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United Rugby Championship: Round 15 could dramatically shift the race to the playoffs with 11 teams still within striking distance

We take a closer look at which games in round 15 could influence the United Rugby Championship playoff picture as things heat up.

2024-04-24T09:35:51Z

Ronan O’Gara aims to ‘put name in the debate’ for international coaching job

Ronan O’Gara has set his sights on two international coaching jobs.

2024-04-24T11:05:54Z

Arsenal player ratings vs Chelsea as Rice outstanding and Havertz haunts old club

football.london takes a look at how the Gunners got on individually in their Premier League clash with Chelsea at Emirates Stadium

2024-04-23T21:11:48Z

Where are they now? The 10 best wonderkids of 2020 according to GOAL

It's the time of year when GOAL releases its NXGN list of 50 wonderkids they expect to dominate the future of football.

2024-04-24T07:24:00Z

Why Crysencio Summerville's goal at Middlesbrough could be turning point for promotion-chasing Leeds United

SHOULD Leeds United achieve their cherished aim of automatic promotion back to the Premier League and avoid the dreaded play-offs, then one memorable moment in Middlesbrough will be recalled.

2024-04-24T05:12:46Z

Emma Raducanu learns fate with unexpected chance to further boost ranking at Madrid Open

Emma Raducanu has an improved chance to pick up more valuable ranking points at the Madrid Open after her draw was changed at the last minute. The former British No 1 has found some good form since the change to the clay court season having won four of her last five matches. She helped Great Britain beat France in their Billie Jean King Cup tie bef...

2024-04-23T20:21:17Z

Liverpool target Arne Slot's last 10 signings and what it tells us about his transfer policy

Feyenoord manager Arne Slot has emerged as Liverpool's top target to succeed Jurgen Klopp, after an impressive few years in charge of the Eredivisie high-flyers

2024-04-24T07:34:02Z

Which Premier League referees are not allowed to officiate Liverpool and Everton games?

Numerous Premier League referees in the Professional Game Match Officials Limited are not allowed to officiate Liverpool or Everton matches

2024-04-24T10:01:09Z

Ranking the Top 5 RB Classes in NFL Draft History

The NFL draft has seen some great running back classes over the years. Here's a look at the top five.

2024-04-23T11:17:22Z

Bristol Bears confirm trio of new signings: Leicester Tigers 9, former Bath hooker and Championship lock

Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam is rebuilding his squad ahead of the 2024/25 season with an emphasis on youth

2024-04-24T10:27:49Z

What TV channel is Everton vs Liverpool on?

When it comes to the excitement and anticipation of Merseyside derbies, tonight's showdown at Goodison is up there.

2024-04-23T16:42:03Z

Red Bull fear Max Verstappen streak will end at Miami GP as concern raised

Max Verstappen and Red Bull have dominated the F1 season so far, but team adviser Helmut Marko says the defending champions are worried about the Miami Grand Prix

2024-04-24T12:39:19Z

NFL Draft 2024: Start time UK, draft order, how to watch, TV channel, odds and more

NFL Draft 2024: Start time UK, draft order, how to watch, TV channel, odds and more - Annual ceremony heads to Detroit

2024-04-23T08:39:36Z

Tiger Woods to receive $100m equity payment for staying loyal to PGA Tour

Tiger Woods will today receive an email from Sawgrass HQ informing him that he will receive up to $100 million in equity for staying loyal to the PGA Tour, with Rory McIlroy benefitting possibly to the tune of $50m for not joining LIV. Jay Monahan, the PGA Tour commissioner, will press the button on the ultra-personal messages that have been eagerl...

2024-04-24T08:34:25Z

Soccer-Doncaster close on League Two playoffs after remarkable 10-game winning run

(Reuters) - Doncaster Rovers have managed to successfully flip the script of their season and put themselves in contention for a spot in the League Two playoffs after securing their 10th successive league win on Tuesday. Doncaster were languishing in 20th place in the fourth tier in early March, but since then they have put together a remarkable run in the league which has catapulted them up the

2024-04-24T07:49:22Z

Willie Peters names Jack Broadbent in Hull KR squad with three changes made

The Robins take on the World Club Champions, Wigan Warriors, this Friday.

2024-04-24T11:57:16Z

2024-04-24T14:48:29Z

Why F1's RADICAL proposed points change is a positive step

Changing the point-scoring system in Formula 1 is a change necessitated by the modern age

2024-04-24T14:19:37Z

Australian Tennis icon dies aged 93

An icon of Australian tennis has died at the age of 93.

2024-04-24T12:12:28Z

Worrying La Liga message - League matches could be played overseas next year

This is worrying from La Liga. The Spanish league’s President stating that some La Liga matches could be played abroad as early as 2025. This follows last week’s news (see below) where FIFA came to a legal settlement, whereby their directive that domestic football leagues around the world shouldn’t play matches in other countries is now potentially not in operation. Meaning now appearing the possibility of individual leagues able to make a...

2024-04-24T15:31:43Z

Brendan Rodgers excited by Celtic’s bid for double with six matches remaining

Brendan Rodgers excited by Celtic’s bid for double with six matches remaining - The Hoops are three points clear of Rangers at the top of the cinch Premiership with five matches remaining.

2024-04-24T16:22:52Z

Head-to-head stats highlight why Test cricket is greatest sporting format

Let’s start, as all bad pieces of writing should, with a cliche: cricket is an individual sport dressed as a team game. Every match comprises hundreds or thousands of contests between a batter and a bowler. That unusual gameplay is one of the main reasons why Test cricket, in particular, touches the parts other sports cannot reach. But never mind all that soulful, meaning-of-life stuff; we’re here to talk about the joys of the humble statgasm....

2024-04-24T09:47:36Z

Major League Rugby: Five things we learnt including a statement win and impossible predictions

Week Eight of the Major League Rugby season was perhaps the finest so far with dramatic victories and surprise defeats as the competition continued.

2024-04-24T06:35:14Z

End-of-season friendlies could be banned to protect players after Tottenham announcement

The FA is considering banning end-of-season friendly matches in a bid to protect players, just days after it controversially agreed to scrap FA Cup replays

2024-04-24T12:59:01Z

Emma Raducanu exits Madrid Open to Argentine who claims her first ever WTA 1000 win

Emma Raducanu fell to a straight sets defeat at the Madrid Open.

2024-04-24T14:43:51Z

The other major calls Cardiff City need to get right this summer, besides Erol Bulut's future

Conversation has been dominated by the future of the manager but much more must be addressed

2024-04-24T13:18:21Z

Real Madrid and Barcelona confirm they will play La Liga games abroad from 2025

Real Madrid, Barcelona and their La Liga rivals are set to play league matches abroad from the 2025/26 season in a move with huge commercial potential, dealing a bitter blow to loyal fans at home

2024-04-24T16:20:16Z

Portsmouth boss’ message to Oxford United, Barnsley and Blackpool ahead of Lincoln City League One finale

John Mousinho has promised League One’s play-off chasers Pompey intend to protect the division’s integrity at Lincoln. The Blues boss is adamant his team will not be coming off the throttle, as they bid farewell to the division as champions at Sincil Bank this weekend. Mousinho’s men bring the curtain down on a never-to-be-forgotten campaign agains...

2024-04-24T11:38:57Z

EFL Championship run-in: Where the top four stand in race for automatic promotion

Enzo Maresca’s Foxes opened up a four-point gap at the summit on Tuesday evening.

2024-04-24T11:04:31Z

Exeter Chiefs confirm new contract for breakthrough 20-year-old winger

Ben Hammersley has signed a new contract at the club having made 17 appearances so far this campaign

2024-04-24T13:10:48Z

Championship promotion permutations and what Leeds United, Leicester City and Ipswich Town need to happen

The Championship promotion race is edging towards a dramatic conclusion with the top two spots still up for grabs

2024-04-24T13:05:45Z

Who all 27 Premier League referees support, where they're from and known issues with clubs

As Nottingham Forest's row with PGMOL, the Premier League and FA rumbles on following last weekend's Everton defeat, Mirror Football has compiled a list of each referee's affiliations

2024-04-24T06:18:40Z

Scott Barrett one of two key All Black returnees for struggling Crusaders against Rebels

The Crusaders have been boosted by the return of All Blacks duo Scott Barrett and David Havili to their matchday squad for Friday's clash with the Rebels.

2024-04-24T08:05:24Z

Can San Diego FC pull off their plan to be the Ajax of North America?

Major League Soccer will integrate its 30th club at the beginning of the 2025 season when expansion side San Diego FC joins the Western Conference. But the league’s latest addition will arrive with a model for on-field success, development and business unlike the other 29 teams. San Diego FC, who will play their home games at San Diego State University’s 35,000-capacity Snapdragon Stadium in the heart of the city, are owned by the Right to Dream...

2024-04-24T13:28:21Z

Where are they now? Jose Mourinho’s first 11 signings as Roma manager

A textbook Mourinho stint...

2024-04-24T11:09:36Z

Lance Stroll at centre of fresh F1 criticism from rival driver with penalty system questioned – F1 news round-up

Lance Stroll was not in people's best books, while another hopeful race host met Stefano Domenicali - all in Tuesday's F1 news.

2024-04-23T21:25:16Z

Chelsea vs Barcelona: Women's Champions League prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, odds

Chelsea vs Barcelona: Women's Champions League prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, odds - The Blues hold a narrow advantage heading to Stamford Bridge

2024-04-24T08:43:16Z

Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-final match officials revealed

The match officials have been announced for the semi-final action in the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup.

2024-04-24T11:35:59Z

United Rugby Championship: The play-off race tightens with just four games remaining

As the race to eight heats up, Planet Rugby takes a closer look at all the 11 sides in the mix and what they have ahead of them at the business end of the regular season.

2024-04-23T11:02:16Z

Erik ten Hag finally explains why Amad Diallo has been used so sparingly for Man Utd

The 21-year-old is yet to start a match this season.

2024-04-23T22:58:59Z

Martin O’Neill interview: My biggest regret as a manager? Taking Nottingham Forest job

Martin O’Neill was one of the finest managers of his generation but at the age of 72 has reluctantly come to accept his career in the dugout is over. It is at moments like this that reflection is needed and O’Neill, who rarely grants interviews, has much to say about his life in football. There are a few regrets and a treasure trove of memories and...

2024-04-24T11:04:55Z

16 Conclusions on Arsenal 5-0 Chelsea: Odegaard, White; Caicedo and Mudryk humbled; Cole Palmer FC

Chelsea can hijack all the transfers they want but without that Arsenal structure it is pointless. Mikel Arteta might have just put Mauricio Pochettino down.

2024-04-24T00:58:20Z

What channel is Armagh vs Down on? TV and live stream info for Saturday's Ulster SFC semi-final

The Orchard County won last year's corresponding fixture by 10 points in Clones while Down need to reach the Ulster final to play in the All-Ireland SFC Super 16s

2024-04-24T10:56:12Z

All Blacks greats pick their five key players New Zealand Rugby must tie down long-term including the ‘critical’ playmaker

Justin Marshall and Jeff Wilson believes that it is vital New Zealand Rugby tie down these players.

2024-04-23T10:47:09Z

What channel is Man Utd v Sheffield Utd? Is it on TV? How to watch, kick-off time, referee, VAR

Match details for Old Trafford showdown

2024-04-24T10:49:42Z

West Ham in talks with Julen Lopetegui over replacing David Moyes in summer

West Ham have held productive talks with the former Wolves manager, Julen Lopetegui, over replacing David Moyes this summer. Lopetegui, who has been out of work since last summer, has been on the London Stadium club’s radar for several months and made a strong impression during discussions over the job. A final decision has not been made and there are alternative options to the 57-year-old Spaniard, who has spoken to Milan about replacing...

2024-04-24T10:49:33Z

‘It’s up to us’ – Sheffield Wednesday skipper makes no bones about Owls target

Sheffield Wednesday captain, Barry Bannan, says that the team’s aim after Stoke City was to win their final three matches.

2024-04-24T15:38:19Z

West Norfolk under-15s beat Bury St Edmunds in captivating encounter

West Norfolk U15 Boys Rugby continued their impressive winning streak in a captivating match against Bury Rugby Club. The enthralling encounter is likely to be remembered as the highlight of the season. Under the radiant sun at North Wootton, both teams took to the pitch, setting the stage for an exhilarating showdown. The game began with action as...

2024-04-24T15:13:45Z

Emma Raducanu told to ‘work harder’ during defeat by world No 82

Emma Raducanu’s unpredictable season continued to swing from lows to highs and back again as she went down by a 6-2, 6-2 scoreline in the first round of the Madrid Open to Maria Lourdes Carle, a 24-year-old Argentine with just one previous WTA Tour victory to her name. While the nature of tennis is that you will win some and lose some, it was still...

2024-04-24T15:40:31Z

Ben Duckett backs his ‘different’ skills to aid England’s T20 World Cup bid

Duckett has a strike-rate of 145 in a dozen T20 internationals but has often been on the fringes of the set-up.

2024-04-24T09:49:44Z