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NFL Draft’s First Night Sees 12.1 Million Viewers, Up 6% from Last Year’s Numbers NFL

The NFL draft kicked off with a bang on Thursday night, drawing in a record-breaking 12.1 million viewers across television and digital platforms for the first round. This marked a 6% increase from last year’s numbers, showcasing the growing popularity and excitement surrounding the annual event. Football fans tuned in eagerly to see which top college prospects would be selected by their favorite teams, with suspense and anticipation building throughout the night. A thrilling spectacle…

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The English Premier League returns this weekend – and after Liverpool’s massive stumble against Everton, the title race now seems to be down to just two. City won their last match – and still have a game in spare compared to Arsenal and Liverpool. For Liverpool to have any chance of winning the title, they must win against West Ham and hope Arsenal and City slip up. Sheffield United, Burnley and Luton Town – the…

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Premier League prize money: How much each team earns from their final position The Premier League is set up for a thrilling end of the season with the title race and relegation places still to be decided – and millions remain on the line for each club. Manchester City, who are battling with Arsenal and Liverpool to win their fourth Premier League title in a row, earned a record £176.2 million for being crowned champions…

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‘Enough is enough’ – Marcus Rashford responds to abuse from Manchester United fans Marcus Rashford has hit out at the abuse he has suffered from Manchester United fans this season, insisting ‘enough is enough’ in a late-night post on social media. After notching up 30 goals in all competitions last season, Rashford has struggled to hit the same heights for United this season, scoring just eight goals so far this season. His bad form has…

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Tottenham vs Arsenal: Latest team news, injury latest and predicted lineups Arsenal head to arch-rivals Tottenham in a north London derby that will have huge ramifications on the Premier League title race on Sunday. The Gunners have played four times since Spurs were last in action and while it has given Ange Postecoglou plenty of time to work with his squad on the pitch, he has also lost a key member of his starting XI…

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Kevin De Bruyne’s incredible header is being compared to Man Utd icon Kevin De Bruyne’s incredible header for Manchester City against Brighton is being compared to a goal scored by Manchester United icon Robin van Persie. De Bruyne opened the scoring for City on Thursday night as Pep Guardiola’s side defeated Brighton 4-0 to keep the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal. His remarkable diving header from 12 yards, after a cross from Kyle Walker,…

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Jurgen Klopp’s verdict on Liverpool making Arne Slot his replacement Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has shared his verdict on the club making Arne Slot his replacement for when he leaves Anfield this summer. Dutch boss Slot confirmed on Thursday that Liverpool and Feyenoord are in negotiations and that he is keen to succeed Klopp for the 2024-25 season. Slot emerged as the frontrunner for the job after Xabi Alonso decided he wanted to stay at…

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Five games to go: The fixtures that will decide the title race after Manchester City’s statement win The Premier League title race continues to thrill after some massive results this week, with a defeat for Liverpool seemingly all but extinguishing their hopes. Jurgen Klopp’s side were soundly beaten 2-0 by Merseyside rivals Everton at Goodison Park on Wednesday night, with the departing manager saying afterwards that his side are now relying on crises at Arsenal…

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Pep Guardiola insists Liverpool are still in the title race after Manchester City thrash Brighton Liverpool can still beat Manchester City and Arsenal to the Premier League title, Pep Guardiola has boldly insisted. Guardiola’s City side moved closer to winning a fourth straight title after thrashing Brighton 4-0 on Thursday night. Goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Julian Alvarez, either side of a Phil Foden brace, sealed the three points in what was a very…

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‘You don’t have the full facts’ – Ben White’s agent defends Arsenal star after England snub criticism The agent of Ben White has penned a passionate defence of the Arsenal star and says the public still don’t know the ‘full facts’ over his decision to decline an England call-up. White, 26, faced a backlash last month from pundits and England supporters after Gareth Southgate revealed he had made himself unavailable for selection for the national…

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Virgil van Dijk speaks out on Liverpool opening talks with Arne Slot to replace Jurgen Klopp Virgil van Dijk believes Arne Slot has the right ‘philosophy’ to succeed as Liverpool manager With Jurgen Klopp to step down at the end of the season, Liverpool have identified Slot as their no1 target to replace the German at Anfield. With the Dutchman eager to take the Premier League job at ‘all costs’, Liverpool are currently in negotiations…

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Wayne Rooney takes aim at Liverpool star over post-match comments after Everton defeat Wayne Rooney has criticised Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk over comments he made in his post-match interview following the Reds’ 2-0 defeat away to Merseyside rivals Everton. Jurgen Klopp’s side wilted at Goodison Park on Wednesday evening, with the Toffees’ physicality and directness causing all manner of problems for the Liverpool back-line. It was no surprise when Jarrad Branthwaite opened the scoring…

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Jurgen Klopp downbeat on Liverpool’s title hopes and claims top-four finish isn’t guaranteed Jurgen Klopp is not optimistic about Liverpool’s chances of winning the Premier League title after a chastening 2-0 defeat away to Everton in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday night. The Reds struggled to handle the physicality and directness of Everton for large spells at Goodison Park and thought they had conceded an early penalty when Alisson brought down Dominic Calvert-Lewin, though the…

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Ronnie O’Sullivan ‘not at his best’ despite dominating Jackson Page Ronnie O’Sullivan may have strolled into an 8-1 lead over Jackson Page in his World Snooker Championship opener, but former champion Ken Doherty felt he was not at his best. The Rocket knocked in breaks of 54, 56, 81, 122, 66 and 53 on his way to the huge lead over the Welshman. The 22-year-old did get to show off his talents in the one…

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Wolves issue statement after two Premier League players are arrested over rape allegation Wolves have denied that two members of their squad are the Premier League footballers who were arrested on suspicion of rape and assault over the weekend. The two players, both aged 19 and play for the same Premier League team, have been released on bail after being interviewed by police. It’s understood that the Premier League club have suspended both players, pending…

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Group of professional footballers ‘plan to come out as gay’ in days A group of male professional footballers in Germany are planning to come out as gay on the same day in May. According to German weekly newspaper Preußische Allgemeine Zeitung, several professional players across the nation are planning to come out on May 17 – the Friday before the final weekend of the Bundesliga season. May 17 is also a significant date as it…

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Two Premier League footballers suspended by club after rape allegations Two Premier League footballers, both aged 19, have been suspended by their club after being arrested on suspicion of rape. The pair, who both play for the same club, were arrested over the weekend but on separate days. The first player was formally arrested on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a rape. He spent the night in prison, before being released on bail.

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Rasmus Hojlund fell out with two Manchester United team-mates after complaining Bruno Fernandes wasn’t passing to him Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund fell out with two of his team-mates earlier this season after complaining that Bruno Fernandes was ignoring him on the pitch. The Dane joined the club in a £71million move from Atalanta last summer and he’s become a fans’ favourite for his spirited and energetic displays. While Hojlund’s goals tally of 13 in…

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