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State-of-the-art £4.3million Lennoxtown sports facility opens its doors

The new facility at Lennoxtown High Park is the result of a multi-million pound project to revamp an under-used sports field into a fantastic all-weather sports pitch.


Newsboy's horse racing selections for Good Friday's three meetings, including Newcastle Nap

Newsboy expects his Nap, Palace Boy, to rule in the BetUK All-Weather Championship Marathon (1.53) at Newcastle and he also rates Cover Up a good thing in the Sprint (3.35)


Anna Gardiner and Séamus Robinson go for glory at World Cross Country Championships in Belgrade

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England's 10 best managers of all time - ranked

Gareth Southgate is preparing to lead the Three Lions into Euro 2024, but how does he rank among previous England bosses?


Ferguson, Guardiola snubbed as Carragher names ‘most important’ manager ever; Man Utd, Man City legends ranked

Jamie Carragher has ranked Man Utd icon Sir Alex Ferguson and Man City legend Pep Guardiola, but a 'unique' coach is football's most crucial figure


Louis Rees-Zammit’s rugby to NFL dream edges closer but huge obstacles remain

If ever there was time, if ever there was a place, for Louis Rees-Zammit to chase his NFL dream, this is it. The former Welsh rugby union star is reportedly nearing a deal to join the Kansas City Chiefs, the back-to-back Super Bowl champions. Rees-Zammit is likely to join the team for their annual training camp, a kind of extended trial as he learns the rigors of the NFL. He will join a 90-man training camp roster that will eventually be...


Hull KR make Mikey Lewis decision as Willie Peters names derby squad

Lewis has been working to overcome a concussion sustained earlier this month.


Canterbury Rugby Club head coach Matt Corker targeting seventh-placed National League 2 East finish ahead of final three-match block of the season

Head coach Matt Corker is out to ensure Canterbury Rugby Club remain in seventh spot in the National League 2 East table ahead of their final matches of the campaign. They failed to make it three wins on the spin as they went down 38-23 at Old Albanians last Saturday. Now, Canterbury have a free weekend prior to their last three-game block of the s...


Scheffler makes impressive start in bid for victory hat-trick

Scottie Scheffler's bid to win three consecutive PGA Tour events started impressively with an opening bogey-free 65 at the Texas Children's Houston Open.


The good, bad, and ugly of IndyCar's half-baked exhibition race

OPINION: There are reasons to shower leadership of the IndyCar Series with praise for trying something different with last weekend’s non-points exhibition at The Thermal Club, but in many ways, it is also tough to not look at the endeavour as a half-baked attempt to tick a box


Hartlepool United prepare to welcome Halifax Town as they look to put their seven-goal midweek mauling behind them - here are five things Pools could do to bounce back

Hartlepool United are set to host an in-form Halifax on Good Friday as Kevin Phillips and his team bid to put the nightmarish memories of their humiliating defeat at Gateshead to one side – here are five things Pools could do to take the first steps on the road to redemption.


EFL matches to look out for

After the final international break of the 2023/24 campaign, we are heading into what is shaping up to be an exciting and dramatic ‘run in’ across the EFL with plenty to play for up and down the three divisions.


Premier League could get SIX Champions League places for next season as West Ham hold key

The expanded 2024-25 Champions League could benefit Premier League clubs - and there's even a chance the number of English clubs in the competition climbs to six


Tennis-Dimitrov stuns Alcaraz to reach Miami Open semi-finals

(Reuters) -Carlos Alcaraz's hopes for a Sunshine Double came undone in spectacular fashion as the top-seeded Spaniard fell 6-2 6-4 on Thursday to Grigor Dimitrov, who will move on to face Alexander Zverev in the Miami Open semi-finals. Dimitrov, the Bulgarian 11th seed, won 77% of his first-serve points compared to just 56% for Alcaraz, turned aside four of the five break points he faced and


Leeds Rhinos player ratings as Sam Lisone produces tide-turning performance

The Rhinos defeated Castleford Tigers 20-6 to get back to winning ways.


Will Arsenal wilt at the Etihad or use it as an unlikely launchpad to glory?

In the near-eight years since Pep Guardiola landed in the north west of England, Arsenal have lost on all eight of their visits to the home of the champions.


Ex F1 Drivers: Where Are They Now?

Formula One is one of the most demanding and exhilarating sports, and professional drivers can often struggle after retirement. With Lewis Hamilton amazingly extending his…


Newcastle predicted line-up vs. West Ham: Two changes with nine potential absentees

All the latest injury news and a predicted line-up with fresh injury concerns for Newcastle ahead of their game with West Ham.


Rutherglen Glencairn 'must win all six games' to be in with title chance, admits boss

But Joe Pryce reckons his side are back on form as they head for Kilwinning


Luke Littler wins first Premier League Darts title at ninth attempt with Belfast victory

Luke Littler earned his first Premier League Darts success at the ninth time of asking when he saw off Nathan Aspinall in the final, having beaten Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen along the way


Celtic and Rangers agree on away fans to return NEXT SEASON as new allocations set

Both clubs have been at loggerheads in recent years over allocations with multiple fixtures taking place with home punters only.


Nick De Marco revels in Celtic verdict as Brendan Rodgers hearing lawyer vows 'I'll be back at Parkhead'

Rodgers was handed a one game game ban with an additional match suspended for his rant at Tynecastle earlier this month.


Leeds Knights coach Ryan Aldridge looking to build confidence for NIHL National play-offs

RYAN ALDRIDGE is anticipating a competitive weekend for his Leeds Knights team as they gear up ready for the NIHL National play-offs.


Leicester City team news v Bristol City as Jamie Vardy replaces Patson Daka

How Leicester City line up at Ashton Gate as Enzo Maresca makes two changes to his team from the loss at Chelsea, with Jamie Vardy and James Justin coming into the team


Horse racing tips today: Best bets and selections for All-Weather Championships Finals Day at Newcastle

Horse racing tips today: Best bets and selections for All-Weather Championships Finals Day at Newcastle - Racing tipster Paul O’Brien makes his picks for a bumper afternoon of action on Good Friday


Who is Lee Stevenson, Verstappen's chief mechanic leaving Red Bull

Lee Stevenson announced his departure from Red Bull Racing via Instagram on Thursday. After a tenure of 18 years, the Briton has decided to take on a new challenge. This is the story of how Stevenson entered the F1 world at a very young age and worked his way up to chief mechanic at world champion Red Bull.


Arsenal winners and losers from international break as fates of Gunners duo poles apart

Mikel Arteta will largely be breathing a sigh of relief after the majority of his Arsenal players returned in tact - while Aaron Ramsdale and Ben White have had contrasting England fortunes


Ange Postecoglou receives unexpected Tottenham fitness boost ahead of Luton match

The international break appears to have worked out well at this point for the Tottenham Hotspur boss ahead of the Premier League's return


The playing careers of the current Premier League managers

How did all 20 current Premier League managers get to the point of being, well, manager? Here is the playing history of all 20 of these men.


Mercedes uncovers biggest clue on 2024 F1 struggles

Mercedes technical director James Allison says Formula 1 2024's first three races have unveiled initial trends on why it has struggled so much.


Philippe Clement call to serve a Rangers ban slapped down as confused Celtic fan read out the rules

The Parkhead boss will be missing from the dugout against Livingston when the Scottish Premiership restarts this weekend.


Who are we serving playing the Ulster SFC in the pouring rain and on soft pitches? Jim McGuinness

Donegal boss aims broadside at pundits


David McCann backing interim head coach Richie Murphy to deliver success at Ulster

Flanker David McCann feels new interim head coach Richie Murphy can guide Ulster to the United Rugby Championship play-offs.


Hull City skipper hails Acun Ilicali influence as Tigers set for Championship run-in

City are back from their trip to Turkey and primed for the Championship run-in


Aston Villa starting XI vs Wolves predicted as Unai Emery faces two decisions after injury blow

Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive as Unai Emery prepares for Wolves clash in the Premier League


Glentoran vs Linfield pitch inspection called ahead of Irish Cup clash

Glentoran and Linfield are due to meet at the Oval on Friday night


When to watch Japanese GP live on Sky Sports

For the first time in the event's history, the Japanese Grand Prix takes place in April and will host the fourth round of the 2024 F1 season next weekend.


Irish world champion puts in request to switch allegiance to Great Britain to qualify for Olympics

Irish boxing world champion Amy Broadhurst has put in a sensational request to represent Great Britain at the Paris Olympics this summer. Broadhurst's hopes of qualifying for the 2024 Games for Ireland were dealt a huge blow this month when the Irish Athletic Boxing Association [IABA] told her she would not be going to the final Olympic qualifying ...


Celtic stand tough on Yang as 8 man player of the year list revealed – Parkhead news bulletin

The Parkhead winger is set to be available for the title race run-in despite a call up for his country.


Man City's key role in ongoing delay to Premier League's financial deal with EFL

JOHN CROSS COLUMN: There is general frustration at some clubs that the reasons behind the stand-off have not been made public when the reality is they are ready and there is a willingness but it has been held up in red tape and in-fighting


Lachie Miller earns Leeds Rhinos plaudits as Rohan Smith offers measured perspective

Miller scored twice as Leeds Rhinos defeated Castleford Tigers.


Euro 2024 supercomputer predicts who will win tournament - and there's a clear favourite

Euro 2024 is just around the corner, and a supercomputer has determined which side will be lifting the trophy in July


Ranking The 10 Best Turkish Football Players Ever

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


Christian Horner position 'strengthened' after recent Red Bull meeting with plans for change devised

Christian Horner's position at Red Bull has been 'strengthened' after a recent meeting, according to reports. The 50-year-old was recently cleared of inappropriate behaviour, with the Briton always denying allegations of misconduct. Though Horner's accuser is looking overturn Red Bull's decision to clear the F1 chief, he continues to maintain his i...


Rybakina makes final after edging Azarenka in Miami Open classic

Elena Rybakina edged out Victoria Azarenka in a topsy-turvy encounter to reach the final of the Miami Open for the second consecutive year on Thursday.


Hull FC name side to face Hull KR as late withdrawal forces reshuffle

Hull FC take on Hull KR this Good Friday.


Young Pontllanfraith athlete breaks records at UK competition

A Caerphilly borough child had a record-breaking appearance at the UK's biggest indoor athletics competition for children.


Why PL rule change could make goals like Origi's a thing of the past

Premier League ball boys and girls will no longer be able to hand the match ball directly back to players following a change to the multi-ball protocol guidelines.


Dan Ashworth leaves Newcastle under a dark cloud – Sandro Tonali will be his legacy

As Dan Ashworth waits to find out when he will be able to start work as Manchester United’s new director of football, the last thing he will have wanted is to be reminded of a costly blunder he made during his time in charge of Newcastle. Ashworth did a lot of good things during his 18 months as sporting director at Newcastle, but the signing of Sa...


Frankie Kent explains why he was fearing the worst - and how Hearts will approach a season-defining period

The imposing centre-back is fit and ready to face Kilmarnock on Saturday