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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

Eleven Middlesbrough youngsters who could be given Championship chance in the final three games

Middlesbrough have little to play for in their final three games potentially offering an opportunity to give young players a chance

2024-04-19T09:59:20Z

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

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

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

Oxford City announce death of longest-serving chairman to illness

Oxford City have announced the death of their longest-serving chairman Brian Cox after a fight with illness.

2024-04-19T17:45:51Z

Liverpool fall short in comeback attempt as Jurgen Klopp says European farewell - 5 talking points

ATALANTA 0-1 LIVERPOOL (3-1 agg.): Liverpool managed to secure a slender win in Bergamo courtesy of Mo Salah's early goal but it wasn't enough to see them stage a heroic comeback

2024-04-18T21:00:42Z

EFL respond to FA and Premier League decision involving Bristol City and Bristol Rovers

The EFL have released a statement condemning the decision to scrap FA Cup replays with Bristol City and Bristol Rovers both benefitting from replays against higher division sides this season

2024-04-19T13:39:12Z

Emma Raducanu issues warning to rivals as ranking set to significantly improve with Stuttgart Open run

Emma Raducanu feels her best is still yet to come after reaching the quarter-finals of the Stuttgart Open where she will face world No 1 Iga Swiatek. The British tennis ace dropped down the rankings following her lengthy spell out recovering from surgery on both her wrists. But she's now got to the point of the season where every match win will res...

2024-04-19T08:10:21Z

Provisional starting grid Sprint race China: Norris starts from pole

Lando Norris managed to cope best with the wet conditions in Shanghai and took pole for Saturday's sprint race. The McLaren British driver will see Lewis Hamilton next to him on the grid's front row. Fernando Alonso and Max Verstappen will start the race from the second row on Saturday morning local time.

2024-04-19T09:23:11Z

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

Man City vs Chelsea: FA Cup prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Man City vs Chelsea: FA Cup prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds - Blues looking for second domestic cup final this season

2024-04-18T16:14:39Z

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

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 continues stunning form on clay with emphatic win against Linda Noskova

Emma Raducanu continued her comeback to tour-level tennis in fine fashion after securing a fourth straight win – the first time she has achieved such a feat since her 2021 US Open triumph – to move into the quarter-finals of the Stuttgart Open. The Briton played some of her finest tennis in recent years as she powered past Czech sensation Linda Nos...

2024-04-18T20:52:37Z

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

Hearts ticket sales rise for Rangers Scottish Cup tie as TV channel, referee and VAR details are confirmed

Hampden Park will be the centre of attention this weekend

2024-04-19T13:02:45Z

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

English clubs in nervy wait as Germany closes on extra Champions League spot

The Premier League’s hopes of securing an extra spot in next season’s expanded Champions League are hanging by a thread after the exits of Manchester City and Arsenal from this season’s competition on Wednesday night – with Germany now the strong favourites to pip it to the prize. The picture could become more gloomy or even terminal for the English top flight by the close of play on Thursday night when the Europa League and Europa Conference...

2024-04-18T13:05:56Z

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

Motor racing-Chinese Grand Prix practice session briefly halted by track-side fire

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - The sole practice session for the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai was interrupted by a small fire next to the track on Friday, leading to a red flag. Flames could be seen on a patch of grass near turn seven of the Shanghai International Circuit just over 15 minutes into the session. The fire was quickly extinguished by a marshal, leaving a blackened circle of grass, before

2024-04-19T04:33:02Z

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

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

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

Why Hamilton was energised ahead of the Sprint qualifying session

It seemed that Lewis Hamilton was about to celebrate a pole position for Saturday's sprint race in China, but Lando Norris had a better lap reinstated. Still, the Mercedes driver will start from second on the grid. Hamilton reveals the weather forecast made him "excited" for the session.

2024-04-19T09:38:17Z

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

Player problem solving is Northampton’s secret weapon this season

It is early January and the clock has ticked past 20 minutes at Sandy Park where Northampton have just conceded their fourth try to Exeter Chiefs. Up in the windswept stands, director of rugby Phil Dowson is entertaining some dark thoughts about his half-time messaging. But then Saints regrouped and two quickfire tries by Callum Braley and Ollie Sl...

2024-04-19T08:03:24Z

Mack Hansen weighs in on the IRFU’s controversial central contracts

Mack Hansen has weighed in on the debate around central contracts in Ireland.

2024-04-19T12:52:37Z

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

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

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

What channel is Glasgow Warriors v Sharks on? TV details for United Rugby Championship match

How to watch Glasgow Warriors’ league clash with much changed South African side Hollywoodbets Sharks

2024-04-19T11:46:10Z

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

Could we see a new women’s-only world record at the 2024 London Marathon?

Tgist Assafa, the marathon world record holder, is not the only one looking to win big in London this weekend

2024-04-19T11:57:17Z

‘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

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

'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

How Tottenham could benefit if they fail to qualify for Champions League

How Tottenham could benefit if they fail to qualify for Champions League - Winning the Europa League is considerably easier from next season

2024-04-19T09:29:56Z

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

Northern Ireland sportswear firm selected as official kit supplier to Team Ireland at summer Olympics

McKeever Sports has been selected as the official kit supplier for Team Ireland at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris this summer

2024-04-19T07:28:52Z

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

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

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

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

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

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

Emma Raducanu sets up Iga Swiatek meeting after fourth straight win for first time since US Open glory

Emma Raducanu sets up Iga Swiatek meeting after fourth straight win for first time since US Open glory -

2024-04-19T05:44:49Z

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

Emma Raducanu’s winless run against top-10 goes on after defeat by Iga Swiatek

Emma Raducanu has been knocked out of the Stuttgart Open by world No 1 Iga Swiatek in the quarter-finals after a straight-sets defeat. In the third meeting between the two players, Raducanu produced her best performance to date, pushing the two-time French Open champion very hard in the first set before ultimately losing a tiebreak. An early break ...

2024-04-19T18:09:23Z