2 h. ago Sandberg’s superb strike denies Chelsea as Manchester United hold WSL leaders

Chelsea and Manchester United both maintained their unbeaten starts to the Women’s Super League season, although the defending champions’ 100% winning record was brought to an end by an entertaining contest between the top two.The result extended United’s agonisingly long wait for a first WSL victory over Chelsea but they will have taken great encouragement from their performance, on a night when both teams created plenty of chances to win and the home side showed they may well have the qualities to mount a serious title challenge. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Inside Cory Sandhagen’s ‘mission improbable’ to deny Merab Dvalishvili GOAT status

Dvalishvili is on a collision course with all-time greatness, one which threatens to plough through long-awaited title challenger Sandhagen at UFC 320

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29 h. ago Norris considers Verstappen ‘genuine challenger’ for F1 title after resurgence

Four-time champion has won past two races to close gapNorris plays down McLaren prioritising teammate PiastriLando Norris has brushed off suggestions that McLaren would prioritise his teammate Oscar Piastri in the world championship fight after a resurgent Max Verstappen has emerged as a rival contender.Norris said the Dutchman was now in a position to defend his title, as the drivers prepare for what is likely to be the most gruelling meeting of the year in Singapore. The FIA has already declared a “heat hazard” race as temperatures and humidity have soared. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Lando Norris identifies 'genuine' Max Verstappen threat and scoffs at Oscar Piastri claim

Max Verstappen is 69 points behind F1 standings leader Oscar Piastri with back-to-back wins piling pressure on the McLaren driver and his team-mate Lando Norris in the title race

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54 h. ago Wardley admits future fight with stablemate Itauma is possible... but under one condition

Fabio Wardley is currently preparing for his WBO interim heavyweight title challenge against Joseph Parker on October 25

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60 h. ago Derek McInnes must remember wise Walter Smith message in Hearts title talk game

Scott Burns believes McInnes will have learned a valuable lesson from his title challenge with Aberdeen

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4 d. ago Hearts' title challenge scrutinised as 'polite' Rangers verdict and Celtic warning given

Berra says a push is ‘realistic’ but knows how big an ask it is

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5 d. ago Celtic and Rangers fans kick up Hotline stink as Hearts smell blood amid whiff of a title challenge

Keith Jackson takes your calls with Nico Raskin's mythical status questioned and ideal Russell Martin replacement demanded

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5 d. ago Newcastle v Arsenal buildup, Barcelona in action, WSL and more – matchday live

⚽ Join us to discuss the Premier League, WSL and more⚽ View today’s fixtures | Mail us or comment BTLAnd what a celebration from Oliver Glasner. That man knows something.Imagine Crystal Palace had the resources to hang on to their best players – they’re second in the table having lost Michael Oliseh and Eberechi Eze. Keep them, and you’re talking about a title challenge. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Hearts chief demands 'calm' amid Rangers pile on as Celtic title tilt sparks knowing warning

Derek McInnes has led the Tynecastle side to a flying start to the Premiership campaign

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7 d. ago Rangers boss Russell Martin lifts lid on Andrew Cavenagh meeting and makes title challenge pledge

Martin remains in charge ahead of trip to Livingston

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7 d. ago Derek McInnes reveals his 'genuine' feeling on Hearts challenging Celtic for the title

The Jambos are sitting joint top of the table alongside the Hoops

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1 week ago Gary Neville issues brutal verdict on where Chelsea are ‘well short’ of rivals

Neville believes Chelsea are lacking quality in one key area to challenge for the title

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1 week ago Tied tides? Canadian towns battle it out over tidal world record

For years Nova Scotia’s Burntcoat Head Park claimed the highest tides, but now a challenger from the far north is seeking the titleFor visitors to Burntcoat Head Park in Nova Scotia, a scramble along the russet shoreline of the Atlantic Ocean is a pilgrimage to the site of one of the planet’s great natural wonders.Twice a day, more than 100bn tons of seawater fills and drains the Bay of Fundy – a figure comparable to the flow of all the world’s freshwater rivers combined. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Oscar Piastri reveals ‘good discussions’ after McLaren’s controversial Monza call

The Australian backed the team to continue to preserve the best interest of himself and fellow title challenger Lando Norris.

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2 w. ago Lawrence Shankland reveals how Hearts harnessed Rangers fan fury as title challenge talk comes with a warning

The sriker bagged a brace as Derek McInnes' side maintained their electric start to the season and sent hapless Gers down to tenth

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3 w. ago Josh Kerr challenges rivals to ‘come and get it’ ahead of World title defence

The likes of in-form Dutchman Niels Laros and the recovering Jakob Ingebrigtsen have dominated attention in the build-up to the event in Tokyo.

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3 w. ago Rangers boss Russell Martin addresses £8m question, Jesse Marsch chat and Hearts title challenge

After short-lived respite, Martin now needs first Rangers league win

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3 w. ago Mike Tyson makes Canelo vs Crawford prediction: ‘Doesn’t look like it will happen’

Terence Crawford will challenge Saul Alvarez for the undisputed super-middleweight titles on Saturday

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3 w. ago Italian Grand Prix qualifying result as McLaren beaten and Ferrari party spoiled

Ferrari and McLaren were the favourites to fight for pole but Max Verstappen was also a threat in his Red Bull to spoil the Tifosi party and beat the title challengers

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