Ronnie O’Sullivan pulls out of the Masters at short notice with replacement named
The defending champion has withdrawn ‘on medical grounds’ just 48 hours before the event
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Defending champion Ronnie O’Sullivan abandons Masters defence on health grounds
Neil Robertson has replaced O’Sullivan in the draw.
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Shaun Whalley relishing Anfield outing despite absence of lucky charm Jude
The Accrington winger says he usually scores whenever his 10-year-old son watches him in action.
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Kate Cross hoping 2023 successes can embolden England ahead of the Ashes
The action starts this weekend.
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Emma Raducanu ‘badly bitten by ants’ on eve of Australian Open
The 22-year-old refused to treat the swelling over fears that she could fail a drugs test
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Carlisle clash with MK Dons among fixtures called off due to freezing conditions
Temperatures around the country continue to plummet, with the race meeting at Lingfield also abandoned.
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Novak Djokovic’s ‘I was poisoned’ claim disputed by food experts
The 24-time grand slam champion was deported from Australia three years ago and claims his food was poisoned with lead and mercury
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Jordan Slew ‘made up’ for Morecambe fans as struggling Shrimps eye Chelsea upset
No Morecambe supporters were allowed to attend the club’s trip to Stamford Bridge in 2021 due to Covid.
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How Ruben Amorim can overhaul Man Utd squad with a helpful lesson from Mikel Arteta
The Portuguese boss has encountered a tricky situation in his bid to revolutionise the Red Devils but Arteta endured a similar challenge at Arsenal and prevailed, providing a blueprint for a similar rebuild at Old Trafford
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Emma Raducanu: I’m a dangerous opponent for anyone at Australian Open
The 22-year-old missed the warm-up tournament in Auckland with a back spasm.
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MLS apologises after wrongly announcing signing of Celtic star Kyogo
The MLS published a story claiming Atlanta United had ‘aquired’ Kyogo Furuhashi before quickly removing it
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Rangers slammed as ‘disgrace’ as pressure grows on Philippe Clement
Rangers dropped more points in a 1-1 draw at Dundee as Clement faced the anger of the away fans
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Iga Swiatek explains why she felt ‘awkward’ during doping ban
The World No 2 attributed three missed tournaments to other reasons while serving a provisional doping suspension
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Why Andy Murray walked away from retirement to face Novak Djokovic’s tantrums
Murray and Djokovic’s blockbuster partnership ensures one thing ahead of the Australian Open, as his young rivals grow ever stronger
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How Bromley earned ‘game of a lifetime’ at Newcastle in FA Cup third round
After more than a century in non-league, ex-Arsenal coach Andy Woodman led Bromley into the Football League for the first time last summer. Now the League Two club face a dream FA Cup tie against Premier League giants Newcastle
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Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool consider bold Kvaratskhelia bid, Man City close in on Marmoush, Man Utd latest
The transfer window is in full swing with clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seeking deals
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England’s Harry Hall nabs share of lead after first round of Sony Open
Hall shares a one-shot lead with Adam Schenk, Eric Cole, Denny McCarthy, Tom Hoge and Henrik Norlander.
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Friday’s briefing: Dyche leaves Everton and Potter prepares for first game
Everton started life after Sean Dyche by booking a spot in the FA Cup fourth round, while new West Ham boss Graham Potter got set for his first game.
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Returning Nick Kyrgios claims tennis has become ‘mundane’ in his absence
The 29-year-old is set to play in his home grand slam at the Australian Open for the first time in three years
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Leighton Baines praises Everton response after victory on ‘difficult day’
The club’s new owners the Friedkin Group look set to bring back David Moyes.
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