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WSL: BBC Sport signs extended TV rights deal for 2024-25 season BBC Sport has agreed a one-year rights extension with the Women’s Super League to show 22 live matches in the 2024-25 season. The deal, which is the first since a ground-breaking three-year contract in 2021, begins in September. All matches will be shown on BBC iPlayer, with a minimum of 18 live games across BBC One and BBC Two. Philip Bernie, interim director of…

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Spanish TV station Movistar issue apology after ‘racist’ Lamine Yamal comment Spanish television broadcaster Movistar Plus have issued an apology after pundit German Burgos made a derogatory comment about Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal on air. The former Atletico Madrid assistant, who was working as an analyst for Wednesday’s Champions League matches, made the controversial remark during the warm-up prior to Barca’s 3-2 victory over Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes. As Yamal, who was born…

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Chelsea agree deal for Sonia Bompastor to replace Emma Hayes as manager Lyon manager Sonia Bompastor is set to take over from Emma Hayes as Chelsea boss in the summer, according to reports. Hayes is leaving the Blues for the United States job at the end of the season after a hugely successful time at the club. The 47-year-old has won the Women’s Super League six times with Chelsea, along with five Women’s FA Cup.…

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Lewis Hamilton snaps at reporter before storming out of interview following Japanese Grand Prix A fuming Sir Lewis Hamilton stormed out an interview following the Japanese Grand Prix after taking issue with a reporter’s question. Hamilton endured another dismal race at Suzuka on Sunday, finishing ninth and a whopping 48 seconds behind winner Max Verstappen. The result means he has scored just 10 points in the opening four races, leaving him ninth in the standings,…

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Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso picks out West Ham’s key players ahead of Europa League quarter-final clash Xabi Alonso says he is readying his Bayer Leverkusen side for a ‘big challenge’ against West Ham and has picked out David Moyes’ key players ahead of the two-legged Europa League quarter-final. Leverkusen are enjoying an exceptional campaign in what is Alonso’s first full season as a first-team manager, with the club sitting 16 points clear of champions…

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Paul Scholes slams Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho over Manchester United training ‘standards’ Paul Scholes has accused Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho of showing poor standards during a Manchester United training session. Mainoo and Garnacho have both been standout performers for Erik ten Hag in recent weeks, although United have registered just one win in their last six Premier League games and are 11 points behind fifth-placed Aston Villa. But Scholes was unhappy after the…

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Manchester United legends ‘did a rubbish job’ at convincing Jude Bellingham to sign Bryan Robson says he and Eric Cantona ‘did a rubbish job’ of convincing Jude Bellingham to join Man Utd back in 2020.  United were one of the big clubs that invited the then-teenager and his parents to the club to speak to the current hierarchy and some Manchester United legends. Robson recalls being part of the delegation alongside Cantona and Alex Ferguson,…

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Liverpool are chasing four trophies this season and are looking to lift their first on Sunday when they play Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final – but how much will the Reds be weakened by injuries? BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton raised concerns about Liverpool’s injury situation, noting that the team that beat Luton on Wednesday had five changes from the side that beat Chelsea on 31 January. With doubts over the fitness of…

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The Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles are set to kick off the 2024 NFL season with a bang as they face off in a highly anticipated game in Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 6th. This rare Friday night matchup is sure to draw in football fans from around the world as they witness two powerhouse teams go head to head in an international setting. The Packers, led by star quarterback Aaron Rodgers, will be…

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Pep Guardiola tells Real Madrid president to ‘fix’ problem after Man City draw Pep Guardiola urged Real Madrid to ‘fix’ the state of their pitch at the Santiago Bernabeu after Manchester City’s 3-3 draw in the Champions League on Tuesday evening. In a thrilling quarter-final first leg in the Spanish capital, Bernardo Silva opened the scoring after just two minutes with a display of quick-thinking from a free kick which outfoxed Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin.…

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Harry Kane backs Bukayo Saka over Arsenal penalty claim vs Bayern Munich Harry Kane admitted Arsenal and Bukayo Saka had strong grounds for a penalty in their 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Tuesday evening. Arsenal and Saka were furious at the final whistle after Swedish referee Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg did not award a penalty after the winger collided with Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. Saka was restrained after he confronted…

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Mikel Arteta admits Ben White miss for Arsenal was ‘critical’ in Bayern Munich draw Mikel Arteta was left to rue a ‘critical’ miss from Ben White in Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Leandro Trossard’s equaliser with 14 minutes remaining earned a draw for the Gunners, who took the lead in the first half through Bukayo Saka before going behind following Serge Gnabry’s goal and Harry Kane’s penalty.…

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UConn Huskies Defeat Purdue in Thrilling Matchup In a highly anticipated matchup, the UConn Huskies emerged victorious over the Purdue Boilermakers in a thrilling game that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The game was a battle of the big men, with UConn’s Donovan Clingan facing off against Purdue’s Zach Edey in the paint. Despite Edey’s dominance in the paint, the Huskies made a strategic decision to leave Clingan to defend him one-on-one,…

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In a surprising move, Tomas Hertl, a longtime San Jose Sharks player, made his debut for the Vegas Golden Knights after being traded last month. The trade, which sent Hertl and draft picks to Vegas in exchange for prospect David Edstrom and a first-round pick, left Sharks fans in shock as they watched their beloved centerman don a new jersey. Despite the initial shock, Sharks general manager Mike Grier defended the trade, stating that he…

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Bayern Munich make decision over sacking Thomas Tuchel before Arsenal showdown Bayern Munich have no plans to sack Thomas Tuchel ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League showdown against Arsenal despite Saturday’s humiliating defeat against Heidenheim. The former Chelsea manager surrendered the Bundesliga title to Bayer Leverkusen last week after a demoralising home defeat against Borussia Dortmund. Worse was to follow this afternoon, however, as the soon to be deposed champions threw away a 2-0 lead and…

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Premier League hand Everton new two-point deduction over PSR breach Everton have been handed a new two-point deduction by the Premier League for breaking profitability and sustainability rules (PSR). It is the second punishment the Toffees have faced this season, having already been hit with a six-point deduction, which dropped from 10 after an appeal. Fellow Premier League side Nottingham Forest were also hit with a points deduction for breaking PSR rules this term while…

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Seven games to go: The fixtures that will decide the title race for Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City The Premier League title race remains finely poised after the weekend’s latest round of matches, with just one point now separating Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City. Liverpool’s profligate draw at Old Trafford has allowed Arsenal to claim top spot after their own 3-0 victory at Brighton – a result which bumps up their healthy goal difference even…

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Rafael Nadal reveals mental health struggles as injury delays retirement Rafael Nadal admits he is struggling with his mental health as his abdominal injury continues to derail his plans for a farewell tour before retirement. The Spanish tennis legend, who turns 38 in June, has spoken openly about hanging up his racket and 2024 was set to be his final season in the sport. Nadal has massively struggled to keep fit, though, and has been…

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