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target=_blank>‘Too many voices’ – Raducanu reflects on frequent coaching changes

Former Andy Murray coach Mark Petchey has been helping her on a day-to-day basis at Indian Wells, reprising an informal role he held last season.
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target=_blank>Crystal Palace boss Glasner banned from driving

The FA Cup-winning boss, 51, was caught by a speed camera as he drove his BMW along the Old Kent Road in Bermondsey, south London, last July.
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target=_blank>‘Only one team tried to play’ – Brighton coach slams Arsenal

Arsenal secured victory through an early Bukayo Saka goal — their only shot on target for most of the match — to move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League.
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target=_blank>‘She’s coming back’: Djokovic predicts Serena return

“I don’t know. I haven’t spoken to her, but I guess the sentiment is that she’s coming back. Where and how, singles, doubles, we don’t know, and if I’m in her position, I would hide it too.”
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target=_blank>‘Defeat hurts,’ Carrick says after first loss as Man Utd boss

William Osula came off the bench to score the winner for the 10-man home team at St James’ Park, putting a dent in United’s push for Champions League qualification.
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target=_blank>Premier League title race not over vows Guardiola after Man City held by Forest

Pep Guardiola insisted the Premier League title race is not over after Manchester City’s shock 2-2 draw against lowly Nottingham Forest handed the initiative to leaders Arsenal.
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target=_blank>ICYMI: How FIFA’s decision on DR Congo ended Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup hopes

The NFF had filed a formal protest, alleging that DR Congo fielded ineligible players during the decisive tie, which ended 1-1 before Nigeria lost on penalties.
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target=_blank>Arsenal extend lead in title race after Saka sinks Brighton

Arsenal showed they don’t always have to rely on set-pieces as Bukayo Saka sealed a 1-0 win against Brighton that moved the Premier League leaders a step closer to the title on Wednesday.
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target=_blank>Harry Maguire gets suspended jail term over Mykonos case

Maguire was found guilty on charges relating to non-serious assault, resisting arrest and attempted bribery following an altercation outside a bar in August 2020.
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target=_blank>Galatasaray fans banned from Liverpool’s UCL Rof16 clash

Galatasaray will be without their travelling supporters when they face Liverpool at Anfield in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League round-of-16 tie after UEFA upheld a ban on away fans.
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target=_blank>Transfer: PSG, Bayern, three clubs fight to sign Osimhen from Galatasaray

At least five top European clubs are battling it out to sign Victor Osimhen from Galatasaray in the summer. According to Soccernet, Bayern Munich want to bring in Osimhen as Harry Kane’s replacement. Head coach Vincent Kompany, who has monitored the Super Eagles striker since his early days in Belgium, is believed to have approved
Transfer: PSG, Bayern, three clubs fight to sign Osimhen from Galatasaray

target=_blank>NNL: Ranchers Bees adopt new ground for second stanza

Nigeria National League, NNL, side, Ranchers Bees has adopted a new ground for the second stanza. The Kaduna-based club will now play their home matches at the Nasara Stadium, Kofar Doka Zaria. Ranchers Bees played their home matches at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna in the first stanza. They will do battle with Jigawa Golden
NNL: Ranchers Bees adopt new ground for second stanza

target=_blank>Arokodare predicts strong Belgium showing at 2026 World Cup

Tolu Arokodare is rooting for Belgium to make a big impact at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, DAILY POST reports. The Nigeria international spent two years playing in Belgium for KRC Genk. Arokodare, who claimed he still has Belgian blood running in his veins, is hopeful the Red Devils will make a big impact at
Arokodare predicts strong Belgium showing at 2026 World Cup

target=_blank>EPL: Martin Keown picks huge favourites to win title, criticizes Declan Rice

Former Arsenal defender, Martin Keown, has picked the Gunners as the huge favourites to win the Premier League title this season. Keown said this while also criticizing Declan Rice for his ‘nervy’ performance against Brighton as he hailed Gabriel for his ‘absolutely immense’ display. Arsenal defeated Brighton 1-0 at the Amex Stadium, thanks to Bukayo
EPL: Martin Keown picks huge favourites to win title, criticizes Declan Rice

target=_blank>EPL: ‘Magnificent’ – Piers Morgan names Arsenal player he loves so much

British broadcaster, Piers Morgan has identified Arsenal defender, Gabriel Magalhães as the Gunners player he loves so much. Morgan stated this in a tweet on X after Arsenal’s Premier League 1-0 win against Brighton on Wednesday night. Recall that Gabriel was impressive as Arsenal defeated Brighton at the Amex Stadium, thanks to Bukayo Saka’s first-half
EPL: ‘Magnificent’ – Piers Morgan names Arsenal player he loves so much

target=_blank>EPL: SuperComputer predicts title winners after Arsenal beat Brighton, City drop points

The Opta SuperComputer has updated its predictions on the Premier League title race following a dramatic day of fixtures on Wednesday. Bukayo Saka’s first-half goal was enough for Arsenal to win 1-0 at Brighton. The result also means the Gunners have increased their lead at the top of the table to seven points. This follows
EPL: SuperComputer predicts title winners after Arsenal beat Brighton, City drop points

target=_blank>EPL: Scholes takes dig at Carrick after Man Utd’s 2-1 defeat to Newcastle

Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes has aimed a dig at caretaker manager, Michael Carrick after the Red Devils’ 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United in the Premier League on Wednesday. Carrick watched as Newcastle defeated Man United at St James’ Park, as Casemiro’s goal was not enough to give the visitors a point. It was Carrick’s
EPL: Scholes takes dig at Carrick after Man Utd’s 2-1 defeat to Newcastle

target=_blank>EPL: Piers Morgan predicts when Arsenal’s title race with Man City will be over

British broadcaster, Piers Morgan has predicted when Arsenal’s Premier League title race with Man City will be over. He spoke in a tweet via his X account after Arsenal defeated Brighton 1-0 in an away Premier League tie on Wednesday. DAILY POST reports that the Gunners defeated Brighton at the Amex Stadium, thanks to Bukayo
EPL: Piers Morgan predicts when Arsenal’s title race with Man City will be over

target=_blank>EPL: Arteta reacts as Arsenal go 7pts clear of Man City

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, is refusing to get carried away after his side opened a seven-point gap at the summit of the Premier League. The Gunners pulled off a narrow 1-0 victory over Brighton, while Manchester City were held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest at the Etihad. Bukayo Saka, who was the captain
EPL: Arteta reacts as Arsenal go 7pts clear of Man City

target=_blank>EPL: Why we lost 2-1 to Newcastle – Carrick slams Man Utd players

Manchester United head coach, Michael Carrick, has admitted his team did not play well against Newcastle in their 2-1 defeat on Wednesday night. The Red Devils lost at St James Park, despite the hosts going down to 10 men with Jacob Ramsey’s sending off. William Osula curled home the winner late in the second half,
EPL: Why we lost 2-1 to Newcastle – Carrick slams Man Utd players

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