As the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale looms at the Gold Coast, Aviatress’ owners had mapped out back-to-back Group 1 tests in Adelaide.

But a setback on the brink of her opening mission, the Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville on April 25, scuttled plans for The Goodwood (1200m) on Saturday.

Aviatress turns to the Group 3 Proud Miss Stakes (1200m) this Saturday for her parting run with trainers Richard and Chantelle Jolly and owner David Price.

Barrier 17 was drawn for Aviatress in the Robert Sangster, not the best draw, but an abscess that developed forced her withdrawal.

“She pulled up sore in a foot after galloping on the Tuesday before the Sangster,” Richard Jolly said.

“She had a tiny little abscess rear its head but after three or four days she got over it.

“We galloped her on Saturday morning and we decided not to pursue The Goodwood and instead go to the softer option of the Proud Miss.

“After that she heads up to the Gold Coast to go through the mare’s sale.”

Over 22 outings, Aviatress has notched seven wins alongside six runner-up or third placings, banking almost $570,000.

Her top achievement as a repeated Stakes conqueror was the 2024 Group 3 Northwood Plume Stakes (1200m) within the Caulfield Cup Carnival.

Jolly revealed the mare is homebred by Price, who holds a Rich Enuff colt by the dam Twin Star Rocket, currently in foal to Smart Missile again.

“There will be a full sister or brother to Aviatress coming up,” Jolly said.

Saturday signals the stable’s final race with her, though Jolly feels she could continue racing under new ownership if desired.

“Saturday will be her last run for us, and she will be sold,” Jolly said.

“It will be up to the new owners to decide what they want to do as she’s still got racing in her if they want to go that way.”

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Victor Osimhen has faced criticism following Galatasaray’s heavy 4-1 defeat to Samsunspor in the Turkish Super Lig.

The Super Eagles striker started brightly in the match and provided the assist for Yunus Akgün’s opening goal after only nine minutes.

However, Samsunspor quickly fought back as Marius Mouandilmadji scored twice in the first half to give the home side the lead.

Cherif Ndiaye later added two more goals to complete an impressive victory for Samsunspor.

Osimhen was also involved in the moment that led to goalkeeper Günay Güvenç being sent off late in the game.

The Nigerian striker attempted to pass the ball back to his goalkeeper after controlling a long pass, but the ball was poorly played and forced Güvenç to handle it outside the penalty area.

Former Besiktas player and coach Sinan Engin was unhappy with Osimhen’s reaction and attitude during the match.

“Osimhen is not bigger than Galatasaray. He played brilliantly during his loan spell and I admired him, but now he is arguing with the referee and his teammates,” Engin said.

“He is playing very carelessly. How can he pass the ball like that to the centre-back? What kind of mistake is that?” he added.

Engin also admitted that Galatasaray’s defence struggled during the game and said the team’s setup left them exposed.

Despite the defeat, Galatasaray still remain top of the Turkish Super Lig table with a four-point lead over Fenerbahçe.

The government will consider the possibility of bidding to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s as part of a new strategy to bring more major sporting events to the United Kingdom.

Plans unveiled by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) aim to make the UK the “go-to destination” over the next two decades having previously announced plans to bid for the 2035 Fifa Women’s World Cup.

The Ryder Cup, last hosted in the UK in 2014, has been identified as a key target by UK Sport with the 2035 venue yet to be decided, with a bid from Bolton among a number to express interest. Possible support for a bid for the Solheim Cup, which will be held in the Netherlands this year, is also under consideration.

The government intends to look at legislation that will make it a criminal offence to resell tickets for specific major sporting events without authorisation, and set out a new framework to make bidding for sporting events more straightforward.

That could open the door to a return for the Olympic and Paralympic Games three decades on from London 2012.

It comes as England, Wales and Scotland prepare to co-host Euro 2028 with the Republic of Ireland, and with the Women’s T20 World Cup, European Athletics Championships and Commonwealth Games among the major sporting events in the UK this summer.

“Sport brings our country together like nothing else – and never more so than when we welcome the world’s biggest major events,” Lisa Nandy, the Culture Secretary, said.

“From London 2012 right through to the record-breaking Women’s Rugby World Cup we hosted last summer, we’ve proven ourselves to be outstanding hosts time and time again.

“This Government is committed and ambitious. We want to continue attracting the most prestigious events in sport so that people all over the country can enjoy the whole range of economic and social benefits they bring for generations to come, showing the best of Britain to the world.”

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) dunks over Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32) and center Jarrett Allen, right, during the second half in Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

DETROIT — Jalen Duren delivered for the Detroit Pistons when they needed him most, making plays at both ends of the court against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Duren had three dunks, two rebounds and a block in a 67-second stretch to break open a tie game and Detroit went on to beat Cleveland 111-101 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round series.

“I’m not a one-dimensional player,” said Duren, who finished with 11 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and two blocks. “I add so many different things to this team. My main job is to protect the rim and dominate the paint.

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“I try to do that night in, night out.”

In the first round against Orlando, he came up short of his goals until Game 7.

Duren averaged nearly 20 points and 10-plus rebounds during the regular season as a first-time All-Star, but didn’t score more than 12 points or reach double digits in rebounds until the elimination game.

To close a comeback from a 3-1 deficit, he had 15 points and 15 rebounds to send the Magic home and help the Pistons advance in the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2008.

Duren acknowledged he learned a lot in the previous series.

“My value is on the defensive end,” he said. “My value is crashing the glass. It doesn’t always have to be scoring for me.”

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James Harden’s scoring helped the Cavs rally from an 18-point deficit in the first quarter to pull into a 93-all tie with 5:28 remaining.

Harden had a chance to put Cleveland ahead for the first time since the opening minutes, but his 8-foot floater was blocked by Duren, who corralled the rebound.

He dunked on the next three possessions — each off Cade Cunningham’s assists — and another defensive rebound and the win was sealed with a 12-3 run.

“I thought he was awesome,” Pistons guard Duncan Robinson said. “People obviously want to get caught up in that last line of the box score (points) with him. He does so much for us, and he’s really the anchor of our identity.”

Duren played a part in limiting Cleveland center Jarrett Allen to two points and three rebounds, after he had 22 points and 19 rebounds in Game 7 against Toronto.

“If our frontcourt continues to outplay their frontcourt, we’ll be in a good spot in the series,” Duren said.

Game 2 is Thursday night in Detroit.