95 m. ago Can watching sport really improve your wellbeing? The science suggests it can | Sean Ingle

Couch potatoes and die-hard fans rejoice; all that time and money spent on your sports addiction may just be worth itAnd still the feast goes on. Since Rory McIlroy won a Masters for the ages, fans with multiple satellite TV subscriptions – and irregular sleeping habits – have been able to gorge on an extraordinary amount of dramatic sport. Seesawing shifts in momentum? Late twists? Huge shocks? We’ve had them all.It says something when Barcelona’s epic 3-2 victory against Real Madrid in a Copa del Rey final was only their third-most exciting match in the past month; and when my sober-eyed colleague Robert Kitson describes Northampton’s 37-34 Champions Cup win at Leinster as “one of the all‑time great knockout heists”. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Real Madrid eye duo of Premier League goalkeepers to succeed Thibaut Courtois

Thibaut Courtois has been a key man for Real Madrid for a number of years but the Spanish giants have turned their attentions to English football for a long-term replacement

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11 h. ago Hansi Flick says Barça ‘don’t feel like champions’ after chaotic clásico

Team ‘have to improve defensively’, says head coachFlick says ‘we still need three points’ to secure titleHansi Flick said he was going to have check on his heart after he watched his side come back from 2-0 down to beat Real Madrid 4-3 in a wild, chaotic game that virtually secured a league and cup double in his first season.After two Kylian Mbappé goals inside 15 minutes Barcelona were trailing, their grip on the title seeming to loosen, their great rival momentarily moving within a point at the top of the table, but goals from Eric Garcia and Lamine Yamal and two from Raphinha put them ahead before half-time. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Andy Robertson reacts to Liverpool fans booing 'best mate' Trent in emotional tribute

Alexander-Arnold will leave Anfield when his contract expires this summer and is expected to join Real Madrid

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15 h. ago Barcelona sink Real Madrid with thrilling Clasico comeback as LaLiga title beckons

Barca quickly erase early deficit to go seven points clear of fiercest rivals with only three games left to play this season

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16 h. ago Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: El Clasico result and reaction after seven

Barcelona bounce back from Champions League semi-final defeat to win seven-goal thriller in El Clasico

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16 h. ago Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: El Clasico result, match stream and latest updates today

Thrilling LaLiga title race could be settled in a final high-stakes derby showdown of the season

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16 h. ago Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: El Clasico latest score, match stream and goal updates today

Thrilling LaLiga title race could be settled in a final high-stakes derby showdown of the season

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17 h. ago Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: El Clasico match stream, latest score and updates after stunning first half

Thrilling LaLiga title race could be settled in a final high-stakes derby showdown of the season

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17 h. ago Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: Latest score as Barca fight back to lead thrilling El Clasico

Barcelona will hope to bounce back from defeat in their Champions League semi-final classic against Inter Milan

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18 h. ago Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: El Clasico latest score as Barca look to close in on La Liga title

Barcelona will hope to bounce back from defeat in their Champions League semi-final classic against Inter Milan

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18 h. ago Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: El Clasico match stream, latest score and goal updates today

Thrilling LaLiga title race could be settled in a final high-stakes derby showdown of the season

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19 h. ago Real Madrid XI vs Barcelona: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for El Clasico today

Real Madrid have defensive issues ahead of a must-win game in LaLiga

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20 h. ago Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: El Clasico match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

LaLiga title race could be settled in a final high-stakes derby showdown of the season

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20 h. ago El Clásico, Liverpool v Arsenal and FA Trophy final buildup – as it happened

Previewing the day’s Premier League action and beyond as the season draws to a climax1983: Aberdeen beat Real Madrid in the Cup Winners’ Cup final1986: Peter Reid goes awol after FA Cup final misery1996: Eric Cantona wins the FA Cup final against Liverpool’s Spice Boys1999: Jimmy Floyd-Hasselbaink tilts an epic title race Man Utd’s way2001: Internazionale 0-6 Milan (NFT)2003: Jesper Gronkjaer changes the face of football history2013: Wigan stun Man City in the FA Cup finalArne Slot is planning to turn Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Anfield departure into a positive for Liverpool, the head coach has said. The right-back will leave Merseyside this summer for Real Madrid on a free transfer, meaning the Dutchman will need to find a way of replacing him. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Rangers 'pushing' for son of Carlo Ancelotti as next manager pursuit takes major twist

Real Madrid assistant reportedly on Ibrox radar

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21 h. ago Rangers 'pushing' for son of Carlo Ancelloti as next manager pursuit takes major twist

Real Madrid assistant reportedly on Ibrox radar

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22 h. ago El Clásico, Liverpool v Arsenal and FA Trophy final buildup – matchday live

Follow all the latest news and buildup to Sunday’s gamesNewcastle v Chelsea live | Mail matchday live or post BTL1983: Aberdeen beat Real Madrid in the Cup Winners’ Cup final1986: Peter Reid goes awol after FA Cup final misery1996: Eric Cantona wins the FA Cup final against Liverpool’s Spice Boys1999: Jimmy Floyd-Hasselbaink tilts an epic title race Man Utd’s way2001: Internazionale 0-6 Milan (NFT)2003: Jesper Gronkjaer changes the face of football history2013: Wigan stun Man City in the FA Cup finalArne Slot is planning to turn Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Anfield departure into a positive for Liverpool, the head coach has said. The right-back will leave Merseyside this summer for Real Madrid on a free transfer, meaning the Dutchman will need to find a way of replacing him. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Contrasting philosophies leave Barcelona poised to usurp Real Madrid in El Clasico

Barcelona host Real Madrid this weekend looking to seal a league and cup double over their arch rivals

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24 h. ago Newcastle v Chelsea and El Clásico headline crucial set of games – matchday live

Follow all the latest news and buildup to Sunday’s gamesLive scores | Tables | And mail matchday live or post BTL1983: Aberdeen beat Real Madrid in the Cup Winners’ Cup final1986: Peter Reid goes awol after FA Cup final misery1996: Eric Cantona wins the FA Cup final against Liverpool’s Spice Boys1999: Jimmy Floyd-Hasselbaink tilts an epic title race Man Utd’s way2001: Internazionale 0-6 Milan (NFT)2003: Jesper Gronkjaer changes the face of football history2013: Wigan stun Man City in the FA Cup finalArne Slot is planning to turn Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Anfield departure into a positive for Liverpool, the head coach has said. The right-back will leave Merseyside this summer for Real Madrid on a free transfer, meaning the Dutchman will need to find a way of replacing him. Continue reading...

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