Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-04-12
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'Perseverance' has paid off - McIlroy on second Masters win (BBC Sport 2026-04-12 23:44:09)
Rory McIlroy feels his "perseverance" has paid off after 17 unsuccessful Masters to now winning the Green Jacket two years in a row.
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Who will finish 18th in the Premier League this season? (BBC Sport 2026-04-12 23:32:56)
Match of the Day pundits Ben Foster and Pat Nevin have their say on which team they think are most likely to finish the season in 18th spot and be relegated from the Premier League.
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McIlroy holds nerve to win second successive Masters (BBC Sport 2026-04-12 23:27:52)
Rory McIlroy holds his nerve to shoot a one-under par final round to win the 2026 Masters at Augusta, one shot ahead of Scottie Scheffler.
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McIlroy proves he really is free by defending Masters title (BBC Sport 2026-04-12 23:16:50)
Moments after winning the Masters last year, Rory McIlroy said it would be transformative. He has proved that by defending the title at Augusta National.
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McIlroy underlines greatness by defending Masters title (BBC Sport 2026-04-12 23:16:50)
Moments after winning the Masters last year, Rory McIlroy said it would be transformative. He has proved that by defending the title at Augusta National.
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De Zerbi has a lot of work to do with Spurs - Nevin (BBC Sport 2026-04-12 23:07:11)
Match of the Day pundit Pat Nevin looks at how Tottenham's new head coach Roberto de Zerbi set up his side against Sunderland, and the issues that cost Spurs in their 1-0 defeat at the Stadium of Light.
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'A rare repeat winner' - McIlroy retains Masters title (BBC Sport 2026-04-12 23:05:14)
Rory McIlroy holds his nerve to sink the putt that means he wins the Masters for the second year in a row by one shot from Scottie Scheffler.
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How relentless Manchester City punished Chelsea (BBC Sport 2026-04-12 22:55:44)
Match of the Day pundits Ben Foster and Pat Nevin praise Manchester City's second-half performance as they overpower Chelsea to secure a 3-0 away win at Stamford Bridge.
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McIlroy sinks back-to-back birdies to take three-shot lead (BBC Sport 2026-04-12 22:02:24)
Rory McIlroy birdies the 12th and 13th holes to move to 13-under par and extend his lead in the final round of The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.
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New Mainoo deal closer, says Man Utd boss Carrick (BBC Sport 2026-04-12 21:30:31)
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is getting closer to agreeing a new contract with the club, head coach Michael Carrick says.
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Man City smell blood - why Arsenal should fear title rivals (BBC Sport 2026-04-12 21:21:58)
Manchester City capitalise on Arsenal's latest slip-up in style - and now Pep Guardiola's side must be feared as the Premier League title race hots up.
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Trio of birdies send Rose to the top of the leaderboard (BBC Sport 2026-04-12 20:56:21)
Justin Rose hits three birdies in a row to move up from fourth to the top of the leaderboard in the final round of The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.
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Newcastle want Man Utd's Ugarte - Monday's gossip (BBC Sport 2026-04-12 20:22:32)
Newcastle want Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte, Liverpool face a battle with Chelsea for Eli Junior Kroupi, plus more.
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'Disaster' as McIlroy double bogeys the fourth (BBC Sport 2026-04-12 19:43:08)
Overnight joint leader Rory McIlory struggles with his putter on the fourth hole and ends with a double bogey to gift the lead to Cam Young on the final day of the 2026 Masters at Augusta.
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'I'm not blind' - Howe 'accountable' for loss after three-week break (BBC Sport 2026-04-12 19:40:47)
Eddie Howe says he is "accountable" for Newcastle's defeat by Crystal Palace after three weeks without a game.
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Chelsea need to improve their resilience - Rosenior (BBC Sport 2026-04-12 19:19:24)
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior admits his side need to "improve their resilience in difficult moments" and focus on winning their next league game against Manchester United to stay in contention for a Champions League spot.
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Watch highlights as Rangers beat Falkirk 6-3 (BBC Sport 2026-04-12 19:00:39)
Highlights of Falkirk v Rangers, and the best of Saturday’s Premiership action.
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Man City make statement in dominant win over Chelsea (BBC Sport 2026-04-12 19:00:23)
Manchester City put three goals past Chelsea in a 17-minute spell at Stamford Bridge, to close the gap on leaders Arsenal to six points with a game in hand in the Premier League.
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Forest hit back to earn crucial point against Villa (BBC Sport 2026-04-12 19:00:18)
Neco Williams scores his first goal since September to earn a 1-1 draw for Nottingham Forest against Aston Villa at the City Ground.
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Stoppage-time Mateta penalty seals comeback win for Palace against Newcastle (BBC Sport 2026-04-12 19:00:14)
Jean-Philippe Mateta comes off the bench to score a late double, including a 94th-minute penalty, as Crystal Palace come back to beat Newcastle United 2-1 at Selhurst Park.