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UEFA is on a leash and keeps making mistakes. The new Champions League? Give me a break

UEFA claims that the new Champions League means more matches, more excitement, more unpredictability, and more games between the biggest clubs. But the question remains: who is this change really for? And is it truly for the fans?

UFC: Navajo Stirling to make UFC debut against Tuco Tokkos in December

Navajo Stirling has been granted his wish of a UFC debut before the end of 2024.

UFC: Aaron Tau falls to unanimous decision loss in bid to earn UFC contract

Aaron Tau finished strong, but a slow start to the bout ultimately cost him.

Rugby: Tasman do what they've never done before

Tasman Mako have defended the Ranfurly Shield for the first time in their history after beating Wellington 28-15 in Blenheim.

Man United 'set to offer new long-term deal to rising star in the final year of his contract' after impressive start to the season under Erik ten Hag

Erik ten Hag's men have endured a mixed start to the season after taking six points from their opening four league matches, but there have been some standout individual performances.

Emma Raducanu nets straight-sets victory in marathon contest at the Korea Open - sealing first win since 21-year-old's teary US Open exit

A topsy-turvy contest featuring 12 breaks of serve eventually went the way of the former US Open champion after two hours and 43 minutes as she wrapped up a 7-6 (4) 7-6 (5) win in Seoul.

Sports Insider: Could South Africa return to Super Rugby? And would we want that?

OPINION: And would Kiwis even want them back?

Sergio Perez’s father rushed to hospital after son’s F1 crash

Sergio Perez’s father was stable in hospital in Mexico City after he collapsed at home.

Williams stand-in driver embarrasses 'crash prone' Logan Sargeant in two races

Christian Eriksen insists he never considered leaving Man United after Real Betis deadline day loan deal fell through - as midfielder reflects on 'confidence boost' of scoring two goals against Barnsley

Eriksen returned to the starting line-up in Saturday's win at Southampton as United recovered from back-to-back defeats, and then scored twice in the 7-0 mauling of Barnsley.

Alex Morgan bids emotional farewell to soccer as pregnant USWNT legend retires after final cameo alongside her daughter

USWNT legend Alex Morgan officially said an emotional goodbye to soccer on as she played in her final professional game, walking onto the field with her daughter Charlie on Sunday night.

Man United 7-0 Barnsley: Red Devils run riot to book their spot in the Carabao Cup fourth round as Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and Christian Eriksen all net braces in thumping win over League One minnows

CHRIS WHEELER AT OLD TRAFFORD: It was only Barnsley in the Carabao Cup, but this was more like it from Manchester United.

Anthony Joshua warns Daniel Dubois he is 'willing to die' to beat him in their Wembley grudge match as he bids to walk with legends and become a three-time heavyweight champion

As he prepares to challenge his English compatriot for the IBF title at Wembley Stadium, Joshua says: 'Dan is fighting someone who is willing to die in there trying to be victorious.'

The Mighty Ducks: Paraparaumu Beach School’s remarkable run at Aims Games

The team won silver after placing second out of 32 teams.

Pole vaulter Ethan Walsh tragically dies aged 27

Paralympic marathon runner disqualified from medal after error just two metres from finish line

Amazon Prime makes its Champions League debut as Liverpool fans fume at 'ridiculous' number of subscriptions needed to follow their team... while others praise broadcaster's 'elite' live coverage

Amazon's first pick was Liverpool's away game against fellow Euro giants AC Milan, while TNT Sports were left with the rights to show the rest of the Champions League matches this week live.

Starmer in talks with Uefa after threat to ban England from Euros

Sir Keir Starmer (pictured) said he was talking to Uefa and was 'sure' they could 'find a way through this'.

Footy club warned about dressing room invites after alarm was raised over two stars bringing their mates in after game

Essendon have been warned after associates of forward Jake Stringer and delisted star Nick Hind - who are both in the same friendship group - were seen more than once in the dressing room.

Verstappen engineer Lambiase promoted to new role amid Red Bull restructuring

Red Bull is to make some key changes to its senior trackside personnel for 2025

Roma sack Daniele De Rossi just THREE months after the club legend signed a permanent deal - with Italian giants failing to win in first four games of the new Serie A season

Roma have sacked club legend Daniele De Rossi as manager just four games into the new season and only three months after the Italian signed a permanent contract.

Red Bull 'SCRAP major change that was set to debut at Singapore GP' after tests highlighted 'unforeseen' problem - as they bid to turnaround Max Verstappen's championship struggles

Red Bull have made the decision to scrap a key car change that the garage were set to debut at the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix after running into an 'unforeseen' problem.

John Terry weighs in on player strike debate as Chelsea legend makes his thoughts on revamped Club World Cup clear

Rodri echoed Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson 's criticism on Tuesday and revealed that the world's elite stars are considering striking over the issue of an ever-expanding calendar.

Should Tottenham still be considered a top club in the Premier League?

Heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk detained by police at Polish airport

Heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk detained by police at Polish airport - The heavyweight champion was released after what he called a ‘misunderstanding’ in Krakow

AC Milan 1-3 Liverpool: Arne Slot's Reds earn impressive comeback win in their Champions League opener as both centre backs net headers before Dominik Szoboszlai seals victory

LEWIS STEELE AT SAN SIRO: As the clock ticked towards 11pm local time in Milan, Arne Slot could finally sit back, relax and enjoy his 46th birthday.

Kylian Mbappe's '£47MILLION war' with former club PSG could go to mediation as LFP's legal committee request next step after lawyers meet

The total amount is reported to include Mbappe's signing bonus, which the player was initially meant to receive in February, as well as the last three months of his salary.

America’s Cup: Alinghi Red Bull Racing eliminated; Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli suffer mid-race damage

Ineos Britannia move into final of the challenger series with a 5-2 win over Alinghi.

Teenage son of Ashes-winning captain takes 11 wickets to bowl Somerset to stunning last-gasp win over Surrey in County Championship thriller

LAWRENCE BOOTH: Archie Vaughan and Jack Leach spun Somerset to a sensational last-gasp victory over defending champions Surrey at Taunton to throw the title race wide open.

Sri Lanka v New Zealand: Black Caps boosted by Will O’Rourke on day one of first test in Galle

Will O'Rourke removed three of Sri Lanka’s top four on the opening day of the first test.

Man United to consult fans on future of Old Trafford - as Sir Jim Ratcliffe sets deadline for decision on 100,000-capacity 'Wembley of the North' vision

Ratcliffe is in favour of a brand new 100,000-capacity stadium, that would cost in excess of £2billion and could be ready by 2030. The other option is to redevelop Old Trafford.

Essex are fined £100,000 for systemic racism and discrimination over a nine-year period after investigation by English cricket's new regulator

Last December, a report by Katharine Newton KC unearthed evidence that ethnic, racial and religious comments were considered banter at the club between 2001-2010.

Controversial Welcome to Country before AFL semi final sparks bitter backlash

The ceremonies have sparked controversy with some Australians questioning why they needed to be welcomed to their own country, but Mr Kerin said the practice had been misunderstood.

Man United legend's son, 17, signs his first professional contract he looks to emulate his father's titanic career

His father's name is one recognisable to every Premier League fan, having spent nine seasons in the English top flight during his illustrious career at Old Trafford.

News, results from around Gisborne and East Coast golf courses

News and results from around Gisborne and East Coast golf courses.

'I don't like it': Referee Chris Kavanagh told Declan Rice he did NOT want to send him off against Brighton but Howard Webb explains why the Arsenal star was correctly shown red

Rice was issued with a yellow card in the first half for a late challenge on Joel Veltman, who was also involved in the incident that resulted in Rice receiving his second booking after half-time.

Marjorie Taylor Greene corrects claim about ABC debate 'whistleblower'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene walked back a claim about a so-called anonymous whistleblower' from ABC News.

'Everybody is tired': Liverpool legend blasts the evolved Champions League format

Harry Kane bags FOUR to become the highest-scoring English player in Champions League history as Bayern Munich hit NINE past Dinamo Zagreb

Harry Kane scored four goals to lead his side to a 9-2 demolition of visitors Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League to become the highest scoring English player in the competition's history.

Formula One: Liam Lawson reveals he ‘couldn’t walk’ after phone call from Red Bull that saved his career

'I got basically picked up at the perfect time, and it saved my career,' Lawson said.

Los Angeles Lakers legend calls Luka Doncic 'slow and lazy'

Thierry Henry is SLAMMED for 'ignoring' Christian Pulisic after refusing to question the AC Milan star after Champions League defeat

Arsenal and France legend Thierry Henry (inset) has been slammed by some football supporters for refusing to question former Chelsea star Christian Pulisic (left) after AC Milan's latest defeat.

Sky Sports F1 presenter Rachel Brookes is forced to miss Azerbaijan GP as she undergoes emergency appendix surgery after falling ill in Baku

The 50-year-old presenter was an absentee from TV screens as she was forced to undergo a surgery after suffering pain upon landing in the country on Tuesday night.

Norris speaks out on Verstappen penalty: 'I just stated facts'

Premier League winner returns to England and signs for Luton as a free agent... marking the TENTH club of his career

A Premier League winner has returned to English football by signing for Luton - almost six years after his last appearance for a UK-based club. The 33-year-old spent the last four seasons in Russia.

Lando Norris isn't even the best driver in his own team! F1 grandee John Watson says Brit doesn't deserve No 1 status at McLaren

JONATHAN MCEVOY IN SINGAPORE: John Watson has called on McLaren to stop prioritising Lando Norris, claiming if he should have to beat his team-mate Oscar Piastri on merit.

Hundreds hit slopes for first - and perhaps last - day of Taranaki ski season

Hundreds of Taranaki snow sports enthusiasts lived up to their 'hardcore' reputation to enjoy the first - and perhaps last - day of the season at the Manganui Ski Area.

He's no Angel! Ex-Man United star Gomes is SENT OFF in first half of Lille's Champions League defeat by Sporting Lisbon - just a week after impressing on full England debut

Gomes' memorable month took a hit initially when he was booked for pushing Sporting's winger Francisco Trincao after 21 minutes before being sent off for a trip on Viktor Gyokeres

Jamie Redknapp issues stern warning to Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou as he urges Australian to 'pick up some results quickly' after north London derby defeat vs Arsenal

The latest north London derby defeat has left Tottenham 13th in the table and Redknapp insists they need to start picking up results sooner rather than later.

RFU to make 42 employees redundant as part of restructuring - just weeks after £100m Twickenham naming deal

The redundancies will not impact the national set-ups of the men's or women's sides nor the age grade systems. Those working behind the scenes and in organisational roles are under threat.