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Midfielder could make debut against Uruguay or Japan Garner: ‘I knew I had to show everybody what I’m about’ James Garner always planned this to be a defining year in his career and is reaping the rewards after receiving a first England call-up, the Everton midfielder has said. The 25-year-old could make his international debut over the next week, having impressed Thomas Tuchel with his form. Eng…

Holders Arsenal take a two-goal lead into the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea next week after a 3-1 win at the Emirates Stadium, with the quality of the goals, two disallowed Chelsea goals and the Blues’ injury woes the talking points. A Stina Blackstenius header and Chloe Kelly long-range effort made it 2-0 after the visitors had twice hit the post before Veerl…

World No 3 reveals her difficulty in handling the pressure that accompanies her success after second-round loss In the gloomy surrounds of a makeshift mixed media zone situated inside a dark corridor under the Hard Rock Stadium, Iga Swiatek needed a brief moment to let some of her emotions go before another wave of questions struck her. An hour earlier, Swiatek had experienced one of her most dif…

Board and players unanimously approve new CBA deal Seven-year agreement runs through end of 2032 season Free agency, expansion draft now come in quick rush Explained: what the new deal means for players The WNBA’s board of governors unanimously ratified the terms of a new collective bargaining agreement on Tuesday. Their vote came a day after the players also unanimously approved the seven-year C…

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Club reveal agreement with legendary forward Egyptian wanted to let fans know as early as possible Mohamed Salah is to leave Liverpool at the end of this season after nine years, the club have announced. Liverpool said in a statement that Salah “expressed his wish to make this announcement to the supporters at the earliest possible opportunity to provide transparency about his future due to his r…

66-year-old rapper is longtime women’s sports supporter Team did not attend Trump’s State of the Union address The rapper Flavor Flav will host a Las Vegas event in July to honour the US women’s ice hockey team’s gold medal at the Milano Cortina Olympics and celebrate other female Olympian and Paralympian achievement. The Hall of Fame rapper announced on X on Thursday that he will host a She Got …

The former England captain and head coach argues that elite stars need a proper training block to peak at 2027 World Cup – but warns even best-laid plans get ripped up England’s legendary World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson says the current management should consider resting key players this summer to boost the chances of history being repeated in Australia next year. Johnson was among sever…

French superstar played 10 years for Atlético Forward will join Orlando in July on a deal through 2029 Atlético plays Barcelona in Copa del Rey final in April Orlando City SC completed the long-anticipated signing of Atlético Madrid superstar Antoine Griezmann on Tuesday. The 35-year-old French attacker is signed from July 2026 through the 2027-28 season with an option for 2028-29. Financial term…

The world No 3 is backed to become the challenger but lost twice this week, to Wesley So and Levon Aronian Fabiano Caruana, the world No 3, reigning US champion and 5-2 favourite to win the world title Candidates at the Cap St Georges Resort, Pegeia, Cyprus, from 29 March to 16 April, planned to warm up with two events at his home town, St Louis, but events have not followed the script. Caruana w…

Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich and WSL derby will shape the rest of United’s season It is no exaggeration to describe the next seven days as being the most significant week of fixtures in the history of Manchester United’s women’s team, as they contest their first European quarter-final with a crucial derby in between. Debutants in the main draw of the Champions League, Marc…

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! It’s the international break but that doesn’t mean we can’t have some fun. There are, of course, crunch playoffs for the Geopolitics World Cup – if anyone actually wants to be there – in Europe and over in Mexico. But for the rest, this is a chance to rip up the rulebook and play whoever the hell they like. Those heading to North America in the …

England opener now faces three-year ban from IPL ‘My journey into Test team has come from county cricket’ Ben Duckett has pulled out of the upcoming Indian Premier League and now faces a three-year ban from the tournament after deciding he needs county cricket to shore up his place in England’s Test team. The opener, 31, was signed by Delhi Capitals at the IPL auction in December in a deal worth …

Reform leader’s posts on social media spark criticism ‘It’s a slap in the face to supporters and players’ Ipswich fans have said they are “disgusted and ashamed” after the Reform Party leader, Nigel Farage, was able to stage a photo opportunity at Portman Road on Monday. The club declined to comment, but some supporters criticised them on social media with one describing it as “PR suicide for a f…

Shiffrin wins slalom to move 85 points clear overall Aicher must win Wednesday’s giant slalom finale American star eyes record-tying sixth overall crown Mikaela Shiffrin v Emma Aicher for the most prestigious title in women’s skiing will go to the season-ending final race on Wednesday. Shiffrin won yet another slalom on Tuesday – her ninth in 10 World Cup starts this season – by a massive margin …