18 h. ago Gary Lineker thinks we're controlled by aliens – but at least we'll win the World Cup

The former Spurs and England striker admitted he thinks that human life could be part of a Matrix-style computer programme operated by aliens in a kind of video game

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2 d. ago Ryder Cup 2025: Predicting Team Europe after Rory McIlroy’s Masters victory

Rory McIlroy will now lead Team Europe in the Ryder Cup later this year as the Masters champion after his thrilling win at Augusta

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3 d. ago Rory McIlroy fights back tears when talking about caddie and shares 10

Harry Diamond had been a target of criticism at last year's US Open as the Ryder Cup star blew a chance to win a Major

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5 d. ago Katie Boulter and Sonay Kartal inspire Britain to BJK Cup win against Germany

Boulter defeated Tatjana Maria 1-6, 6-3, 6-1 in the HagueKartal earlier beat Jule Niemeier 6-4, 6-2 on Cup debutAn hour into her first national team assignment of the season, the forecast for Katie Boulter was grim. Down a set and a break against a cunning opponent, the British No 1 had been junkballed into oblivion and defeat drew near. Her recent difficult form and her lack of confidence in the surface beneath her feet was plain for all to see.From that uncomfortable position, Boulter showed her mental fortitude in full as she emerged with a strong 1-6, 6-3, 6-1 win over Tatjana Maria to clinch a 2-1 win for Great Britain over Germany in their opening tie of the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers in the Hague. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Australia on brink of Billie Jean King Cup exit after defeat to Kazakhstan

Kim Birrell and Maya Joint lose singles in straight sets in Brisbane Storm Hunter and Ellen Perez win doubles in BJK Cup qualifying tieKazakhstan have placed Australia on the brink of Billie Jean King Cup elimination with a 2-1 victory in their qualifying tie in Brisbane.Big-hitting former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina out-gunned Kim Birrell to secure victory for Kazakhstan before the hosts picked up a precious point with success in the not-so-dead-rubber doubles. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Williams’ solo try edges Warrington to Challenge Cup win against St Helens

Quarter-final: Warrington 20-12 St HelensWolves to play Leigh Leopards in semi-finalWarrington Wolves edged a pulsating Challenge Cup quarter-final with St Helens to set up a semi-final showdown with Leigh Leopards next month.Two of the cup’s most successful clubs met on a sun-drenched afternoon in Warrington, in a contest that was level at half-time and which ebbed and flowed for most of the match. But in the end, it was Sam Burgess’s side who came through a thrilling tie with the England captain, George Williams, scoring the decisive try with 10 minutes remaining. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Man Utd boss used inspirational tactic to help overcome Pep Guardiola's Man City

Manchester United beat bitter rivals Manchester City to win last season's FA Cup final, with then-manager Erik ten Hag deploying a motivational masterstroke to inspire his side

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1 week ago Michael Owen wrong to claim winning the league not enough, says Arne Slot

Slot: ‘Nothing else matters’ if Liverpool win league titleOwen suggested cup exits left ‘bitter taste’ on seasonArne Slot has hit back at Michael Owen’s suggestion that the Premier League title would not be enough for Liverpool this season by insisting nothing matters more than becoming champions of England again.The former Liverpool striker was taken to task by Virgil van Dijk after the Merseyside derby on Wednesday for claiming the campaign was “building into something really special” until Slot’s team exited the Champions League and lost the Carabao Cup final. Owen agreed it would still be special for Liverpool to win the title for a record-equalling 20th time but with the caveat that the two cup defeats in six days would leave “a bitter taste”. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Newcastle vs Brentford prediction: Premier League betting preview, odds and tips

Newcastle will be looking to build on their Carabao Cup win as they approach the business end of the Premier League season starting with Brentford at home

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2 w. ago Erling Haaland to miss up to seven weeks of Man City action with ankle injury

Haaland was hurt during City’s 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final win at Bournemouth on Sunday.

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2 w. ago Erling Haaland set to miss rest of Premier League season as Pep Guardiola reveals nightmare news

Manchester City striker looks likely to miss the remainder of the Premier League season with the injury suffered in the FA Cup quarter-final win over Bournemouth at the weekend

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2 w. ago Three players must step up amid Erling Haaland injury blow to save Man City's season

Erling Haaland is set for a spell on the sidelines after injuring his ankle in Manchester City's FA Cup win at Bournemouth.

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2 w. ago Manchester United could earn major FFP boost if Marcus Rashford continues Aston Villa renaissance

Marcus Rashford scored twice for Villa as they secured a spot in the FA Cup semi-finals with a win at Preston on Sunday

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2 w. ago Hamilton Accies loan winger praised as East Kilbride win Lowland League Cup

Daire O'Connor was praised by boss Mick Kennedy after Kilby landed the first trophy of a potential treble this season

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2 w. ago Ruben Amorim fires 'if he wants to be' jibe at Man Utd outcast Marcus Rashford

Ruben Amorim refused to be dragged into conversations regarding Marcus Rashford's Manchester United career after he scored twice in Aston Villa's FA Cup win on Sunday

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2 w. ago Man City injury update: Erling Haaland, Oscar Bobb and Rodri latest return dates

Star striker facing weeks on the sidelines with an ankle issue suffered in the FA Cup win over Bournemouth

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2 w. ago Erling Haaland expected to play again this season despite ankle injury

Striker suffers injury in FA Cup win over BournemouthCity expect Haaland to be fit for Club World CupManchester City expect Erling ­Haaland to play again this season despite their top scorer sustaining a potentially serious ankle injury in Sunday’s FA Cup win at Bournemouth that requires “specialist consultation” to determine the extent of his layoff.Haaland was forced off after 61 minutes at the Vitality Stadium, being replaced by Omar Marmoush. While the Egyptian scored the winner that took City into a semi-final against Nottingham Forest, Haaland’s availability for the tie, to be played on either 26 or 27 April, is in the balance. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Manchester City send Erling Haaland to specialist over worrying ankle injury

Striker sustains problem in FA Cup win at BournemouthCity expect Haaland to be fit again before end of seasonManchester City expect Erling ­Haaland to play again this season despite their top scorer sustaining a potentially serious ankle injury in Sunday’s FA Cup win at Bournemouth that requires “specialist consultation” to determine the extent of his layoff.Haaland was forced off after 61 minutes at the Vitality Stadium, being replaced by Omar Marmoush. While the Egyptian scored the winner that took City into a semi-final against Nottingham Forest, Haaland’s availability for the tie, to be played on either 26 or 27 April, is in the balance. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Man City suffer major injury blow with Erling Haaland set for stint on sidelines

Haaland suffered an ankle injury during City’s 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final win at Bournemouth on Sunday.

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2 w. ago Erling Haaland injury: Man City reveal return timeline in major new update

Superstar striker hurt his ankle during the FA Cup quarter-final win over Bournemouth and was later seen on crutches

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