Dutchman Wesley Plaisier beat Josh Rock 8-7 in a thrilling final at Players Championship 28 in Wigan to win his first PDC title. Rock led 4-3 after a 111 checkout …
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Ulster v Ospreys: Ulster ‘battle-hardened’ after tough start to season – David McCann
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesUlster back row David McCann says the province’s difficult start to the season should stand them in good stead for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign. Richie Murphy’s side edged …
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Jacob Fearnley sees winning streak ended by Tallon Griekspoor at the Stockholm Open
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDespite being unable to beat a top-40 player for the first time, Fearnley looks likely to consolidate his place in the top 100 after a fine week in the Swedish …
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Centre Henry Slade and flanker Tom Curry have recovered from injury to make England’s 36-man squad for the autumn internationals, but first-choice scrum-half Alex Mitchell is out with a neck …
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Thomas Tuchel to England: Is FA right to snub English coaches for quick fix winner?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSouthgate was the consumate ambassador and diplomat as England manager, displaying a rounded world view, a willingness to speak openly with a wider hinterland stretching far beyond football. It was …
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Football gossip: Amorim, Guardiola, Davies, Lavia, Isak, Nkunku,
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRuben Amorim on Manchester City’s list if Pep Guardiola leaves, Alphonso Davies key target for Manchester United, Barcelona interested in Romeo Lavia and Carney Chukwuemeka. Manchester City are strongly considering …
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Whip rules: Third race winner disqualified since new rules were introduced in 2023
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe winner of a major race has been disqualified because his rider used his whip too many times. Apprentice jockey Jamie Powell used his whip on 10 occasions as he …
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Exeter Chiefs facing their ‘toughest challenge’ under Rob Baxter
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesBaxter is the longest-serving director of rugby in the Premiership having taken over at Sandy Park in 2009. Having led Exeter to promotion to the top flight in 2010 he …
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Benjamin Mendy: Ex-Man City player claiming £11.5m in unpaid wages from club at employment tribunal
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFormer Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy says he was lent money by his then team-mates Raheem Sterling, Bernardo Silva and Riyad Mahrez when the club stopped paying him after he …
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Football gossip: Guardiola, Carsley, Almiron, Bade, Eze, Carreras
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPep Guardiola sounded out by Football Association for England job, Spaniard also considering one-year contract extension with Manchester City, Lee Carsley has been told he will not be appointed Three …