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Few sports compare to football. It is exciting, fast-paced and action-packed. In order to be a good player, you need to understand how the game is played and have a thorough understanding of how to succeed in your specific position. Read more
The Liverpool supporters’ union Spirit of Shankly has called for elected fan representation on the club’s board because it says it cannot trust Fenway Sports Group after the Super League fiasco. SOS polled its members on whether to have a Read more
Formula One has confirmed it will hold three “sprint qualifying” races this season. The concept of running a short race to decide the grid for grands prix rather than traditional qualifying has been under discussion for some time but was Read more
Thomas Tuchel has hit out at Uefa’s Champions League reforms on the eve of Chelsea’s semi-final first leg against Real Madrid, claiming that they avoided scrutiny because of anger over the European Super League. Uefa’s changes to the format were Read more
Fara Williams, England’s most capped player, male or female, has announced she will retire from professional football at the end of the season. “After much consideration and despite offers to remain within the game,” she said on Monday, “I have Read more
Ian Nepomniachtchi, the 30-year-old Russian champion, will face Magnus Carlsen for the Norwegian’s world crown in Dubai this November after the Muscovite took a winning lead on Monday at the Candidates in Ekaterinburg to ensure first place with a round Read more
Milan have fallen out of the Champions League qualification places after losing 3-0 to Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico. Napoli climbed above both Milan and Juventus and up to third with a 2-0 win at struggling Torino. Stefano Pioli’s side Read more
The Western Force have reached the play-offs of a Super Rugby competition for the first time in their history and in doing so, proved they belong at the elite, provincial level. It is sweet revenge for a club where wounds Read more