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Scarlets sign Scotland prop Hepburn from Exeter

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Scarlets sign Scotland loose-head prop Alec Hepburn from Exeter Chiefs for 2024-25.

I can win world title in my 50s, says O'Sullivan

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Seven-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says he is capable of winning a world title in his 50s after reaching the last 16 at the 2024 event.

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Faletau suffers new injury blow with shoulder fracture

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Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau has fractured his shoulder and will not play again this season.

BJK Cup Finals revamped with knockout format

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The 2024 Billie Jean King Cup Finals will see a knockout phase replace the group stages.

Thomas 'in great place' to lead Grenadiers at Giro

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Geraint Thomas says he is "in a great place" as he prepares to lead a strong Ineos Grenadiers team at May's Giro d'Italia.

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Ulster make five changes for vital Benetton game

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Stuart McCloskey's return at centre is among five Ulster changes for Friday's United Rugby Championship home contest against Benetton.

Crystal Palace put £60m price tags on Olise and Eze

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Crystal Palace will only entertain offers for Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise that start at £60m or more for each player.

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Xavi to remain as Barcelona coach until 2025

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Xavi will remain as Barcelona coach until at least June 2025 after changing his mind about leaving at the end of the season.

Bluck back as Wales change four for Italy

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Wales make four changes in personnel for their must-win Women's Six Nations finale against Italy at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.

Monaghan returns to Ireland team for Scotland game

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Co-captain Sam Monaghan returns to the Ireland team for Saturday's final Women's Six Nations game against Scotland in Belfast.

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Wassell returns as Scotland chase third place

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Scotland make three changes for their final Six Nations match away to Ireland as they chase a best finish since 2005.

Slot philosophy could suit Liverpool - Van Dijk

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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says prospective new Reds manager Arne Slot's playing philosophy could be suited to the Anfield club.

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Scottish Cup final to be same time as FA Cup final

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The Scottish Cup final between Celtic and Rangers on 25 May will kick-off at 15:00 BST - the same time as the FA Cup final.

Saracens' Hartley out with significant knee injury

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Saracens centre Olly Hartley will miss the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury.

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The cricket pitches shipped from Australia to the US

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How some of the pitches being used at the men's T20 World Cup have been grown in Australia and transported to co-hosts the USA.

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Heat stun top seeds Celtics in play-offs

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Tyler Herro scores 24 points as the Miami Heat stun the top-seeded Boston Celtics to level their Eastern Conference play-off duel.

Man Utd interested in Toney - Thursday's gossip

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Manchester United interested in Ivan Toney, Chelsea open to offers for Raheem Sterling, Newcastle chasing Ousmane Diomande, plus more.

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Meet the NBA dance team trying to change perceptions

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Meet the Cleveland Cavaliers senior dance team, who are proving that age is just a number.

‘If pressure is a privilege, England are about to feel very lucky’

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England have big decisions to make as they prepare to name their squad for the T20 World Cup, says Stephan Shemilt.

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Van Dijk questions desire of team-mates after loss

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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk questions his side's desire to win the Premier League after a damaging defeat against Merseyside rivals Everton.

'Everton apply final blow to Liverpool title challenge'

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Everton ended a cycle of icy misery by applying the final blow to Liverpool's Premier League title hopes, writes Phil McNulty.

Glasner hails Mateta-Ayew partnership in Newcastle win

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Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner praises the performance of forwards Jean-Philippe Mateta and Jordan in their 2-0 Premier League win over Newcastle United at Selhurst Park.

O'Neil bemoans Wolves' 'worst performance of the season'

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Boss Gary O'Neil says Wolves' display in their 1-0 loss to his former club Bournemouth was "the worst performance of the season so far".

'It's a game for the people' - Dyche on derby win

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Everton manager Sean Dyche describes their 2-0 Premier League victory at Goodison Park over Merseyside rivals Liverpool as "a game for the people".

Bournemouth will appeal against Kerkez red card - Iraola

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Boss Andoni Iraola says Bournemouth will look to appeal against the red card shown to Milos Kerkez in their 1-0 win at Wolves.

O'Sullivan in control as Wilson and Allen advance

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Ronnie O'Sullivan makes a fine start to his bid to win a record-breaking eighth world title as he dominates against Welsh qualifier Jackson Page.

'Just not good enough' - Klopp takes blame for derby defeat

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his side were "just not good enough" in their 2-0 Premier League defeat to Merseyside rivals Everton at Goodison Park.

'Did you see us panic?' - Ten Hag hails 'composed' Man Utd

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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag praises his side's "composure" after they come from behind twice to beat Sheffield United 4-2.

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Batting blitz turning Indian Premier League cricket into baseball

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Indian Premier League batters are fearlessly unleashing big shots, every match a six-hitting spectacle.

Hull win at Coventry to keep play-off hopes alive

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Hull City win at Coventry to keep alive their Championship play-off bid, while all but ending the Sky Blues' hopes.