Notice: Undefined index: aff1_banner_url_1 in /home/computerlaunch/public_html/wp-content/plugins/pmthemes-adm/inc/functions.php on line 349

Notice: Undefined index: aff2_banner_url_1 in /home/computerlaunch/public_html/wp-content/plugins/pmthemes-adm/inc/functions.php on line 419

Sports fans around the world have been treated to an exciting week of action, with plenty of memorable moments and thrilling encounters across a range of different competitions. Here are just a few of the top stories from the past few days. Football: In the English Premier League, Manchester City took a step closer towards securing their third title in four years with a convincing 2-0 win over Crystal Palace. Goals from Sergio Aguero and Ferran Torres sealed the victory, leaving City 13 points clear at the top of the table with just six games remaining.

Meanwhile, in Spain, Real Madrid kept their hopes of retaining the La Liga title alive with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Barcelona in El Clasico. A first-half goal from Karim Benzema and a late strike from Toni Kroos secured the points for Zinedine Zidane’s side, who now sit just a point behind leaders Atletico Madrid. Tennis: The ATP and WTA Tours both held major events this week, with the men’s tournament taking place in Monte Carlo and the women’s in Charleston. In the Monte Carlo Masters, Stefanos Tsitsipas claimed his first Masters 1000 title with a stunning victory over Andrey Rublev in the final.

The Greek star fought back from a set down to win 6-3, 6-3 and clinch the biggest title of his career so far. Over in Charleston, Aussie sensation Ashleigh Barty continued her superb run of form with another impressive display in the final of the WTA event. Barty defeated Veronika Kudermetova 6-3, 6-3 to claim her third title of the year and cement her status as the world number one female player. NBA: The NBA playoffs are just around the corner, and the race for seeding in both conferences is heating up.

In the Western Conference, the Phoenix Suns continue to surprise as they sit second in the standings, behind only the Utah Jazz. Meanwhile, in the East, the Brooklyn Nets are starting to find their rhythm despite being without the services of Kevin Durant and James Harden. In individual player news, Steph Curry continues to dazzle for National Post Today the Golden State Warriors, scoring 49 points in a recent win over the Philadelphia 76ers. The two-time MVP is now averaging over 31 points per game for the season and is making a strong case for his third career scoring title.