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Late Danny Welbeck header earns Brighton a draw at Crystal Palace

Late Danny Welbeck header earns Brighton a draw at Crystal Palace

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

Jordan Ayew had given the Eagles a first-half lead.
Anthony Joshua admits career is over if he loses to Otto Wallin on Saturday

Anthony Joshua admits career is over if he loses to Otto Wallin on Saturday

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

The two-time world champion is aiming to win his third fight of 2023.
England to improve mental health support after Owen Farrell takes Test break

England to improve mental health support after Owen Farrell takes Test break

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

Farrell made the shock decision weeks after leading England to a third-place finish at the World Cup, during which he was regularly booed by fans.
Football ‘united’ against European Super League, says UEFA’s Aleksander Ceferin

Football ‘united’ against European Super League, says UEFA’s Aleksander Ceferin

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

An ECJ ruling said UEFA rules on prior approval of new competitions were contrary to EU law.
Burnley boss Vincent Kompany welcomes Rebecca Welch appointment for Fulham clash

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany welcomes Rebecca Welch appointment for Fulham clash

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

The 40-year-old from Tyne and Wear will make history as the first woman to take charge of a Premier League game on Saturday.
Manchester United committed to Uefa competitions after Super League ruling

Manchester United committed to Uefa competitions after Super League ruling

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

The European Court of Justice found rules allowing Uefa the right to grant prior approval to new competitions were contrary to EU law
Tom Lockyer home from hospital after having implantable defibrillator fitted

Tom Lockyer home from hospital after having implantable defibrillator fitted

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

Lockyer collapsed in the 59th minute of Saturday’s Premier League match against Bournemouth after he suffered a cardiac arrest.
Own worst critic Harvey Elliott vows to work on providing more at Liverpool

Own worst critic Harvey Elliott vows to work on providing more at Liverpool

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

The 20-year-old was one of the better players of the 5-1 Carabao Cup win at home to West Ham on Wednesday night.
Judges rule Uefa blocking European Super League was contrary to EU law

Judges rule Uefa blocking European Super League was contrary to EU law

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

The 15 judges of the European Court of Justice’s Grand Chamber have handed down their decision
Football rumours: Juventus leading Newcastle in race for Kalvin Phillips

Football rumours: Juventus leading Newcastle in race for Kalvin Phillips

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

The 28-year-old midfielder has played nine games in all competitions for Manchester City this season.
European Super League verdict set to be announced by European Court of Justice

European Super League verdict set to be announced by European Court of Justice

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

The judgement is set to be made public on Thursday morning.
Give your ticket to somebody else – Jurgen Klopp hits out at Anfield atmosphere

Give your ticket to somebody else – Jurgen Klopp hits out at Anfield atmosphere

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

Klopp felt the crowd were flat and wants more for the upcoming top-of-the-table date with Arsenal.
Peter Wright crashes out and Luke Littler, 16, stars on World Championship debut

Peter Wright crashes out and Luke Littler, 16, stars on World Championship debut

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

Littler showed no nerves as he hit seven 180s and finished with an extraordinary average of 110.
Anthony Joshua opts for low-key workout ahead of Otto Wallin fight

Anthony Joshua opts for low-key workout ahead of Otto Wallin fight

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

Deontay Wilder will fight on the same bill as Anthony Joshua on Saturday night.
Unbeelievable! Ross Smith stung by wasp on stage after beating Niels Zonneveld

Unbeelievable! Ross Smith stung by wasp on stage after beating Niels Zonneveld

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

The number 16 seed moved into the third round at Alexandra Palace with a 3-1 victory over Niels Zonneveld.
It’s an injustice – Mary Earps hits out at speculation over Man Utd future

It’s an injustice – Mary Earps hits out at speculation over Man Utd future

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

The 30-year-old capped an incredible 2023 by being voted the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year on Tuesday night.
Nuno Espirito Santo wants to build on Steve Cooper’s legacy at Nottingham Forest

Nuno Espirito Santo wants to build on Steve Cooper’s legacy at Nottingham Forest

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

The Portuguese has returned to English football after two years away following Cooper’s sacking on Tuesday.
Liverpool hit five against West Ham to reach Carabao Cup semi-finals

Liverpool hit five against West Ham to reach Carabao Cup semi-finals

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

West Ham manager David Moyes departed after a 21st unsuccessful attempt to win at Anfield.
Shane Lowry not surprised by Jon Rahm’s LIV Golf switch

Shane Lowry not surprised by Jon Rahm’s LIV Golf switch

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Rahm’s move earlier this month was the latest chapter in a tumultuous period for the game and Lowry admits nothing surprises him anymore.
Bournemouth-Luton to be replayed in full after Tom Lockyer incident

Bournemouth-Luton to be replayed in full after Tom Lockyer incident

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Luton revealed on Sunday that Lockyer remained in hospital undergoing tests and scans.

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