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Maidstone United head of recruitment Zach Foster-Crouch says the club are ‘very conscious’ of the mistakes made when last in the National League

Maidstone are determined to learn from their mistakes if they achieve promotion back to the National League. The Stones are in contention for an immediate return after booking a National League South play-off place. But their last experience of non-league’s top went badly wrong, going six months without a win and finishing bottom. Poor recruitment ...


Where Enzo Maresca explanation doesn't stack up with embargo impact on transfers assessed

Your Leicester City questions answered on Maresca's tactics, lack of rotation, the dip in form, Ricardo Pereira, Harry Souttar, the impact of the transfer embargo, and more


One worrying stat for Derry to overcome as ‘imperfect’ Donegal can win insists Jim McGuinnesss

The Ulster champions begin their title defence and their quest for three-in-a-row with a clash against Donegal in Celtic Park on Saturday evening


David Wagner makes Bristol City play-off claim before Norwich;s crucial Championship encounter

Bristol City take on the Canaries, four months after they snatched a 2-1 win at Ashton Gate


Five players who could replace Salah at Liverpool

FootballTransfers takes a look at five players who could replace Mo Salah at Liverpool ahead of next season


Brave West Ham go down fighting as Treble-chasing Bayer Leverkusen march on

WEST HAM 1-1 BAYER LEVERKUSEN (1-3 agg): Michail Antonio's first-half header gave the Hammers hope of a comeback but Jeremie Frimpong's late equaliser spoiled the party and sent the visitors into the semis


Joe Schmidt completes Wallabies coaching puzzle by bringing in ex-British and Irish Lion ahead of huge 2025 series

Joe Schmidt has finalised his Wallabies coaching staff by adding a former British and Irish Lions player to the group.


Where are they now? Carlo Ancelotti’s 7 signings as Everton manager

What kind of legacy did Don Carlo leave at Goodison Park?


United Rugby Championship: The implications Round 14 has on the tight playoff picture

With the tight knockout picture in mind, Planet Rugby takes a closer look at how each of the games in round 14 influences the race for the top eight.


Emma Raducanu sets up Iga Swiatek clash after reaching first quarter-final in 19 months

Emma Raducanu stormed into the quarter-final of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix.


Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton get Ryder Cup boost as teammate agrees with Rory McIlroy

It's unclear whether LIV Golf's Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton will be involved in the next Ryder Cup - but the pair have received the backing of one of their 2023 teammates


FIA respond as concerns noted over Chinese Grand Prix track surface

The return of the Chinese Grand Prix has seen F1 show up to the Shanghai circuit featuring a very different track surface...


Further spike in driver Shanghai concerns after shock painted track reveal

The Shanghai International Circuit has been painted ahead of the first Chinese GP in five years.


Emma Raducanu shows clay-court form with stunning win over Angelique Kerber

Emma Raducanu shows clay-court form with stunning win over Angelique Kerber - Raducanu backed up her impressive performance in the Billie Jean King Cup with a superb display against Kerber in stuttgart


Motor racing-F1 faces a fresh challenge on return to China

By Joe Cash SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Formula One returns to China for the first time since 2019 with even world champion Max Verstappen facing a new challenge at a circuit that provided his Red Bull team's first grand prix victory 15 years ago. The weekend will host the first sprint of the season, with only one hour of free practice on Friday to fine tune the cars and do tyre assessments, and the


When are Champions League semi-finals? TV info and dates as Bayern Munich and Real Madrid progress

The Champions League semi-final line-up has been finalised, with the four remaining teams within touching distance of the final at Wembley, and here's all you need to know


Emma Raducanu advances to Stuttgart Open quarterfinals, feeling confident

Emma Raducanu says the best is yet to come as she continued her excellent form by making it through to the quarter-final of the Stuttgart Open.


Three new football rules to clamp down on time-wasting this weekend

A crackdown on footballers time-wasting – including by feigning injury – is to make its top-flight debut this weekend. From Saturday, Major League Soccer players will be forced to leave the pitch for at least two minutes if they go down for more than 15 seconds and require medical attention. The only exceptions are for fouls resulting in a yellow o...


Adrian Newey to Ferrari? What Lewis Hamilton can expect if F1 dream team materialises

"It's hard to beat that combination..."


Sergio Perez issues crucial Red Bull future update as F1 ‘silly season’ gathers pace

Sergio Perez says he's "100 percent certain" to be on the F1 grid next season, and is confident in securing his future very soon...


Five games, five tests - what represents pass marks for Hibs coaching staff under pressure?

Final stretch of ‘meaningless’ games now vital to restoring confidence in gaffer


Summer transfer business, goals on Sunday and contract question mark - Your Coventry City questions answered

Coventry City Q&A from CoventryLive as Sky Blues reporter Andy Turner answers some of fans' big questions of he week


FA Cup replays scrapped by Football Association in response to ‘expansion’ of UEFA competitions

The Football Association have announced that FA Cup replays have been scrapped ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.


Championship permutations: What every team needs to win promotion or play-off spot to reach Premier League

Championship permutations: What every team needs to win promotion or play-off spot to reach Premier League - Ipswich, Leeds, Leicester and Southampton are fighting for the title and automatic promotion places


Why Ricciardo believes he can start to save his F1 future in Chinese GP

Daniel Ricciardo is under pressure after a bad start to the season that has seen him far behind his Visa Cash App RB teammate, Yuki Tsunoda. However, the Australian believes he can turn it around during the Chinese Grand Prix because of his previous experiences at the Shanghai International Circuit. Equipped with a new chassis, Ricciardo believes he can showcase his talent.


Gary Rowett press conference notes: Steve Evans response and key Birmingham City messages

Alex Dicken highlights some of the talking points from Gary Rowett's press conference before Birmingham City's trip to Rotherham


FA Cup: EFL Directors call out decision to scrap replays

Multiple directors of EFL clubs have called out the decision to scrap FA Cup Replays. After consultation with the Premier League, the FA has taken the decision to remove FA Cup Replays from the First Round Proper onwards, starting next season. It has been met by backlash from many corners of English football: SkyBet League Two side Tranmere Rovers published an official club statement challenging the decision, and a number of EFL club directors...


How Antonio Rudiger Helped Andriy Lunin Save Mateo Kovacic's Penalty

Antonio Rudiger and Mateo Kovacic are close friends, but the former may have been the reason his ex-teammate missed a crucial penalty.


Emma Raducanu warns ‘best yet to come’ after fourth straight win for first time since US Open title

Emma Raducanu continued her comeback to tour-level tennis in fine fashion after securing a fourth straight win – the first time she has achieved such a feat since her 2021 US Open triumph – to move into the quarter-finals of the Stuttgart Open. The Briton played some of her finest tennis in recent years as she powered past Czech sensation Linda Nos...


Brazil's most-capped players of all time - list

Football FanCast takes a look at most-capped Brazil players in history, with a detailed view of the top 10.


The 10 best German football players ever - ranked

Football FanCast has ranked the top 10 football players to come out of Germany.


5 talking points from Liverpool’s 1-0 win against Atalanta

Here are five talking points from Liverpool’s 1-0 win against Atalanta in the UEFA Europa League.


Nathan Aspinall claims second Premier League victory in Rotterdam

Nathan Aspinall claims second Premier League victory in Rotterdam - The result means that Aspinall climbs into third in the table.


Rafael Nadal’s Barcelona Open hopes ended by Alex de Minaur

Rafael Nadal’s Barcelona Open hopes ended by Alex de Minaur - The 37-year-old was playing just his second tournament in 15 months.


F1 Academy star Abbi Pulling responds to Max Verstappen's "no next step" criticism

After triple F1 champion Max Verstappen expressed his concerns about the all-female F1 Academy series, current championship leader Abbi Pulling told Mirror Sport why she disagrees


WTA roundup: Iga Swiatek remains perfect in Stuttgart

No. 1 seed Iga Swiatek of Poland swept past Belgium's Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany. Swiatek -- the two-time defending champion who has never lost a match in Stuttgart -- saved 5 of 7 break points while going 4-for-6 in breaking Mertens. The four-time Grand Slam champion's next opponent will be 2021 U.S. Open


The two managers leading race to succeed Erik ten Hag at Manchester United

They have a big decision to make.


Is Atalanta vs Liverpool on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Europa League tonight

Is Atalanta vs Liverpool on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Europa League tonight - The Reds must overturn a 3-0 defeat at Anfield if they are to reach the Europa League semi-finals


F1 Practice Today: Chinese Grand Prix 2024 start times, schedule and TV

Find out all the details for F1 practice at the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix, including session start time and how to watch


Pep Guardiola explains Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland substitution

'They could not continue...'


Sprint race format changes explained as F1 returns to China

The Chinese Grand Prix returns for the first time since 2019.


Alan O'Connor says 'pressure is on' as UIster target place in United Rugby Championship playoffs

Alan O’Connor is backing Ulster’s young guns to bounce back from their European Challenge Cup quarter-final exit against Clermont by securing a place in the United Rugby Championship playoffs.


What channel is Derry vs Donegal on? TV and live stream info for Saturday's game

The defending Ulster champions face neighbours Donegal in a fascinating Ulster SFC quarter-final


Dundee dispute Philippe Clement assessment of Rangers stalemate - 'I would strongly disagree with that'

What Tony Docherty said after the goalless draw with Rangers


Upbeat Emma Raducanu's comments speak volumes as return to winning ways continues in Stuttgart

The 2021 US Open champion is down at No.303 in the world rankings but that figure is soon set to rise after her recent showings in the Billie Jean King Cup and at this week's Stuttgart Open


Manchester City’s gripping system failure offers glimmer of hope to others

It turns out Pep Guardiola was right after all. Manchester City’s pursuit of the double-treble will now remain “a hypothetical dream”. This was Pep’s own excellent phrase before Wednesday’s second leg against Real Madrid, a formulation that suggests even Guardiola’s dreams are full of theory, algebra, hypotheticals, like a footballing version of Evelyn Waugh’s professor Silenus, the modernist architect who doesn’t sleep but instead lies in the...


Why Emiliano Martinez was not sent off despite second yellow card

Aston Villa booked their place in the Europa League semi-finals in dramatic fashion by winning a drama-filled penalty shootout, where goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez received his second yellow card but was not sent off. Martinez had been walking a tightrope from the 28th minute when he received his first booking for time-wasting, with Villa already 1-...


John Townley's Aston Villa player ratings after Emi Martinez heroics book semi-final place

Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive as Unai Emery's side progress to the Europa Conference League semi-final after penalty shoot-out victory


What channel is Rangers v Hearts? Scottish Cup semi-final TV details, team news, referee and VAR

Everything you need to know ahead of the Hampden semi-final


Bradford League among trio to sign major anti-racism pledge at Headingley

The Gordon Rigg Bradford Premier League signed the Yorkshire and Humber Anti-Racism in Sports Group pledge at Headingley earlier this week.