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Ospreys: Hopkins; Morgan, Watkin (co-capt), K Williams, Giles; Creighton, L Davies; S Thomas, Parry (co-capt), Botha, Ratti, Smith, Wright, Moriarty, M Morris. Replacements: Daniel, C Jones, Warren, R Davies, Morse, H Williams, Wilde, Boshoff. Cardiff: Young; Adams, Malan, Emanuel, Bowen; J Evans, Mulder; Southworth, Hughes, Assiratti, McNally (capt), Thornton, Paea, …

Burnley had earned a reputation as the archetypal yo-yo club – relegated from or promoted to the top division in each of the past five seasons. But after a leveraged buyout by Alan Pace’s ALK Capital in 2020, the Clarets were carrying £142m in loans in the 2024-25 accounts – …

Unlike many Premier League weekends this season, there will be no 14:00 GMT kick-off this Sunday. The time slot is one of the most frequently used in a typical Premier League weekend programme. There is usually at least one match at 14:00 each Sunday – and this season there have …

Bromley’s acting head coach Byron Webster says the departure of manager Andy Woodman last week “hurt” – but backs the club’s owner to make the right choice for his replacement. Webster, who was Woodman’s assistant, is in temporary charge of the League One club and oversaw Saturday’s 1-1 draw with …

Carlisle United’s task before their game against in-form Harrogate Town – 10 places and 11 points better off than them in the National League – looked a difficult one. And although the Blues took an early lead against the visitors, who were on a five-game winning run, they then had …

Gary Neville says managers sometimes need to be sacked “for their own good” as he reflected on Manchester United‘s decision to persist with under-pressure Michael Carrick. United are 16th in the Premier League, just one point above the relegation zone, following a dismal 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth on Sunday. …

Jake Paul will return to the ring for the first time since losing to Anthony Joshua against a yet to be confirmed opponent on 24 December. American Paul had two titanium plates fitted and some teeth removed after Joshua broke his jaw during their heavyweight bout in December 2025. The …

Rybakina’s push for the world number one ranking started at the end of 2025. After losing to Sabalenka in the quarter-finals of the Wuhan Open last October, Rybakina took the Ningbo Open title one week later before beating Sabalenka to win the season-ending WTA Finals. She carried that momentum into …

The Milwaukee Brewers have won the World Series for the first time in the franchise’s 57-year history. They beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in game five in Florida on Wednesday to clinch a 4-1 win in the best-of-seven Fall Classic. The Brewers, whose only previous appearance in the World …

There are three first-time inclusions from Ulster counties: dynamic Armagh wing-back Jarly Og Burns, totemic Tyrone midfielder Conn Kilpatrick and skilful Monaghan wing-forward Stephen O’Hanlon. Burns – the son of GAA president Jarlath Burns – was instrumental in helping Armagh end an 18-year wait for an Ulster title, while Kilpatrick …

Available for 29 days Jane Lewis is joined by Cammy Bell and Michael Grant after a tempestuous night in the Premiership. Did panto villain Derek McInnes deserve the “crackling” reception he got from the Tynecastle faithful? Why are Celtic still looking vulnerable defensively after Dundee United held them at Celtic …

Barcelona fans have long teased Jose Mourinho, with their insult of choice being traductor – Spanish for translator. It is their way of mocking the Real Madrid manager’s humble beginnings. Learning his future trade while serving as an interpreter for the legendary Sir Bobby Robson, Mourinho followed Robson from Sporting …

Available for 29 days Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by Tommy Smith to discuss the latest in the EFL.  Fleetwood Town manager Matt Lawlor joins the pod fresh from knocking Arsenal out of the League Cup. He tells us what their celebrations looked like and what’s behind the …

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So much has happened over the past seven days, including cupsets, the Ballon d’Or ceremony and a very strange player-of-the-match prize. About 11% of quizzers got full marks in last week’s edition. Will you make the grade this week? After more quizzes? Go to our dedicated Football Quizzes and Sports …

“He did a tackle right in front of the South Stand and the whole place erupted. I was thinking, ‘you’re going to go down well with this club’.” Former Leeds United boss Simon Grayson is reflecting on the moment new signing Tarik Muharemovic endeared himself to fans on his debut …

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One of the main reasons behind Estevao’s exile has been the form of Pedro Neto. It was only a couple of months ago that Portugal international Neto looked destined to leave Chelsea, only two years after joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 26-year-old was linked with a move to Saudi Pro …

The pros and cons of a stuttering run-up are under debate after two crucial penalty misses in the Carabao Cup last 16. Chelsea midfielder Valentin Barco missed the Blues’ fourth penalty in their entertaining shootout defeat by Liverpool when he hit the post after a stuttered run-up. Xabi Alonso’s side …