Ben Chilwell says sorry and Jos Buttler celebrates – Thursday’s sporting social
The Chelsea defender reacted to his red card against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
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Football
Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell apologised after being sent off in the Champions League defeat at Real Madrid.
A young Tottenham fan serenades Harry Kane.
Anticipation was building in Wales.
Cricket
Jos Buttler celebrated a big win.
Snooker
David Grace was excited to be returning to the Crucible.
Ronnie O’Sullivan was looking forward to beginning his title defence.
Horse racing
The final field for the Grand National at Aintree on Saturday was confirmed.
Basketball
DeMar DeRozan’s daughter Diar helped her dad’s NBA team to a huge play-in victory.