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3 Positives and 3 Negatives to take from Crystal Palace 2 Newcastle 0

Wednesday night’s match ended Crystal Palace 2 Newcastle 0. Ahead of each match we ask one of our writers to come up with three positives and three negatives following the game. Plenty to talk about after this one… On this occasion it is ‘Matt Busby said to Joe Harvey…’: POSITIVES The Boy from Brazil Thank goodness for Bruno Guimaraes. He is a fantastic player and carries our midfield. If it wasn’t for him, we’d have been on an even stickier...

2024-04-24T21:54:07Z

Ben Duckett backs his ‘different’ skills to aid England’s T20 World Cup bid

Duckett has a strike-rate of 145 in a dozen T20 internationals but has often been on the fringes of the set-up.

2024-04-24T09:49:44Z

Emma Raducanu told she 'didn't show up' in heavy Madrid Open loss after fortunate draw

Emma Raducanu enjoyed some impressive wins in Stuttgart and in the BJK Cup, but the 21-year-old Brit admitted she was exhausted after losing in the first round in Madrid

2024-04-24T16:50:26Z

‘A Real Honour’ – Sky Sports Presenter Joins England Golf As Independent Director

Sky Sports Golf presenter Sarah Stirk hopes to use her knowledge and experience to make the sport more open and accessible

2024-04-24T17:11:25Z

2024-04-24T14:48:29Z

Premier League clubs to vote on new financial rules affecting Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham

Changes could be coming to the Premier League from next season which will affect Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur

2024-04-24T18:44:52Z

From Ryder Cuppers To A Tour Player And His Caddie's Dad - The 6 Most Intriguing Pairings At The Zurich Classic Of New Orleans

80 teams are set to do battle at TPC Louisiana - and here are six of the most eye-catching

2024-04-24T17:11:39Z

Red Bull fear Max Verstappen streak will end at Miami GP as concern raised

Max Verstappen and Red Bull have dominated the F1 season so far, but team adviser Helmut Marko says the defending champions are worried about the Miami Grand Prix

2024-04-24T12:39:19Z

EFL Championship run-in: Where the top four stand in race for automatic promotion

Enzo Maresca’s Foxes opened up a four-point gap at the summit on Tuesday evening.

2024-04-24T11:04:31Z

Luke Crosbie: I’ll play anywhere that’s going to pay the bills, says Edinburgh Rugby forward

Scotland forward poised for key role as capital club chase play-off place

2024-04-24T21:05:59Z

Speedway: National League returns to Sheffield as junior team returns to Owlerton

Sheffield Tiger Clubs start junior season with speedway clash with Middlesbrough

2024-04-24T23:39:35Z

Arsenal most difficult Premier League fixtures compared to Man City after Liverpool boost

Arsenal news as Liverpool suffer another Premier League title blow by losing to their Merseyside rivals Everton

2024-04-24T21:15:20Z

Tiger Woods gets $100m equity payment for staying loyal to PGA Tour

Tiger Woods has received an email from Sawgrass HQ informing him that he will receive up to $100 million in equity for staying loyal to the PGA Tour, with Rory McIlroy benefitting possibly to the tune of $50m for not joining LIV. Jay Monahan, the PGA Tour commissioner, pressed the button on the ultra-personal messages that have been eagerly awaited...

2024-04-24T08:34:25Z

Can San Diego FC pull off their plan to be the Ajax of North America?

Major League Soccer will integrate its 30th club at the beginning of the 2025 season when expansion side San Diego FC joins the Western Conference. But the league’s latest addition will arrive with a model for on-field success, development and business unlike the other 29 teams. San Diego FC, who will play their home games at San Diego State University’s 35,000-capacity Snapdragon Stadium in the heart of the city, are owned by the Right to Dream...

2024-04-24T13:28:21Z

Brendan Rodgers excited by Celtic’s bid for double with six matches remaining

The Hoops are three points clear of Rangers at the top of the cinch Premiership with five matches remaining.

2024-04-24T16:20:21Z

Hull maintain play-off push and hit Coventry’s hopes after hard-fought win

Hull’s 11th away win of the season leaves Liam Rosenior’s men three points off the play-offs with two games to play.

2024-04-24T21:06:03Z

Emma Raducanu told to ‘work harder’ during defeat by world No 82

Emma Raducanu’s unpredictable season continued to swing from lows to highs and back again as she went down by a 6-2, 6-2 scoreline in the first round of the Madrid Open to Maria Lourdes Carle, a 24-year-old Argentine with just one previous WTA Tour victory to her name. While the nature of tennis is that you will win some and lose some, it was still...

2024-04-24T15:40:31Z

Liverpool target Arne Slot's last 10 signings and what it tells us about his transfer policy

Feyenoord manager Arne Slot has emerged as Liverpool's top target to succeed Jurgen Klopp, after an impressive few years in charge of the Eredivisie high-flyers

2024-04-24T07:34:02Z

Portsmouth boss’ message to Oxford United, Barnsley and Blackpool ahead of Lincoln City League One finale

John Mousinho has promised League One’s play-off chasers Pompey intend to protect the division’s integrity at Lincoln. The Blues boss is adamant his team will not be coming off the throttle, as they bid farewell to the division as champions at Sincil Bank this weekend. Mousinho’s men bring the curtain down on a never-to-be-forgotten campaign agains...

2024-04-24T11:38:57Z

End-of-season friendlies could be banned to protect players after Tottenham announcement

The FA is considering banning end-of-season friendly matches in a bid to protect players, just days after it controversially agreed to scrap FA Cup replays

2024-04-24T12:59:01Z

Head-to-head stats highlight why Test cricket is greatest sporting format

Let’s start, as all bad pieces of writing should, with a cliche: cricket is an individual sport dressed as a team game. Every match comprises hundreds or thousands of contests between a batter and a bowler. That unusual gameplay is one of the main reasons why Test cricket, in particular, touches the parts other sports cannot reach. But never mind all that soulful, meaning-of-life stuff; we’re here to talk about the joys of the humble statgasm....

2024-04-24T09:47:36Z

Liverpool player ratings vs Everton: Mo Salah among four to score 3/10 amid lots of 4/10s in loss - gallery

Liverpool player ratings and scores from the 2-0 loss against Everton in the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.

2024-04-24T21:13:04Z

Gillingham take on in-form play-off hopefuls Doncaster Rovers at Priestfield in their final League 2 match of the season

Gillingham will be looking to end their season on a high this Saturday after failing in their promotion quest. The Gills had high hopes of a promotion season - with a minimum aim of making the play-offs - but they’ll be playing League 2 football for another year and finish the current campaign at Priestfield against a Doncaster Rovers side who are ...

2024-04-25T04:46:09Z

Stuart Attwell at the heart of the action again in Bournemouth’s win at Wolves

Attwell was already in the spotlight for his role as VAR in denying Nottingham Forest three penalties in Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at Everton.

2024-04-24T21:06:20Z

Which Premier League referees are not allowed to officiate Liverpool and Everton games?

Numerous Premier League referees in the Professional Game Match Officials Limited are not allowed to officiate Liverpool or Everton matches

2024-04-24T10:01:09Z

Chelsea vs Barcelona: Women's Champions League prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, odds

Chelsea vs Barcelona: Women's Champions League prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, odds - The Blues hold a narrow advantage heading to Stamford Bridge

2024-04-24T08:43:16Z

2024-04-24T09:35:54Z

Exeter Chiefs confirm new contract for breakthrough 20-year-old winger

Ben Hammersley has signed a new contract at the club having made 17 appearances so far this campaign

2024-04-24T13:10:48Z

Why F1's RADICAL proposed points change is a positive step

Changing the point-scoring system in Formula 1 is a change necessitated by the modern age

2024-04-24T14:19:37Z

Chris Kendall's absence explained with Super League official not involved this week

The regular Super League referee is not taking charge of a game this week.

2024-04-24T16:02:25Z

Australian Tennis icon dies aged 93

An icon of Australian tennis has died at the age of 93.

2024-04-24T12:12:28Z

Real Madrid and Barcelona confirm they will play La Liga games abroad from 2025

Real Madrid, Barcelona and their La Liga rivals are set to play league matches abroad from the 2025/26 season in a move with huge commercial potential, dealing a bitter blow to loyal fans at home

2024-04-24T16:20:16Z

St Helens v Huddersfield Giants: Ian Watson explains key to improved form ahead of latest test

Fresh from failing to live up to expectations in 2023, Huddersfield Giants have flown under the radar at the start of this year.

2024-04-25T05:01:43Z

Where are they now? Jose Mourinho’s first 11 signings as Roma manager

A textbook Mourinho stint...

2024-04-24T11:09:36Z

T20 World Cup 2024 fixtures, schedule, groups, results and more – a complete guide

The 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup – formerly, simply the World T20 – is the ninth edition of the tournament in only 17 years and the biggest ever with 20 teams taking part. It is taking place jointly in the Caribbean, for the second time, and the United States which is hosting its first matches in either limited-overs World Cups. England go into the...

2024-04-24T20:41:19Z

Worrying La Liga message - League matches could be played overseas next year

This is worrying from La Liga. The Spanish league’s President stating that some La Liga matches could be played abroad as early as 2025. This follows last week’s news (see below) where FIFA came to a legal settlement, whereby their directive that domestic football leagues around the world shouldn’t play matches in other countries is now potentially not in operation. Meaning now appearing the possibility of individual leagues able to make a...

2024-04-24T15:31:43Z

Emma Raducanu exits Madrid Open to Argentine who claims her first ever WTA 1000 win

Emma Raducanu fell to a straight sets defeat at the Madrid Open.

2024-04-24T14:43:51Z

What channel is Man Utd v Sheffield Utd? Is it on TV? How to watch, kick-off time, referee, VAR

Match details for Old Trafford showdown

2024-04-24T10:49:42Z

Martin O’Neill interview: My biggest regret as a manager? Taking Nottingham Forest job

Martin O’Neill was one of the finest managers of his generation but at the age of 72 has reluctantly come to accept his career in the dugout is over. It is at moments like this that reflection is needed and O’Neill, who rarely grants interviews, has much to say about his life in football. There are a few regrets and a treasure trove of memories and...

2024-04-24T11:04:55Z

Tyrone fend off late Monaghan rally to reach Ulster U20 football decider

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2024-04-24T20:50:56Z

Emma Raducanu learns fate with unexpected chance to further boost ranking at Madrid Open

Emma Raducanu has an improved chance to pick up more valuable ranking points at the Madrid Open after her draw was changed at the last minute. The former British No 1 has found some good form since the change to the clay court season having won four of her last five matches. She helped Great Britain beat France in their Billie Jean King Cup tie bef...

2024-04-23T20:21:17Z

‘How can you justify this?’ – more questions asked about ‘strange’ Lance Stroll penalty in China

"What do you mean it is Ricciardo's fault?"

2024-04-24T16:27:52Z

What TV channel is Everton vs Liverpool on?

When it comes to the excitement and anticipation of Merseyside derbies, tonight's showdown at Goodison is up there.

2024-04-23T16:42:03Z

Jean-Phillipe Mateta double ends Newcastle's unbeaten run as Crystal Palace continue fine form

Crystal Palace continued their impressive run of form under Oliver Glasner with a 2-0 win over Newcastle in the Premier League, with Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring twice

2024-04-24T21:30:21Z

Schools are increasingly shouldering the burden of sports delivery, why aren't sports more accessible outside of school? - Jayne Dowle

He’s an Arsenal fan, but perhaps Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has been reading up on the words of legendary Liverpool manager Bill Shankley, who famously believed that football was a form of socialism.

2024-04-25T05:01:37Z

All Blacks greats pick their five key players New Zealand Rugby must tie down long-term including the ‘critical’ playmaker

Justin Marshall and Jeff Wilson believes that it is vital New Zealand Rugby tie down these players.

2024-04-23T10:47:09Z

Maidstone United 2 Aveley 1 match report: Stones reach play-off semi-finals with Mo Faal’s injury-time winner

Mo Faal scored an injury-time winner as Maidstone came from behind to reach the National League South play-off semi-finals. Substitute Faal struck in the second minute of added time against Aveley to set up a tie at Worthing on Sunday. The Millers - who completed the double against United in the regular season - led against the run of play through ...

2024-04-24T21:15:07Z

Who all 27 Premier League referees support, where they're from and known issues with clubs

As Nottingham Forest's row with PGMOL, the Premier League and FA rumbles on following last weekend's Everton defeat, Mirror Football has compiled a list of each referee's affiliations

2024-04-24T06:18:40Z

United Rugby Championship: The play-off race tightens with just four games remaining

As the race to eight heats up, Planet Rugby takes a closer look at all the 11 sides in the mix and what they have ahead of them at the business end of the regular season.

2024-04-23T11:02:16Z

Hull City player ratings at Coventry City as Noah Ohio wins it late

The Tigers' play-off hopes remain alive and kicking after huge away win

2024-04-24T21:13:39Z