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U.S. President Donald Trump overrode his budget team and backed funding for the Special Olympics on Thursday after his proposed cuts to the athletic program drew heavy fire from both Republicans and Democrats.

TENNIS-MIAMI-BARTY/ Czech Pliskova and Aussie Barty to meet in Miami final

Karolina Pliskova reached the Miami Open final with an emphatic 7-5 6-1 win over second seed Simona Halep in soggy south Florida on Thursday night. BASKETBALL-NCAA-ORE-UVA/

No. 1 Virginia advances after shutting down Oregon Junior point guard Ty Jerome recorded 13 points, six rebounds and six assists as Virginia held off Oregon 53-49 in the Sweet 16 of the South Region on Thursday night at Louisville, Ky.

UPCOMING SPORTS

CRICKET-ZIMBABWE/ Cricket-Shortage of fixtures inhibits cash-strapped Zimbabwe

As the heavyweights of international cricket set their sights on lifting the World Cup at Lord's in the coming English summer, Zimbabwe are confronted with the painful reality that for the first time in four decades they won't feature in the showpiece event. 29 Mar 11:00 ET / 15:00 GMT

SOCCER-FRANCE-REN-LYO/REPORT Soccer - Ligue 1 wrap

Stade Rennais take on Lyon in Ligue 1 29 Mar 15:45 ET / 19:45 GMT

TRIATHLON-BROWNLEES/ Triathlon-Brownlees juggling distance plans

Britain's all-conquering triathlon brothers Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee discuss the season ahead and their long-term plans 29 Mar 15:30 ET / 19:30 GMT

TENNIS-MIAMI/ (TV) Tennis - ATP 1000 - Miami Open

Action from the semi-finals of the Miami Open - an ATP World Tour Masters 1000 event. 29 Mar 13:00 ET / 17:00 GMT

GOLF-MATCHPLAY/ (TV) Golf - PGA Tour - WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play

Round three of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play at the Austin Country Club. The world's top 64 players - including Dustin Johnson, Tiger Woods, Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy feature. Bubba Watson is the defending champion. 29 Mar 10:30 ET / 14:30 GMT

RUGBY UNION-SUPER/ Super Rugby - Week Seven

Super Rugby week seven 30 Mar 02:30 ET / 06:30 GMT

SOCCER-ENGLAND-FUL-MCI/REPORT Soccer - England - Premier League - Fulham v Manchester City

Man City can go top with a win at struggling Fulham 30 Mar 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT

GOLF-MATCHPLAY/ (TV) Golf - PGA Tour - WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play

Action from rounds four and five of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play at the Austin Country Club. The world's top 64 players - including Dustin Johnson, Tiger Woods, Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy feature. Bubba Watson is the defending champion. 30 Mar 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

HORSERACING-DUBAI/ (PIX) Horse racing - Dubai World Cup

Meydan racecourse hosts the Dubai World Cup. 30 Mar

MOTOR-RALLY-FRANCE/ (TV) World Rally Championship - Rally France

Action from day three of Rally France on the island of Corsica. 30 Mar 02:30 ET / 06:30 GMT

RUGBY-UNION-CHAMPIONS-EDI-MUN/ Rugby Union- European Champions Cup Quarter Final - Edinburgh v Munster

30 Mar 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT MOTOR-F2-BAHRAIN/

Motor racing - Mick Schumacher makes his Formula Two debut Bahrain hosts the first round of the Formula 2 world championship. Mick Schumacher will make his debut for the Prema team.

30 Mar RUGBY-UNION-SUPER/.SHARKS (PIX)

Rugby - Super Rugby - Sharks v Bulls The Sharks will be looking to take advantage of a shell-shocked Bulls, who were hammered at home by the Waikato Chiefs last weekend, when the two South African Super Rugby sides meet in Durban on Saturday.

30 Mar 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT