86 minutes ago Chelsea v Morecambe, Leicester v QPR, and more: FA Cup third round – clockwatch

Updates from the 3pm GMT kick-offsLive scoreboard | Get in touch with TomIlias Chair is the first QPR player to test Jakub Stolarczyk, who saves well, but the Leicester keeper cannot do anything about Jonathan Varane’s effort. QPR had turned up the heat in the previous five minutes or so and after Harry Winks failed to clear, Varane gathered the ball and slammed it low and into the bottom corner from all of 25 yards.Nottingham Forest: Carlos Miguel, Toffolo, Boly, Morato, Alex, Moreira, Ward-Prowse, Jota Silva, Yates, Sosa, Awoniyi. Continue reading...

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17 hours ago Meet SPFL signing of season contender, the secrets of coffee club and why he confronted Rangers ace

Wide player admits he flew under radar until this season

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32 minutes ago Vince McMahon 'building roster' as former WWE boss ordered to pay £1.4m over hush money settlement

The ex-wrestling CEO has been tipped for a comeback to rival his former company

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3 hours ago Best EA FC 25 TOTY preparation – 4 ways to improve your chances of packing TOTY players

There's no way of guaranteeing yourself a TOTY player, but using these tips may just boost your chances of getting one in EA FC 25.

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81 minutes ago Man United 'on transfer red alert' as Antonio Conte drops Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Napoli bombshell

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been linked with Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea among others with Napoli boss Antonio Conte now confirming the forward has asked to leave

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9 hours ago I'm glad Rodgers saw funny side of Celtic songbook because Rangers boss Clement is the real laughing stock – Chris Sutton

Chris reckons the beleaguered Belgian is only making the Light Blues' loser mentality worse

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3 hours ago Protection zone set up after bird flu outbreak in Angus area of Scotland

Scottish government stresses risk to public is low, as chief veterinary officer says it is first outbreak since 2023A protection zone has been set up after an outbreak of bird flu in Angus, Scotland’s chief veterinary officer has said.On Friday night, Sheila Voas said a 10km (6.8 mile) surveillance zone had also been declared around the area as well as the 3km protection zone in Kirriemuir after a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was reported. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Graham Potter offers Mohammed Kudus verdict as new West Ham boss forced to change

Graham Potter saw West Ham fall to defeat against Aston Villa in his first match in charge of the Irons having led the FA Cup clash for much of the match and is already facing injury issues

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26 hours ago Browns to host international game, lose Cleveland home game on 2025 schedule

Browns to host international game, lose Cleveland home game on 2025 schedule  Dawgs By Nature

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2 hours ago Philippe Clement SAFE at Rangers for now but CEO Patrick Stewart sets beleaguered boss one condition to keep job

The Belgian is under huge pressure after falling so far behind in the Scottish Premiership due to a woeful run of away results

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4 hours ago Manchester United’s transfer problem is simple – their players are unsellable

High wages, ageing players, and repeated injuries make United’s squad unappealing for other clubs in the market

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91 minutes ago Sir Jim Ratcliffe sent Kobbie Mainoo warning but told one Man Utd star 'won't be missed'

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been warned he would be making a huge mistake selling Kobbie Mainoo as the Manchester United co-owner admits every player has a price

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2 hours ago Kilmarnock ace hails teammate's return in 'dominant performance' against Motherwell

Kyle Magennis made his first start in 15 months in their midweek draw against Motherwell

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6 hours ago David Moyes new job confirmed as statement released on former Man United boss

David Moyes has returned to Premier League management after leaving West Ham last summer

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4 hours ago Four Man United players David Moyes could sign at Everton to help Ruben Amorim

Former Manchester United manager David Moyes has returned to the Premier League with old club Everton as they battle to avoid the drop

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2 hours ago Dog owners told to 'wash paws' after walks in snow and ice to prevent common toxic risk

Dog owners have been warned to wash their pets' paws after walks in snow and ice to prevent a common toxic risk

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4 hours ago Karren Brady believes new boss Graham Potter can win trophies at West Ham

Potter was installed at the London Stadium this week after the Hammers sacked Julen Lopetegui.

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6 hours ago Everton confirm David Moyes as new boss and he says 'it's good to be back'

Moyes, 61, has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal and will leading them into their new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock when they leave Goodison Park at the end of the season

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6 hours ago Ruben Amorim will pick ‘best’ Manchester United team for Arsenal FA Cup clash

United boss Amorim confirmed Altay Bayindir would replace Andre Onana in goal for Sunday’s blockbuster match at the Emirates Stadium.

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2 hours ago Ons Jabeur: ‘Kids are dying everywhere in Ukraine or Gaza. I have to speak out and use my platform’

Former world No 2 shares her struggles with seeing suffering in Palestine and how she is working with the World Food Programme to help Few players wear their heart on their sleeve as much as Ons Jabeur. The Tunisian, whose sublime skills and smile have lit up the women’s Tour over the past decade, reached the Wimbledon final in 2022 and 2023 and earned herself the nickname Minister of Happiness.But somewhere along the way, Jabeur lost the joy. Keen to start a family, she had told herself that if she won Wimbledon in 2023, that would be the perfect time to take a break. It didn’t happen – she lost to Marketa Vondrousova – and so continued playing. But injuries, illness and the scenes of human suffering in Gaza made her struggle over the past year. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Why Luke Littler's brother REFUSES to play darts against new world champion

Luke Littler's older brother Leon, who was once tipped as the better player, refuses to play against the new world champion because he doesn't want to face the embarrassment

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38 hours ago ANDREW NEIL: The economy's reeling from the disastrous Budget. Taxes or cuts are coming... and the big financial players I've talked to now all say it could spell the end of Labour

In the run-up to the General Election , Rachel Reeves boasted repeatedly of her qualifications for being Chancellor, even liberally embellishing her CV to bolster her credentials.

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6 hours ago 11 Rangers players who nearly joined Celtic including Ibrox hero who would've 'jumped' at Parkhead move

The career paths of some famous names in Rangers' history could've turned out very differently

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2 hours ago Ons Jabeur: ‘Kids are dying everywhere in Ukraine or Gaza. I have to speak out’

Former world No 2 shares her struggles with seeing suffering in Palestine and how she is working with the World Food Programme to help Few players wear their heart on their sleeve as much as Ons Jabeur. The Tunisian, whose sublime skills and smile have lit up the women’s Tour over the past decade, reached the Wimbledon final in 2022 and 2023 and earned herself the nickname Minister of Happiness.But somewhere along the way, Jabeur lost the joy. Keen to start a family, she had told herself that if she won Wimbledon in 2023, that would be the perfect time to take a break. It didn’t happen – she lost to Marketa Vondrousova – and so continued playing. But injuries, illness and the scenes of human suffering in Gaza made her struggle over the past year. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago Cristiano Ronaldo's uncertain future after losing Man United teammate at Al Nassr

Manchester United icon Cristiano Ronaldo is one of three former Old Trafford players currently featuring in the Saudi Pro League

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38 hours ago Company boss flew into a rage and attacked employee with a toolbox after they cost him a £128,000 contract at Amazon for vaping, court hears

Stephen Bamrick and his team were escorted off the Fife site where they were installing fibre-optic cabling after an employee ignored a ban on smoking or vaping.

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2 hours ago Wall Street looks forward to a bonfire of capital and climate rules under Trump

Profits are poised to dominate in a new era shorn of years of hard-won regulatory restrictionsWhen some of the biggest banks on Wall Street reveal their full-year earnings this week, they will have more to celebrate than just rising profits.Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on 20 January – scheduled the Monday after US bank results week – will raise the curtain on a period of looser regulation, lower corporation tax, and weak climate commitments. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago David Moyes' first words as returning Everton manager sends fans key message

The ex-West Ham boss has returned to Goodison Park as he replaces sacked Sean Dyche

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39 hours ago Rachel Reeves' £25bn National Insurance raid could force more than HALF of British businesses to raise prices, damning poll reveals

The figures provide the latest evidence of how firms are scrambling to respond to the tax hike and as the boss of Marks & Spencer said it would be a challenge.

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10 hours ago Student films quest to become a pro rugby player like best friend Louis Rees

Isaac Marsh is a talented inside centre who wants to become a professional rugby player

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3 hours ago Global risk expert makes terrifying prediction for a 'uniquely dangerous' 2025

In his closely-watched annual forecast, Ian Bremmer predicted a 'uniquely dangerous' period for the planet.

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5 hours ago Ruben Amorim singles out 'special' Arsenal star as Mikel Arteta shares concerns

Manchester United travel to Arsenal in the third round of the FA Cup on Sunday and Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim believes one Gunners star in particular will cause his side problems

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16 hours ago Another traitor narrowly escapes banishment as suspicions grow amongst players

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3 hours ago Alarming addiction risk facing young people prompts unlikely craze for NASAL STRIPS

A more sinister trend may be behind the humble nasal strip becoming an unlikely must-have fashion accessory for Gen Z.

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6 hours ago New Everton manager David Moyes sends message to fans in first words after return

Everton's new owners, the Friedkin Group, sacked Sean Dyche on Thursday, and have replaced him with former Toffees boss David Moyes, back at the club after leaving for Manchester United 12 years ago

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16 hours ago 'Football must do more to protect players from dementia and help former players with condition'

Football must do more to help protect players from developing dementia as Dean Windass diagnosed as research shows repeated heading the ball increases risk of the disease

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4 hours ago British stars' LA pads at risk of being destroyed as Dua Lipa and TOWIE icon flee homes

British celebrities have shared updates as they are among the thousands needing to flee their LA homes due to the devastating wildfires sweeping the region

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6 hours ago Ruben Amorim sent Mikel Arteta message as Man Utd boss is told he's right

Ruben Amorim is currently trying to turn the tide for Manchester United, but a Premier League legend has warned him that it won't be an overnight feat - drawing comparisons to Mikel Arteta and Arsenal

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17 hours ago Enzo Maresca confirms two Chelsea players won't play this weekend to seal exits

Chelsea have been busy in the transfer market ever since Todd Boehly’s takeover at Stamford Bridge and that could be the same over the coming days after some telling comments from Enzo Maresca

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4 hours ago David Moyes asks fans to back mission to ‘rebuild’ Everton after return as boss

The 61-year-old is understood to have signed a two-and-a-half-year contract to return as Toffees manager.

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7 hours ago England’s Lauren Filer: ‘I don’t want to hurt anyone, but to get a few helmets is fun’

The fast bowler says Australia ‘didn’t know who I was’ in the last Ashes but this time around they will be wary of the 24-year-old as she pushes the 80mph barrierIt’s not often that you hear a fast bowler describe themselves as “smiley”, especially not with an Ashes series around the corner. But with days to go until she spearheads England’s attack in Australia, that’s exactly what the 24-year-old Lauren Filer is claiming as her defining characteristic. “I’m a bit too smiley to be the scary fast bowler,” she says. “I tried to stare someone down in South Africa and I laughed because I just couldn’t do it.”Instead, her approach is to “let my bowling do the talking” – as it did, loudly, in last month’s Bloemfontein Test. On the second day Filer sent down two terrifyingly hostile spells with the new ball, reaching speeds of 78mph and twice hitting players on the helmet – an act of aggression rarely seen before in the women’s game. “I don’t want to hurt anyone, but to get a few helm...

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19 hours ago Union Bears savage Rangers board and players in raging statement as fan group claim sacking Clement is NOT enough

The influential fan group have spoken out and demanded change from top to bottom

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6 hours ago Expert issues urgent warning to parents to STOP using common household item over risks of electric shocks and fire hazards

In a video posted to the WhichUK Instagram, the British consumer champion group explained that though seeming handy, they can actually increase the risk of electrical shock and fire.

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8 hours ago 'I discovered Luke Littler's hidden talent – he is an entertaining man behind the scenes'

Luke Littler has fast become one of the most dominant darts players on the planet today, but he is also adept at other things away from the oche - as Micah Richards found out

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20 hours ago ‘Imagine if Messi coached Ronaldo’: how Murray 2.0 will need to adapt to flourish with Djokovic

Five months after retiring, the Scot is throwing himself into his work with the most successful men’s player of all timeAt the height of the Covid-19 lockdowns almost five years ago, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray logged on to Instagram Live for a casual conversation from their homes. As some of their viewers began to send through questions, they were asked to list the first three things they do when they wake up. Djokovic went first: “Gratitude and prayer,” he said. “A couple of long, deep breaths. Hugging my wife if she’s still in bed and running to my children.”Murray, who seemed to be fighting hard to maintain a straight face throughout Djokovic’s response, offered his own contributions: “For me, too much information, but I go for a pee.” Continue reading...

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8 hours ago The Traitors hit by bullying claims as fans accuse star of picking on Freddie

BBC show The Traitors has been hit by a bullying row after fans accused one star of unfairly targeting fellow, Freddie, player in uncomfortable scenes

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10 hours ago Norwich City vs Brighton & Hove Albion prediction, odds and betting offer

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler will experience his first taste of FA Cup football as the south coast club meet Norwich City at Carrow Road in the third round

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22 hours ago Why Arsenal vs Manchester United FA Cup tie will feature 'special' match ball amid Mikel Arteta complaint

The Gunners boss caused quite a stir with his comments about the match ball used in the Carabao Cup

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8 hours ago Man Utd star takes former club to court over actions in days before transfer

Antony is in the midst of a court battle with Ajax as the player looked to claim back fines they took from him as his transfer saga to Manchester United played out

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10 hours ago Cristiano Ronaldo ‘wanted’ different transfer which could have scuppered Man United return

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are widely considered to be the two best players of their generation, and ex-Manchester United star Patrice Evra has claimed they could've played together

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24 hours ago Manchester United agree first loan departure of January transfer window

Man Utd are considering loan offers for academy players in this window and the first outgoing has been agreed.

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9 hours ago Scotland's restaurants are having toughest time in 20 years. So forget the diet and dry January

More than one in ten restaurants is at imminent risk of closure

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13 hours ago 'Chelsea FA Cup tie is being overshadowed and Tyson Fury link is frustrating'

Morecambe fans will protest over ownership situation during their FA Cup third round tie away to Chelsea on Saturday afternoon with their place in the EFL at risk

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25 hours ago Wives of players say they were harassed after Super Cup game in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s record on women’s rights will be front and centre of scrutiny in the buildup to the 2034 World Cup

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9 hours ago Jimmy Thelin reveals why Aberdeen struggles aren't stressing him out as boss attacks turnaround with '100% conviction'

Thelin isn't sweating the small stuff, or the big stuff, at Pittodrie

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15 hours ago Amid rush to net zero, boss of gas giant Centrica reveals shivering Britain has only a week's worth of reserves left, so... are we heading for energy blackouts?

Ed Miliband's 'obsession' with wind and solar power leaves Britain at risk of blackouts, a former energy secretary warned last night as UK gas reserves fell to 'concerningly low' levels.

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26 hours ago Rugby player was banned for life after laying out female referee during match

To make matters worse, the offender was the captain of Vicenza

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14 hours ago How overweight children who do not do enough exercise could have a higher dementia risk

A University of Oxford study observed 862 children whose weight was measured from the age of seven and whose weekly physical activity levels were tracked from 11.

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15 hours ago Pep Guardiola gets transfer wish granted as Man City kick January window into gear

Manchester City have struggled in the Premier League this season and it appears as though they are set to strengthen their side after a public appeal from boss Pep Guardiola

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26 hours ago Rangers loan player 'set for surprise January recall' as possible replacement lined up

Red tape issue could see 22 y/o depart Ibrox

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15 hours ago Overweight children are at risk from suffering dementia in later life new research shows

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16 hours ago West Ham boss Graham Potter refuses to be drawn on Marcus Rashford speculation

The Manchester United forward has been linked with a move to the Hammers.

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27 hours ago Chelsea told no player is worth £100m before FA Cup tie with minnows Morecambe

Chelsea have splurged £1.15billion in transfers since Todd Boehly's takeover in 2022 and Morecambe skipper Yann Songo'o has spoken out about their spending ahead of FA Cup clash

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15 hours ago Elon Musk sneers at plan by Home Office to 'monitor' his posts to assess whether they could pose security risk

Officials are looking at the output of the world's richest man on X, the platform he owns, to assess whether his posts could pose a security risk.

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17 hours ago Pep Guardiola: I’ll leave punditry and club ownership to likes of Gary Neville

The City boss will welcome Neville to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday as the champions host the former Manchester United star’s Salford team.

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27 hours ago Michael Keane: Everton players ‘need to take responsibility’ for Sean Dyche exit

The former Burnley boss was dismissed by Everton just hours before their 2-0 FA Cup third round victory at home to Peterborough.

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15 hours ago Being a couch potato during childhood could increase your risk of dementia in old age

Scientists have previously shown health in mid-life affects your risk of poor brain health in later years but Oxford University researchers have now found evidence that the seeds may be sown much earlier

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17 hours ago Ange Postecoglou insists Tottenham used to being rooted against ahead of FA Cup clash with Tamworth

Spurs boss has no problem with his side being the villains against National League opposition

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28 hours ago Tony Docherty gives Philippe Clement a Rangers reality check as he reveals TEN players missing for Dundee

Clement was bemoaning his own selection issues but the Dark Blues' were even more challenging

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17 hours ago Rangers hold 'crisis talks' over Clement as fan reaction hits home – but boss WON'T walk away

Fuming fans could get the decision they want but it will come at a price

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