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England cricket captain Stokes ‘lucky’ to be alive after facial injury

England captain Ben Stokes was struck on the face by a cricket ball, which required surgery for a broken cheekbone.

‘Maradona began to die 12 hours before his actual death,’ a prosecutor in new trial on the Argentinian’s death says.

Barcelona won 2-1 in the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal, as Atletico claimed tie 3-2 on aggregate.

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike had to be stretchered off in the Champions League defeat by Paris Saint-Germain.

Javokhir Sindarov wins the Candidates Tournament with ⁠a round ⁠to spare and will face India’s Gukesh next.

Hemp scores to give the Euro champions a crucial win as Keira Walsh leads in the absence of recovering Leah Williamson.

Deni Avdija sends Portland into the NBA playoffs after a shock road win against Phoenix in the 7th vs 8th play-in tie.

Atletico Madrid advance 3-2 on aggregate, despite a 2-1 home defeat by Barcelona, in a thrilling encounter.

The Athletic reports FIFA chief Gianni Infantino is receptive to a proposal to ask Trump for a moratorium on ICE raids.

Real Madrid must overturn a 2-1 first-leg disadvantage when they travel to Munich for the UCL quarterfinal.