12 h. ago Mateo Kovacic targets FA Cup win at FIFTH time of asking and backs Man City to rule the world

Mateo Kovacic has lost FA Cup finals with Chelsea in 2020, 2021 and 2022, and was in the Manchester City team beaten by Manchester United at Wembley in 2024

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27 h. ago The Eagles have landed at Wembley – how did Crystal Palace reach FA Cup final?

It is the third FA Cup final in Palace’s history and another chance for them to win major silverware for the first time.

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50 h. ago Andy Murray splits from Novak Djokovic just one month before Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic announced old rival Andy Murray would become his new coach at the end of last year, but the Serbian has been unable to win a tournament during their time working together

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2 d. ago Napoli fail to make ‘bonus’ game pay as uncertainty swirls at top of Serie A | Nicky Bandini

An astonishing array of outcomes remain possible with two games left in tantalisingly unpredictable end to seasonAntonio Conte characterised it as Napoli’s “bonus” game, a free swing, the mistake they could yet afford. A 2-2 draw at home to Genoa left a bitter taste, after having taken the lead in both halves, but this was no time to panic. “Before this we needed seven points to win the Scudetto,” said Conte. “We took one, so now we must win our last two games.”It sounded so simple, put like that, but we had just been reminded of why it will not be. Genoa at home was supposed to be the most straightforward of Napoli’s remaining fixtures, against opponents with no objectives left to play for. Continue reading...

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3 d. 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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4 d. ago Ollie Watkins on target as Aston Villa beat Bournemouth to boost top

A little over a month ago Aston Villa were preparing for the Parc des Princes and while they have enjoyed some memorable trips on the continent this campaign, it was hard to escape the sense that this one, in more modest surroundings in the spring Dorset sunshine, was arguably their most significant takeaway of the season yet. It probably felt even bigger for Unai Emery given his side finished with 10 men, Jacob Ramsey sent off late on for a second yellow card offence. And then deep into second-half stoppage time, Emiliano Martínez made a magnificent save to prevent Antoine Semenyo from side-footing in an equaliser.Ollie Watkins scored the only goal on the verge of half-time, his deft finish sufficient to earn a priceless Villa win in the race to qualify again for the Champions League and eclipse Gabriel Agbonlahor’s Premier League goalscoring record, this the England striker’s 75th in the top flight. “Something tells me I’m into something good,” crooned the 1,307 away supporters on...

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4 d. ago Josh Tarling claims statement win in Giro d’Italia stage two time

The 21-year-old beat Primoz Roglic by one second to claim the first grand-tour stage win of his career, as Roglic took the pink jersey from Mads Pedersen

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5 d. ago Mads Pedersen takes pink for first time with Giro d’Italia stage one win in Albania

Mads Pedersen triumphs in Tirana to pull on the maglia rosa for the first time

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5 d. ago Giro d’Italia LIVE: Mads Pedersen takes pink for first time with stage one win in Albania

Wout van Aert, Tom Pidcock and Mads Pedersen among the favourites on a hilly opening day to the year’s first Grand Tour

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7 d. ago Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta eyes swoop for £17m star as William Saliba plan emerges

Arsenal could be in for another big summer in the transfer market after Mikel Arteta's men came uup short in their bid to win the Champions League for the first time

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8 d. ago Inter Milan vs Barcelona LIVE: Champions League result, latest updates and reaction after Inter win in extra time

The first Champions League finalist will be confirmed tonight

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8 d. ago Snooker targets Brisbane 2032 Olympics to capitalise on Zhao world championship win

WPBSA chair: ‘Someone has to say this is snooker’s time’Zhao Xintong’s world title win could aid prospectsThe head of snooker’s governing body believes Zhao Xintong’s coronation as world champion could prove to be one of the most significant moments in the sport’s history as the game now targets entry into the Olympic Games in 2032.Zhao became the first Chinese winner of the World Snooker Championship on Monday, defeating Mark Williams to cap a remarkable comeback, nine months after returning to the sport from a 20-month suspension for his involvement in a match-fixing scandal. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Man City watch on as Real Madrid seek FIFA rule change advantage with €1m transfer

FIFA have changed transfer restrictions allowing clubs to purchase players before their Club World Cup tournament this summer.

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1 week ago Jack Draper falls at final hurdle as Casper Ruud wins Madrid Open

Britain’s Draper loses 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 to 14th seed RuudRuud clinches his first Masters 1000 titleJack Draper’s excellent breakthrough run on the clay courts of Madrid was halted at the final hurdle in a bruising, physical tussle against the 14th seed Casper Ruud, who brilliantly held his nerve to win his first Masters 1000 title with a 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 win.A two-time French Open finalist, Ruud was competing in the seventh significant final of his career. He had lost all six of those previous matches, including both those Paris finals in 2022 and 2023, the 2022 US Open final and the ATP finals. Finally, he has clinched the first significant title of his career. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Bayern Munich win Bundesliga for 33rd time to delight Kane and Kompany

Bayern crowned after Leverkusen draw at FreiburgFirst major trophy for Harry Kane as playerBayern Munich have been confirmed as winners of their 33rd Bundesliga title after second-placed Bayer Leverkusen were unable to beat Freiburg on Sunday. The success is a first major trophy for Harry Kane as a player and for Vincent Kompany as a manager.It had looked like Bayern were going to seal the title on Saturday at RB Leipzig but a last-gasp goal from Yussuf Poulsen delayed their celebrations once again. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Champions Liverpool travel to Chelsea, West Ham v Spurs, and more – live

Writer Q&A, fan views, plus the latest news and previewsToday’s fixtures | Latest tables | And email matchday liveQuoting from Andy Hunter’s piece on Slot’s rotation plans for the rest of the season, this might be an answer Perhaps Chiesa could get his long-awaited opportunity in a central striking role? He made a goalscoring impact in that position when introduced against Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final. Liverpool will target a new centre-forward this summer and there is uncertainty over the futures of both Núñez and Jota. Chiesa could also decide to leave after only one season unless he is able to provide effective cover in a second forward position. Continue reading...

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1 week 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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1 week ago F1 Miami GP LIVE: Qualifying start time after Lando Norris cuts Oscar Piastri’s lead with sprint win

Follow all the reaction as teenage star Antonelli makes F1 history with pole in sprint qualifying

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1 week ago Vardy ends Leicester’s home drought to keep Southampton stuck on 11 points

Jamie Vardy ended Leicester’s long wait for a home goal in the Premier League as they defeated Southampton 2-0 in a clash between two already relegated teams.Vardy’s opener at the King Power Stadium was the 38-year-old’s 199th goal in a Leicester shirt and set Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side on their way to a first win since January. Jordan Ayew added a second before half-time for the Foxes to leave Southampton still needing one more point to avoid a share of the competition’s lowest-ever total – Derby’s 11 from 2007-08. Continue reading...

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1 week 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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