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Cliff Notes – When can Liverpool win the Premier League title Liverpool currently holds a 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League, needing 16 points from their remaining nine matches to secure the title. The earliest Liverpool could clinch the championship is on April 13, provided they win two and draw one of their next three matches, while Arsenal loses all three of theirs. If both Liverpool and Arsenal win all their remaining…

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Cliff Notes – Konstas Kuhnemann handed CA deals Connolly overlooked Sam Konstas and Matt Kuhnemann have been awarded central contracts for 2025-26, indicating their expected involvement in more Test cricket this year, while Cooper Connolly and Jake Fraser-McGurk have been omitted from the T20 World Cup cycle. The new additions to cricket Australia’s 23-player contract list include Konstas, Kuhnemann, and Beau Webster, while Sean Abbott, Aaron Hardie, and Todd Murphy have been dropped. Despite recent…

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Hirakawa replaces Doohan at Alpine for Japanese GP FP1 outing F1

Ryo Hirakawa to Make Alpine Debut in Japanese GP FP1 Alpine has confirmed that Ryo Hirakawa will take the wheel of Jack Doohan’s car for the opening practice session of the 2025 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. The decision to replace Doohan comes as part of the FIA’s regulations, which stipulate that teams must field a driver with no more than two Grand Prix starts during two FP1 sessions. Hirakawa’s Excitement for F1…

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Cliff Notes – WTC final may not be Konstas’ route back to Test side Sam Konstas, despite receiving a central contract, may not return to the Australia Test side for the World Test Championship final against South Africa, as selectors prioritise a team tailored for early-season English conditions. The selection landscape is competitive, with Cameron Green’s return and strong performances from other players like Josh Inglis and Beau Webster creating potential vacancies in the batting…

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Cliff Notes – Mikel Arteta confirms Bukayo Saka ‘ready to go’ against Fulham Bukayo Saka is fit to return for Arsenal after recovering from hamstring surgery, as confirmed by manager Mikel Arteta. The Gunners are dealing with multiple injuries to key players, including Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, and Gabriel Jesus. Saka’s comeback is timely as Arsenal prepares for a Champions League quarterfinal against Real Madrid on April 8, while currently sitting second in the Premier…

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Cliff Notes – Salah’s Liverpool contract saga overshadows historic season Mohamed Salah is poised to break records, needing just one more goal to surpass Sergio Agüero as the highest-scoring non-English player in Premier League history, while also eyeing Erling Haaland’s single-season goal record. Salah’s ongoing contract negotiations with Liverpool have overshadowed his achievements, as he and key teammates enter the final year of their contracts without new agreements, raising questions about their futures. Liverpool’s decision…

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Aston Martin to sell F1 team stake as Stroll invests more money F1

Aston Martin to Sell Stake in F1 Team Amid Increased Investment from Lawrence Stroll Aston Martin is poised to sell a minority stake in its Formula 1 team as part of a wider strategy to invest an additional £52.5 million into its automotive division. This decision comes on the heels of financial pressures that saw the British manufacturer lay off 170 employees due to declining sales, attributed to production delays and a staggering debt exceeding…

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