11 h. ago London City Lionesses survive Birmingham comeback to win WSL promotion

Birmingham 2-2 London City LionessesLionesses earn only promotion spot to WSLLondon City Lionesses were promoted to the Women’s Super League after an outstanding individual goal from Isobel Goodwin helped them edge to a dramatic 2-2 draw away to their nearest title rivals Birmingham City on a gripping final day of the Women’s Championship season.Goodwin’s stunning long-range strike and a Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah header put the visitors 2-0 up and Birmingham, backed by a club-record crowd of 8,749 knowing they had to win to be promoted, fought back valiantly through Emily van Egmond’s header and Cho So-hyun’s volley – four minutes from time – to set up a frantic finish but the visitors clung on to the draw they needed to clinch top spot. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Who is Zhao Xintong? The Chinese ‘amateur’ in the World Championship final after ban

Zhao has set up a final against Mark Williams at the Crucible after returning from a suspension following a match-fixing scandal

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19 h. ago Zhao Xintong’s snooker ban and Ronnie O’Sullivan verdict ahead of World Championship final

Chinese snooker star Zhao Xintong takes on Mark Williams in the Snooker World Championship on Sunday afternoon at the Crucible with a thrilling match expected between the two

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33 h. ago Championship final day: Farke proud of champions Leeds but Luton face ‘painful’ relegation

Solomon’s injury-time winner seals top spot for LeedsHatters down, Bristol City and Coventry in playoffsDaniel Farke described Leeds’s Championship title triumph as “a proud day and an emotionally moving day” after he saw his side clinch top spot in dramatic fashion thanks to Manor Solomon’s injury-time winner against Plymouth at Home Park. The 2-1 win meant they held off Burnley, who beat Millwall 3-1, on goal difference to seal top spot with a century of points. At the other end of the table, Luton suffered a second successive relegation after a 5-3 loss at West Brom.As Leeds’ players and fans celebrated Farke initially sat alone in the dugout. “I was too tired to celebrate even at the final whistle because I was so focused on winning promotion,” he said. “I really wanted to win this match and win the title for everyone at the club. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago Leeds WIN Championship title on dramatic final day with Manor Solomon's last

With Burnley beating Millwall 3-1, United knew only a win would make them champions on goal difference and Solomon made it happen, with both Leeds and Burnley ending the season on 100 points.

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37 h. ago Championship final day: Leeds crowned champions and Luton relegated

Injury-time winner against Plymouth seals top spotLuton down, Bristol City and Coventry in playoffsLeeds were crowned Championship champions in dramatic fashion after Manor Solomon’s injury-time winner against Plymouth at Home Park meant Daniel Farke’s side held off Burnley, who beat Millwall 3-1, on goal difference to seal top spot with a century of points. At the other end of the table, Luton suffered a second successive relegation after a 5-3 loss at West Brom.It is the first time two sides have reached 100 points in the same Championship season. But it looked uncertain early in the day, with Mihailo Ivanovic giving the Lions an early lead at Turf Moor and a Sam Byram own goal doing likewise for Argyle. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Burnley vs Millwall: Miss of the season contender in Championship match

Burnley vs Millwall: Miss of the season contender in Championship match  Sky Sports

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41 h. ago Football League heads for dramatic finale, Reading sale agreed and more – matchday live

Writer Q&A, fan views, plus the latest news and previewsToday’s fixtures | Latest tables | And email matchday liveThe best dead rubbers in the worldThe 2000-01 season is another contender for this dubious award. The biggest thing at stake on the last day of the season was whether Liverpool would qualify for the Champions League ahead of Leeds (they did). Continue reading...

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61 h. ago Who is Zhao Xintong? The Chinese ‘amateur’ outshining Ronnie O’Sullivan at World Championship after ban

Zhao has been competing as an amateur since the end of his ban for being caught up in a match-fixing scandal

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4 d. ago Darts legend banned for 11 years for match fixing and placing 88 bets on matches

A former World Darts Championship semi-finalist has been banned for 11 years for match fixing and ordered to pay a fine of £17,580, after a hearing held by the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) disciplinary committee

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4 d. ago Match fixing scandal sees former World Darts Championship semi

Yet another darts player has been found guilty of match-fixing allegations, a statement from the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) has confirmed

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6 d. ago Leeds close in on title after Tanaka and Ramazani’s double crushes Bristol City

As the home supporters launched into a chorus of “Daniel, Daniel Farke,” a little smile played across the face of the Leeds manager as he offered a polite wave in return.Up in the directors’ box, Paraag Marathe looked on inscrutably. If, and it remains quite a big if, he really is considering sacking Farke, the club’s chairman – who, perhaps significantly pulled out of a planned pre-match television interview at the last minute – must surely be having second thoughts after this. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Shaun Murphy speaks out he addresses decision during Judd Trump match at Snooker Champs

Shaun Murphy was called out for his controversial decision during his World Snooker Championship second-round match against Judd Trump, which he later put down to a miscount

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8 d. ago When is Ronnie O'Sullivan's next match at the World Snooker Championship? How to watch on TV

The seven-time world champions is scheduled to play Pang Junxu after beating Ali Carter in the first round.

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9 d. ago John Higgins leaves John Virgo speechless after huge moment in World Championship match

John Higgins made a huge mistake when he potted the white in the World Snooker Championship clash with Xiao Guodong, with BBC commentator John Virgo was left stunned by the Scot's error

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9 d. ago Mark Allen bags lucky snooker fan £25,000 with 'unbelievable' 147 break at the Crucible

No.8 seed Mark Allen made the 15th maximum 147-break in World Championship history in his match against Chris Wakelin - and his effort banked a lucky spectator a prize

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1 week ago Ronnie O’Sullivan holds narrow lead over Ali Carter in World Snooker Championship

O’Sullivan leads 5-4 on his return to competitionBoth players compile centuries in tight opening sessionRonnie O’Sullivan had to settle for a single-frame overnight advantage as the opening session of his World Snooker Championship first-round clash against his old foe Ali Carter failed to live up to its pre-match hype.The seven-time champion, returning to the tour for the first time since dumping his cue after losing a Championship League match in January, looked to have scrapped out a 6-3 lead to take into Wednesday afternoon’s scheduled conclusion. However, Carter dug deep after O’Sullivan missed a long red to the top corner in the final frame of the day, gradually reeling in a 51-point deficit and nervelessly clearing the colours to cut his overnight deficit to 5-4. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Brownhill’s double sinks Sheffield United and earns promotion for Burnley

When Burnley last escaped the Championship for the promised land of the Premier League, they blew a hole in the wall under Vincent Kompany. Scott Parker decided it was more sensible to chisel their way out, inch by inch, completing their route to freedom with a tense victory over Sheffield United.Amid the change of owners, managers and styles, the captain Josh Brownhill has been a mainstay throughout and it was fitting his two goals completed the painstaking job. Parker’s promotion push has been the polar opposite to Kompany’s approach. The Belgian’s all-conquering side played fast, aggressive, attacking football, whereas the current style is based on discipline and defensive organisation. Burnley have conceded 15 goals in 44 games, a record anyone would be proud of and the foundation of their success. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Becky Lynch makes shock WrestleMania 41 return in WWE Women's Tag Team Championship match

The Man Becky Lynch made her shock return to WWE at WrestleMania 41 night 2 to help out Lyra Valkyria after her tag team partner Bayley was ruled out of the match

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2 w. ago When does Ronnie O'Sullivan play first match in 2025 World Snooker Championship?

The seven-time world champion will break off his latest charge for Crucible glory against a familiar foe.

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