Shaun Murphy fought off a spirited fightback from world number one Judd Trump to reach the quarter-finals of the British Open in Cheltenham. England’s Murphy, who won the Masters in …
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Nat Sciver-Brunt scores 122 as England beat India in World Cup warm-up
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCaptain Nat Sciver-Brunt struck 122 as England beat India by 152 runs in the first of their two warm-up matches before their World Cup opener next week. In a pre-tournament …
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Israel-Premier Tech: ‘Not sustainable’: Pressure from sponsor
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOne of cycling’s top teams has been urged by a title sponsor to change its name after riders were targeted by pro-Palestinian protesters during the Vuelta a Espana. The Israel-Premier …
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Huddersfield 0-2 Man City: Heskey brothers make their debuts
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesEarlier, it was Phil Foden, perhaps City’s most decorated youth graduate of recent years, who once again caught the eye. The midfielder said last season his struggles were down to …
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Are Chris Wood’s days as a permanent starter at Nottingham Forest over after Igor Jesus scores two on the club’s return to the European stage.
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Giovanni Leoni: Liverpool defender set for out for months with knee injury
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLiverpool defender Giovanni Leoni faces months on the sidelines after suffering a suspected anterior cruciate ligament injury on his debut. The 18-year-old played 81 minutes of Tuesday’s 2-1 Carabao Cup …
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CJ Fulton has officially signed with NBA franchise Minnesota Timberwolves. The 23-year-old Belfast man has been in the United States for pre-season with the back-to-back Western Conference finalists in anticipation …
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Matthew: We keep with the same formation that has failed us consistently since November. Five wins in 32 league games is the sort of form that doesn’t give you any …
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Tyrique George: How forward has grabbed Chelsea lifeline in Enzo Maresca’s problem position
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesChelsea academy graduates usually have a couple of well-trodden pathways – breakthrough, loan, first team. Or breakthrough, loan, sale. The Blues have moved on more than 40 homegrown players in …
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Women’s Rugby World Cup final: England v Canada kick-off time, venue, form guide and stats
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThere have been nine previous Women’s World Cups but only three nations have lifted the trophy – New Zealand (six times), England (twice) and the United States (once). England have …