31 h. ago Alan Shearer names two key Liverpool transfers that can fuel title defence

The Premier League's record goalscorer hailed the defending champions as being particularly savvy - and they are still linked with his former club Newcastle United’s star striker, Alexander Isak

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47 h. ago London Spirit Women beat Manchester Originals to extend perfect start in Hundred

Grace Harris finished 50 not out off 32 balls.

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53 h. ago Virgil van Dijk names one thing Liverpool must do to defend their Premier League title

Liverpool will begin the defence of their Premier League title on Sunday against Arsenal and know what they need to work on after losing the Community Shield to Crystal Palace

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2 d. ago Arne Slot says Liverpool ‘need to do better’ at back ahead of title defence

Palace triumphed 3-2 in the Wembley shootout after a 2-2 draw.

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3 d. ago Benjamin Nygren delivers a Celtic masterclass as Aberdeen swept aside to continue perfect start – 5 talking points

Celtic cruised to victory to make it two wins from two to start their Premiership title defence

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5 d. ago Manchester United continue shopping with Sesko, Championship kicks off: football news – live

All the latest transfer and team news before the weekendChampionship guide | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail DavidThis is a bit of a strange one. Barcelona have stripped Marc-André ter Stegen of the captaincy after a feud escalated between the Germany goalkeeper and the club over his injury status. Barca begin their La Liga title defence on 16 August at Mallorca.So what of Crystal Palace? The alphabet dictates that they’re No 8 in our list of Premier League pre-season team previews. We’ll drip feed these throughout the day but let’s mix up the order given that Palace are in action against Liverpool on Sunday. Ed Aarons runs the rule over the Eagles, noting that uncertainty over which European competition they’ll play in and a lack of summer recruitment has made for a less-than-ideal backdrop to the new season. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Dricus Du Plessis admits personal rule that could shape UFC landscape

Du Plessis will make his third middleweight-title defence when he faces Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319

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7 d. ago The Hundred: Oval Invincibles begin title defence by crushing London Spirit at Lord's

The Hundred: Oval Invincibles begin title defence by crushing London Spirit at Lord's  Sky Sports

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7 d. ago Relive Oval Invincibles crushing London Spirit after bowling hosts out for 80 at Lord's

Relive Oval Invincibles crushing London Spirit after bowling hosts out for 80 at Lord's  BBC

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8 d. ago Relive London Spirit starting defence of their title with an impressive 17

Relive London Spirit starting defence of their title with an impressive 17-run win over Oval Invincibles  BBC

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8 d. ago Liverpool transfer news: Reds confirm Arsenal hijack as Alexander Isak message sent

Liverpool have made a real statement in the summer transfer window and the Reds could spend even more as Arne Slot continues to bolster his side ahead of a potential title defence

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3 w. ago England's Euros title defence alive and well as Lionesses rise above chaos to produce historic win over Sweden

Sarina Wiegman makes yet more history as another European title beckons

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4 w. ago Open champ doesn't know where his trophies are as honest Xander Schauffele admits it's 'dogs or nothing'

Schauffele full of honesty and humour ahead of title defence at Royal Portrush as he aims to make it Two-In-A-Row

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last month Euro 2025: England's title defence alive as ruthless Lionesses look the part

Defending champions will take on Sweden in the last eight

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