved too strong for Linfield after defeating the Northern Ireland side 2-0 in a friendly at Ibrox thanks to goals from Chris Hegarty and Andrew Murdoch.

• Pro-democracy protests around race met by riot police in 2012• ‘FIA should ensure they’re not hijacked for wrong reasons’The former world champion Damon Hill has challenged …