Eddie Howe hits back at critics of Newcastle’s approach: ‘We are here to win’
The Newcastle boss is happy to see his team “ruffling feathers” once again ahead of their Carabao Cup semi-final
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Michael Vaughan backs radical plan to split Test cricket into two divisions
Bosses are set to discuss a revamp that would allow India, Australia and England to schedule series against each other more often
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Wolves vs Nottingham Forest prediction: Chris Wood to have a say in Forest win
Read our free football betting tips ahead of Monday’s Premier League clash at the Molineux
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Deaf UFC legend Matt Hamill can hear family ‘for first time in 41 years’ due to incredible technology
Hamill is best known as the only fighter to beat light-heavyweight legend Jon Jones
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Opetaia vs Nyika start time, live stream and undercard
Opetaia defends the IBF cruiserweight title in his home country of Australia – in an unusual midweek outing
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Rory McIlroy says new Tomorrow’s Golf League is ‘golf reimagined’
Tiger Woods will be among those competing in the event, which is backed by the company he and McIlroy founded
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Australian Open start date, TV channel and how to watch online
The opening grand slam of the season kicks off another blockbuster tennis year
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The tactical tweaks Ruben Amorim used to revive Manchester United at Anfield
Manchester United’s dramatically improved performance against Liverpool came after subtle shifts in Ruben Amorim’s beloved three-at-the-back system
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When is the Australian Open draw? Start time, seeds and everything you need to know
The tournament begins with the qualifying rounds on Monday 6 January
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Danni Wyatt-Hodge pinpoints key quality England need to beat ‘ruthless’ Australia in Ashes
England have not beaten Australia in the multi-format series since 2014 but head Down Under with hope
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Mark Williams forced to take oxygen during snooker match
The three-time world champion struggled with the altitude at an exhibition event in Tibet
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West Ham have got worse since David Moyes left – they are the Premier League’s great underachievers
Though plagued by bad luck, Julen Lopetegui always looks an odd fit in east London and West Ham are paying the price
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The overlooked star at the heart of Nottingham Forest’s magnificent rise
The surprise team in the push for Champions League places
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Turn 18 and defend Bahrain Masters title – what next for Luke Littler?
The 17-year-old is the new world champion.
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Monday’s briefing: Man Utd show some fight at Anfield before Wolves face Forest
United fought back to draw 2-2 at Liverpool, while Raul Jimenez scored two second-half penalties as Fulham also drew with Ipswich.
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Hideki Matsuyama breaks PGA Tour record in season-opening win
Matsuyama recorded a final-round 65 to finish 35-under and three shots clear of Collin Morikawa
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Pep Guardiola wants treble hero Jack Grealish to ‘fight’ for Man City place
Grealish has been unable to command a regular place in Guardiola’s line-up this season.
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Pep Guardiola urges Jack Grealish to follow Savinho’s example to earn back Manchester City place
The young Brazilian starred against West Ham to plunge Grealish further down the pecking order on the wing
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers bounce back to beat New Orleans Saints for NFC South crown
Quarterback Baker Mayfield threw for 221 yards and two touchdowns.
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Arne Slot gives verdict on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s troubled performance against Man Utd
The Liverpool full-back struggled against Manchester United after a week of speculation over his future
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