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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...

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2024-04-18T19:55:11Z

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.

2024-04-18T06:36:58Z

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

What Tony Docherty said after the goalless draw with Rangers

2024-04-17T22:30:17Z

Steven Naismith names the Rangers problem Hearts can exploit with Philippe Clement in a 'tough environment'

Naismith's men face the Gers for a place in next month's showpiece final on Sunday.

2024-04-18T16:45:15Z

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.

2024-04-18T22:39:32Z

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

2024-04-18T05:11:02Z

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.

2024-04-18T11:31:27Z

Cambuslang Rangers hope 'home comforts' can aid league survival, says boss

Camby got a huge win over basement side Neilston, with boss Paul McColl hoping they can take points from Drumchapel on Saturday

2024-04-19T05:00:31Z

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

2024-04-18T20:01:01Z

10 Most Valuable Combat Sports Promotions in 2024

The 10 most valuable combat sports promotions for 2024 have been released, with AEW and Matchroom Boxing featuring in the top five.

2024-04-19T03:37:07Z

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.

2024-04-18T20:06:50Z

F1 Chinese Grand Prix LIVE: Sprint qualifying start time and updates in Shanghai

F1 Chinese Grand Prix LIVE: Sprint qualifying start time and updates in Shanghai - Formula 1 updates from the Shanghai International Circuit as China hosts the first sprint weekend of the season

2024-04-19T06:19:06Z

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

2024-04-17T22:00:17Z

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.

2024-04-18T12:43:48Z

F1 Chinese GP: Stroll leads FP1 as small fire causes early red flag

Aston Martin's Lance Stroll headlined the sole Formula 1 free practice session for the Chinese Grand Prix after a peculiar hour of running.

2024-04-19T04:50:52Z

Matt Taylor expecting a stronger League One next year as Bristol Rovers target competitiveness

Bristol Rovers already know that they will face Rotherham United, Stockport County, Wrexham and Mansfield Town in League One next season with three more teams still to be confirmed

2024-04-19T06:09:01Z

Liverpool fail to overturn first-leg deficit as Atalanta end Europa League hopes

Liverpool fail to overturn first-leg deficit as Atalanta end Europa League hopes - Mohamed Salah’s early penalty raised hopes of an unlikely comeback.

2024-04-18T21:19:29Z

Editorial: Road racing needs meaningful support or this great sporting gem of Northern Ireland risks being lost forever

​News Letter editorial on Friday April 19 2024:

2024-04-18T23:13:41Z

The 10 best German football players ever - ranked

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

2024-04-19T00:42:01Z

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-...

2024-04-18T20:12:39Z

Motor racing-Aston Martin's Stroll fastest in Chinese Grand Prix practice

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Aston Martin's Lance Stroll lapped fastest in Friday's sole free practice session for the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix with McLaren's Oscar Piastri second on the timesheets. Stroll set the fastest lap of 1 minute, 36.302 seconds at the Shanghai International Circuit, 0.327 quicker than Piastri. Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen and team mate Sergio Perez were

2024-04-19T05:13:08Z

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

2024-04-18T17:02:19Z

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.

2024-04-18T21:16:22Z

Aston Villa player ratings vs LOSC Lille: Several 'awful' 4/10s but two 'heroic' 8s

Aston Villa player ratings from the dramatic Europa Conference League quarter-final second leg against LOSC Lille at Stade Pierre Mauroy.

2024-04-18T19:57:08Z

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

2024-04-17T21:12:52Z

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.

2024-04-18T07:37:00Z

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.

2024-04-18T18:07:32Z

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

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

2024-04-17T12:43:21Z

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

2024-04-18T21:30:45Z

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

2024-04-18T22:00:41Z

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

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

2024-04-18T19:56:01Z

‘Playing against 14’: Michail Antonio hits out at officials after West Ham’s exit

Michail Antonio hit out at the refereeing and said that it was like “playing against 14” after West Ham lost their Europa League quarter-final to Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 on aggregate. David Moyes’s side made a spirited attempt to recover from their 2-0 defeat in the first leg and were dreaming of knocking out the newly crowned Bundesliga champions after Antonio scored early on at the London Stadium. West Ham missed chances before half-time and the...

2024-04-18T23:21:10Z

Taulupe Faletau to make long-awaited return while Sharks rest Springboks against Glasgow

The teams have been named for Friday’s United Rugby Championship action as Glasgow Warriors face the Sharks and Ulster take on Cardiff.

2024-04-18T12:37:06Z

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 ...

2024-04-18T05:00:03Z

Middlesbrough U21 boss reflects on a positive season with play-off success and first-team chances

Mark Tinkler has guided Middlesbrough's under-21s to a Premier League 2 play-off finish in the revamped format

2024-04-19T05:14:13Z

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

2024-04-18T16:38:47Z

Atalanta vs Liverpool: Europa League prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds today

Atalanta vs Liverpool: Europa League prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds today - The Reds will have to make history in quarter-final comeback bid

2024-04-16T15:57:27Z

Hull FC's youth challenge firing side up as Jack Charles and Logan Moy qualities laid out

Houghton is fired up to play alongside Hull FC's rising youth.

2024-04-19T04:13:41Z

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...

2024-04-18T20:14:00Z

What channel is Aberdeen v Celtic? Live stream, TV and kick off details for Scottish Cup semi final

Brendan Rodgers' men will take on the Dons in the first of the two semi final clashes this weekend in Mount Florida.

2024-04-18T13:00:13Z

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

2024-04-18T16:30:33Z

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.

2024-04-18T23:11:50Z

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...

2024-04-18T13:58:50Z

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.

2024-04-18T23:47:04Z

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...

2024-04-18T20:52:37Z

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.

2024-04-18T18:44:27Z

Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic prophecy is coming into view and could be his greatest achievement

The Hoops boss had a message to the doubters when he returned to the club last June and he could prove true to his word

2024-04-19T05:15:28Z

More positivity needed if Yorkshire are to win promotion - Chris Waters

YOU hear it all the time.

2024-04-19T05:00:32Z

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

2024-04-18T23:07:45Z