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England’s Champions Trophy exit underlines regression of ‘one-dimensional’ side, say Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton | Cricket News

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Brendon McCullum “has got his hands full” with England following his team’s disappointing Champions Trophy exit against Afghanistan, believes Michael Atherton. England suffered an eight-run defeat to Afghanistan on Wednesday as they fell short of a target of 326 to win, despite Joe Root’s stylish 120 from 11 deliveries in Lahore. Opener Ibrahim Zadran starred … Read more

ICC Champions Trophy: England’s awful run of form leaves Jos Buttler’s side needing to ‘do an Australia’ | Cricket News

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Australian players celebrate winning the Cricket World Cup (Associated Press)

England will be looking to ‘do an Australia’ as they begin their Champions Trophy campaign against the same opposition in Lahore on Saturday, live on Sky Sports. Australia are the masters of heading into an ICC event with questions over their competitiveness – and then winning them. We saw that in the 2021 T20 World … Read more

Salford Red Devils: Super League side have takeover approved by RFL following St Helens selection controversy | Rugby League News

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St Helens v Salford Red Devils - Betfred Super League ST HELENS, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Matt Whitley of St Helens is challenged by Ethan Fitzgerald of Salford Red Devils during the Betfred Super League match between St Helens and Salford Red Devils at Totally Wicked Stadium on February 15, 2025 in St Helens, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)

The Rugby Football League (RFL) has approved the takeover of Salford Red Devils, clearing the way for the Super League side to field a full-strength side against Leeds Rhinos on Saturday. The takeover by a consortium led by businessman Dario Berta was completed earlier this month on the eve of the Super League season, but … Read more

Manchester United: Where next for Ruben Amorim’s side in agonising season with unwanted milestones? | Football News

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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says that his transfer strategy was his own idea.

Relief is a rare commodity at Manchester United – and the only crumb of comfort at present is a scan at the very bottom of the table to the inferior state of play of Wolves, Ipswich, Leicester and Southampton. That in itself sums up the miserable situation of the oft-framed biggest club in the world, … Read more

Man City’s collapse against Real Madrid is a problem that has ruined their season but why is it happening? A side in decline | Football News

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Impossible. That is how Pep Guardiola had described the task of controlling Real Madrid’s attackers for 90 minutes. As it was, it was a 92nd-minute goal that consigned Manchester City to defeat as the European champions came from behind late on. Had City been able to hold on for victory over Real Madrid at the … Read more

Aussies lash out at SHOCKING ruling that robbed side of a crucial wicket in Boxing Day Test against India

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Aussie cricket stars and fans have been left furious by an umpire’s call that prevented the side from taking a crucial wicket in the thrilling last day of the Boxing Day Test against India. Mitchell Starc and his teammates were convinced he had trapped Yashasvi Jaiswal LBW, so skipper Pat Cummins chose to review it … Read more

Serie A’s most surprising side of the year

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BERGAMO, ITALY – DECEMBER 10: Charles De Ketelaere of Atalanta celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s first goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 match between Atalanta BC and Real Madrid C.F. at Stadio di Bergamo on December 10, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty … Read more

‘Always you and me’ – Patrick Mahomes’ marriage to high school sweetheart showed off wholesome side of NFL superstar

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With Patrick Mahomes dominating the NFL and taking over from Tom Brady, talkSPORT takes a holiday look at Mahomes’ 12 most important life moments … For Patrick and Brittany Mahomes, it was always meant to be. 5 Brittany Mahomes and Patrick Mahomes have stayed together since high schoolCredit: Getty Kansas City Chiefs fans and NFL … Read more

Celtic beat Rangers in League Cup final: Talking points from Hampden Park as Brendan Rodgers’ side win Old Firm clash | Football News

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The first trophy of the season belongs to Celtic after a classic Old Firm League Cup final, but what did we learn from the dramatic encounter? There was tension, drama, goals and controversy at Hampden Park on Sunday, with Hoops defender Liam Scales summing up the afternoon perfectly – “brilliant and mad.” After sharing six … Read more

New Zealand vs England: Ben Stokes’ side dismissed for just 143 as hosts build 340-run lead in final Test | Cricket News

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England were dismissed for a dismal 143 on day two of the third Test as their hopes of a series clean sweep faded against a dominant New Zealand side who built a commanding lead in Hamilton. The hosts, who were bowled out for 347 in the morning having resumed their first innings on 315-9, ran … Read more