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It has been some start to 2024 for Arsenal. A sixth successive victory in the Premier League, 25 goals scored during that run and just three goals conceded – they are in the title fight and look determined to stay there. The Gunners, of course, were in a similar position last year before their challenge…
Manchester United were given a harsh reality check at Old Trafford as Alex Iwobi’s injury-time effort gave Fulham only their second Old Trafford victory since 1963Four days after new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe spoke of Manchester United attempting to knock Manchester City and Liverpool off their perch at the top of the English game, they…
Ireland moved closer to completing back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams with an unconvincing bonus-point win over a spirited Wales side in Dublin. Dan Sheehan’s opening try and a James Lowe score had the hosts 17-0 up after a dominant first-half display. Welsh hopes of a shock win were boosted when they were awarded a penalty…
England batter Joe Root says his reverse-scoop shot is not “careless” and he will “100%” play it again. The shot has become a Joe Root trademark since Ben Stokes took over as captain, but he was criticised for being dismissed playing it to Jasprit Bumrah in the third Test against India. Joe Root responded with…
Mauricio Pochettino has asked Carabao Cup Chelsea fans not to judge him on “winning titles” as the Blues target their first domestic trophy for six years. Carabao Cup Chelsea’s last domestic silverware was the 2018 Carabao Cup, although they have since won four international honours. Pochettino, who took charge at Stamford Bridge last summer, can…
The WPL 2024 kicked off at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday. The WPL is scheduled to touch its finale on March 17. The inaugural match observed defending champions Mumbai Indians, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, facing off against last year’s runners-up, the Delhi Capitals. Here is where to watch live streaming of upcoming…
Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart has been suspended three games without pay after an altercation with a Phoenix Suns player prior to a game between the two teams. The 22-year-old was arrested for assault after punching Suns Detroit Pistons forward Drew Eubanks before the two teams played on February 14 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Eubanks, 27, sustained a minor injury. Detroit Pistons was later issued a citation and released, according…
Georgi Sudakov is as mature and pragmatic as he is talented. You grow up quickly as a young father when your country is at war. Saturday marks two years since Russian tanks and troops crossed Ukrainian borders and for 21-year-old Georgi Sudakov, one of Ukraine’s most promising footballers, the threat remains real. When the war…
By Katie Falkingham Jody Cundy marked his return to the track after a stint on the dancefloor with a comfortable win at the National Track Championships in Manchester. The five-time Paralympic cycling champion, who took part in last year’s Strictly Come Dancing, retained his C4-5 national time trial title. Cundy, 45, clocked one minute 4.527…
By Andrew Benson Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes have “definitely improved” their car for this season but Red Bull “clearly are out in the distance”. The F1 seven-time champion said his team had “done a great job” in redesigning their car after abandoning their previous discredited philosophy. “It felt much more enjoyable to drive,” Hamilton said.…