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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...


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


England Women wrap up 4-1 series victory in New Zealand

Heather Knight top-scored with 35 in England’s chase of 137.


Jannik Sinner breaks new ground for an Italian player with $20 million milestone

Jannik Sinner will become the first Italian player to bank $20 million in ATP Tour prize money after the Miami Open.


Calum Elliot eager to make his mark at relegation-threatened Bonnyrigg Rose

New Bonnyrigg Rose boss Calum Elliot insists he wouldn't have accepted the job if he didn't believe he could keep the club in the SPFL.


Euro 2024 supercomputer predicts who will win tournament - and there's a clear favourite

Euro 2024 is just around the corner, and a supercomputer has determined which side will be lifting the trophy in July


Tony Smith makes derby declaration as underdogs Hull FC focus on key fundamental

Hull and Rovers meet for the second time in 2024 on Good Friday.


Hull KR's internal battle they must overcome to reiterate derby dominance and trophy intentions

Rovers head to Craven Park on Friday having spent a week managing outside noise.


EFL matches to look out for

After the final international break of the 2023/24 campaign, we are heading into what is shaping up to be an exciting and dramatic ‘run in’ across the EFL with plenty to play for up and down the three divisions.


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.


What time and channel is Stormers vs Ulster on? TV and live stream info for the URC clash

Ulster take on the Sharks in Cape Town on Saturday afternoon - 5.15pm kick-off UK time


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.


Leeds Rhinos player ratings as Sam Lisone produces tide-turning performance

The Rhinos defeated Castleford Tigers 20-6 to get back to winning ways.


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


Glentoran vs Linfield pitch inspection called ahead of Irish Cup clash

Glentoran and Linfield are due to meet at the Oval on Friday night


Mykhaylo Mudryk among five players to stake Premier League claim over international break

A Tottenham midfielder who's started more games for country than club this year is one of five players to stake their Premier League claims in the international break.


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...


Tyrone duo injury doubts for Ulster Championship opener

Kilpatrick and Meyler add to Red Hands’ mounting injury problems


Xabi Alonso manager profile: Style of play, formations, philosophy & everything you need to know

Everything you need to know about Xabi Alonso's coaching style and approach.


Leo Tennison states Hull KR first-team objective as Willie Peters delivers Championship challenge

The prop forward has signed a new two-year deal to stay at Craven Park.


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...


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.


Will Arsenal wilt at the Etihad or use it as an unlikely launchpad to glory?

In the near-eight years since Pep Guardiola landed in the north west of England, Arsenal have lost on all eight of their visits to the home of the champions.


Who are we serving playing the Ulster SFC in the pouring rain and on soft pitches? Jim McGuinness

Donegal boss aims broadside at pundits


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.


Leeds United curveballs could disrupt Archie Gray and Sam Byram at the 11th hour

Leeds United are preparing to face Watford in the Championship on Good Friday and Daniel Farke has to wait until the 11th hour to firm up his team selection because of multiple issues inside his squad


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...


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 ...


How to watch Liverpool vs Brighton on TV and Livestream

Here’s how to watch Liverpool vs Brighton in the Premier League on TV and livestream this Sunday.


Germans led by Kerber, and Raducanu, get Stuttgart wild cards

German players Angelique Kerber, Tatjana Maria and Laura Siegemund have been given wild card entries for next month's Porsche Grand Prix along with former US Open champion Emma Raducanu, organizers said on Thursday. Former winner Siegemund and Maria were given direct access into the main draw of the star studded field by the tournament because they...


Steve Clarke set for Scotland Euro 2024 boost as UEFA to listen to plea for bigger squads

The Scotland and England bosses are among those who have called for the 23-man squad limit to be increased for this summer's tournament in Germany.


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.


Anna Gardiner and Séamus Robinson go for glory at World Cross Country Championships in Belgrade

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Coventry City pay tribute to former Sky Blues defender Larry Lloyd

Coventry City news from CoventryLive as former Sky Blues defender dies, aged 75


Mercedes discover W15 ‘clue’ with key set-up clarification confirmed

"It can be either quick and dirty or a little more involved and a bit more complicated."


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


Hull KR's Phil Lowe tribute itinerary as Rovers prepare to celebrate legendary forward

Rovers have promised to pay Lowe the respect he deserves on derby day.


Will Russia and Belarus be part of the 2024 Olympic Games?


Leeds Knights coach Ryan Aldridge looking to build confidence for NIHL National play-offs

RYAN ALDRIDGE is anticipating a competitive weekend for his Leeds Knights team as they gear up ready for the NIHL National play-offs.


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

Miller scored twice as Leeds Rhinos defeated Castleford Tigers.


Eight Championship relegation candidates ranked based on likelihood of dropping to League One

Eight Championship clubs are at risk of joining Rotherham United in League One. We have ranked each team based on the likelihood of them getting relegated...


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.


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


West Ham: Kalvin Phillips given lifeline with three games to salvage England dream

West Ham: Kalvin Phillips given lifeline with three games to salvage England dream - The midfielder has been a miserable loan signing and now faces a last chance to make the Euro 2024 squad


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…


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


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


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


Huge new 'state-of-the-art' sports facility unveiled

A huge new 'state-of-the-art' sports facility has been unveiled near Glasgow.


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