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Everton manager Sean Dyche has admitted the club’s 10-point deduction may have had a psychological effect on his players. The Toffees are still awaiting the outcome of their appeal against the punishment they received for breaching the Premier League’s financial…

Mark Selby produced a vintage display to sweep past Ronnie O’Sullivan 6-0 and secure his place in the semi-finals of the Players Championship in Telford. World number one O’Sullivan had looked pretty much untouchable this season, with four major ranking…

Trafford Council is looking forward to working with Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe on his ambitious plans to regenerate the south of the city. Ratcliffe set out two routes to providing United with a stadium which he feels would…

Joe Root’s ton is his 31st in Tests and a record 10th against India; he is unbeaten on 106 as England close day one of fourth Test in Ranchi on 302-7; follow text commentary of day two from 3.45am, Saturday,…

Liverpool academy graduates have been a constant presence during the Reds’ run to the final of the League Cup at Wembley, where Jurgen Klopp hopes to lift the trophy for the second time; watch Chelsea vs Liverpool in the Carabao…

Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso has insisted there is “nothing new to say” regarding fresh speculation over his future. Alonso has been heavily linked with the Liverpool job since Jurgen Klopp announced last month he would step down at…

Ciarán Frawley is set to make his first Six Nations start from fullback as Ireland make several changes to the side to face Wales on Saturday. Frawley, who has also played at centre and fly-half for Leinster, comes in for…

Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart is to retire at the end of the season. The former England and Manchester City player will be 37 when his three-year contract expires in the summer. Hart made his first-team debut for Shrewsbury in April…

Liverpool, Brighton, West Ham and Rangers will discover their Europa League last-16 opponents on Friday; all four British sides won their group, meaning they are seeded for the draw and will face a team who came through the play-offs; the…

Mercedes’ drivers in agreement about the improved handling and balance from the team’s all-new 2024 car; Russell says the W15 is “not the diva” of the past two years, although Red Bull remain clear favourites; watch Friday’s final day of…