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Newcastle have announced the appointment of Paul Mitchell as Dan Ashworth’s successor as sporting director. Mitchell arrives after previous roles in scouting and club development at Southampton, Tottenham, RB Leipzig and Monaco. He takes over from Ashworth, whose departure to…

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has signed a contract extension until 2026. The Dutchman’s position was under scrutiny during an underwhelming 2023-24 Premier League campaign in which United finished eighth. He changed the feeling around the club by guiding…

Phil Foden insists England’s best players need to take responsibility for a string of poor performances at Euro 2024 and said he “feels sorry” for under-fire manager Gareth Southgate. England are ramping up preparations for their quarter-final clash with Switzerland…

Cole Palmer admits the pressure of taking a penalty ramps up when it comes to a shoot-out – but insists he would be ready to take one for England at Euro 2024. With the knockout stages in full swing, England…

Naomi Osaka’s first Wimbledon campaign in five years was emphatically halted by a swift second-round defeat to world number 17 Emma Navarro. Wild card Osaka entered Centre Court buoyed by her first victory at the All England Club since 2018…

Emma Raducanu brushed aside Elise Mertens at Wimbledon to reach the third round of a grand slam for the first time since her US Open triumph. Back on Court One for the first time since her breakthrough run to the…

Ivan Toney was “annoyed” to be brought on so late against Slovakia but pledged to be ready whenever called upon as England look to “kick on” from their Euro 2024 near miss. Gareth Southgate’s side were moments away from an…

World number two Coco Gauff is eager to enjoy her busy summer as she cruised into the third round of Wimbledon with another straight-sets victory. US Open champion Gauff beat qualifier Anca Todoni 6-2 6-1 in 66 minutes on Court…

New Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has received a boost ahead of the start of pre-season training after midfielder Wataru Endo was left out of Japan’s squad for the Olympics. The national team wanted to include the 31-year-old as one…

Andy Murray will play mixed doubles at Wimbledon with Emma Raducanu. The pair have been granted a wild card, with Murray looking to maximise his opportunities on his final appearance at the All England Club. Murray famously played mixed doubles…