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Interim head coach Simon Easterby believes the availability of Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong, Jack Conan and Jimmy O’Brien “massively increases” Ireland’s competitiveness ahead of their latest Guinness Six Nations title defence. Easterby is bidding to lead Ireland to an unprecedented…

Phil Taylor has backed Luke Littler to break his record of 16 world titles but says the 17-year-old will have to overcome “Man Utd syndrome” to do it. Littler became the youngest player to win the World Championship at Alexandra…

Novak Djokovic set another grand slam record as he battled through to the third round of the Australian Open. The 37-year-old’s 6-1 6-7 (4) 6-3 6-2 victory over Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria was his 430th match at a slam, taking…

Diogo Jota’s instant impact from the bench ensured Premier League leaders Liverpool kept Nottingham Forest at arm’s length after a 1-1 draw at the City Ground. All the noise before the match was about how a win for Forest would…

Christian Norgaard scored an added-time equaliser as Brentford fought from two goals down to salvage a point from a 2-2 draw against Manchester City at Gtech Community Stadium. Phil Foden scored a second-half brace to give the champions control but…

Graham Potter worked his magic as West Ham beat Fulham 3-2 in his first home game in charge. Goals from Carlos Soler, Tomas Soucek and Lucas Paqueta secured a first Premier League victory for Potter, who took over from the…

Mike Summerbee has paid tribute to “one of the best defenders” in Manchester City’s history – and George Best’s “most difficult opponent” – following the death of former captain and manager Tony Book. The Premier League club announced on Tuesday…

Former Manchester City captain and manager Tony Book has died at the age of 90, the club have announced. Right-back Book captained City as they won four major trophies, including the First Division title and European Cup Winners’ Cup, in…

Daniil Medvedev smashed a net camera in an angry outburst during a five-set Australian Open win over lowly-ranked wild card Kasidit Samrej. Medvedev reached the final for the third time at Melbourne Park 12 months ago but arrived late in…

Manchester City are closing in on the signing of teenage Palmeiras centre-back Vitor Reis with an agreement in principle reached, the PA news agency understands. The 19-year-old Brazilian looks set to join the Premier League champions for a fee in…