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St Helens' Morgan Knowles speaks out on Jake Connor spat and Jonny Lomax class

England loose forward, Morgan Knowles, 27, was at the centre of a big talking point in Thursday's thrilling 13-12 fightback win over Huddersfield Giants

Ruthless Ratcliffe ready to sell Man Utd quartet if they refuse to accept pay cuts

A remarkable report has claimed Man Utd will entertain offers for four high profile first-team stars unless they sign contract extensions on reduced terms

Highest score in NRL history: What is the most points scored in a National Rugby League game?

The Sporting News compiles the highest-scoring matches recorded in NRL history.

Warriors juniors make history with victory over Magpies in Harold Matthews Cup final

They became the first team to take the U17 title in their debut season.

Hulkenberg to join Sauber in 2025 ahead of Audi F1 entry

The Sauber Formula 1 team has confirmed Nico Hulkenberg is joining its team from 2025 onwards and into its Audi era.

Arsenal outcast Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be set for fourth transfer in three years

Former Arsenal and Chelsea forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been back to his best this season at Marseille - but he could decide to move on again in the summer

‘They’ll be speaking to other clubs’: Liverpool told they face player exodus ahead of Klopp exit

Wayne Rooney has suggested that multiple Liverpool stars could now look at Jurgen Klopp’s impending exit as an opportunity to follow him out the door. There are a number of key questions to already be asked of players on expiring contracts; chiefly, Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah.

Hurricanes' unbeaten Super Rugby start finally ends against top Aussies Brumbies

The Wellingtonians may lose their competition lead by the end of the night.

Son Heung-min reveals Tottenham relishing test against ‘one of the best teams in the world’

Son Heung-min reveals Tottenham relishing test against ‘one of the best teams in the world’ - Spurs face Arsenal on Sunday in a pivotal north London derby on the back of a 4-0 defeat at Newcastle two weeks ago

‘This is the end’: Jamie Carragher declares Liverpool’s title challenge over after Everton defeat

‘This is the end’: Jamie Carragher declares Liverpool’s title challenge over after Everton defeat - Liverpool were second best at Goodison Park as Virgil van Dijk questioned his team’s hunger to win the league

Leeds United player ratings: 'Touch deserted him', 'very poor' and 'unusually shaky'

Leeds United suffered a defeat which was potentially fatal to their automatic promotion hopes.

Marcus Rashford hits out at ‘months of abuse’ in late-night post

Marcus Rashford hits out at ‘months of abuse’ in late-night post - The Man Utd and England forward has hit back after suffering more abuse from fans following a poor run of form

Stunning triple Ratcliffe deal to kickstart new Man Utd era with £130m trio wanted

Man Utd part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ready to greenlight a triple swoop worth £130million this summer, according to reports

Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders overwhelm Force to rekindle title defence - As it happened

The defending champions have picked themselves up off the bottom of the competition table.

Golf sensation, 15, sends warning shot to PGA Tour stars with ridiculous round on Korn Ferry Tour

Having impressed on Korn Ferry Tour debut, 15-year-old Miles Russell is at it again this week having impressed in his opening round of the Veritex Bank Championship

Arne Slot's in-tray at Liverpool: Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez, contracts and summer signings

What is facing Arne Slot when he replaces Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager this summer? We take a look at some of the key issues for the Dutchman to take a look at

The career and heartbreaking death of Olympic silver medallist Ivo Van Damme

Premier League CEO provides update on Man City charges as Liverpool watches on

Liverpool will be among those keen to learn the outcome of the Manchester City charges. The Premier League CEO has now given an update on their progress.

Damian McKenzie inspires dramatic Chiefs turnaround against Waratahs

Damian McKenzie took in the second half, sparking numerous attacking raids as the Chiefs lodged their sixth win of the campaign in Sydney.

Recap: Brumbies v Hurricanes

The Hurricanes end an unbeaten run in Canberra falling to the Brumbies 27-19.

Ex-Liverpool wonderkid without club at 28 after being released by non-league side

Jordon Ibe returned to football back in October with National League outfit Ebbsfleet, but will now leave the club after being restricted to just one first-team appearance

Erik ten Hag leaps to defence of Marcus Rashford after Man Utd star abused by fans

Marcus Rashford has been a target for criticism during a difficult season at Manchester United and the striker responded to comments on social media which he called "disgusting"

Kentucky Derby post position draw 2024: Date, time, TV channel, horses for Churchill Downs race

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the 2024 Kentucky Derby post position draw.

Champion Crusaders break shackles with morale-boosting Super Rugby win over Rebels

The result moved them off the bottom of the table for now.

Jurgen Klopp points finger of blame for Liverpool's stumble and makes title admission

Liverpool's season has unravelled in April, with their Premier League title chances drifting away and no hope of winning the Europa League to mark Jurgen Klopp's final season as manager

Depleted Blackcaps stun Pakistan in fourth T20 international to take series lead

The New Zealanders have defied the odds yet again with a four-run victory at Lahore.

Chiefs bounce back with resounding Super Rugby Pacific defeat of Waratahs

All Blacks winger Emoni Narawa had two tries, as the Chiefs entered the top three on the table.

From the next Messi to a fading star: Ansu Fati's descent into the depths of football

Roy Keane slammed by Premier League star for 'dinosaur mentality' as unlikely feud escalates

Manchester United icon Roy Keane has copped some severe criticism for his comments about some players' extra-curricular activities away from thegame, with one Premier League star particularly outspoken

Rory McIlroy gets last laugh in Ryder Cup debate as LIV Golf stars discover fate

Rory McIlroy is set to have Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton by his side as Europe defends the Ryder Cup at Bethpage next year after confirmation from DP World Tour CEO Guy Kinnings

Sainz: Leclerc start battle "cost us a lot" in F1 Chinese GP

Carlos Sainz says his fight with Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc cost them both valuable ground in Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix.

I snubbed Manchester United transfer despite Sir Alex Ferguson phoning me every week

Former Chelsea and England captain enjoyed a legendary career at Stamford Bridge - but things could have been very different had Sir Alex Ferguson got his way

A-League live updates: Wellington Phoenix v Macarthur FC

Follow all the action from the A-League Premiership Plate decider at Sky Stadium in Wellington.

A Ladies European Tour pro reveals one week’s expenses, illustrating just how hard it is to make a living

You didn't need to see the opulent practice facility and hyper-manicured turf to know players at the Masters operate on a different plane of reality than the rest of professional golf. But a post today by Ladies European Tour player Hannah Gregg drove that point home, at least financially. Gregg laid out her expenses for the week at the Women's New...

WADA fires back at critics over Chinese swimming scandal

WADA says it stood by its decisions and given circumstances and evidence would do the same again.

'This must be called out!': NRL Anzac Day social media omission outrages Kiwis

"Delete this post and recognise our friends across the Tasman."

Arne Slot's feelings on Pep Guardiola are already clear ahead of dream Liverpool move

Arne Slot has been vocal in his admiration of Pep Guardiola - but the Liverpool target could soon be wrestling against the Manchester City chief for the game's top honours

Luke Littler names darts hero he wants to emulate as he destroys Austrian Open home favourite

Luke Littler is darts’ breakout star of 2024 but has ambitions of matching one of the sport’s best as his career progresses and his form suggests he could certainly do that

Howard Wilkinson retires after lifetime in football as Leeds legend and England visionary

His managerial career began with throwing pebbles from the roof of Notts County's main stand, but Howard Wilkinson became a rock in English football's era of change

Expert calls out ‘ludicrous’ transgender sports idea

Over the past couple of years, there has been a growing fear among some across the country and throughout the world that transgender women would threaten the sanctity of women’s sports and overrun women’s athletics with transgender women who dominate the competition. But one expert thinks even the thought of that happening is simply ridiculous. Joanna Harper, a leading researcher of trans athletes and a postdoctoral scholar at Oregon Health and...

George King future, Odsal Stadium latest, Wakefield signings: Ask Love Rugby League

Our regular Q&A is back - covering a whole host of questions sent by you.

Blackcaps rookies put hands up for T20 World Cup selection against Pakistan

The understrength NZ side have defied the odds to take a series lead over their hosts.

NZ driver Scott McLaughlin responds to disqualification

New Zealand driver Scott McLaughlin has responded to his disqualification from last month's season opening IndyCar race, where he finished third.

Jamie Carragher names Man Utd target as Liverpool manager he wants over Arne Slot

Liverpool are in talks to bring Slot to Anfield.

Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney handed remarkable Welsh honour

Wrexham co-owners Reynolds and McElhenney have celebrated a second successive promotion season to take the north Wales club into League One just three years after their takeover

Darwin Núñez among Liverpool stars ranked in Premier League's most wasteful finishers

Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez missed a big chance against Everton on Wednesday and it has been revealed he is one of the worst players in front of goal in the Premier League this season

Marquez says Ducati MotoGP bike adaptation "is finished"

Marc Marquez says that his adaptation to the Ducati MotoGP bike has now “finished” and he can now “work on the small details”.

Mooted F1 points system like "putting a plaster on a big cut" - Ocon

Esteban Ocon believes the proposed new points system for Formula 1 would be like "putting a plaster on a big cut".

Forever young: The best sports for people over 70 years old

Jurgen Klopp says Arne Slot set for 'best job in world' if he joins Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp believes Arne Slot will inherit the "best job in the world" if he is to succeed him as Liverpool manager. Liverpool are in talks with Feyenoord to secure the services of the Dutchman - who has said he would like to take over from Klopp - from this summer.