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Hull City skipper hails Acun Ilicali influence as Tigers set for Championship run-in

City are back from their trip to Turkey and primed for the Championship run-in


Celtic stand tough on Yang as 8 man player of the year list revealed – Parkhead news bulletin

The Parkhead winger is set to be available for the title race run-in despite a call up for his country.


Irish world champion puts in request to switch allegiance to Great Britain to qualify for Olympics

Irish boxing world champion Amy Broadhurst has put in a sensational request to represent Great Britain at the Paris Olympics this summer. Broadhurst's hopes of qualifying for the 2024 Games for Ireland were dealt a huge blow this month when the Irish Athletic Boxing Association [IABA] told her she would not be going to the final Olympic qualifying ...


The playing careers of the current Premier League managers

How did all 20 current Premier League managers get to the point of being, well, manager? Here is the playing history of all 20 of these men.


Ange Postecoglou receives unexpected Tottenham fitness boost ahead of Luton match

The international break appears to have worked out well at this point for the Tottenham Hotspur boss ahead of the Premier League's return


Aston Villa starting XI vs Wolves predicted as Unai Emery faces two decisions after injury blow

Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive as Unai Emery prepares for Wolves clash in the Premier League


The good, bad, and ugly of IndyCar's half-baked exhibition race

OPINION: There are reasons to shower leadership of the IndyCar Series with praise for trying something different with last weekend’s non-points exhibition at The Thermal Club, but in many ways, it is also tough to not look at the endeavour as a half-baked attempt to tick a box


Young Pontllanfraith athlete breaks records at UK competition

A Caerphilly borough child had a record-breaking appearance at the UK's biggest indoor athletics competition for children.


Nick De Marco revels in Celtic verdict as Brendan Rodgers hearing lawyer vows 'I'll be back at Parkhead'

Rodgers was handed a one game game ban with an additional match suspended for his rant at Tynecastle earlier this month.


Who is Lee Stevenson, Verstappen's chief mechanic leaving Red Bull

Lee Stevenson announced his departure from Red Bull Racing via Instagram on Thursday. After a tenure of 18 years, the Briton has decided to take on a new challenge. This is the story of how Stevenson entered the F1 world at a very young age and worked his way up to chief mechanic at world champion Red Bull.


Celtic and Rangers agree on away fans to return NEXT SEASON as new allocations set

Both clubs have been at loggerheads in recent years over allocations with multiple fixtures taking place with home punters only.


Jordan Blackwell's Leicester City player ratings v Bristol City as loss puts top-two spot at risk

How we scored the players as Leicester City fell to a fourth defeat in six, with Hamza Choudhury, Wout Faes, Abdul Fatawu, and Wilfred Ndidi all struggling at Ashton Gate


State-of-the-art £4.3million Lennoxtown sports facility opens its doors

The new facility at Lennoxtown High Park is the result of a multi-million pound project to revamp an under-used sports field into a fantastic all-weather sports pitch.


Scheffler makes impressive start in bid for victory hat-trick

Scottie Scheffler's bid to win three consecutive PGA Tour events started impressively with an opening bogey-free 65 at the Texas Children's Houston Open.


Rules Of Golf That Apply In The Teeing Area

Golf Monthly rules expert Jezz Ellwood explains what you can and can't do on the tee under the rules of golf.


Exeter Chiefs transfer rumour latest: Lock commits, winger departs, New Zealand U20s prop linked

Rob Baxter is continuing to build his squad ahead of the 2024/25 season with retention his key focus


Todd Cantwell sets Rangers a lofty title challenge as he makes clear what must happen

The midfielder is back after an injury layoff and insists there can be no let up during the title run in with the race set to go to the wire.


Rutherglen Glencairn 'must win all six games' to be in with title chance, admits boss

But Joe Pryce reckons his side are back on form as they head for Kilwinning


David McCann backing interim head coach Richie Murphy to deliver success at Ulster

Flanker David McCann feels new interim head coach Richie Murphy can guide Ulster to the United Rugby Championship play-offs.


Ex F1 Drivers: Where Are They Now?

Formula One is one of the most demanding and exhilarating sports, and professional drivers can often struggle after retirement. With Lewis Hamilton amazingly extending his…


Mercedes uncovers biggest clue on 2024 F1 struggles

Mercedes technical director James Allison says Formula 1 2024's first three races have unveiled initial trends on why it has struggled so much.


Hull KR player ratings as Niall Evalds dazzles in derby delight

The Robins secure a 34-10 victory over their old rivals Hull FC. Here are the player ratings.


Canterbury Rugby Club head coach Matt Corker targeting seventh-placed National League 2 East finish ahead of final three-match block of the season

Head coach Matt Corker is out to ensure Canterbury Rugby Club remain in seventh spot in the National League 2 East table ahead of their final matches of the campaign. They failed to make it three wins on the spin as they went down 38-23 at Old Albanians last Saturday. Now, Canterbury have a free weekend prior to their last three-game block of the s...


Women’s Six Nations 2024: Next matches, TV details, fixtures and how to get tickets

In the history of the six-team women’s Six Nations only once has a side other than England or France won the title, and that was back in 2013, when Ireland broke the duopoly. England have won the past five tournaments but this year is their first Six Nations under new coach John Mitchell. The Red Roses, who are heavy favourites to lift the trophy, ...


Topsy Ojo’s Premiership predictions: Top two to fall as Saracens become new leaders

Former England and London Irish wing Topsy Ojo joins us to make his predictions for the Premiership round as we once again team up with eToro.


Louis Rees-Zammit’s rugby to NFL dream edges closer but huge obstacles remain

If ever there was time, if ever there was a place, for Louis Rees-Zammit to chase his NFL dream, this is it. The former Welsh rugby union star is reportedly nearing a deal to join the Kansas City Chiefs, the back-to-back Super Bowl champions. Rees-Zammit is likely to join the team for their annual training camp, a kind of extended trial as he learns the rigors of the NFL. He will join a 90-man training camp roster that will eventually be...


Mark Robins has named his Coventry City team to face Huddersfield Town

Coventry City team news from CoventryLive as Sky Blues boss sticks with a winning team at Huddersfield


Man City's key role in ongoing delay to Premier League's financial deal with EFL

JOHN CROSS COLUMN: There is general frustration at some clubs that the reasons behind the stand-off have not been made public when the reality is they are ready and there is a willingness but it has been held up in red tape and in-fighting


Who is Austrian heptathlon superstar Ivona Dadic?


Horse racing tips today: Best bets and selections for All-Weather Championships Finals Day at Newcastle

Horse racing tips today: Best bets and selections for All-Weather Championships Finals Day at Newcastle - Racing tipster Paul O’Brien makes his picks for a bumper afternoon of action on Good Friday


Why PL rule change could make goals like Origi's a thing of the past

Premier League ball boys and girls will no longer be able to hand the match ball directly back to players following a change to the multi-ball protocol guidelines.


Philippe Clement call to serve a Rangers ban slapped down as confused Celtic fan read out the rules

The Parkhead boss will be missing from the dugout against Livingston when the Scottish Premiership restarts this weekend.


Bristol Bears boosted as England duo return while new signing starts for Bath

The teams have been named for this weekend's Premiership games, including Saturday's clash between Harlequins and Bath at Twickenham Stoop.


Dan Ashworth leaves Newcastle under a dark cloud – Sandro Tonali will be his legacy

As Dan Ashworth waits to find out when he will be able to start work as Manchester United’s new director of football, the last thing he will have wanted is to be reminded of a costly blunder he made during his time in charge of Newcastle. Ashworth did a lot of good things during his 18 months as sporting director at Newcastle, but the signing of Sa...


Lachie Miller earns Leeds Rhinos plaudits as Rohan Smith offers measured perspective

Miller scored twice as Leeds Rhinos defeated Castleford Tigers.


Rybakina makes final after edging Azarenka in Miami Open classic

Elena Rybakina edged out Victoria Azarenka in a topsy-turvy encounter to reach the final of the Miami Open for the second consecutive year on Thursday.


Bradford Bulls get crucial boost in the form of major new investor

BRADFORD Bulls have announced a major new investor in the form of NIC Services Group.


Luke Littler wins first Premier League Darts title at ninth attempt with Belfast victory

Luke Littler earned his first Premier League Darts success at the ninth time of asking when he saw off Nathan Aspinall in the final, having beaten Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen along the way


Ferguson, Guardiola snubbed as Carragher names ‘most important’ manager ever; Man Utd, Man City legends ranked

Jamie Carragher has ranked Man Utd icon Sir Alex Ferguson and Man City legend Pep Guardiola, but a 'unique' coach is football's most crucial figure


Where are they now? The 12 wild signings Unai Emery made for PSG

Plenty of money spent...


Premier League could get SIX Champions League places for next season as West Ham hold key

The expanded 2024-25 Champions League could benefit Premier League clubs - and there's even a chance the number of English clubs in the competition climbs to six


‘You don’t know what you have until it is gone’ - Donegal boss Jim McGuinness gives his take on the League finals debate

"I played in the Railway Cup and I loved it. People talked that competition down into oblivion. The same is going on now with the provincial Championships and the same is going on now with the Leagues."


Newcastle predicted line-up vs. West Ham: Two changes with nine potential absentees

All the latest injury news and a predicted line-up with fresh injury concerns for Newcastle ahead of their game with West Ham.


Christian Horner position 'strengthened' after recent Red Bull meeting with plans for change devised

Christian Horner's position at Red Bull has been 'strengthened' after a recent meeting, according to reports. The 50-year-old was recently cleared of inappropriate behaviour, with the Briton always denying allegations of misconduct. Though Horner's accuser is looking overturn Red Bull's decision to clear the F1 chief, he continues to maintain his i...


When to watch Japanese GP live on Sky Sports

For the first time in the event's history, the Japanese Grand Prix takes place in April and will host the fourth round of the 2024 F1 season next weekend.


Irish Cup semi-final between Glentoran and Linfield set to go ahead after Oval pitch inspection

Tonight’s Irish Cup semi-final between Glentoran and Linfield will go ahead as scheduled after The Oval passed a pitch inspection this afternoon.


England's 10 best managers of all time - ranked

Gareth Southgate is preparing to lead the Three Lions into Euro 2024, but how does he rank among previous England bosses?


Hull FC name side to face Hull KR as late withdrawal forces reshuffle

Hull FC take on Hull KR this Good Friday.


Hull KR record comprehensive win over Hull FC as club pay tribute to Phil Lowe

Hull KR were comfortable winners at Craven Park.


Tennis-Dimitrov stuns Alcaraz to reach Miami Open semi-finals

(Reuters) -Carlos Alcaraz's hopes for a Sunshine Double came undone in spectacular fashion as the top-seeded Spaniard fell 6-2 6-4 on Thursday to Grigor Dimitrov, who will move on to face Alexander Zverev in the Miami Open semi-finals. Dimitrov, the Bulgarian 11th seed, won 77% of his first-serve points compared to just 56% for Alcaraz, turned aside four of the five break points he faced and