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Félix scores against former club again as Barcelona routs Atletico 3-0

Atletico Madrid fans burned a João Félix jersey before their team's match against Barcelona. They also vandalized a plaque with his name and insulted the player outside the Metropolitano Stadium.

But when the match started, the Portugal forward answered those fans on the field.

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Alcaraz defeats Medvedev to defend Indian Wells title

Carlos Alcaraz arrived at Indian Wells full of doubt about his twisted right ankle. He's leaving as a two-time champion.

He defeated Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (5), 6-1 for the second straight year in the BNP Paribas Open final on Sunday, earning his first title since winning Wimbledon last year.

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Kyrie Irving's running left-hander at the buzzer lifts Mavs over Nuggets 107-105

A floater, a runner, a hook shot, call it whatever.

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Curry scores 31 in return as Warriors defeat Lakers 128-121 despite 40 points from James

Stephen Curry belatedly celebrated his birthday by returning to the Golden State lineup and leading the Warriors to a much-needed victory.

Curry, who turned 36 on Thursday, scored 31 points after missing the last three games with a sprained right ankle as the Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers 128-121 on Saturday night in a pivotal Western Conference matchup.

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Liverpool routs Sparta to reach Europa League quarterfinals

Mohamed Salah scored one goal and set up three to help Liverpool demolish Sparta Prague 6-1 and march into the Europa League quarterfinals on Thursday.

After winning 5-1 the opening leg of their last 16 tie in Prague, Liverpool scored four in the opening 14 minutes at Anfield to advance on a massive 11-2 aggregate score.

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Alcaraz survives bee swarm to buzz Zverev

Carlos Alcaraz survived a swarm of bees that caused a nearly two-hour delay and went on to a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Alexander Zverev to reach the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday night.

Alcaraz swatted at the bees buzzing around him before running for cover and the match was suspended 19 minutes in with Alcaraz serving tied at 1-1.

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Barcelona's 17-year-old defender Pau Cubarsí gets first call-up for Spain

Spain has called up Barcelona's 17-year-old defender Pau Cubarsí for the first time for the team's friendlies ahead of this summer's European championship in Germany.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente announced his 26-man squad on Friday. It is the second-to-last squad he will put together before Spain plays at the Euro 2024 starting in mid-June.

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Real Madrid to face Man City in Champions League quarterfinals

Real Madrid and Manchester City will meet in a heavyweight Champions League quarterfinal between the past two winners and the only two teams still unbeaten in this season's competition.

Madrid will host the first leg on April 9 or 10 and the return will be the week after in Manchester.

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Brahim Díaz selected for Morocco's national team, ending speculation in Spain

Brahim Díaz was selected in Morocco's squad on Wednesday for two friendlies later this month, ending speculation about the Real Madrid winger's possible future with the Spanish national team.

The Spanish daily Marca and other local media reported the move earlier this week. Spanish media said the national team's lack of interest in Díaz played a role in his decision, with Morocco active in trying to recruit him.

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Atletico beats Inter on penalties to reach Champions League quarterfinals

With tears in his eyes, Diego Simeone stared at the Atletico Madrid fans celebrating in the Metropolitano Stadium stands.

Minutes earlier, the coach was pacing back and forth by the sideline, unable to watch the tense penalty shootout that ended with Atletico triumphing over Inter Milan and advancing to the quarterfinals of the Champions League.

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