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Bruno Guimaraes hints at Newcastle stay after buying £4m Northumberland home

Bruno Guimaraes has given the strongest indication yet that he intends to remain at Newcastle United next season as the Brazil midfielder is buying a new house in the North East. Bruno has been heavily linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain, as well as Arsenal and Manchester United and Manchester City in the last few months. He has also been pic...

2024-04-19T13:08:48Z

Daniel Farke answers 49ers question as Leeds United target Championship revival

Third-placed Leeds United will be bidding to return to winning ways on Monday when they go head-to-head with Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium

2024-04-19T13:18:37Z

Former England test cricketer dies aged 92

A former England test cricketer has died at the age of 92.

2024-04-19T09:38:52Z

Athletics-China revokes win for He Jie after investigation into half marathon

HONG KONG (Reuters) - The winner of Beijing's half marathon He Jie and three African runners have had their results cancelled after an investigation found that the three slowed down near the line allowing the Chinese athlete to finish first, organisers said on Friday. He had won the race held last Sunday in China's capital in a time of 1:03:44, a second ahead of Ethiopian Dejene Hailu Bikila, and

2024-04-19T10:33:32Z

10 sensational Rafael Nadal records that may never be broken

The 'King of Clay' holds a host of staggering records that will be difficult to surpass.

2024-04-19T21:12:32Z

Arteta backs scrapping of FA Cup replays as Accrington posit boycott

Mikel Arteta insisted that the scrapping of FA Cup replays was necessary to “protect our players” as Accrington Stanley’s chairman said he would support a boycott of the tournament if there was widespread backing. As the backlash against the abandonment of replays continued, the EFL said clubs lower down the pyramid were being marginalised. Accrington’s Andy Holt tweeted that it was important to fight the change “with all our might” and said: “I...

2024-04-19T15:36:44Z

Raman Subba Row obituary

The cricketer Raman Subba Row, who has died aged 92, played more than a dozen Test matches as an amateur for England between 1958 and 1961. Then he surprised the selectors by retiring at the height of his powers to pursue a business career. Few in the modern game would voluntarily end their playing days at their peak, but Subba Row lived in an era when “gentlemen” players often nurtured a studied indifference towards sporting achievement, and in...

2024-04-19T17:19:22Z

Newsboy's horseracing tips for Saturday's seven meetings, including Scottish Grand National on ITV

Newsboy fancies strapping chaser Mr Vango to take all the beating in the Scottish Grand National and takes a look at the other races on ITV

2024-04-19T18:01:03Z

Richie Myler responds to Hull FC doubters as visions outlined in 'exciting' new role

Myler has outlined his visions for Hull FC.

2024-04-19T12:43:58Z

Norris survives treacherous conditions to secure pole for sprint in China

Lando Norris has qualified on pole position for Saturday's sprint race in China. The McLaren driver had a lap time deleted, but the stewards reinstated it. Lewis Hamilton was about to celebrate P1, but the stewards reinstated Norris' final lap time. Saturday's sprint race will feature a British front row, with Hamilton starting in P2. Max Verstappen will start fourth.

2024-04-19T08:38:18Z

EFL Clubs not taking this lying down - New official statement on FA Cup replays, Premier League and The FA

On Thursday, The FA and Premier League released a joint statement with regard to changes concerning the FA Cup. That announcement met with a massive backlash, especially from EFL clubs and others outside the Premier League. The FA then desperately trying to cover their backs with a new statement earlier today (Friday 19 April) regarding this FA Cup fiasco. The EFL not taking this lying down though and issuing a new official statement (see below)...

2024-04-19T18:14:32Z

Ulster secure dramatic United Rugby Championship victory over Cardiff in Richie Murphy's first home match

Ulster snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in a dramatic finale against Cardiff at Kingspan Stadium as John Cooney’s last gasp penalty earned Richie Murphy’s side a vital four points in their quest to make the United Rugby Championship play-offs with a 19-17 triumph.

2024-04-19T20:59:09Z

USMNT star Tim Weah makes long-awaited return to Juventus XI as Weston McKennie comes off bench to help salvage draw with Cagliari

Tim Weah made his return to Juventus' starting XI as the Old Lady came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw at Cagliari.

2024-04-19T21:08:55Z

Controversial finish as Ulster edge Cardiff who lose Taulupe Faletau to injury

There was a controversial finish to the United Rugby Championship game at Kingspan Stadium as Ulster beat Cardiff 19-17 on Friday evening.

2024-04-19T20:52:44Z

Hamilton expects to lose positions if F1 China sprint is dry

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton says he expects to slip down the order if Saturday's Formula 1 sprint race in China is dry, after qualifying second in the rain.

2024-04-19T10:06:02Z

'No agreement': EFL clarifies FA Cup stance after decision impacting Sunderland, Leeds and Championship rivals

The EFL has released a further statement following the decision to scrap FA Cup replays for the 2024/25 season.

2024-04-19T14:12:09Z

Emma Raducanu’s run at Stuttgart Open ended by world number one Iga Swiatek

Emma Raducanu’s run at Stuttgart Open ended by world number one Iga Swiatek - The 21-year-old Briton had been boosted by winning four successive matches for the first time since her US Open title in 2021.

2024-04-19T18:30:53Z

Who will win Aberdeen vs Celtic? Our writers make their predictions for Scottish Cup semi showdown at Hampden

It's Scotland's north east against Glasgow's east end as the the Dons look to shock the holders in the first of the last four ties.

2024-04-19T18:45:45Z

Beijing half marathon winner stripped of gold medal, quartet told to return prize money after bizarre finish

Chinese runner star He Jie has been stripped of his gold medal from the Beijing half marathon that ended in confusing controversy. He was running in a group with Robert Keter, Willy Mnangat and Dejene Hailu as the quartet approached the finish line. The Chinese athlete, who holds the national marathon record, crossed the line first in a time of 1:0...

2024-04-19T13:40:27Z

‘Playing against 14’: Michail Antonio hits out at officials after West Ham’s exit

Michail Antonio hit out at the refereeing and said that it was like “playing against 14” after West Ham lost their Europa League quarter-final to Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 on aggregate. David Moyes’s side made a spirited attempt to recover from their 2-0 defeat in the first leg and were dreaming of knocking out the newly crowned Bundesliga champions after Antonio scored early on at the London Stadium. West Ham missed chances before half-time and the...

2024-04-18T23:21:10Z

No10 intervenes after FA Cup replays scrapped to anger of football fans

Downing Street said football authorities must explain how scrapping FA Cup replays benefits fans as fixtures between giants and minnows are 'part of magic' of competition

2024-04-19T11:45:58Z

Ronnie O'Sullivan rivals question the Rocket's World Championship favourite tag

'He’s won a few comps and not really played great.'

2024-04-19T08:32:40Z

F1 Chinese GP sprint race and qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

Formula 1’s sprint race format changes get its first outing of 2024 at the Chinese Grand Prix. Here’s how and when to watch the sprint race and grand prix qualifying.

2024-04-19T11:06:06Z

Steve Borthwick addresses England’s controversial overseas policy in light of Jack Willis’ ‘mind-blowing’ Toulouse form

Jack Willis has been tearing it up for Toulouse, but the flanker is not eligible for England.

2024-04-19T12:52:37Z

Tonight's rugby news as Wales international stood down and star back after five months

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and the wider world

2024-04-19T15:39:12Z

Where Man Utd's hopes of Champions League qualification stand after Man City, Liverpool and Arsenal defeats

The Premier League’s chances of sending a fifth team to the Champions League next season have been dashed.

2024-04-19T16:32:56Z

Tottenham have held positive talks with goalkeeper over extending his contract with the club

Tottenham are looking to tie up the contract of one of their homegrown players after a season of progress at the north London club

2024-04-19T16:00:52Z

Emma Raducanu sets up quarter-final tie with Iga Swiatek after latest victory

Emma Raducanu sets up quarter-final tie with Iga Swiatek after latest victory - The 2021 US Open champion beat Linda Noskova 6-0 7-5

2024-04-18T19:39:23Z

'What exactly are we waiting for?' - Fans challenge Wrexham owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds on FA Cup changes

Wrexham fans have urged Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney to protest the scrapping of FA Cup replays.

2024-04-19T21:38:49Z

Tyson Fury sparring partner explains why he left training camp for Oleksandr Usyk fight

Fury will take on Usyk next month and rumours surfaced earlier this year that he had been dropping in sparring by Jai Opetaia

2024-04-19T14:15:56Z

Chinese GP: Lance Stroll takes the fight to Red Bull as a trackside fire pauses FP1

Well now, that just got interesting...

2024-04-19T04:59:07Z

2024 Chinese Grand Prix – Sprint Qualifying results (Shanghai)

Here are the complete results from the Sprint Qualifying session at the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix...

2024-04-19T08:14:11Z

Super Rugby: Two All Blacks lead legendary list of all-time try scorers

We took a look back in the archives to find the STAR-STUDDED list of all-time try scorers in Super Rugby with two active players right at the top of the pile.

2024-04-19T09:07:32Z

Dan Cole reaches ‘truly remarkable’ milestone in East Midlands derby while England duo return for Harlequins

Check on the team news for Round 15 of the Premiership campaign, with Leicester Tigers against Northampton Saints on Saturday standing out.

2024-04-19T12:07:39Z

The fab four: Why Aberdeen, Celtic, Hearts and Rangers have unwanted records and escape from wilderness on line in Scottish Cup

A showpiece Scottish Cup weekend awaits at Hampden

2024-04-19T17:46:16Z

MotoGP schedule: When is the next MotoGP race and where will it be held?

The fourth round of the 2024 MotoGP season is set to take place at the Circuito de Jerez as part of the 21-race calendar.

2024-04-19T15:21:13Z

Why Emiliano Martinez was not sent off despite second yellow card

Aston Villa booked their place in the Europa League semi-finals in dramatic fashion by winning a drama-filled penalty shootout, where goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez received his second yellow card but was not sent off. Martinez had been walking a tightrope from the 28th minute when he received his first booking for time-wasting, with Villa already 1-...

2024-04-18T20:12:39Z

F1 teams and Pirelli were unaware of 'painted' asphalt in China

It caused a stir among Formula 1 drivers on arrival at the Shanghai International Circuit: the track did not appear to have been resurfaced, but painted. Neither the F1 teams nor tyre manufacturer Pirelli had been informed of this.

2024-04-19T13:53:19Z

IndyCar Long Beach: O’Ward leads Power in opening practice

Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward was quickest in opening practice for this weekend’s IndyCar Series round at the Grand Prix of Long Beach.

2024-04-19T23:51:18Z

Ten Hag calms talk of divided squad as Wilcox appointed technical director

Erik ten Hag has denied claims of factions within his Manchester United squad, while attempting to put a line under a string of recent controversies. On a day when Jason Wilcox was confirmed as United’s technical director, joining from Southampton, Ten Hag sought to further cool waters after Alejandro Garnacho apologised for the faux-pas of liking a social media post critical of his manager. “Alejandro is a young player, has to learn a lot,” he...

2024-04-19T14:36:33Z

Trouble for Daniel Ricciardo, Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari statement – F1 news roundup

Thursday's roundup is go, go go...

2024-04-18T21:44:01Z

What has caused the row over FA Cup replays and what happens next?

All replays from the first round have been scrapped for next season.

2024-04-19T16:06:05Z

Toto Wolff ‘okay’ with stewards call that denied Lewis Hamilton Sprint pole

"... but honestly that was even slower so he could have probably gone faster."

2024-04-19T10:14:14Z

Why Norris' lap time was deleted, and Verstappen's wasn't deleted

Lando Norris briefly lost his lap time, but it was later reinstated. As a result, Norris still secured pole position for the sprint race. GPblog asked the FIA what exactly happened.

2024-04-19T09:23:11Z

Where are they now? Rafa Benitez’s 28 signings for Newcastle United

The Toon were all but relegated when he joined the club but, instead of jumping ship, he put his reputation on the line and spent a season in the Championship.

2024-04-19T13:11:23Z

Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic prophecy is coming into view and could be his greatest achievement

The Hoops boss had a message to the doubters when he returned to the club last June and he could prove true to his word

2024-04-19T05:15:28Z

When is the 2024 Scottish Cup final? Kick-off time and match details for Hampden showpiece

Full details for the Scottish Cup final as four teams bid to make showpiece match

2024-04-19T09:01:19Z

Why Lando Norris’ deleted laptime earned him pole position for Chinese GP sprint

Lando Norris' pole position lap in the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying was initially deleted by the FIA, but then reinstated...

2024-04-19T09:44:18Z

10 Hardest Players in Premier League History Ranked by Shearer & Richards

Roy Keane, Vinnie Jones, Duncan Ferguson and Patrick Vieira are among the hardest footballers in Premier League history.

2024-04-19T22:37:29Z

Middlesbrough set clear FA Cup-replay stance after controversy around scrapping them

An agreement between the Premier League and FA has seen FA Cup replays scrapped next season

2024-04-19T14:44:28Z