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Tuesday 28 March 2023 Dublin: 8°C

# Review

All time
# almost there
Crucial first-half brace seals victory for Fulham to maintain promotion push
Aleksandar Mitrovic was on target as the Cottagers overcame Swansea.
# Prolific
Alfredo Morelos makes history but Rangers a point away
An enthralling Europa League contest between Feyenoord and the Gers ended level.
# Irish Eye
Matt Doherty helps Wolves progress amid 6-goal thriller
The Irish international helped his side earn a draw in the Europa League away to Braga.
# Investigation
UK Athletics launches independent review into dealings with Alberto Salazar
Mo Farah’s former coach was banned from athletics for four years in October.
# Prodigy
Teenager Haaland makes Champions League history
Patson Daka, Takumi Minamino and Hwang Hee-chan were also on target as Salzburg eased to a 4-1 win.
# Rejuvenated
Romelu Lukaku inspires Inter to victory
A brace from Lautaro Martinez and one from the Belgian gave the Serie A side victory at Slavia Prague.
# Superstar
Messi breaks Champions League record in Dortmund win
Borussia Dortmund need to win on the final matchday to qualify from the Champions League group stage after a 3-1 loss away to Barcelona.
# NBA
Kawhi and George stop Doncic's Mavs as Clippers extend streak
Kawhi Leonard and Paul George combined for 54 points in the Los Angeles Clippers’ 114-99 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
# European nights
VAR chaos and late comeback sees Real and PSG share the spoils in Madrid thriller
Paris Saint-Germain served up late drama to secure a draw and top spot in Group A.
# NBA Sunday
Kawhi's Clippers stay hot against Pelicans as Doncic erupts in Houston
The Los Angeles Clippers won again on Sunday, while Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks past the Houston Rockets.
# NFL
49ers dominate Rodgers, Packers as Patriots edge Cowboys
The 49ers are 10-1 in the NFL after proving too good for the Green Bay Packers.
# Looking Back
It's Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite images from the sporting week
We look back on a busy seven days of action
# problems
Pressure grows on Jonathan Woodgate and Robbie Keane, as Boro go 10 games without a win
They let a two-goal lead slip against Hull City after Marvin Johnson saw red for a careless challenge on Eric Lichaj.
# Seventh Heaven
World champion Wilder knocks out Ortiz to retain heavyweight belt and stay undefeated
Deontay Wilder stunned his opponent with a powerful right hand at MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
# hard to beat
Callum Smith defends WBA 'super' belt but toils against gutsy John Ryder
Meanwhile, Belfast native James Tennyson overcame Wales’ Craig Evans after 11 rounds.
# Ecstasy
2 goals and 2 red cards in incredible finale, as Flamengo snatch Copa Libertadores glory
River Plate were minutes from successfully defending the trophy until Gabriel Barbosa struck twice.
# getting better
Romelu Lukaku continues Italian renaissance
Amid wet conditions, Inter enjoyed an impressive victory over Torino to keep up the pressure on Juventus.
# Unpopular
Gareth Bale whistled by Real Madrid fans as they earn come-from-behind win
Karim Benzema, Federico Valverde and Luka Modric were on target in the victory.
# Review
Messi, Griezmann, Suarez and Dembele all start, as Barcelona scrape late victory against bottom side
An Arturo Vidal strike against Leganes extended their lead at the top of La Liga.
# Test
Know Your Sport? Take our weekly quiz
How closely have you been paying attention to this week’s sporting headlines?
# Race to Dubai
Rory McIlroy loses ground after poor day two in Dubai
The battle for the Race to Dubai title is hotting up nicely at Jumeirah Golf Estates.
# NBA
Superstars Kawhi and George combine for 42 points in first Clippers game together
Luka Doncic showed no mercy against the struggling Golden State Warriors, while Ben Simmons landed his first NBA three-pointer.
# play-off party
McGinn on the double in Scotland's comeback win as their focus also switches to March
Steve Clarke’s side finished their Euro 2020 qualifying Group I campaign with a 3-1 win over Kazakhstan.
# too good
Brilliant Coutinho free kick the highlight as win eases the pressure on Brazil boss
Lucas Paqueta and Danilo were also on target amid a 3-0 victory over South Korea.
# NBA
Harden and Westbrook extend win streak, while Doncic joins LeBron with record feat
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic became the second ever 20-year-old to record a 40-point triple-double.
# NFL
Mahomes' Chiefs overcome Chargers and error-strewn Rivers in Mexico
The Kansas City Chiefs improved to 7-4 after overcoming the Los Angeles Chargers in Mexico.
# Bobby Manc
Azzurri complete stunning campaign with remarkable 9-1 rout of Armenia
Roberto Mancini’s Italy turned on the style in their final Group J game.
# greece lightning
Tournament debutant Tsitsipas overcomes Thiem in thriller to win ATP Finals title
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Dominic Thiem served up a classic at the O2 Arena and it was the Greek who came out on top.
# potent
Winks and Mount hit maiden goals as England canter to victory in Kosovo
England scored 13 goals without reply in their previous two games but laboured at times before pulling clear in a 4-0 win over Kosovo.
# marksman
Ronaldo reaches 99 international goals as holders Portugal qualify for Euros
A late tap-in took Cristiano Ronaldo to within touching distance of a new landmark as Portugal beat Luxembourg.
# NBA
Harden scores 49 points in Rockets win, Kawhi-less Clippers crush Hawks
James Harden led the Houston Rockets to their seventh successive win on Saturday, while Paul George starred for the Los Angeles Clippers.
# back of the net
Irish striker's hat-trick helps Fowler to first A-League win with Brisbane Roar
Roy O’Donovan helped his side rally from 2-0 down to secure the win.
# Match Winner
Christie and McGinn hit the net as understrength Scotland defeat Cyprus
Scotland geared up for next year’s Euro 2020 play-offs with victory in a qualification dead-rubber.
# Wrap
Spain hammer seven past Malta, Italy score 10th straight win and Sweden book Euro spot
There was plenty of qualification action across the groups on Friday.
# almost there
Ronaldo hits hat-trick in 6-0 victory as Portugal close in on Euro qualification
Goncalo Paciencia, Pizzi and Bernardo Silva were also on target.
# NBA
Kawhi struggles against former team Raptors but Clippers find way to win
The Boston Celtics extended their unbeaten streak while NBA scoring leader James Harden netted 39 points for the Rockets.
# NFL
Seahawks end 49ers' unbeaten start in OT thriller as Wilson outshines Garoppolo
Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks handed the San Francisco 49ers their first loss of the NFL season.
# Tekkers
Rudolph's outrageous one-handed catch helps sink Cowboys, Packers and Steelers also win
The highlight of the night came as Minnesota Vikings star Kyle Rudolph scored with a one-handed catch.
# NFL
Lamar Jackson perfect as Ravens rout Bengals
Elsewhere, the returning Patrick Mahomes couldn’t inspire the Chiefs to victory.
# Old Lady
Ronaldo substituted again as his replacement Dybala bails out Juventus against Milan
Elsewhere, Lazio went third and Cagliari’s remarkable form continued.