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Cheltenham Festival 2026 day two: Majborough to win the Champion Chase

Willie Mullins' six-year-old can win the Grade One feature on the second day of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival, while Storm Heart, Stumptown, No Drama This End, Final Demand, Be Aware and Love Sign d'Aunou also score

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Joey Barton ordered to pay Eniola Aluko more than £300,000 after libel case

Eniola Aluko brought legal action against Joey Barton over two posts he made in 2024 on social media site X

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Graeme Souness refuses to answer Arne Slot Liverpool question as he blasts 'excuse after excuse'

Arne Slot has been under pressure for much of the campaign as his Liverpool side has endured a difficult defence of the Premier League title they won last season

Cheltenham Festival 2026: Lossiemouth storms to victory in Champion Hurdle

Willie Mullins' star mare wins for a fourth year in a row at the Cheltenham Festival as she lands the Grade One feature on the first day

Cheltenham Festival 2026: Johnnywho wins the Ultima Handicap Chase

Jonjo and AJ O'Neill's nine-year-old goes one better at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival and beats favourite Jagwar to potentially book a ticket to the Grand National

Liverpool line-up for Galatasaray confirmed as Florian Wirtz one of five changes by Arne Slot

Liverpool team news has been confirmed with the starting line-up for the Champions League round of 16 first leg at Galatasaray this evening

Grand National 2026 tickets: Prices, how to buy and Aintree Festival guide

The Randox Grand National Festival takes place from April 9-11 at Aintree Racecourse with tickets available from £33.50

Rugby coach hails pupils' efforts as school reach national final

Coach Luke Thompson is full of praise for the Wirral Grammar School for Boys rugby team.

David Moyes sets nine-game challenge for Everton as Blues build towards exciting end to season

The Blues boss said Everton would do 'everything we can' across the final nine games of the campaign

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Trent Alexander-Arnold transfer blame game as new details emerge over Real Madrid move

Former Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has seemingly hit a new Real Madrid low with brutal details emerging over the decision to sign him

Galatasaray vs Liverpool LIVE - Champions League score, Mario Lemina goal, commentary stream

Live coverage of Liverpool's Champions League round of 16 first-leg tie against Galatasaray at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi RAMS Park in Istanbul

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Horse dies on day one of Cheltenham Festival as statement issued

A decision to put down The Gary and Josh Moore-trained horse was made shortly after the conclusion of the race at Cheltenham

Cheltenham Festival 2026: Kargese wins the Arkle Chase

Willie Mullins' six-year-old mare wins the Grade One opener at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival ahead of stable-mate Kopek Des Bordes

How to watch Galatasaray v Liverpool: TV channel, live stream, radio coverage, kick-off time

Liverpool are preparing to face Galatasaray in the Champions League

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Cheltenham Festival 2026: Old Park Star is Supreme in the opener at Prestbury Park

Nicky Henderson's six-year-old wins the Grade One opener at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival as Saratoga won the Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle

Arne Slot sends message to Arsenal and Manchester City and makes Champions League vow

The Liverpool boss was speaking ahead of his side's Champions League last-16 tie at Galatasaray on Tuesday evening

The other Pickford: Everton No.1 details why non-league is perfect place for Blues namesake

Jordan Pickford explains the value of senior football - regardless of the level - in the development of a young goalkeeper as Everton teenager George Pickford earns experience at Southport

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Galatasaray vs Liverpool prediction and odds ahead of Champions League clash

Preview: Galatasaray play host to Liverpool in a two-legged Champions League round of 16 tie on Tuesday, with the first leg of the fixture set to take place at RAMS Park

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Pep Lijnders to manage Manchester City vs Liverpool as Pep Guardiola 'to go on holiday'

Former Liverpool assistant boss Pep Lijnders will take charge of Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-final against the Reds, with Pep Guardiola banned

'No great club goes up for sale - the reality was it was dying'

The new owner of one of Liverpool's iconic clubs has said the changes were done "all for the love of the club"

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Tranmere Rovers appoint Pete Wild as new manager until end of season after dreadful run

Tranmere, who are currently 19th in League Two, have reached an agreement with Pete Wild until the end of the season

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Coleen and Wayne Rooney supportive as son announces career update

The 16-year-old is currently playing for Manchester United U18 team as a forward

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Liverpool line-ups for Galatasaray as Florian Wirtz and Rio Ngumoha decisions made

Liverpool take on Galatasaray in the last-16 of the Champions League on Tuesday evening

Eight players could miss Galatasaray vs Liverpool after Arne Slot gives injury update

Liverpool will face Galatasaray in the Champions League last-16 and will have several players on the sidelines with injuries

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Mohamed Salah given blunt Liverpool appraisal as ex-Red names 'perfect fit' replacement

A former Champions League winner with Liverpool believes that the Reds can no longer rely on Salah as their primary goal supply

Liverpool latest: Eight stars walk Champions League suspension tightrope after double blow

Liverpool travel to Turkey to face Galatasaray in the Champions League last 16 first leg after losing to the same opponents in September

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Champions League qualification vital for Liverpool but no need to panic in Istanbul cauldron

In the second part of his weekly column, John Aldridge covers Florian Wirtz, the prestige of the FA Cup and the importance of qualifying for the Champions League.

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Harry Kewell's Liverpool nightmare could've ended career before transfer call sparked U-turn

Former Liverpool star Harry Kewell rejuvenated his career with Galatasaray

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Arne Slot reaches Liverpool landmark but Reds seek Istanbul improvement in Champions League

Arne Slot will manage Liverpool for the 100th time in all competitions in Istanbul on Tuesday evening

Monday, Mar 9

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Liverpool dubbed Real Madrid reserves by ex-Everton CEO as Alexis Mac Allister exit tipped

Liverpool have been harshly described as Real Madrid reserves after the latest transfer rumours on Alexis Mac Allister