1 hour ago Jessica Pegula responds over her 'straight to the point' nickname at Wuhan Open

Jessica Pegula has picked up a new nickname en route to the Wuhan Open final, where she faces fellow American Coco Gauff in pursuit of her fourth singles title this season

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19 h. ago Tadej Pogacar caps stunning season with fifth straight Il Lombardia triumph

Slovenian equals Fausto Coppi’s tally of victoriesMatches Eddy Merckx in 1975 with Monument winTadej Pogacar captured Il Lombardia for a fifth time in succession, equalling Fausto Coppi’s record of victories in the season-ending Monument race.The Slovenian crossed the line first in Bergamo after a trademark attack on the Passo di Ganda climb to blitz the rest of the field and become the first man since Eddy Merckx in 1975 to win three Monuments, the Tour de France and a world title in a single season. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Wilson scores 31 and Aces win 3rd WNBA title in 4 seasons, beating Mercury 97

A’ja Wilson scored 31 points, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young both added 18 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, sweeping their way to a third championship in four seasons

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22 h. ago Arsenal dressing room's feelings on 'problem' behind Premier League title misses

Arsenal have worked to overcome the issues of previous Premier League campaigns and want to win the title under Mikel Arteta this season after big transfers

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67 h. ago Jamie Carragher tells Arsenal and Liverpool one thing that can prove pivotal in title race

Arsenal are top of the Premier League after a strong start to the season, with Mikel Arteta's side looking like genuine title contenders after a number of impressive displays

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2 d. ago Wayne Rooney ripped apart for spreading Man Utd conspiracy: “I’m not going to take this”

Manchester United were denied the title at the end of the 2011/12 season with noisy neighbours Manchester City winning their first in scenes that will never be replicated

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6 d. ago Rangers contenders: Steven Gerrard, Sean Dyche and Derek McInnes in frame

Rangers are looking to replace Russell Martin after the former Southampton boss was sacked on Sunday night following the 1-1 draw with Falkirk.Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the contenders for the hot seat.Steven GerrardStill the darling of many Rangers fans for being last man to bring the William Hill Premiership title to Ibrox. The 45-year-old achieved hero status after he thwarted Celtic’s bid for a record 10-in-a-row in 2021. The former Liverpool and England captain’s decision to leave for Aston Villa was of course criticised by a section of the Gers support and his time in Birmingham did little to enhance his managerial reputation and neither did his stint as boss of Saudi club Al-Ettifaq. However, his ability to best the team from the other side of the city over 38 games means he would command the support and respect of a fan base craving success, having watched Celtic win 13 out of the last 14 titles and this season spiral out of control already.Derek McInnesThe fo...

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6 d. ago Erling Haaland powers in early goal to earn Manchester City victory at Brentford

A 250th Premier League win for Pep Guardiola, achieved at record speed, and in a season where no contender is perfect, a seventh title trophy cannot be ruled out. The Manchester City of autumn 2025 is work in progress, low on previous star quality but still full of possibilities. The presence of Erling Haaland in his currently devastating form is a cast-iron guarantee they will be sticking around for a while yet.The ninth minute saw Haaland score his ninth Premier League goal of the season. Supplied by Josko Gvardiol, Haaland was left with plenty to do but his power and speed completed the job, bustling through Sepp van den Berg and Nathan Collins to clatter past Caoímhin Kelleher. At 25, and handed a leadership role by his manager, Haaland is thriving under added responsibility. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Erling Haaland powers Brentford aside as Manchester City show new promise

A 250th Premier League win for Pep Guardiola, achieved at record speed, and, in a season where no contender is perfect, a seventh title trophy cannot be ruled out. The Manchester City of autumn 2025 are a work in progress, low on previous star quality but still full of possibilities. The presence of Erling Haaland, in devastating form, is a cast-iron guarantee they will be sticking around for a while yet.In the ninth minute Haaland scored his ninth Premier League goal of the season, notching for the ninth game in succession. Played in by Josko Gvardiol, Haaland’s unmatchable power and speed completed the job, bustling through Sepp van den Berg and Nathan Collins to clatter past Caoimhín Kelleher. At 25, as a young father, handed a leadership role by his manager, Haaland is thriving under added responsibility. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago McLaren seal F1 constructors’ championship with podium in Singapore

McLaren have claimed their second-straight constructors’ title with six races left this season

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1 week ago Mikel Arteta told he will 'definitely' be sacked if Arsenal don't win title

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is hoping to end the club's 20-plus year wait for a Premier League title this season, but one former star reckons he'll be sacked if he doesn't deliver

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1 week ago Scottish Premiership Odds: Here's where Celtic, Rangers, Hearts and Hibs are predicted to finish in the table

This is how the Scottish Premiership table is predicted to look come the end of the 25/26 season - including Celtic, Rangers, Hearts and Hibs latest title odds.

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1 week ago Jannik Sinner clinches first title since Wimbledon with China Open triumph

Italian swats aside American Learner Tien 6-2, 6-224-year-old’s first title on the regular tour this seasonJannik Sinner continued to piece together one of the greatest seasons of his career as he clinched his 21st career title at the China Open with a comfortable 6-2, 6-2 victory over Learner Tien.Sinner’s victory marks his third title of 2025 after winning the Australian Open and Wimbledon earlier this year. The Italian’s record now stands at 42-5 (89%) this year and he has reached the final in seven of eight tournaments, including all four grand slams. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Stephen Bunting admits ‘you can win any title’ as season goes from strength to strength

EXCLUSIVE Stephen Bunting's season has gone from strength to strength after he claimed his latest win on the European Tour over the weekend

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1 week ago Alcaraz wraps up seventh title from nine finals with Japan Open win over Fritz

Sublime Spaniard beats world No 4 in straight setsBut he pulls out of Shanghai Masters to ‘rest and recover’After consoling his opponent and embracing his team at the end of another successful week on the tour, Carlos Alcaraz had just one thought on his mind. He immediately sought out a pair of scissors to finally remove the extensive bandage wrapped tightly around his left ankle.Having started his week in Tokyo by rolling his ankle and being unsure about whether he would continue, Alcaraz ended it with his eighth title of the season as he overcame a spirited fight from a physically hampered Taylor Fritz to triumph at the Japan Open with a 6-4, 6-4 win. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Predicted Scottish Premiership table 25/26: Hearts title chances assessed against Celtic, Rangers and Hibs

This is how the Scottish Premiership table is predicted to look come the end of the 25/26 season - including Celtic, Rangers, Hearts and Hibs latest title odds.

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1 week ago Carlos Alcaraz gives special credit to ‘best physio in the world’ after winning Japan Open title

Alcaraz recovered from a major injury scare in his first match of the tournament to win his eighth title of the season in Tokyo

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1 week ago Alcaraz v Fritz live: Japan Open final result as World No 1 joins elite group with eighth title of season

World No 1 Alcaraz claims an eighth title this season and extends his dominant run of form with a 6-4 6-4 win

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1 week ago Carlos Alcaraz v Taylor Fritz live: Japan Open final latest score and updates

World No 1 Alcaraz is bidding for an eighth title this season after reaching a 10th final

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1 week ago Liverpool learn Premier League fate as Man Utd receive brutal reality

Liverpool are expected to pip Arsenal to the post to win the Premier League title this season, while Manchester united have been handed a grim outlook under Ruben Amorim's guidance

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