29 m. ago Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: Copa del Rey final result and reaction after Barcelona take spoils in Clasico

The build-up to El Clasico showpiece has not been short on drama

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53 m. ago Eubank vs Benn LIVE: Boxing fight stream, latest updates and reaction after thrilling grudge match

Bitter long-running rivalry to finally be settled on massive night at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

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66 m. ago Chris Eubank Jr beats Conor Benn on unanimous points decision

All three judges score fight 116-112 to Eubank JrBenn suffers first defeat after 12 gruelling roundsOn a night framed by manufactured rage and genuine vindication, Chris Eubank Jr outpointed Conor Benn in an initially close but ultimately clearcut victory. All three judges returned the same 116-112 scorecard in favour of the bigger, more poised and seasoned fighter who still had to weather some rocky moments when Benn hurt him.Eubank Jr was wobbled on numerous occasions but Benn, 28, was just too wild to administer conclusive punishment. In contrast, the 35-year-old landed the more effective blows, often in clubbing combinations, and Benn looked on the brink of being stopped in the last minute of the fight. Despite a cut eye and swollen face, Eubank Jr poured on the pressure as he went in search of the knockout. Continue reading...

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72 m. ago Barcelona v Real Madrid: Copa del Rey final, extra time – live

Updates from the 9pm BST kick-off at La CartujaContact Luke McLaughlin | Live scores around Europe12min: Lamine Yamal makes a bright run down the right for Barcelona. The score is nil-nil.“I’d love to watch the game but a 10pm kick-off is getting a bit too near my bedtime,” emails Mark. “How do the players put up with it? It must be hard to be at your peak performance level so late in the day. Good night. Continue reading...

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77 m. ago Chris Eubank Jr holds off Conor Benn in boxing melodrama worthy of their fathers

Eubank Jr, with Sr in his corner in a late twist, won a scintillating duel with Benn – 30 years after their fathers settled their own bitter grudge

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87 m. ago O’Sullivan, Higgins and Williams stand strong as Class of 92 battle on

Higgins to face Williams after beating Xiao 13-12O’Sullivan cruises into 6-2 lead over Pang JunxuAmid all the talk of Chinese domination, the Class of 92 show no sign of giving way just yet. On the eighth day of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible, Ronnie O’Sullivan, Mark Williams and John Higgins all rolled back the years.There have been plenty of shocks so far, but the three legends of the game are made of tough stuff. Williams is 50, the other two 49, but the class remains. They have won 14 world titles between them and who would bet against that figure rising to 15 a week on Monday? Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Terrifying explosion linked to missile fuel shipment at key Iranian port kills eight and injures 750

Residents felt the impact of the blast up to 30 miles away, with those near Shahid Rajaee having their windows and roofs destroyed

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3 h. ago Eubank vs Benn LIVE: Boxing fight stream, latest updates and results from grudge match

Bitter long-running rivalry to finally be settled on massive night at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

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3 h. ago Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: Copa del Rey final match stream, latest score and goal updates

The build-up to El Clasico showpiece has not been short on drama

Sport

3 h. ago We're living a newbuild nightmare: Families stuck in 'absolute horror show' after finding catalogue of faults in £800k eco

Fuming neighbours living in Angmering's exclusive Swallows Gate community in West Sussex have been embroiled in an exhausting two-year insurance battle to fix their lavish homes.

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3 h. ago Massive explosion of ballistic missile fuel at Iranian port injures more than 700 and leaves at least five people dead

The blast happened at Shahid Rajaei port which is purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant.

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3 h. ago Narrow win ‘ideal’ for England’s World Cup preparations, says Mitchell

Red Roses win Six Nations after 43-42 victory over FranceCoach believes Twickenham experience will help playersJohn Mitchell said England’s one-point win over France was the “ideal” test for his side with the Rugby World Cup on the horizon.The Red Roses won their seventh consecutive Women’s Six Nations title after holding off a late French comeback at Twickenham. It was by far the closest match for England in this tournament, with their other four matches resulting in dominant wins. The lack of competition that the Red Roses face have led some to believe they needed a loss or a close game to learn from in order to know the answers if challenged at the upcoming World Cup. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan and Mark Williams stand firm as Class of 92 battle on

Williams into last eight with 13-10 win over VafaeiO’Sullivan cruises into 6-2 lead over Pang JunxuAmid all the talk of Chinese domination, the Class of 92 show no sign of giving way just yet. On the eighth day of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible, Ronnie O’Sullivan, Mark Williams and John Higgins all rolled back the years.There have been plenty of shocks so far, but the three legends of the game are made of tough stuff. Williams is 50, the other two 49, but the class remains. They have won 14 world titles between them and who would bet against that figure rising to 15 a week on Monday? Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Neil Critchley sacked by Hearts as he pays the price for big game habit he couldn't break and relegation playoff panic

The Jambos are now looking for their third manager of the season after binning both Critchley and Steven Naismith

Economics

5 h. ago England survive mighty fright against France to claim Women’s Six Nations grand slam again

England 43-42 France: The Red Roses just about clung on after a thunderous comeback from the visitors at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham

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5 h. ago Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa LIVE: Eagles blow Villa away to soar into FA Cup final

A place in the domestic showpiece is on the line in an intriguing clash at Wembley

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5 h. ago Sarr’s sizzlers send Crystal Palace soaring into FA Cup final dreamland

It was a pinch me moment for the Crystal Palace supporters who had made it a sea of red and blue in the stand behind Emiliano Martínez’s goal. A few minutes earlier, the Aston Villa goalkeeper had been pumping his fists in delight after Jean-Philippe Mateta’s penalty miss appeared to have kept his side in the game.Yet already leading through Eberechi Eze’s stunning goal in the first half, Palace were not to be denied. Ismaïla Sarr thumped the ball past Martínez from distance after another cheap Villa turnover and the Senegal forward was mobbed by his teammates as Oliver Glasner led a group hug with the substitutes on the bench. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Wrexham seal third promotion in a row as Sam Smith double sinks Charlton

The Hollywood scriptwriters have etched another extraordinary chapter in the Wrexham story. The Welsh club made English Football League history by claiming a third successive promotion, becoming the first club to achieve that feat in the top five tiers. The Racecourse Ground is living up to its English name; Wrexham are racing a course through the divisions under the ownership of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.Ollie Rathbone and Sam Smith’s first-half goals put the Reds on the path to League One promotion with a game to spare and consigned Charlton, along with Wycombe and Stockport, to the playoffs. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: Copa del Rey final match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

The build-up to El Clasico showpiece has not been short on drama

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5 h. ago Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa LIVE: FA Cup match stream, latest score and goal updates after penalty miss

A huge FA Cup semi-final showdown at Wembley

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