Ashton reaches Premiership ton as Tigers crush Chiefs
Ashton scored his 99th, 100th and 101st Premiership tries and had a fourth try ruled outLeicester: 62 (22)Tries: Kelly, Van Poortvliet, Ashton 3, Penalty, Martin, Scott 2; Pen: Pollard; Cons: Pollard 4, Gopperth 2Exeter: 19 (12)Tries: S Simmonds, Hogg, Tuima; Cons: J Simmonds, SkinnerLeicester wing Chris Ashton became the first player to score 100 Premiership tries as Exeter conceded their record points tally in a top-flight match.Veteran Ashton, who retires at the end of the season, scored a hat-trick to help Tigers demolish 14-man Chiefs.The 36-year-old went close to a fourth score - but TV replays prompted referee Karl Dickson to award a penalty try.Olly Woodburn was shown a second yellow card at the same time, virtually ending Exeter's faint play-off hopes.With two games left, they are now 10 points adrift of fourth-placed Northampton, while Leicester all but sealed a top-four spot and have an outside chance of a home…
Kerr goal sends Chelsea into FA Cup final
Holders Chelsea book their place in the Women's FA Cup final as Sam Kerr scores the winning goal to lead her side to a narrow victory over Aston Villa.MATCH REPORT: Chelsea beat Villa to reach Women's FA Cup finalFollow The Women's FA Cup across BBC Sport, BBC iPlayer & BBC Sounds. Available to UK users only. Source
Nervous Arsenal ‘still in great position’ for title
Match of the Day 2 analysis: Arsenal and Manchester City's title run-ins"We have to remember we are still top of the league with everything in our own hands."While some Arsenal fans will be despondent and some pundits will write off their hopes of becoming Premier League champions after twice throwing away two-goal leads in a week, Gunners captain Martin Odegaard is staying positive.Everything looked rosy for Arsenal after only 10 minutes of their game on Sunday at London Stadium against a struggling West Ham side.Gabriel Jesus had opened the scoring after only seven minutes, with Odegaard's volley making it two as the Gunners looked set to restore their six-point advantage at the top of the Premier League.But, just as they did seven days ago at Anfield against Liverpool, 2-0 to the Arsenal early on became 2-2 at full-time.Said Benrahma's penalty, after poor play from firstly Thomas Partey and then Gabriel,…
Is Antony starting to live up to £81m price tag?
Antony (left) has scored four Premier League goals for Manchester United this seasonIs Antony starting to live up to his £81m price tag?Antony joined United for an initial fee of 95m euros (£81.3m) in August, making him the fourth most expensive signing in Premier League history.So far, the Brazilian has scored eight goals and registered two assists in 35 appearances across all competitions for the Red Devils this season.His strike against Forest ended a run of six games without a goal and he was hailed after the game for his "quality" which proved the difference between the sides."We said we wanted more goals and assists out of Antony and he produced," former Premier League striker Clinton Morrison told BBC Radio 5 Live after United's win. "I think he was the difference between the two teams."Antony broke the deadlock in the 32nd minute, stabbing home after Forest keeper Keylor Navas had…
Who is ‘flirting with stardom’? Garth Crooks’ Team of the Week
At the end of every Premier League round of fixtures, BBC football pundit Garth Crooks is on hand to give you his Team of the Week.But who has he picked this time? Take a look and then pick your own team below and share it on social media. As ever, Garth also has his say on the game's big talking points in the Crooks of the Matter.David de Gea (Manchester United): The most difficult period for a goalkeeper is when he has nothing to do and then is called upon at a moment's notice. If there is one goalkeeper capable of winning a match having spent a considerable amount of time out of the action it is David de Gea. His performance against a stubborn Nottingham Forest wasn't anything special but thoroughly dependable. De Gea has come a long way since the days he was talking about returning to his…
Robertson leaving ‘no stone unturned’ after Wu win
Neil Robertson became the first player to make two 146 breaks in a professional matchVenue: Crucible Theatre, Sheffield Dates: 15 April-1 MayCoverage: Watch live on BBC TV and Red Button with uninterrupted coverage on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and the BBC Sport appNeil Robertson says he will leave "no stone unturned" in his bid to win a second World Championship after ruthlessly dispatching Chinese debutant Wu Yize 10-3 in the first round. Holding a 6-3 lead overnight, Robertson opened up with a century and then made two sublime 146 breaks - the highest of the tournament so far - as he wrapped up victory in just over an hour on Sunday. "It's the best I have played here for sure," the 2010 champion told BBC Sport. "What let me down last year is I was probably a bit too open and naive. I made it very hard for…
Greener flights will cost more, says industry
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Big firms a lot more confident about the future
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Windrush victims being failed by compensation scheme
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Rishi Sunak sets up review to tackle ‘anti-maths mindset’
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