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Chinese swimming doping allegations prompt questions of fairness – and point to acrimony in Paris pool | Kieran Pender

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Wada has defended its process as aggrieved athletes claim the anti-doping system only works if everyone is subject to same rules

Monday, Apr 22

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Internazionale beat Milan 2-1 to win Serie A title – as it happened

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Inter secured their 20th Serie A title with a sixth consecutive victory over Milan in an ill-tempered derby

Mauricio Pochettino urges Chelsea to show they are not just ‘Cole Palmer FC’

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Mauricio Pochettino has challenged Chelsea to prove that they are not “Cole Palmer Football Club” should they have to take on Arsenal on Tuesday without their player of the season.

‘So much at stake’: Arteta backs Arsenal to dig deep before Chelsea clash

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Mikel Arteta has dismissed concerns about fatigue in his Arsenal squad and insisted that victory over Wolves has reinvigorated his players as they prepare to host Chelsea on Tuesday night.

Rory McIlroy set to make a surprise return to PGA Tour board

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Rory McIlroy’s commitment to a stronger future for elite golf could be confirmed by a dramatic return to board positions on the PGA Tour as early as this week. Sources close to the situation have told the Guardian that roles for McIlroy as…

Summerville settles seven-goal thriller to nudge Leeds closer to promotion

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It is no longer in their hands but Leeds retain real hope of securing automatic promotion after reclaiming second place in the Championship following a timely return to form on Teesside.

Internazionale seal historic 20th Serie A title with derby victory over Milan

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Internazionale clinched their 20th Serie A title by beating Milan in a feisty derby at San Siro, giving Simone Inzaghi’s side an unassailable lead in the standings. A goal from Francesco Acerbi and Marcus Thuram in each half proved…

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Wada defends its actions over Chinese swimmers’ doping allegations

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The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has insisted it would “not do anything different” in its handling of doping allegations against 23 Chinese swimmers, after it pushed back against criticism of a possible cover-up from across the world of…

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Zach Wilson’s messy Jets career to end with reported trade to Broncos

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The New York Jets are reportedly trading former first-round pick Zach Wilson to the Denver Broncos, ending a career with the team that ranged from satisfactory to disastrous.

Erik ten Hag at Manchester United: should he stay or should he go?

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Head coach has been hampered by injuries but has not established a discernible playing style – while Thomas Tuchel will be available

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Former world champion Shaun Murphy passionately defends ‘smelly’ Crucible

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The former world snooker champion Shaun Murphy has made an emotional intervention in the row brewing about the historic Crucible Theatre which was described as “smelly” by Hossein Vafaei on Sunday, while the seeds continued to fall with…

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Gukesh Dommaraju, 17, becomes youngest challenger for world chess title – video

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Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest player to win the men’s Candidates chess tournament after a draw against Hikaru Nakamura on a nailbiting final day of the event. The 17-year-old effectively wrapped up victory in the tournament after…

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Scottie Scheffler matches Tiger Woods with fourth win in last five tournaments

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A Masters green jacket wasn’t enough for Scottie Scheffler. The American was running on emotional fumes fresh off his four-shot victory at Augusta National, but full of purpose that more than made up for his lack of preparation for the RBC…

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West Ham ready to call time on David Moyes and target Rúben Amorim

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West Ham are set to part company with David Moyes at the end of the season and have held talks over an ambitious move for the Sporting Lisbon manager, Rúben Amorim.

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Thank you, Metz: ‘King Georges’ grateful for second chance in Ligue 1 | Eric Devin

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Return of Mikautadze, last year’s Ligue 2 player of the season, from Ajax has been mutually beneficial for player and club

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McLaren can ‘reach Red Bull’ within 12 months, insists Andrea Stella

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The McLaren team principal, Andrea Stella, believes his team may catch Red Bull within a year after they returned an unexpectedly strong result at the Chinese Grand Prix, with Britain’s Lando Norris taking second place.

Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju becomes youngest challenger for world chess title

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Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest player to win the men’s Candidates chess tournament after a draw against Hikaru Nakamura on a nailbiting final day of the event in Toronto on Sunday.

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Women’s Champions League and Super League: weekend talking points

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Chelsea earn chance to make history, City keep the pressure on at the top and the Holmgaards produce some magic for Everton

Cup heartbreak for Coventry sets up Manchester derby final – Football Weekly

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Troy Townsend and John Brewin as Coventry go so close to one of the greatest FA Cup comebacks ever

Erik ten Hag will not be sacked by Manchester United before end of season

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Erik ten Hag remains safe as Manchester United manager until the end of the season, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe having no intent to remove the Dutchman despite the increased pressure on him following Sunday’s alarming FA Cup win over Coventry.

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How Sir Alex Ferguson became a fairy godfather for young managers | Simon Burnton

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The 82-year-old’s impact on football goes far beyond his own success with the advice he gives to up-and-coming managers

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Premier League and FA Cup: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

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Manchester United snatch chaos from jaws of serenity, Nicolas Jackson misfires and Liverpool stay in hunt

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Nelly Korda secures fifth straight victory with Chevron Championship win

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American Nelly Korda won the Chevron Championship by two shots in Texas to secure her second major title and a remarkable fifth straight tournament win.

‘They are in the fridge for two days’: Pep Guardiola orders his players to rest

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Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City’s players are in the “fridge for two days” as they attempt to recover from an exhausting 72 hoursbefore focusing on claiming a fourth consecutive Premier League title and a historic double-double.

Winless Olyroos slump out of Olympics contention without a single goal scored

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Australia’s Olympic football hopes will rest solely with the Matildas after the men’s tema failed to qualify. The Olyroos were held to a goalless draw by hosts Qatar in their final group match in the Asian Under-23 Cup, which serves as the…

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Nelly Korda wins 2024 Chevron Championship – as it happened

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Henderson’s tee shot into the par-three 7th lands a couple of feet short and snags in greenside rough. Korda makes it on, but having pulled her shot she’s a long way from the flag. Korda putts first, and lags up to three feet; Henderson…

Sunday, Apr 21

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Bellingham settles clásico with Real Madrid’s winner against Barcelona

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The league opened with Jude Bellingham and closed with him too. Way back in August, the Englishman stood before the stands at the place they call the Cathedral and spread his arms wide having scored on the first night of the rest of his…

Real Madrid 3-2 Barcelona: La Liga – as it happened

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Barcelona led twice but Madrid equalised before Jude Bellingham’s injury-time winner near enough settled the title

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Ten Hag insists United have more to learn as Coventry manager 'really proud' despite loss – video

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Mark Robins, the Coventry City manager, was full of praise for his side after they fought back from three goals down to almost knock Manchester Untied out of the FA Cup. Coventry narrowly missed out on a place in the FA Cup final after…