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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

How Daniel Farke's Leeds United 'weakness' can be weaponised amid 6,561 possibilities

Daniel Farke's young Leeds United team is treading new and perilous territory and maybe that's not such a bad thing.

2024-04-25T05:52:40Z

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

Hibs talent factory in the spotlight - past academy graduates made good

Regular observers of Nick Montgomery are prone to indulge in a running joke about the Hibsmanager’s tendency to drop in a few favourite references and reminders whenanswering questions about another disappointing defeat. Chief among his go-todefence mechanisms involves the gaffer pointing out that he’s handed X numberof academy players first-team d...

2024-04-24T17:01:47Z

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

Who Premier League referees support and the clubs they're banned from officiating

The loyalty of Premier League referees has come under the microscope following Nottingham Forest's controversial statement after their defeat to Everton

2024-04-24T16:59:40Z

Maidstone United 2 Aveley 1 match report: Stones reach play-off semi-finals with Mo Faal’s injury-time winner

Mo Faal scored an injury-time winner as Maidstone came from behind to reach the National League South play-off semi-finals. Substitute Faal struck in the second minute of added time against Aveley to set up a tie at Worthing on Sunday. The Millers - who completed the double against United in the regular season - led against the run of play through ...

2024-04-24T21:15:07Z

Hull City player ratings at Coventry City as Noah Ohio wins it late

The Tigers' play-off hopes remain alive and kicking after huge away win

2024-04-24T21:13:39Z

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

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

Leeds Rhinos youngster Riley Lumb praised after impressive outing for dual-reg partner

The outside back was Halifax's standout performer on a difficult day for the club.

2024-04-24T16:47:29Z

Arsenal most difficult Premier League fixtures compared to Man City after Liverpool boost

Arsenal news as Liverpool suffer another Premier League title blow by losing to their Merseyside rivals Everton

2024-04-24T21:15:20Z

‘How can you justify this?’ – more questions asked about ‘strange’ Lance Stroll penalty in China

"What do you mean it is Ricciardo's fault?"

2024-04-24T16:27:52Z

‘A Real Honour’ – Sky Sports Presenter Joins England Golf As Independent Director

Sky Sports Golf presenter Sarah Stirk hopes to use her knowledge and experience to make the sport more open and accessible

2024-04-24T17:11:25Z

Ryan McNicholl’s last-gasp point sends Derry into another decider

The Oak Leafers will face Tyrone hoping to go one better than last year, when they lost to Down

2024-04-24T20:50:58Z

2024-04-24T14:48:29Z

Liverpool player ratings vs Everton: Mo Salah among four to score 3/10 amid lots of 4/10s in loss - gallery

Liverpool player ratings and scores from the 2-0 loss against Everton in the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.

2024-04-24T21:13:04Z

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

Schools are increasingly shouldering the burden of sports delivery, why aren't sports more accessible outside of school? - Jayne Dowle

He’s an Arsenal fan, but perhaps Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has been reading up on the words of legendary Liverpool manager Bill Shankley, who famously believed that football was a form of socialism.

2024-04-25T05:01:37Z

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

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

From Ryder Cuppers To A Tour Player And His Caddie's Dad - The 6 Most Intriguing Pairings At The Zurich Classic Of New Orleans

80 teams are set to do battle at TPC Louisiana - and here are six of the most eye-catching

2024-04-24T17:11:39Z

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

Tyrone fend off late Monaghan rally to reach Ulster U20 football decider

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2024-04-24T20:50:56Z

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

Thunder vs.Pelicans Game 2 Odds and Predictions

Give Me Sport breaks down which team has the edge in this Game 2 showdown

2024-04-25T06:08:33Z

East Kilbride and Buckie renew play-off rivalry after 2017 powerkeg but Kennedy expects quieter affair in SPFL push

The Lowland and Highland League champions collide at K-Park on Saturday as they start their quest to reach the SPFL next season

2024-04-25T05:01:18Z

Luke Crosbie: I’ll play anywhere that’s going to pay the bills, says Edinburgh Rugby forward

Scotland forward poised for key role as capital club chase play-off place

2024-04-24T21:05:59Z

Australian Tennis icon dies aged 93

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

2024-04-24T12:12:28Z

Casement Park: The British government should make up funding shortfall says Antrim GAA legend Neil McManus

Costs around the project have spiralled in recent years with the original bottom line figure of £77.5m jumping to a mammoth £308m

2024-04-25T07:14:00Z

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

Emma Raducanu told she 'didn't show up' in heavy Madrid Open loss after fortunate draw

Emma Raducanu enjoyed some impressive wins in Stuttgart and in the BJK Cup, but the 21-year-old Brit admitted she was exhausted after losing in the first round in Madrid

2024-04-24T16:50:26Z

T20 World Cup 2024 fixtures, schedule, groups, results and more – a complete guide

The 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup – formerly, simply the World T20 – is the ninth edition of the tournament in only 17 years and the biggest ever with 20 teams taking part. It is taking place jointly in the Caribbean, for the second time, and the United States which is hosting its first matches in either limited-overs World Cups. England go into the...

2024-04-24T20:41:19Z

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

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

Stuart Broad rates England's T20 World Cup chances and names 'key player'

Much is expected of the defending champions.

2024-04-24T16:31:45Z

Stuart Attwell at centre of more VAR controversy as Wolves goal ruled out

Stuart Attwell was the man at Stockley Park for Nottingham Forest's controversial defeat to Everton, with the official back in action and back at the centre of more controversy

2024-04-24T20:35:56Z

Hull maintain play-off push and hit Coventry’s hopes after hard-fought win

Hull’s 11th away win of the season leaves Liam Rosenior’s men three points off the play-offs with two games to play.

2024-04-24T21:06:03Z

3 Positives and 3 Negatives to take from Crystal Palace 2 Newcastle 0

Wednesday night’s match ended Crystal Palace 2 Newcastle 0. Ahead of each match we ask one of our writers to come up with three positives and three negatives following the game. Plenty to talk about after this one… On this occasion it is ‘Matt Busby said to Joe Harvey…’: POSITIVES The Boy from Brazil Thank goodness for Bruno Guimaraes. He is a fantastic player and carries our midfield. If it wasn’t for him, we’d have been on an even stickier...

2024-04-24T21:54:07Z

Teams' 2023 Pressure Woes and the Pass Rush Stars of the 2024 Class

The NFL's less successful teams struggled to apply pressure in 2023, but the 2024 draft class offers hope with pass rushers ready to wreak havoc.

2024-04-25T05:23:28Z

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

St Helens v Huddersfield Giants: Ian Watson explains key to improved form ahead of latest test

Fresh from failing to live up to expectations in 2023, Huddersfield Giants have flown under the radar at the start of this year.

2024-04-25T05:01:43Z

Stuart Attwell at the heart of the action again in Bournemouth’s win at Wolves

Attwell was already in the spotlight for his role as VAR in denying Nottingham Forest three penalties in Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at Everton.

2024-04-24T21:06:20Z

Martin Odegaard and Kevin De Bruyne's 2023/24 Statistics Compared

A total of 28 different categories have been compared with one of the midfielders leading in 16 of them.

2024-04-25T05:38:28Z

Understanding What Wrist Hinge In The Golf Swing Is

In this video, PGA Professional Katie Dawkins explains how to use wrist hinge more effectively in the golf swing.

2024-04-24T15:05:41Z

How Arsenal can complete 22-year Premier League title dream vs Man Utd in historical repeat

Arsenal are still able to win the Premier League title at Old Trafford, repeating the feat from 22 years ago but need a lot to fall into place for it to happen

2024-04-24T17:14:43Z

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

Illan Meslier criticism, promotion pressure and four fitness concerns on Daniel Farke's agenda

Daniel Farke faces the media today in his Queens Park Rangers pre-match press conference with Leeds United and here are some of the topics he may be faced with at Thorp Arch

2024-04-25T06:04:25Z

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