Saturday’s briefing: Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad throws up surprises
Chelsea’s Women’s Super League title hopes were boosted by Manchester United’s slip at Liverpool.
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Ruthless Aryna Sabalenka takes revenge against Madison Keys to reach final
The world number one reached the final in Indian Wells with a 6-0 6-1 victory over the American, who beat her in the Australian Open final.
Thomas Tuchel insists Jack Grealish’s England omission is due to lack of minutes
The 29-year-old was a high-profile omission for March’s World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia.
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I have to earn right to sing national anthem, says England boss Thomas Tuchel
The German takes charge of his first game against Albania on March 21.
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Virgil van Dijk ‘fully committed’ to Liverpool despite contract stalemate
The defender is out of contract in the summer but has made no secret of his desire to remain on Merseyside.
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We helped raise Premier League bar – Pep Guardiola responds to Capello criticism
Guardiola has won six Premier League titles and the Champions League with Manchester City.
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Ange Postecoglou: Attrition of European football will affect English clubs
Spurs have endured an injury-hit campaign which has seen them slip to 13th place in the Premier League.
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Arne Slot hints at Liverpool’s Carabao Cup final goalkeeper after Caoimhin Kelleher’s past heroics
Alisson has been the Reds’ clear No 1 this season, but Kelleher started in victorious finals in 2022 and 2024
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Rory McIlroy stays in the hunt for Players Championship glory despite scrappy finish
Mcllroy bogeyed two of his last four holes to card a 68 but is near the top of the leaderboard
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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s coach explains why Islam Makhachev is a better ‘student’
Makhachev has emulated his childhood friend Khabib by reigning as UFC lightweight champion
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Matt Sherratt: I need more time at club level and Wales need someone fresh
The Cardiff boss has impressed during his short stint in charge of Wales.
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How caretaker coach Matt Sherratt brought the joy back to Welsh rugby
Interview: The interim boss has done impressive work since replacing Warren Gatland - but could become a Welsh legend if he snaps their losing streak against England
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Cheltenham Festival enjoys bounceback in Gold Cup sunshine despite drop in attendance
Complaints over a decline in attendances and the cost of beers appeared to evaporate on Friday as a sold-out crowd packed Prestbury Park for the Gold Cup
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Arsenal vs Chelsea prediction: Gunners to consolidate top four place with win over rivals
Read our free betting tips ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash at the Emirates
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Saturday’s Racing Tips: Best Bets For Uttoxeter And Kempton
Top tipster Sam Turner brings us his best bets for Saturday’s racing, focusing on the cards at Uttoxeter and Kempton
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Galopin Des Champs’ shot at history slips away with agonising Gold Cup defeat
Inothewayurthinkin was sharper up the final straight and forced the two-time champion into second place
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Maro Itoje highlights key to England beating Wales in Cardiff
England in title contention ahead of Principality Stadium showdown.
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Cheltenham Gold Cup horse Corbett’s Cross dies after suffering fatal injury during race
A sad postscript to the iconic race was confirmed after Corbett’s Cross suffered a heavy fall with fan-favourite Galopin Des Champs beaten and denied a famous hat-trick by Inothewayurthinkin in a big upset
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Gregory Alldritt says France ‘all motivated’ for Six Nations glory
France could even be crowned champions before their match kicks off at 9pm local time in the unlikely event that both England and Ireland slip up.
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BBC and ITV secure new Six Nations deal to keep championship on free-to-air television
New deal ensures ITV secures all of England’s matches for the duration of the four-year partnership with the BBC
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