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Chelsea claimed a valuable point in the Champions League on their head coach Sonia Bompastor’s return to face her former team, on a night where the English side’s controlled performance merited significant plaudits, even if the match itself was surprisingly low on goalmouth action. The French side had scored eight times in their first fixture in the league phase, away against the Swiss side Serve…

Third ODI: Aus 322-9, SA 145-4; Australia won by 45 runs (DLS) Wicketkeeper and Marsh hit half-centures while Peake also impresses Australia have avoided a whitewash in their ODI series in South Africa with Pat Cummins’ encouraging comeback and the return to form of Adam Zampa and Alex Carey inspiring them to a morale-boosting if rain-interrupted win in Potchefstroom. The final day-nighter was ev…

Airline ‘categorically rejects’ commission’s guilty verdict Etihad has been club’s principal shirt sponsor since 2009 Manchester City’s main sponsor, Etihad Airways, is considering legal action against the Premier League following its publication of the independent commission’s core decision on more than 100 findings of financial rule breaches by the club. In a statement released on Tuesday eveni…

Wales ‘unrecognisable’ in defeat against Denmark Haaland ‘exactly the same’ after Manchester City verdict Craig Bellamy has said Wales must improve against Norway on Thursday after appearing unrecognisable in their defeat against Denmark , and highlighted their next opponents’ run to the World Cup quarter-finals as proof of their talent. Wales host Norway in Cardiff hoping to record their first w…

What Guardiola knew at City relates to the true nature of the club and more basic things like spectacle and human nature “Do you know the question that you are asking me? Today, do you honestly think it is my job to make this kind of question happen …” Cut to the long, painful pause. Chuck in a deep, shaming stare, eyes that have suddenly become death rays of betrayal and disgust and Pep Guardiol…

Impressive against Spain, England’s best player against Czechia, the move to La Liga has transformed the winger The way that Anthony Gordon sees it, he is still the same player, the same guy – on a journey, striving for self-improvement, a thinker, immensely driven. The way that an increasing number of people see him is changing, certainly in the UK. And, for that, it is impossible to overlook th…

Work provided information concerning City’s finances He called City decision ‘historic for English football’ Rui Pinto, whose leaks of private documents helped to trigger the Premier League’s investigation into Manchester City’s financial affairs, will no longer be a protected witness by the Portuguese authorities, it can be revealed. The removal of the whistleblower’s protection was decided on W…

Joshua reveals he is speaking to Peter Fury on training Fury vows to ‘blast him out’ at London press conference Anthony Joshua has revealed that he is in contact with Tyson Fury’s uncle Peter, in a surprise twist to the buildup between the two former world champion heavyweights who will finally meet in the ring in Cardiff in December. Peter Fury trained Tyson when he shocked Wladimir Klitschko to…

Premier League executives pushing for severe punishment City maintain they are ‘innocent of the accusations’ The Premier League will face pressure from Manchester City’s rivals to push for a sanction that will result in a prolonged absence from the top flight after the club were found guilty of more than 100 charges of financial rule breaking. Executives at a number of Premier League clubs have t…

Greg Powers taken off duties during investigation Matthew Mayich unlikely to recover, says lawyer Arizona State have placed hockey coach Greg Powers on administrative leave as the school investigates the collapse of a player during an outdoor workout. Arizona State’s Matthew Mayich collapsed during an outdoor workout in August. He suffered from external heat stroke that reduced flow of oxygen to …

Head coach sees Real Madrid man as an option up front Kane praises Alexander-Arnold’s impact and work rate Thomas Tuchel’s hunt for alternatives to Harry Kane has led to him identifying Jude Bellingham as an option at No 9 for England. Kane continued his remarkable scoring record in the 2-0 win against Czechia in the Nations League on Tuesday, moving to 87 goals in 123 international appearances w…

Campbell, Hope and Jangoo all hit tons to reach 405-7 Previous ODI best was 389 against England in 2019 John Campbell hit 101 to lay the foundations for West Indies’ record one-day international total of 405 for seven against India in their second ODI on Wednesday. Shai Hope (104) and Amir Jangoo (114) also struck centuries to boost the total as West Indies hope to bounce back in the three-match …

Kevin’s ultramarathon challenge ends in time for kick-off at Old Trafford as son Jack vies for first title with Wakefield There are few families with more stories to tell when it comes to the Super League Grand Final than the Sinfields but, even by their lofty standards, this week will take some beating. Leeds has been the epicentre of that story for more than 20 years but this week the focus has…

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Veteran left on bench by Jorge Jesus for win in Norway The 41-year-old has trained alone in gym since weekend Cristiano Ronaldo continued absence from Portugal team training has led to speculation that the 41-year-old might miss his country’s match in Denmark on Thursday due to a rift with head coach Jorge Jesus. Ronaldo, the all-time leading scorer in men’s international football and pursuing th…