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Championship final day permutations: Who needs what for promotion and play-offs as Wrexham target glory?

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The Championship is set for a thrilling final day with promotion and play-off spots up for grabs.

Wednesday, Apr 29

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Penalty drama at both ends as Arsenal claim Champions League semi-final first leg draw at Atletico Madrid

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Arsenal’s bid to reach their first Champions League final in 20 years hangs in the balance after a controversial 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid in Spain.

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Shaun Murphy into semi-finals as Zhao Xintong falls victim to ‘Crucible curse’

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Shaun Murphy stormed into the World Snooker Championship semi-finals as defending champion Zhao Xintong became the 21st player to fall victim to the so-called ‘Crucible curse’.

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Man United want Bruno Fernandes to stay but captain seeks assurances over ambition

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Manchester United are determined to keep Bruno Fernandes this summer but their captain wants assurances over the club’s ambitions.

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Zhao Xintong pegs back Shaun Murphy with Crucible quarter-finals tightly poised

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Zhao Xintong battled back to draw level with Shaun Murphy in a thrilling evening of quarter-final action in the World Championship at the Crucible.

Monday, Apr 27

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Ronnie O’Sullivan’s bid for eighth world title ended by John Higgins as veterans roll back years in Crucible classic

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Ronnie O’Sullivan’s bid for a record-breaking eighth Crucible title was shattered in Sheffield as John Higgins capped a remarkable comeback with a 13-12 win to move into the World Snooker Championship quarter-finals.

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua to finally face off after Eddie Hearn confirms deal signed

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Anthony Joshua is to face Tyson Fury later this year after promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed a deal to stage the biggest fight in British boxing history has been signed.

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John Higgins battles back to frustrate Ronnie O’Sullivan in tense Crucible clash

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Ronnie O’Sullivan thumped the table in frustration as John Higgins reeled in the seven-time world snooker champion in an enthralling second session of their second round match at the Crucible on Sunday night.

Saturday, Apr 25

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Mark Allen hits back at Stephen Hendry after booking quarter-final place at The Crucible

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Mark Allen slammed seven-time champion Stephen Hendry for “talking rubbish” after sailing into the quarter-finals of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.

Friday, Apr 24

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‘This is a difficult time for me’ – Carlos Alcaraz’s hopes of winning third straight French Open ended by injury

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Carlos Alcaraz’s hopes of winning a third straight French Open title have been shattered by injury.

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How Liam Rosenior was outgunned by the big beasts of the Chelsea dressing room

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When it came to appointing Liam Rosenior in January, in the aftermath of another major Chelsea managerial meltdown, there was a rationale within the BlueCo structure that if they did not appoint him, then they might just lose him to…

Thursday, Apr 23

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‘It’s not something I’m really chasing’ – Michael Carrick unfazed about long-term future at Man United

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Michael Carrick loves managing Manchester United but says he is not “chasing” an answer on his future beyond the end of the season.

BBC blows final whistle on Football Focus as iconic show axed after more than 50 years on air

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The BBC says Football Focus will be taken off air at the end of the season after more than 50 years.

Wednesday, Apr 22

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‘It was stuck under my bed in Ireland’ – Ronnie O’Sullivan hails old cue after storming into World Championship last 16

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Ronnie O’Sullivan dusted off an old cue from under his bed in Ireland and duly rocketed into the second round of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield after wrapping up a 10-2 win over He Guoqiang.

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‘No one is expecting me to win’ – Judd Trump pleased to fly under radar at the Crucible

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Judd Trump is more than happy to continue flying under the radar after sealing his place in the second round of the World Snooker Championship with a 10-5 win over Gary Wilson at the Crucible.

Tuesday, Apr 21

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Ronnie O’Sullivan got his tables mixed up in World Championship opener but is comfortably in the lead

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Ronnie O’Sullivan started with a rare Crucible misstep but still emerged with a 7-2 lead after the opening session of his first-round match against China’s He Guoqiang at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.

Monday, Apr 20

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‘Gutted ... I had the match won at 7-3’ – Teen Stan Moody reacts after blowing his chance against Kyren Wilson

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Shell-shocked Stan Moody blew his chance to become the first teenager to win a match at the World Snooker Championship since 2005 as he fell to a 10-7 defeat to 2024 champion Kyren Wilson.

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Teenage debutant Stan Moody takes control of Crucible opener against former champion Kyren Wilson

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Halifax teenager Stan Moody announced himself on the World Snooker Championship stage with some superb play for a 6-3 first-session lead over number three seed Kyren Wilson.

Sunday, Apr 19

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Erling Haaland strikes to allow Manchester City slash Arsenal’s lead to three points

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Erling Haaland struck a vital winner as Manchester City slashed Arsenal’s Premier League lead to three points with a 2-1 victory over the Gunners at the Etihad Stadium.

Saturday, Apr 18

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‘Shocked by what happened today’ – Driver dies after seven-car crash in race involving F1 star Max Verstappen

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An amateur racing driver has died following a multi-car crash at the Nürburgring in a race in which four-time Formula One world champion Max Verstappen was competing.

Thursday, Apr 16

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Is LIV Golf shutting down? Everything we know with funding ‘set to be pulled’

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The future of LIV Golf is in doubt amid reports that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is set to pull its funding for the rebel golf league after just four years.

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LIV Golf holds emergency meeting as Saudi Arabia consider withdrawing their funding

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The future of LIV Golf is up in the air after reports that the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) are considering withdrawing their funding for the breakaway tour.

Tuesday, Apr 14

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Gary Neville group buys Mark Goldbridge’s YouTube channels

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Gary Neville’s The Overlap network has bought Mark Goldbridge’s YouTube channels.

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Fairway to heaven – How 47-ball range session saved Rory McIlroy’s Masters

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The light was fading fast on Saturday evening when Rory McIlroy left the recording area after signing for a 73 that had wiped out his six-shot advantage.

Sunday, Apr 12

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Masters Daily – An epic Sunday awaits as Shane Lowry chases Rory McIlroy

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Saturday is moving day at the Masters. But for Rory McIlroy it was a day of frustration as other challengers made their move - including Shane Lowry - and hauled in his record six-shot lead. And it tees up an incredible final day at…

Friday, Apr 10

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Willie Mullins: No blame attached to Paul Townend in fatal injury to Gold Dancer

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Willie Mullins defended jockey Paul Townend after Gold Dancer suffered a fatal injury in winning the William Hill Mildmay Novices’ Chase at Aintree on Friday.

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‘I feel a lot of support’ – Arne Slot still believes he has backing of Liverpool board and fans despite poor run

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Arne Slot insists he feels the “complete support” of the Liverpool hierarchy as he comes under growing pressure following three consecutive defeats.

Thursday, Apr 9

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Andy Robertson to leave Liverpool at end of the season

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Andy Robertson described his Liverpool career as a “hell of a journey” as he announced a trophy-laden nine years at Anfield will end this summer.

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Brian Keogh’s Masters preview: Can Rory McIlroy become just the fourth man to go back-to-back at Augusta National?

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Forty years after Jack Nicklaus won his sixth Masters, the golfing world still yearns to tune in as the players hit Amen Corner on Sunday and get confirmation that all is right with the world.

Wednesday, Apr 8

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Masters Diary: Lucky stones, Rory talks Tiger and some golden nuggets from Augusta this week

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Rory McIlroy’s first Masters win will go down as one of the most memorable in the history of the tournament.