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Ronnie O’Sullivan demolished Ali Carter 10-2 to win what had been termed a grudge match and reach the semi-finals of the Tour Championship. The pair had not met since their ill-tempered meeting at the Masters final in January, which O’Sullivan…

Phil Foden scored a hat-trick from an attacking midfield position as Manchester City thrashed Aston Villa 4-1 on Wednesday; the England midfielder admits he prefers playing in that position; Foden: “Out wide, I can do that job, but I prefer…

The County Championship is back for 2024 with Ben Stokes set to play a number of games for Durham and a host of seamers looking to fill the void left by Stuart Broad in England’s Test team; plus, who can…

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Arsenal midfielder Frida Maanum will not feature in Norway’s upcoming Euro 2025 qualifiers after collapsing in Sunday’s League Cup final win against Chelsea. The 24-year-old collapsed off the ball in stoppage time and left the field on a stretcher before…

Rory McIlroy has consulted Tiger Woods’ former coach Butch Harmon as he prepares to make his 10th attempt to complete a career grand slam. McIlroy needs to win the Masters to join Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus…

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association following his side’s 2-2 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Tempers flared after referee Darren England awarded a penalty to the Blues in the 40th minute for…

Mauricio Pochettino has defended Conor Gallagher after the midfielder received abuse on social media for failing to high-five a mascot. Chelsea said in a statement that the “defamatory comments” made towards Gallagher were “completely unacceptable” and that the video had…

Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans look set to bolster Manchester United’s beleaguered backline at Chelsea as Erik ten Hag’s side continue to search for answers to their ongoing injury problems. The Red Devils have been besieged by issues during a…

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany was left to rue another refereeing decision after his relegation-battling side were held to a 1-1 draw by Wolves. A day after Kompany said refereeing standards in the Premier League this season have “not been good…