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Tyson Fury sparring partner explains why he left training camp for Oleksandr Usyk fight

Fury will take on Usyk next month and rumours surfaced earlier this year that he had been dropping in sparring by Jai Opetaia

Beijing half marathon runners stripped of medals after controversial finish

The top three in Sunday's Beijing half marathon have been stripped of their medals, organisers said, following an investigation into the finish that saw China's He Jie controversially win. "Today the 2024 Beijing Half Marathon Organising Committee issued a decision on the investigation and handling of the men's race results," a state media report said on Friday.

'I was screaming' - Peter Crouch fumes over 'blatant' incident in Liverpool's Europa League exit

Liverpool were eliminated from the Europa League on Thursday evening after a 3-1 aggregate defeat to Atalanta. Peter Crouch was not happy with one referee call.

Rory McIlroy makes immediate change after Masters disappointment on PGA Tour return

Rory McIlroy failed to make his mark at last week's Masters Tournament, but after returning to the PGA Tour for the RBC Heritage, he has made a key change to his bag

NRL: NZ Warriors v St George Dragons at Wollongong's WIN Stadium - Live

Join us at 8pm, as the Auckland side try to stretch their unbeaten run to five games.

Arteta on Bayern Munich knocking Arsenal out of the Champions League

Here's what Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta had to say about being knocked out of the Champions League at the hands of Thomas Tuchel's Bayern Munich.

Liverpool next manager decision clearer as Julian Nagelsmann ends Jürgen Klopp job speculation

Liverpool had been linked with Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann as its next manager. The 36-year-old has now extended his contract up until the World Cup in 2026.

Man Utd news: Ivan Toney deals out transfer blow as Erik ten Hag urged to make changes

Manchester United's plans for the upcoming summer transfer window may need a rethink as boss Erik ten Hag prepares to overhaul his under-performing squad with several new signings

Four-word Pep Guardiola confession could be Jürgen Klopp boost as Liverpool attention switches

Liverpool is not the only English team that has crashed out of European competition this week. Man City and Arsenal winning would have been good but it wasn't to be.

Rain washes out opening T20 international between Blackcaps, Pakistan

Just two balls were bowled at Rawalpindi.

Newsboy's horseracing tips for Saturday's seven meetings, including Scottish Grand National on ITV

Newsboy fancies strapping chaser Mr Vango to take all the beating in the Scottish Grand National and takes a look at the other races on ITV

Eels gave up in thrashing from Dolphins: Arthur

Coach Brad Arthur has torn strips off Parramatta after the side leaked 40 second-half points in the loss to the Dolphins.

No10 intervenes after FA Cup replays scrapped to anger of football fans

Downing Street said football authorities must explain how scrapping FA Cup replays benefits fans as fixtures between giants and minnows are 'part of magic' of competition

Ronan O’Gara’s dig at Leinster fans’ boos after ‘shameful’ Champions Cup loss

Ronan O'Gara has responded to the "resounding boos" he received during his side's "shameful" Investec Champions Cup quarter-final loss.

Team GB world champion fires dire Olympics warning amid new gold medals controversy

For the first time, track and field athletes will net £40,000 should they win gold at Paris 2024 with relay teams sharing the same amount

Erling Haaland a doubt for FA Cup semi-final

Erling Haaland is a doubt for Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea on Saturday. The Norwegian striker was surprisingly substituted prior to extra time of the Champions League quarter-final loss to Real Madrid on Wednesday. Manager Pep Guardiola revealed after the game the 23-year-old asked to be withdrawn but did not give a reason why. Speaking on Friday, Guardiola confirmed the forward had suffered an injury but still gave little indication as to how serious.

Emi Martinez slapped with UEFA ban despite avoiding red card for penalty shootout antics

Emiliano Martinez was Aston Villa's hero against Lille, saving two penalties to book Unai Emery's side a place in the Europa Conference League semi-final against Olympiakos

Hapless Highlanders held scoreless in fifth straight defeat against Reds

Queensland had not beaten the southerners since 2016.

Xabi Alonso aims subtle dig at David Moyes after furious bust-up and 'disgrace' blast

Bayer Leverkusen squeezed past West Ham in the Europa League and Xabi Alonso has fired a subtle jibe at David Moyes after ugly scenes between both sides

Ex-Arsenal ace dubs William Saliba a "disaster" amid Ibrahima Konate comparison

William Saliba is widely viewed as one of the best central defenders in the game, but not everyone is convinced that the Arsenal star is quite as consistent as he needs to be

Norris: McLaren can win races in F1 2024 if it gets everything right

Lando Norris believes McLaren can win races in Formula 1 2024, albeit only with significant car improvement upgrades and “right place, right time” fortune against Red Bull and Ferrari.

Sainz will have to "survive with what we have" in China F1 sprint

Carlos Sainz says he will have to "survive with what we have" in Formula 1's China sprint race after not feeling comfortable with his Ferrari.

Klopp accepts lack of threat cost Liverpool dear in European exit

Despite an early Salah penalty, Liverpool couldn't push on to overcome the ginormous 3-0 deficit from the first leg against Atalanta.

Team New Zealand unveils name of boat for 2024 America's Cup defence

The boat will have its first competitive outing in August at a preliminary regatta in Barcelona.

Jordie Barrett's move to Ireland and the ripple effect it can cause

Analysis -There is more to Jordie Barrett's Irish shift than just an overseas experience, Jamie Wall writes.

Warriors slump to demoralising defeat against rampant Dragons at Wollongong

The result ended a four-game unbeaten run in their NRL campaign.

NRL Judiciary Round 7: Every charge including Tedesco and Waerea-Hargreaves

All the NRL Judiciary charges from Round 7 of the 2024 NRL season.

Phoenix keep A-League premiership hopes alive with draw against Jets

The result sees them back atop the competition table with one game left in the regular season.

Pole vaulter McCartney's return headlines NZ athletics team for Paris Olympics

A 15-strong group has been announced by NZOC.

Kiwi golfer Ko starts strongly at first LPGA Major of 2024, Chevron Championship

Lydia Ko shares fourth after her opening round at the Woodlands.

Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes extend winning streak in Suva - As it happened

They had to do it the hard way, reduced to 13 men during the second half.

Is Kevin De Bruyne the best Premier League player of all time?

Red Bull 2025 F1 driver decision will be made "much later in the year"

Christian Horner reckons Red Bull is in no rush to announce its 2025 Formula 1 line-up, despite Sergio Perez's hopes a decision will be made "in the coming weeks".

Coach Webster: Where Warriors went wrong in shock hammering by Dragons

The Warriors put forward their most lacklustre display of the season in an upset loss in Wollongong.

Long Beach IMSA: Bourdais spins then tops FP2 for Cadillac

Cadillac Racing’s Sebastien Bourdais set the pace in second practice for the third round of the IMSA SportsCar Championship on the streets of Long Beach.

Jurgen Klopp's post-Liverpool plans become clearer as manager signs new contract

Jurgen Klopp will leave Liverpool this summer and has been linked with a few roles ahead of next season - but one door has already been closed

Man Utd set for Jadon Sancho windfall after Dortmund's Champions League progress

Manchester United could pocket up to £3.4m from Jadon Sancho's loan to Borussia Dortmund if targets – including reaching the Champions League final – are met by the end of the season.

Virgil van Dijk has theory on why Liverpool couldn't capitalise on Mohamed Salah's early goal

Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk believes that the Reds were trying to score a second away at Atalanta too quickly as Jurgen Klopp's men crash out of the Europa League

Max Verstappen speaks out after failing where Lewis Hamilton succeeded at Chinese GP

Lewis Hamilton out-qualified Max Verstappen for the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint race by mastering the rain which disrupted the session, while Red Bull struggled to make the same impact

Emma Raducanu beaten by Iga Swiatek but Briton on upward trajectory

A resurgent Emma Raducanu played some of her best tennis in recent memory but fell short in a compelling quarter-final battle against world No 1 Iga Swiatek at the Stuttgart Open. Raducanu has a track record of rising to the occasion against tougher opponents and against the dominant Pole – who is now on a 10-match-winning streak in this event – it...

What time is the AFL today? Collingwood vs. Port Adelaide start time, team lists, substitutes and streaming options for Round 6

Collingwood hosts Port Adelaide at the MCG in Round 6 of the 2024 AFL season. We bring you the start time, broadcast information, lineups and betting odds for this clash.

Brian Harman delivers painfully awkward interview following round-killing double bogey

Not naming names, but there are a number of high-profile PGA Tour players who would duck the media after a round-killing double bogey at their final hole of the day. Brian Harman is not one of those players. RELATED: Nick Faldo pays huge compliment to rising superstar The reigning Open champion opened with on one-under 70 on Thursday at the RBC Her...

Amateur sensation turns down PGA Tour in move putting LIV Golf on red alert

The number-one amateur golfer in the world, Gordon Sargent, has surprisingly declined the chance to join the PGA Tour despite earning a tour card in a move that is sure to interest LIV Golf

Hurricanes coach Laidlaw brings sevens experience to plotting Drua's Super Rugby downfall

The first-year coach spent seven in charge of the All Blacks Sevens.

Man Utd boss Ten Hag confirms Garnacho has ‘apologised’; praises ‘fantastic’ Sancho after CL success

Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag claims Alejandro Garnacho has apologised for liking social media posts criticising his recent handling of the player.

Leighton James dead: Former Wales legend who dazzled England passes away aged 71

Burnley and Swansea City are among the clubs to pay tribute to their former winger Leighton James who made over 600 appearances in the Football League as well as earning 54 caps for Wales

Super Rugby Pacific: Highlanders in deep trouble against Reds at halftime - Live

The southerners are trying to snap their four-game losing streak.

Taulupe Faletau’s comeback game ends in disaster as injury strikes again

Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau had his comeback for Cardiff cut short on Friday.

Kevin De Bruyne to MLS? Christian Benteke picks potential next destination for Man City star as he talks up Stateside switch

D.C. United's Christian Benteke believes Man City superstar and Bekgium teammate Kevin De Bruyne would be a great fit in MLS.

Hurricanes extend unbeaten record to eight games with win over Fijian Drua at Suva

The team from the capital stretched their margin atop the competition table.