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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

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

Callum McGregor has final Celtic fitness hurdle to clear as 5 Scottish Cup dilemmas emerge – Parkhead squad revealed

The skipper will look to make his first start since his return from injury during the clash with Aberdeen.

2024-04-20T08:46:09Z

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

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

'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

F1 Chinese GP: Verstappen claims Red Bull's 100th pole over Perez

Max Verstappen claimed Red Bull's 100th Formula 1 pole after headlining Chinese Grand Prix qualifying with a 1m33.660s, beating team-mate Sergio Perez by 0.3s.

2024-04-20T08:36:40Z

Premiership clubs call off plastic pitch vote as lower league clubs demand ban 'compromise'

A vote had been set to take place at the general meeting between top flight sides next week.

2024-04-20T07:46:02Z

Supercars New Zealand: Heimgartner splashes to Taupo opener victory

Andre Heimgartner has turned a terrible Supercars season around with an impressive victory in a wet opener to the third round of the season in New Zealand.

2024-04-20T05:36:27Z

Will the battery cause problems for Verstappen? Horner explains

After a difficult Friday, it was business as usual for Red Bull Racing on Saturday during the sprint race. Max Verstappen won the sprint race, and Sergio Perez finished third. Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner looks back on the session positively.

2024-04-20T05:23:37Z

Sean Dyche has five key Everton challenges heading into make-or-break week

A look at some of the biggest issues facing Sean Dyche as he plans for three crucial games in a week that will define Everton's survival outlook

2024-04-19T16:07:51Z

Tough Troon test for opening round of Helen Holm Scottish Women's Open

Defending champion and US Curtis Cup captain among players to find the going tough on Ayrshire coast

2024-04-19T18:16:15Z

Former England test cricketer dies aged 92

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

2024-04-19T09:38:52Z

Arsenal four points clear of Man City? Mikel Arteta hails 'great question'

'A very positive question... Keep going!'

2024-04-19T22:33:02Z

The fall and rise of La Masia: How Barcelona's academy began producing world-class wonderkids once again

The Blaugrana have returned to their own ways, and started handing out first-team debuts to their best youth talents regardless of their age

2024-04-20T07:24:11Z

Nico Rosberg disagrees with Chinese stewards over ‘penalty-worthy’ incident

"He doesn’t even try to get to the apex, just runs him out wide."

2024-04-20T05:59:35Z

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

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

Manchester United confirm appointment of Jason Wilcox as technical director

He takes over the reins with immediate effect.

2024-04-19T17:47:56Z

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

John Cooney brings his kicking boots as Ulster edge out Cardiff

Richie Murphy's men went back to winning ways after Clermont ended their Europeam adventure last weekend.

2024-04-19T21:21:09Z

2024-04-20T07:26:06Z

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

F1 World Championship standings after sprint race: Verstappen advances

Max Verstappen has widened the gap to his rivals in the battle for the world title with his victory and accompanying eight points. Verstappen is two points ahead of Sergio Perez and saw Ferrari drivers in particular lose many points.

2024-04-20T05:08:34Z

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

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

8 Best Goalkeepers in Penalty Shootouts of All Time

Ranking the greatest goalkeepers when it comes to penalty shootouts in football history, including Emi Martinez of Argentina and Aston Villa.

2024-04-20T03:38:11Z

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

‘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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FA release strongly worded statement after facing EFL backlash over scrapping replays

The FA have made the controversial decision to scrap replays from the FA Cup starting from next season and have faced considerable criticism since announcing the move

2024-04-19T10:15:53Z

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

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

Norris' F1 China sprint pole lap down to "all or nothing" approach

Lando Norris took an "all or nothing" approach to his Chinese Grand Prix sprint pole lap, as the McLaren Formula 1 driver had to abort his previous two laps.

2024-04-19T09:05:59Z

Daniel Farke's state of Leeds United promotion address, player backing and Jurgen Klopp message

Daniel Farke has backed his out-of-sorts Leeds United side and echoed one of Jurgen Klopp's famous rallying cries ahead of the final three Championship games.

2024-04-20T05:52:06Z

Jamie Carragher's Toughest Opponents 11

Sky Sports pundit, Jamie Carragher's reveals the 11 toughest opponents that he faced whilst at Liverpool

2024-04-20T06:07:37Z

2024 Chinese Grand Prix – Qualifying results (Shanghai International Circuit)

Check out the complete results from qualifying for the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix...

2024-04-20T07:59:44Z

FA Cup replays: Yorkshire's clubs stand behind EFL in controversial dispute

Yorkshire’s Football League (EFL) clubs have largely lined up behind their governing body in the dispute over FA Cup replays.

2024-04-20T05:01:00Z

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

Former Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick dies aged 84 as club pay tribute

Former Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick has died at the age of 84, the Premier League club have announced

2024-04-19T09:45:37Z

Arsenal identifies the positions they must strengthen in the squad

Arsenal are poised to return to the transfer market to bolster their squad after this season, following their disappointment in the Champions League. While they still hold hopes of clinching the Premier League title, Manchester City’s current lead places them in a favourable position.

2024-04-19T18:31:33Z

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