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Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota doubles send Liverpool five points clear at the top

Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota doubles send Liverpool five points clear at the top

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

Nunez broke the deadlock early in the second period and completed the scoring in added time following Jota’s quick-fire double at Bournemouth.
Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah should return to Liverpool for injury treatment

Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah should return to Liverpool for injury treatment

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

Salah is set to miss Egypt’s next two games at the Africa Cup of Nations after suffering a muscle injury in Thursday’s 2-2 draw with Ghana.
Oli McBurnie keeps cool from the spot to snatch Sheffield United a point

Oli McBurnie keeps cool from the spot to snatch Sheffield United a point

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

West Ham looked to have won it when James Ward-Prowse’s 79th-minute spot-kick put them 2-1 in front.
Glen come from behind to win first All-Ireland senior club football title

Glen come from behind to win first All-Ireland senior club football title

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

Last year's beaten finalists came from behind to beat St Brigid's of Roscommon in the decider at Croke Park
Rory McIlroy savours superb comeback win for fourth Dubai Desert Classic title

Rory McIlroy savours superb comeback win for fourth Dubai Desert Classic title

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

McIlroy trailed by 10 shots after two rounds but surged through the field on Saturday before finishing the job on Sunday.
Luke Littler plans to celebrate with family as darts sensation turns 17

Luke Littler plans to celebrate with family as darts sensation turns 17

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

Littler won a first senior PDC title this week in Bahrain, earning him a £20,000 payday.
Sunday sport: Rory McIlroy wins Dubai Desert Classic

Sunday sport: Rory McIlroy wins Dubai Desert Classic

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

Rory McIlroy is the Dubai Desert Classic champion for the fourth time
Rory McIlroy wins record fourth Dubai Desert Classic after best weekend comeback

Rory McIlroy wins record fourth Dubai Desert Classic after best weekend comeback

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

The Northern Irishman’s previous biggest recovery with two rounds to go was from five shots back.
Newcastle preparing to make big decisions on Kieran Trippier and Callum Wilson

Newcastle preparing to make big decisions on Kieran Trippier and Callum Wilson

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

The PA news agency understands the Magpies have rejected a loan offer from Bayern Munich for key defender Trippier.
Gianni Infantino calls for automatic forfeit when fans commit racist abuse

Gianni Infantino calls for automatic forfeit when fans commit racist abuse

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

AC Milan’s players walked off the pitch after France international goalkeeper Mike Maignan reported hearing monkey noises at Udinese.
Novak Djokovic equals record with 58th grand slam quarter-final

Novak Djokovic equals record with 58th grand slam quarter-final

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

The world number one dropped just three games in a 6-0 6-0 6-3 victory over Adrian Mannarino.
Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff remain on collision course

Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff remain on collision course

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

Sabalenka and Gauff lost just eight games between them in the fourth round.
Amateur Nick Dunlap takes three-shot lead into final round

Amateur Nick Dunlap takes three-shot lead into final round

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

The University of Alabama student is aiming to become the first amateur winner on the PGA Tour for 33 years.
Natasha Jonas retains IBF title after split decision win over Mikaela Mayer

Natasha Jonas retains IBF title after split decision win over Mikaela Mayer

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

Jonas, who raised her arm aloft at the final bell, was given the nod 96-94 and 96-95 as a third judge sided with Mayer 97-93.
Manchester United raid rivals City to appoint Omar Berrada as chief executive

Manchester United raid rivals City to appoint Omar Berrada as chief executive

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

Berrada has been at City for nearly a decade in a variety of different guises, most recently as the chief football operations officer.
‘Mind-boggling’ Ronnie O’Sullivan races to World Grand Prix win over Ding Junhui

‘Mind-boggling’ Ronnie O’Sullivan races to World Grand Prix win over Ding Junhui

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

Match commentator and former world champion Ken Doherty told ITV4 that it was the best session of snooker he had ever seen.
I knew this would happen: ‘Buzzing’ Ivan Toney pictured scoring return with Bees

I knew this would happen: ‘Buzzing’ Ivan Toney pictured scoring return with Bees

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

The England forward, banned since May, was on target in his return as Brentford beat Nottingham Forest.
Algeria striker Baghdad Bounedjah denies Burkina Faso at the death

Algeria striker Baghdad Bounedjah denies Burkina Faso at the death

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

Bounedjah levelled for the second time five minutes into stoppage time.
Roy Hodgson says Crystal Palace future is out of his hands after Arsenal defeat

Roy Hodgson says Crystal Palace future is out of his hands after Arsenal defeat

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

Palace fans raised a banner reading “wasted potential on and off the pitch, weak decisions taking us backwards” at the Emirates Stadium.
Ivan Toney makes goalscoring, winning return as Brentford beat Forest

Ivan Toney makes goalscoring, winning return as Brentford beat Forest

Sat, 20 Jan, 2024

The Bees ended a five-game losing run on Saturday evening.

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