Teamwork, tactics and data: behind the scenes at Wigan’s pre-season training

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Kapp, De Klerk power Spirit Women to first win of Hundred season

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Greaves beats Sherrock to claim record third Women's Matchplay crown

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Holders St Mirren visit Rangers in League Cup last 16

Holders St Mirren are drawn away to Rangers in the last 16 of the Premier Sports Cup, while Celtic visit Dundee United.

Hamilton: Unnecessary pit stop 'opened door' to latest penalty

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Régis Le Bris says Chelsea’s pursuit of Sunderland captain Xhaka is ‘closed’

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Chiesa happy but wants new chapter at Liverpool

Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa says he is "happy" at the club amid speculation over his future.

Gittens keen to impress 'world-class' Alonso

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Chiesa wants ‘new chapter’ with Iraola after Liverpool’s ‘lucky’ Champions League qualification

Forward scored in friendly win against Sunderland Chiesa had frustrating two seasons under Arne Slot Federico Chiesa has said he wants “a new chapter” at Liverpool with Andoni Iraola following a frustrating time under Arne Slot and claimed the club were lucky to qualify for the Champions League last season. The Liverpool forward has been linked with a return to Italy this summer having struggled for minutes during his two years at Anfield. Chiesa made 36 appearances for Slot last season, a healthy return on paper, but only five were starts. Continue reading...

Norris wins first race of 2026 as Hamilton suffers more penalty pain

Lando Norris won his first race of 2026 after an early squabble with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri at the Hungarian Grand Prix.