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  • Salford Red Devils to become wholly community-owned ahead of proposed Super League overhaul

    Salford Red Devils to become wholly community-owned ahead of proposed Super League overhaul

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    Salford to become first wholly community-owned rugby league club in northern hemisphere; move designed to “give every member a voice” and help club achieve Category A status ahead of proposed restructure; any club with Category A status set to be guaranteed Super League place

    Last Updated: 24/04/23 5:05pm

    Salford Red Devils will become the first wholly community-owned rugby league club in the northern hemisphere

    Salford Red Devils will become the first wholly community-owned rugby league club in the northern hemisphere in a move they hope will help them secure Category A status amid the sport’s proposed restructure.

    The ‘Reimagining Rugby League Consultation Project’ will see clubs graded on both on and off-field performance, including finances, fanbase size, ticket sales and social-media following.

    Any club that achieves Category A is set to be guaranteed a Super League place from 2025 and be exempt from relegation for as long as they hold that status.

    The proposals, brought forward by media company IMG, were voted in by the Rugby League Council last week, with the majority of Super League and Championship clubs supporting the overhaul.

    • Fandom (5 points) – clubs’ fanbases would be assessed in areas such as match attendance, TV viewership, social-media following and website visits
    • On-field performance (5 points) – clubs would be ranked on league position in the last three seasons with bonus points for winning the league and cup competitions
    • Finance (4.5 points) – clubs would be rewarded for profitability, financial stability and a diversification of revenue streams
    • Stadium (3 points) – each club’s stadium and facilities would need to reach minimum standards and
    • Community (2.5 points) – combines each club’s fanbase potential with a rating for their Foundation – the charitable bodies linked to clubs which drive much of their community and participation activity

    The ‘Community’ pillar will now account for 2.5 points instead of the initially proposed two following a tweak of the proposals, with clubs awarded points for the positive impact they have in communities.

    The pillar will combine each club’s fanbase potential with a rating for their Foundation – the charitable bodies linked to clubs which drive much of their community and participation activity.

    Salford managing director Paul King said: “This year we’re celebrating 150 years of a club at the heart of its community. Now we’re growing that community, as well as placing it at the heart of the club.

    “The game has changed. IMG are in the business and with that comes a forward-thinking approach to how we move forward.

    “For years, whenever we’ve been close to something, we have had to sell our best players. This year we opted to change that.

    Salford are offering individuals the chance purchase a share in the club's holding company

    Salford are offering individuals the chance purchase a share in the club’s holding company

    “Now by doing this, it allows to maintain a competitive playing squad and gives us a real chance to win the biggest prizes in the game.

    “We have a fundamental belief that sport belongs to the people – not a sole person – and by doing this we’re creating the opportunity for likeminded individuals to join us and do something really special.”

    ‘Reds Rise Together’ will allow individuals to purchase a share in Salford’s holding company entitling them to vote and stand for election to the board.

    Salford say they want to “give every member a voice” while maintaining a competitive playing squad and growing commercially in order to fulfil IMG criteria.

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  • F1 Academy: All you need to know ahead of all-female series’ inaugural season

    F1 Academy: All you need to know ahead of all-female series’ inaugural season

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    F1 Academy’s inaugural season gets underway with five teams and 15 drivers (Credit: F1 Academy)

    The inaugural season of F1 Academy, the new all-female racing series, gets under way in Austria this weekend.

    The drivers and teams have had four days of pre-season testing in Barcelona and at Circuit Paul Ricard, with British driver Abbi Pulling topping both days of testing in France.

    F1 Academy will race at seven locations in 2023, with the season concluding at Formula 1’s US GP in October. Three races will be held at each venue over the course of the weekend.

    Here Sky Sports F1 breaks down the new series.

    What is F1 Academy?

    F1 Academy was launched in November 2022 by Formula 1 and aims to prepare and develop female drivers to progress to higher levels of competition.

    The category is designed to “give more access to track time, racing and testing, as well as support with technical, physical, and mental preparations”.

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    It is hoped the F1 Academy will provide the experience to progress to Formula 3, and help Formula 2 and Formula 1 opportunities in the future.

    Susie Wolff, the former Williams F1 development driver and most recently team principal of Formula E team Venturi, was named managing director of the series in March.

    F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff explains what she hopes the achieve with the new all-female series

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    F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff explains what she hopes the achieve with the new all-female series

    F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff explains what she hopes the achieve with the new all-female series

    Who are the drivers and teams?

    F1 Academy features five teams – ART, Campos, Rodin Carlin, MP Motorsport and Prema – each entering three cars to make up a 15-strong grid.

    All five teams also race in Formula 3 and Formula 2 and have pedigree for bringing through young talent: Lewis Hamilton and George Russell are ART alumni, Lando Norris was given his F2 debut by Campos before racing for Carlin, Charles Leclerc and Mick Schumacher both won the F2 title with Prema while MP Motorsport had last season’s F2 champion Felipe Drugovich.

    F1 Academy drivers and teams

    Driver Team Car Number Nationality Age
    Lena Buhler ART Grand Prix 7 Swiss 25
    Carrie Schreiner ART Grand Prix 8 German 24
    Chloe Grant ART Grand Prix 9 British 17
    Nerea Marti Campos Racing 1 Spanish 21
    Lola Lovinfosse Campos Racing 2 French 17
    Maite Caceres Campos Racing 3 Uruguayan 19
    Abbi Pulling Rodin Carlin 10 British 20
    Jessica Edgar Rodin Carlin 11 British 18
    Megan Gilkes Rodin Carlin 12 Canadian 22
    Amna Al Qubaisi MP Motorsport 6 Emirati 23
    Hamda Al Qubaisi MP Motorsport 4 Emirati 20
    Emely de Heus MP Motorsport 5 Dutch 20
    Marta Garcia PREMA Racing 15 Spanish 22
    Chloe Chong PREMA Racing 14 British-Canadian 16
    Bianca Bustamante PREMA Racing 16 Filipino 18

    A number of drivers have joined F1 Academy having previously raced in W Series. Among those is Pulling, who finished fourth in last season’s W Series standings.

    Speaking to Sky Sports about her ambitions for her first season in F1 Academy, Rodin Carlin’s Pulling said: “I want to win races and show consistency and show that I can be a front runner.

    “I think I showed that at times last year (in W Series) and I just want to solidify that. The team have got a really good package. There is a lot of work going on behind the scenes and I think it will all add up and amount to success.”

    Abbi Pulling is one of four British drivers on the F1 Academy grid

    Abbi Pulling is one of four British drivers on the F1 Academy grid

    Prema’s Marta Garcia is a former winner in W Series while Campos’ Nerea Marti was on the podium three times.

    And some of the youngest talents on the F1 Academy grid are British with 17-year-old Chloe Grant, 18-year-old Jessica Edgar and 16-year-old Chloe Chong joining Pulling on the grid.

    Pulling is one of two drivers on the grid affiliated already to an F1 team, with the 20-year-old part of Alpine’s academy. Lena Buhler is part of the Sauber Academy.

    What car will they be driving?

    F1 Academy is using the same chassis as Formula 4

    F1 Academy is using the same chassis as Formula 4

    F1 Academy will see all drivers race in identical cars – a Tatuus T421 chassis that is also used in Formula 4.

    The cars are powered by turbo-charged engines supplied by Autotecnica and capable of 174 horsepower, while Pirelli will supply tyres.

    The cars will have a top speed of 240 kph (149mph).

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    Where will F1 Academy be racing?

    F1 Academy will race at six European tracks in its inaugural season before its finale at the US GP in October.

    F1 Academy 2023 calendar

    Round Date Venue
    1 April 28-29 Spielberg, Austria
    2 May 5-7 Valencia, Spain
    3 May 19-21 Barcelona, Spain
    4 June 23-25 Zandvoort, Netherlands
    5 July 7-9 Monza, Italy
    6 July 29-30 Le Castellet, France
    7 October 20-22 Austin, USA

    The season begins with a two-day event at the Red Bull Ring this weekend, April 28-29.

    Spain will then host two events at Valencia and Barcelona in May before summer stops in the Netherlands (Zandvoort), Italy (Monza) and France (Le Castellet).

    While only the season-finale is part of an F1 weekend in 2023, F1 president Stefano Domenicali has already confirmed F1 Academy will be held exclusively at Formula 1 race weekends in 2024.

    What is the weekend format?

    Each race weekend will feature seven sessions of track action.

    They will begin with two 40-minute practice sessions before two qualifying sessions later in the day, each lasting 15 minutes.

    Qualifying 1 will set the grid for Race 1 while Qualifying 2 sets the grid for Race 3.

    Race 2’s grid will be set by reversing the top eight drivers from Qualifying 1.

    Races 1 and 3 will both be 30 minutes long plus one lap. Race 2 is a shorter, lasting 20 minutes plus one lap.

    “The format is huge for development,” Pulling told Sky Sports. “I’ve been fighting to get some seat time and this year it looks like it will be really good.

    “Seven weekends with three races per weekend – two 30-minute and one 20-minute reverse grid race so that throws some race craft into the mix as even if someone is driving away with it, they’ll have to go back.

    “The testing that they provide…is great for developing drivers at a young age.”

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    What is the points system?

    F1 Academy will have the same points scoring system as Formula 1 for Races 1 and 3, with 25 points being awarded to the winner and points being awarded down to P10.

    The points in descending order will be: 25, 18, 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, 1.

    The shorter Race 2 will see 10 points awarded to the race winner and points being awarded down to P8.

    The points in descending order for Race 2 will be: 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

    F1 Academy race points system

    Race 1 Race 2 Race 3
    P1 25 points 10 points 25 points
    P2 18 8 18
    P3 15 6 15
    P4 12 5 12
    P5 10 4 10
    P6 8 3 8
    P7 6 2 6
    P8 4 1 4
    P9 2 2
    P10 1 1

    In all three races, a driver will receive an additional point if they set the fastest lap, provided they finish in the top 10.

    The driver who claims pole position in each qualifying session will also be awarded two points.

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  • Sir Mo Farah: Four-time Olympic champion to finish athletics career with Great North Run in September

    Sir Mo Farah: Four-time Olympic champion to finish athletics career with Great North Run in September

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    Sir Mo Farah finishes ninth in his final London Marathon and reveals Great North Run in September will be last race of his career: “I want to give time to my wife and kids now, as well as getting involved in grassroots sport and giving back to this sport”

    Last Updated: 23/04/23 8:06pm

    Sir Mo Farah says the Great North Run in September will be his ‘goodbye’

    Sir Mo Farah will finish his athletics career with the Great North Run in September.

    Four-time Olympic champion Farah revealed the news after finishing ninth in his final London Marathon on Sunday.

    The 40-year-old plans to compete in the Great Manchester 10K in May before bowing out on September 10 at half-marathon distance.

    Speaking to the BBC, Farah said: “The Great North Run is going to be my last-ever run and that will be my goodbye.

    “Part of me was wanting to cry [after the London Marathon]. I will miss that feeling, I am emotional today. I want to pass that on.”

    Farah won the 10,000 metres and 5,000 metres at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympics

    Farah won the 10,000 metres and 5,000 metres at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympics

    Farah won gold in the 10,000 metres and 5,000 metres at London 2012 before repeating the feat at the 2016 Oympics in Rio de Janeiro.

    He added: “My career has been amazing, my wife and kids have been with me throughout this journey. I want to give time to them now, as well as getting involved in grassroots sport and giving back to this sport.”

    On his London Marathon run of two hours, 10 minutes and 28 seconds – which was over five minutes off his personal best – Farah said: “Training went well and I was confident.

    “I thought I could do between 2:05 and 2:07 but you never know with the marathon. I gave it my all but my body just wasn’t responding and that’s when you know when it’s time to call it a day.

    “London has been so great to me over the years and I wanted to be here to say thank you to the crowd and the support was just amazing.

    “I started here at the mini marathon and to finish here is just incredible. If somebody had said to that kid running the mini marathon that I’ll be Olympic champion, he would never have believed it.

    “The sport needs this, we need to give back to the young athletes and teach them what is possible with hard work.”

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  • Carragher blasts 'disgraceful' Spurs after first-half Newcastle mauling

    Carragher blasts 'disgraceful' Spurs after first-half Newcastle mauling

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    Jamie Carragher has labelled Tottenham “disgraceful” after they shipped five goals in the opening 21 minutes against Newcastle on Super Sunday.

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  • Conor McGregor tells Ryan Garcia after Gervonta Davis defeat: I wanna see it again!

    Conor McGregor tells Ryan Garcia after Gervonta Davis defeat: I wanna see it again!

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    Former UFC champion Conor McGregor offered support to Ryan Garcia after his loss to Gervonta Davis.

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  • Wigan beat Millwall to keep survival dream alive

    Wigan beat Millwall to keep survival dream alive

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    Wigan kept alive their faint hopes of avoiding relegation from the Sky Bet Championship with a thrilling 2-1 victory over play-off chasing Millwall at the DW Stadium.

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  • Tiger Woods undergoes ‘successful’ ankle surgery following Masters withdrawal

    Tiger Woods undergoes ‘successful’ ankle surgery following Masters withdrawal

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    A statement posted on Tiger Woods’ social media on Wednesday announced the 15-time major winner had undergone a procedure to address post-traumatic arthritis; Woods withdrew from The Masters ahead of the resumption of the third round at Augusta National

    Last Updated: 19/04/23 9:24pm

    Tiger Woods has undergone surgery on his ankle

    Tiger Woods has undergone surgery on his ankle following his recent withdrawal from The Masters.

    The 15-time major champion pulled out of this year’s tournament at Augusta National ahead of the resumption of the third round due to reaggravating his plantar fasciitis.

    An update posted on Woods’ social media on Wednesday confirmed he has since had surgery to address arthritis stemming from ankle problems.

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    “Earlier today, Tiger Woods underwent a subtalar fusion procedure to address post-traumatic arthritis from his previous talus fracture,” the statement said.

    “It was performed by Dr Martin O’Malley at HSS Sports Medicine Institute in New York City. He has determined the surgery to be successful.

    “Tiger is currently recovering and looks forward to beginning his rehabilitation.”

    Woods, making just his second start of the year in The Masters, battled cold and wet conditions to close a second-round 74 on Saturday morning and secure a record-equalling 23rd consecutive cut in the tournament.

    Butch Harmon reflects on Tiger Woods' Masters 2023 journey and how this looks for the rest of his golfing career in the near future

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    Butch Harmon reflects on Tiger Woods’ Masters 2023 journey and how this looks for the rest of his golfing career in the near future

    Butch Harmon reflects on Tiger Woods’ Masters 2023 journey and how this looks for the rest of his golfing career in the near future

    He snuck through on the cut mark of three over, despite bogeying his final two holes, with Woods falling further behind after a nightmare start to his third round.

    Woods looked in physical discomfort as he made two bogeys and two double-bogeys over his first seven holes, leaving the former world No 1 on nine over for the tournament and bottom of the leaderboard by three shots.

    He subsequently elected against returning to play what would have been an extended Sunday for him and has only completed 72 holes twice since career-threatening leg injuries in a car crash in February 2021.

    Woods withdrew from the Hero World Challenge last November with plantar fasciitis too, although played at the PNC Championship later that month and featured at February’s Genesis Invitational.

    Speaking at The Masters, Nick Faldo says Tiger Woods has to 'get realistic' over his injury problems

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    Speaking at The Masters, Nick Faldo says Tiger Woods has to ‘get realistic’ over his injury problems

    Speaking at The Masters, Nick Faldo says Tiger Woods has to ‘get realistic’ over his injury problems

    “Every year from here going forward is to play in all the majors – I am not going to play too much more than that,” Woods previously said.

    He is next scheduled to feature at the PGA Championship, an event he has won four times, although it remains to be seen whether he will be fit to feature at Oak Hill Country Club from May 18-21.

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  • Chelsea out: Can anyone make these players gel? Frank Lampard damaging future?

    Chelsea out: Can anyone make these players gel? Frank Lampard damaging future?

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    Sky Sports News’ Gary Cotterill and Nick Wright give their full-time analysis of Chelsea’s 4-0 aggregate defeat by Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final, and ask: can anyone make these players gel together?

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  • George Williams: Warrington half-back named England captain as he takes over from Sam Tomkins

    George Williams: Warrington half-back named England captain as he takes over from Sam Tomkins

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    George Williams takes over from Sam Tomkins as the new England captain ahead of their clash against France later this month; watch England’s men and women against France live on Sky Sports on April 29

    Last Updated: 18/04/23 6:31pm

    George Williams has been named the new England captain

    Warrington half-back George Williams has been appointed England captain.

    The 28-year-old succeeds former Wigan team-mate Sam Tomkins, who will retire at the end of the season.

    Williams, who has 15 international caps, made a try-scoring debut in an 84-4 victory over France in 2015 and appeared at the 2017 and 2021 Rugby League World Cups.

    He will lead his country against France at his home ground of Halliwell Jones Stadium on Saturday, April 29.

    Jamie Jones-Buchanan and Barrie McDermott discuss Shaun Wane's contract extension to lead England into the 2025 World Cup

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    Jamie Jones-Buchanan and Barrie McDermott discuss Shaun Wane’s contract extension to lead England into the 2025 World Cup

    Jamie Jones-Buchanan and Barrie McDermott discuss Shaun Wane’s contract extension to lead England into the 2025 World Cup

    “It is a huge honour to be named as England captain,” Williams said in a statement.

    “Playing for England has always been the pinnacle for me but being named as captain is the cherry on top.

    “I got the opportunity to lead the team out in the World Cup against Greece and it was one of the proudest moments of my life. I had to hold back tears as we walked out on to the field.

    “The World Cup ended in disappointment for us but it’s all about bouncing back from that now and building towards 2025 with what is a really exciting and vibrant squad.”

    Sky Sports' Jon Wilkin has his say on the news that Shaun Wane will remain as England head coach and believes the team played well at the World Cup apart from their semi-final defeat to Samoa

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    Sky Sports’ Jon Wilkin has his say on the news that Shaun Wane will remain as England head coach and believes the team played well at the World Cup apart from their semi-final defeat to Samoa

    Sky Sports’ Jon Wilkin has his say on the news that Shaun Wane will remain as England head coach and believes the team played well at the World Cup apart from their semi-final defeat to Samoa

    Williams currently leads the way in the 2023 Steve Prescott Man of Steel rankings, with his Warrington side two points clear at the top of the Betfred Super League.

    England head coach Shaun Wane said: “I’ve seen George develop from being a youngster to the player he is today, and I believe he is the right man to lead the England team.

    “With a lot of new faces in the squad, George’s role will be crucial within the camp as he has been that youngster bursting on to the international scene and is now an experienced and consistent performer at the top level.”

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  • Liverpool and Arsenal keen on Ryan Gravenberch | ‘Bayern Munich 100% won’t sell’

    Liverpool and Arsenal keen on Ryan Gravenberch | ‘Bayern Munich 100% won’t sell’

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    Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg reveals that both Liverpool and Arsenal are keeping an eye on Bayern Munich’s Ryan Gravenberch but that the club are unlikely to sell the player this summer.

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  • World Snooker Championship: Play suspended as protesters interrupt match and throw orange substance on table

    World Snooker Championship: Play suspended as protesters interrupt match and throw orange substance on table

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    Play suspended at the Crucible after a protester jumped on the table mid-match and threw an orange substance everywhere; the group Just Stop Oil immediately claimed responsibility for the protest on their social media account

    Last Updated: 17/04/23 8:53pm

    A protester jumps on the table during the match between Robert Milkins and Joe Perry

    The World Snooker Championship match between Joe Perry and Robert Milkins was delayed when a protester jumped on the table.

    The man, wearing a t-shirt with ‘Just Stop Oil’ written on it, came out of the audience and jumped on the table during the middle of the first-round match, throwing an orange substance on it.

    He was then swiftly apprehended by security and removed from the table.

    A female protester was stopped from disrupting the match between Mark Allen and Fan Zhengyi on table two by referee Olivier Marteel.

    A 30-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, and both are in police custody.

    The protest group Just Stop Oil immediately claimed responsibility for the incident with a post on their Twitter account.

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    Beginning with the headline “NEW OIL AND GAS WILL SNOOKER US”, the statement went on to say: “At around 7:20pm, two Just Stop Oil supporters have disrupted the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, interrupting play.

    “They are demanding that the Government immediately stop all new UK fossil fuel projects and are calling on UK sporting institutions to step into in civil resistance [sic] against the Government’s genocidal policies.”

    Play was immediately suspended as cleaners brought vacuum cleaners into the arena and master of ceremonies Rob Walker was among those helping to sweep up the mess.

    The match between Allen and Fan on table two was then able to resume after a delay of around 45 minutes, however table one was taken out of action for the rest of the evening and is due to be re-clothed overnight as a result of being covered in the powder.

    Orange powder on the table after a Just Stop Oil protester interrupted the match between Robert Milkins and Joe Perry

    Orange powder on the table after a Just Stop Oil protester interrupted the match between Robert Milkins and Joe Perry

    The match between Perry and Milkins, which was in the first frame when the interruption occurred, will instead recommence at 7pm on Tuesday followed by the second session getting under way at 9.30am on Thursday.

    Former world champion Stephen Hendry, on commentary duties for the BBC, said: “I have never seen that before at a snooker event. It’s a first.

    “It is scary – wow! You just hope the cloth can be recovered from that. It caught us all by surprise and then this happens.

    “For me, straight away as a snooker player I am thinking: ‘Is the table recoverable?’ We don’t know what that is on the table.”

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  • ‘You’re in cuckoo land!’ | Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink disagree on ‘Arsenal disaster’

    ‘You’re in cuckoo land!’ | Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink disagree on ‘Arsenal disaster’

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    Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink debate whether Arsenal finishing second in the Premier League this season would be a disaster.

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  • Gallagher Premiership: Harlequins and Northampton Saints keep play-off hopes alive with convincing wins

    Gallagher Premiership: Harlequins and Northampton Saints keep play-off hopes alive with convincing wins

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    Northampton Saints beat an understrength leaders Saracens, who had Duncan Taylor sent off early on, to move up to fourth; Harlequins kept their slim play-off hopes alive with a thumping victory at home to Newcastle Falcons

    Last Updated: 15/04/23 7:00pm

    Northampton’s Fraser Dingwall (right) celebrates after scoring for Northampton Saints against Saracens

    Round-up of Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership action as Northampton Saints beat 14-man Saracens and Harlequins defeated Newcastle Falcons.

    Northampton Saints 38-29 Saracens

    Northampton moved above London Irish and back up to fourth in the table after taking full advantage of Duncan Taylor’s 10th-minute red card to beat an understrength Saracens side.

    Saracens only named three first-choice players in their starting line-up at Franklin’s Gardens, as director of rugby Mark McCall chose to rotate his squad, and Saints received a further boost when Scotland international Taylor was sent off early on for a high shot on Fin Smith.

    Despite having the numerical advantage for much of the game, Northampton were made to work hard before finally claiming an eighth consecutive home victory in the Premiership, as well as bringing an end to Saracens’ run of six successive wins at Franklin’s Gardens.

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    Alex Moon, Lewis Ludlam, Tommy Freeman, Rory Hutchinson, Fraser Dingwall and Smith all scored tries for the home side, with Smith adding four conversions, as they kept themselves in the running for a semi-final spot for a second season running.

    Rotimi Segun, who in fact opening the scoring, crossed for two of Saracens’ four tries, with Theo Dan and Manu Vunipola grabbing the others, the latter adding three conversions and a penalty.

    Harlequins 48-20 Newcastle Falcons

    Harlequins scored eight-tries against bottom side Newcastle Falcons to go sixth – seven points behind Northampton – and keep their slim play-off hopes alive.

    Two Tries by Alex Dombrandt and further scores from Andre Esterhuizen, Louis Lynagh, Josh Bassett, Dino Lamb, Joe Marchant and Fin Baxter ensured the two-time Premiership champions eventually ran out comfortable winners at the Twickenham Stoop.

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    They were made to work hard for the result by Newcastle, however, as tries from Mateo Carreras and Freddie Lockwood left the match finely poised at 22-20 as it went into its closing stages.

    However, Quins rallied with four tries in the final 10 minutes to surge clear in what was a successful return to action for England prospect Louis Lynagh, who was in the side for the first time this season after a long-term knee injury.

    Centre Marchant made his final appearance at The Stoop before he joins Stade Francais next season, and his try was one of the most popular acts of the day, although he also missed the final conversion from in front of the posts.

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  • Ross County 0-1 Aberdeen | Scottish Premiership highlights

    Ross County 0-1 Aberdeen | Scottish Premiership highlights

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    Highlights of the Scottish Premiership match between Ross County and Aberdeen.

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  • ‘I can’t believe this is happening!’ – Darren Ambrose reacts to Harry Maguire own goal

    ‘I can’t believe this is happening!’ – Darren Ambrose reacts to Harry Maguire own goal

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    Darren Ambrose was in disbelief as an own goal by Harry Maguire put Sevllia level with Manchester United in their Europa League clash.

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  • Adam Peaty: British Swimming say ‘no timeline’ for return after World Aquatics Championships squad omission

    Adam Peaty: British Swimming say ‘no timeline’ for return after World Aquatics Championships squad omission

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    Three-time Olympic champion Adam Peaty withdrew from the recent British Championships, saying he was “not enjoying the sport”; the 28-year-old will now extend his break in order to focus on his mental health

    Last Updated: 12/04/23 11:42pm

    Adam Peaty withdrew from April’s British Swimming Championships

    British Swimming will set no timescale for Adam Peaty’s return to competition after the three-time Olympic gold medallist was left out of the squad for the World Aquatics Championships in July.

    Peaty, 28, withdrew from the recent British Championships, saying he was “not enjoying the sport”, and will extend his break in order to focus on his mental health.

    British Swimming said in a statement it will look to provide Peaty with all the support he needs during his time away from the sport.

    The statement, issued to the BBC, read: “There are no specific timelines with Adam at this stage.

    “The focus is very much on ensuring he is fully supported, and working with him on when he is ready to make a full return to his normal competition schedule.”

    Peaty is a three-time Olympic champion

    Peaty is a three-time Olympic champion

    Peaty has previously said he hoped his decision to step away would help him prepare for next year’s Paris Olympics and the defence of his 100 metres breaststroke and 4x100m mixed medley titles.

    In total six Olympic champions – Freya Anderson, Tom Dean, Anna Hopkin, James Guy, Matt Richards and Duncan Scott – will compete in Fukuoka, Japan this summer, with James Wilby also out to add to his previous world championship medal.

    Freya Colbert, Dan Jervis and Laura Stephens all made qualification times in their respective events in Sheffield.

    There will be 10 swimmers set to make their world championship debut in Japan, including Katie Shanahan, who won 200m backstroke and 200m individual medley titles at Ponds Forge.

    British Swimming performance director Chris Spice said: “We were really pleased with the standard of our athletes’ performances at the British Championships, with established names and new faces delivering big swims and helping play their part in some outstanding races.

    “As with every year, our swimmers and coaches will now put those performances behind them and focus on what they can do between now and the summer to ensure they can deliver a season’s best when it matters most.”

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  • George Williams: England star ends talk of imminent NRL return by signing Warrington Wolves contract extension

    George Williams: England star ends talk of imminent NRL return by signing Warrington Wolves contract extension

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    George Williams is staying with Warrington Wolves until 2026 after extending his contract for a further two years; former Australia international prop Paul Vaughan has until 2025 as well; watch the Wolves take on Wigan Warriors live on Sky Sports on Friday from 7.30pm

    Last Updated: 12/04/23 3:41pm

    George Williams is staying with Warrington until 2026 after signing a contract extension

    George Williams has ended talk of an imminent return to the NRL by signing a long-term contract with Warrington Wolves.

    Stand-off Williams has been one of the stars of the Betfred Super League so far in 2023, building on some impressive displays for England at last year’s Rugby League World Cup and helping the Wolves open the campaign with eight wins from eight games.

    The 28-year-old, who spent a season-and-a-half in Australia with Canberra Raiders before moving to Warrington in 2021, had been linked with a switch back to the NRL, with Wests Tigers reported to be among the clubs chasing him. However, Williams has now agreed an extension to stay with the Wolves until 2026.

    Jon Wilkin could not resist the temptation to question George Williams about his haircut while praising the Warrington player about his impressive form.

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    Jon Wilkin could not resist the temptation to question George Williams about his haircut while praising the Warrington player about his impressive form.

    Jon Wilkin could not resist the temptation to question George Williams about his haircut while praising the Warrington player about his impressive form.

    Meanwhile, former Australia international prop Paul Vaughan has extended his stay at the Halliwell Jones Stadium until 2025 following a string of strong showings since moving to the Wolves from Canterbury Bulldogs in the off-season.

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  • Jon Rahm: I had to remain focused in difficult conditions

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    Masters winner Jon Rahm said he had to remain focused in difficult conditions to secure the Green Jacket.

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  • Damn Hard Road

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    Damn Hard Road. I've had worse withdrawals, but God damn getting sober has taken away all will to live. I feel like in a new and different way that's somehow al

    Damn Hard Road. I've had worse withdrawals, but God damn getting sober has taken away all will to live. I feel like in a new and different way that's somehow al

    I’ve had worse withdrawals, but God damn getting sober has taken away all will to live. I feel like **** in a new and different way that’s somehow almost worse. It’s almost like drastically altering your brain chemistry will effect your emotions or something.

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  • Guehi equalises for Palace on the stroke of half-time

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    Marc Guehi provides an important equaliser for Crystal Palace, right on the stroke of half-time.

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