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Man Utd ‘disgrace’ told to be a ‘rat’ with INEOS urged to build team around new star

Former Man Utd goalkeeper Ben Foster has hit out at Casemiro for allowing Bournemouth an easy second goal over the weekend.

Lando Norris conquers the conditions to claim pole position

Lando Norris proved he is the man for all seasons by conquering a treacherous Shanghai International Circuit to claim pole for the first Sprint Race of the season on Saturday.

Jontay Porter receives NBA suspension following major betting scandal

Ferrari F1 drivers split over China sprint race clash talks

Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz have given different takes on if they have cleared the air over their Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix sprint race battle.

Carragher warns Arteta’s Arsenal of Pochettino ‘danger’; £100m striker to curb ‘afterthought’ worry

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are 'in danger' of becoming little more than an 'afterthought' like Mauricio Pochettino's Spurs, according to Jamie Carragher.

Hamilton: Norris would have been better off conceding in Turn 1

Lewis Hamilton thinks Lando Norris would have been better off conceding position in their Turn 1 battle in Formula 1’s China sprint, as he had the pace to overtake later.

Supercars New Zealand: Heimgartner splashes to Taupo opener victory

Andre Heimgartner has turned a terrible Supercars season around with an impressive victory in a wet opener to the third round of the season in New Zealand.

Five reasons Pochettino has *actually* had a good first season at Chelsea

Chelsea are now three points off sixth with a game in hand. Is Pochettino actually having a good first season? We've come up with five reasons why he is.

IPL 2024: Lucknow win toss, decide to field against Chennai

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 19 (ANI): KL Rahul's Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) won the toss and opted to field against Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 34th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Friday.LSG are coming into this match after beating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 8 wickets. The Lucknow-based franchise are currently in fifth place in the IPL 2024 standings with 6...

Idiot treble winner Pep Guardiola left with eggy face over Cole Palmer Chelsea transfer call

Pep Guardiola is an absolute dumb-dumb for not foreseeing that Cole Palmer would race to the top of the golden boot race, according to Danny Murphy.

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Alonso considered aborting P3 lap in F1 China qualifying

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso revealed he nearly aborted the lap that put him third on Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix grid after losing time in Turn 1.

China eliminated in U23 Asian Cup group stage

China have been eliminated from the U23 Asian Cup 2024 with one game to play in the group stage, after losing both the previous two matches.

Slightly difficult with such total: CSK skipper Gaikwad after 8-wicket loss against LSG

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 20 (ANI): After his side's 8-wicket loss against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on Friday, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad said that it was difficult for them with a target of 177 runs. While speaking at the post-match presentation, Gaikwad said that they finished well with the bat in the first inning. He added that in the first inning, they kept losing...

Europa League semi-final fixtures confirmed

The semi-final fixtures for this season’s Europa League have been confirmed. This follows the completion of the quarter-final second legs on Thursday. Bayer Leverkusen will face Roma in the last four. The newly crowned Bundesliga champions drew 1-1 at West Ham, after winning the first leg 2-0 in Germany. Roma beat AC Milan 2-1 at home, after also w...

Jonny Bairstow reveals top three T20 batters, toughest bowlers he ever faced

Mullanpur (Punjab) [India], April 19 (ANI): England and Punjab Kings (PBKS) batter Jonny Bairstow revealed his top three T20 batters among the present crop in the world.Bairstow is currently representing PBKS in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, he has failed to showcase his top form in the tournament, scoring just 96 runs in six matches at an average of 16.00, with the best score of 42. Speaking in a video posted...

FA Cup: Pochettino reveals details of Chelsea team meeting ahead Man City clash

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has said he held a meeting with his entire squad and staff to remind them of the importance of discipline. This follows a clash between his players over a penalty kick in the 6-0 win over Everton on Monday. Cole Palmer scored four goals in the game, but Conor Gallagher had to push Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke...

"Disappointed...not frustrated or angry": Liverpool coach Klopp after UEL exit

New Delhi [India], April 19 (ANI): Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp admitted that he was "disappointed" but not "frustrated or angry" after they crashed out of the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals following their 3-1 aggregate defeat to Atalanta. Liverpool entered Gewiss Stadium trailing by 3-0 following their defeat in the first leg at Anfield. Mohamed Salah put Liverpool in front by converting the spot kick in the 7th minute of the game. The...

Juventus ordered to pay Ronaldo more than $10 million in salary dispute

Juventus has been ordered to pay Cristiano Ronaldo more than $10 million by an arbitration board following a salary dispute.The dispute regarded a move by Juventus players to defer part of their salaries during the coronavirus pandemic.The 9.8 million euros ($10.5 million) that Juventus was ordered to pay Ronaldo is half the amount that the five-time Ballon d'Or winner had been seeking from the Turin club in back wages.Juventus said in a...

Zidane close to joining new club, personal terms settled

Former Real Madrid head coach, Zinedine Zidane is so close to becoming the manager of Bayern Munich. According to Mundo Deportivo, most of the terms between Zidane and Bayern Munich are settled. The report added that the Frenchman has already discussed reinforcements with the German Bundesliga club especially in defence. Meanwhile, Julian Nagelsman...

F1 Chinese GP: Verstappen claims Red Bull's 100th pole over Perez

Max Verstappen claimed Red Bull's 100th Formula 1 pole after headlining Chinese Grand Prix qualifying with a 1m33.660s, beating team-mate Sergio Perez by 0.3s.

CSK coach Stephen Fleming sheds light on holding back Dhoni for final overs

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 20 (ANI): Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming revealed the reason for keeping MS Dhoni stationed in the final three overs instead of promoting him up in the batting order following his cameo against Lucknow Super Giants in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. After being put to bat, Dhoni arrived on the crease with two overs left and CSK reduced to 142/6. In the next 12 deliveries,...

Barcelona fined by UEFA for fans making Nazi salutes, monkey gestures at Paris Saint-Germain game

Barcelona was fined 25,000 euros ($26,600) by UEFA on Thursday for Nazi salutes and monkey gestures by fans at a Champions League game against Paris Saint-Germain last week.UEFA said the proven charge of "racist behavior" followed images circulating of misconduct by some fans at Parc des Princes on April 10.UEFA also deferred a one-game ban on selling tickets to Barcelona fans for an away game in the Champions League next season for a...

Tim David gesturing Suryakumar for review during Mumbai-Punjab clash sparks row, here's what rulebook says

Mullanpur (Punjab) [India], April 19 (ANI): A viral video from the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Mullanpur Stadium on Thursday sparked controversy as members in the squad and support staff in the dugout of five-time champions were seen allegedly providing illegal assistance to batter Suryakumar Yadav in asking for a review. During the game, in the 15th over of the MI's innings, Arshdeep...

Verstappen blasts past Hamilton to win Chinese GP sprint

SHANGHAI - Max Verstappen overcame early electrical gremlins to blast from fourth on the grid to an emphatic victory in the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race Saturday, 13 seconds ahead of Lewis Hamilton.The Dutchman charged past the seven-time world champion Hamilton's Mercedes on lap nine of the 19-lap dash.Red Bull team mate Sergio Perez was third after a thrilling battle with the Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, and the Aston Martin...

LSG skipper KL Rahul surpasses CSK icon MS Dhoni for this IPL record

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 20 (ANI): Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul surpassed Chennai Super Kings icon MS Dhoni to become the player with the most fifty-plus scores in the history of the Indian Premier League as a designated wicketkeeper.Rahul showed a glimpse of returning to his former self during LSG's 8-wicket win over CSK on Friday, since returning from an injury that ruled him out of the four Test matches against England...

Indian wrestlers 'sleeping on floor' after Dubai airport flooded

Two top Indian wrestlers have been "sleeping on the floor" at Dubai airport after record rainfall disrupted travel to and from the Middle East financial center, Indian media reported.

EPL: Arteta explains why Arsenal have been losing matches

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has provided two reasons for the team’s dip in performances. The Gunners began 2024 on a brilliant note, winning 11 matches and drawing one, before back-to-back losses. Arteta’s men lost 2-0 at home to Aston Villa and lost 1-0 to Bayern Munich in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final. The Spaniard has...

Why rival fans are revelling in Arsenal ‘failure’ before their next Quadruple push

Why are rival supporters laughing at Arsenal? That's easy - they haven't earned the 'arrogance' their fans have displayed all season. Try winning something.

David, Pollard fined for breaching IPL Code of Conduct during MI-PBKS clash

New Delhi [India], April 20 (ANI): Mumbai Indians batter Tim David and batting coach Kieron Pollard have been fined 20 per cent of their match fee for breaching the IPL's code of conduct during their match against the Punjab Kings in the ongoing season in Mullanpur.The match took place on Thursday and MI went on to win the game by nine runs. The IPL released a statement on Saturday to announce that both players committed a Level 1 offence under...

Shanghai F1 grass fire mystery remains; emergency team on standby

Formula 1 chiefs have been left scratching their heads after overnight investigations into the repeated grass fire at Shanghai’s Turn 7 failed to deliver an answer as to the cause.

2024 NASCAR Talladega schedule, entry list, and how to watch

NASCAR heads to Talladega (AL.) Superspeedway for what is sure to be an action-placed race on one of the sport's most iconic tracks.

Is Kevin De Bruyne the best Premier League player of all time?

Beijing half marathon top three stripped of medals: organizers

The top three in Sunday's Beijing half marathon have been stripped of their medals, organizers said, following an investigation into the finish that saw China's He Jie controversially win.

Four teams qualify for NWFL super six playoffs

Nasarawa Amazons, Confluence Queens, Heartland Queens and Rivers Angels have qualified for the Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, Super Six playoffs. Nasarawa Amazons finished top of Group A with 26 points with Heartland Queens and Confluence Queens coming second and third respectively. In Group B, Rivers Angels are the only team that have secure...

Norris had no reason to apologise for China F1 sprint showing, says McLaren

McLaren says Lando Norris had no need to apologise for his Formula 1 sprint race showing in China, after failing to convert his pole position into a podium.

NFL Mock Draft 11.0 picks 1-16: Surely not?

Aston Martin protests F1 Chinese GP qualifying results after Sainz red flag crash

Aston Martin has lodged a protest against the results of the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix qualifying results in relation to Carlos Sainz’s red flag crash.

The Haas F1 updates that have bucked a sprint race trend

The intense nature of Formula 1 sprint weekends means teams are often very reluctant to introduce any major car updates.

Former England cricketer Raman Subba Row dies at 92, ICC expresses condolences

New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has condoled the demise of former England Test cricketer and ICC Match Referee Raman Subba Row. He was 92.ICC General Manager of Cricket Wasim Khan said Subba Row was also one of the earliest ICC Match Referees and ably officiated in different parts of the world. "It is sad to hear of the passing of Raman and I would like to extend deepest condolences on behalf of...

Xabi Alonso admits David Moyes hostility boiled over after ‘disgrace’ claim as West Ham vs 14 men

There's no love lost between Xabi Alonso and David Moyes after the West Ham called the Leverkusen bench a 'disgrace'. Alonso admits it was round two in the second leg.

El Clasico: Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo issues strong warning to Real Madrid

Barcelona defender, Ronald Araujo has sent a strong warning to Real Madrid ahead of both teams’ La Liga El Clasico on Sunday. The Uruguay international said Xavi’s men want revenge against Real Madrid. Recall that Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 4-1 the last time both teams met in January this year. Barcelona and Madrid are set to lock horns at the ...

The FA should learn from Scotland and end mid-table mediocrity

Mid-table mediocrity and cruising to the end of the season could be eradicated in English football by creating smaller divisions like Scotland.

Liverpool haven't scored from open play in over SIX hours of football

With so much to play for, Liverpool were poised to make this season one to remember and deliver an epic send-off for their manager. But the past fortnight has shown how difficult that can be.

IndyCar Long Beach: O’Ward leads Power in opening practice

Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward was quickest in opening practice for this weekend’s IndyCar Series round at the Grand Prix of Long Beach.

New FIFA Club World Cup is a 'great opportunity' for African teams - Drogba

" When you look at the normal previous FIFA Club World Cup, when you’ve seen TP Mazembe, for example, being in the final, at the time it was huge and for a team like that in Africa winning the (FIFA) Club World Cup or the Clubs World Cup competition, it will be, like I said, a huge achievement."

The 10 most valuable MLS players in 2024 according to Transfermarkt

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F1 teams and Pirelli had no warning of “painted” Shanghai track surface

Neither teams nor tyre supplier Pirelli were informed about the “painted” surface treatment at the Shanghai circuit before arriving in China for this weekend’s Formula 1 race, it has emerged.

Keys claims Klopp has ‘killed Liverpool’ by making ‘ill-judged’ error during farewell season

Richard Keys has accused Jurgen Klopp of "killing" Liverpool as his "ill-judged" error has contributed to their downfall during the run-in.

Predicting five Arsenal bottlejobs from 2022/23 (and Declan Rice) primed to bottle it again in 2023/24

Declan Rice is in prime position to be named Arsenal bottlejob of 2023/24, but five others who bottled it in 2022/23 are vying with him for top spot.