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Messi & Ronaldo: Destination Mundial | Part 2

Lionel Messi quickly established himself as Diego Maradona's heir for Argentina. However, he got an early taste of major tournament frustration at the 2006 World Cup.

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Messi & Ronaldo: Destination Mundial | Part 1

Cristiano Ronaldo quickly endeared himself to the Portuguese football public at Euro 2004. Two years later, a 2006 World Cup flashpoint helped the harder edge of his on-field personality to flourish

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Messi & Ronaldo: Destination Mundial | Part 7

Portugal failed to get out of the group at the 2014 World Cup. But the way they got there solidified Cristiano Ronaldo's legacy.

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Hatton and Barrera roll back the years as Jonas becomes three-belt champion

Ricky Hatton returned for one last dance at the Manchester Arena. delighting the masses in tandem with Mexican great Marco Antonio Barrera. In the main event, Natasha Jonas added Marie-Eve Dicaire's IBF super-welterweight title to her WBC and WBO crowns in the main event.

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Mahrez and Alvarez fire City past Chelsea as Ortega excels

Second-half goals from Riyad Mahrez and Julian Alvarez saw Manchester City past Chelsea and into round four of the Carabao Cup. Back-up Stefan Ortega excelled for Pep Guardiola's side.

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What happened when Ricky Hatton fought Mayweather and Pacquiao?

Ricky Hatton will return to the Manchester Arena this weekend to face Mexican great Marco Antonio Barrera in an exhibition contest. But what happened in the two biggest fights of his Las Vegas years against Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao?

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Anthony Joshua expects to fight Deontay Wilder in 2023

Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder have long been linked with a blockbuster heavyweight matchup. The former two-time unified heavyweight champion believes the fight can finally happen next year.

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Bivol retains WBA crown with clinic as Cameron becomes undisputed

Dmitry Bivol defended his WBA light-heavyweight title with a landslide win over Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez in Abu Dhabi. On the undercard, Chantelle Cameron become the undisputed super-lightweight champion.

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Who is on the Bivol vs. Ramirez undercard?

Dmitry Bivol will defend his WBA light-heavyweight title against Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez on November 5, but that is not the only title fight on the Abu Dhabi card.

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Canelo rematch does not motivate Bivol as inner beast faces up to Ramirez

Dmitry Bivol fought a battle within himself before upsetting Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez. The WBA light-heavyweight champion seems to be on a more assured footing ahead of his 10th defence against Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez.

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How England can avoid T20 World Cup disaster

A lacklustre defeat to Ireland leaves England staring at T20 World Cup elimination. The top order, some wayward bowling plans and Ben Stokes' role are all causes for concern.

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Why Pep Guardiola told Bernardo Silva to get out of Erling Haaland's way

Manchester City endured a difficult start to Saturday's game against Brighton. Then Pep Guardiola called over Erling Haaland and Bernardo Silva for some tactical instructions.

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Haaland lifts Man City's Anfield gloom in win over Brighton

The freewheeling fun of Manchester City's Erling Haaland era ground to a halt at Anfield. The big Norway superstar made sure to bring back the good times against Brighton.

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How to watch England vs. Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup

England begin their T20 World Cup campaign against an exciting Afghanistan side. Here's everything you need to know.

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T20 World Cup format explained

West Indies and Sri Lanka suffered shock defeats in their opening games at the T20 World Cup. Australia, England and India are yet to get their campaigns underway.

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20 Greatest T20 Players countdown: Roundtable with Bopara

Who is the GOAT of T20 cricket? The Sporting News counts down the best players from the history of the format, ahead of 2022 Twenty20 World Cup in Australia. In this video roundtable, Ravi Bopara joins us to debate the ranking.

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20 Greatest T20 Players: Lasith Malinga at No.1

Who is the GOAT of T20 cricket? The Sporting News counts down the best players from the history of the format, ahead of 2022 Twenty20 World Cup in Australia. Sri Lanka bowler Lasith Malinga takes top spot.

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20 Greatest T20 Players: Chris Gayle at No.2

Who is the GOAT of T20 cricket? The Sporting News counts down the best players from the history of the format, ahead of 2022 Twenty20 World Cup in Australia. West Indies' big-hitting batter Chris Gayle is runner-up.

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20 Greatest T20 Players: Rashid Khan at No.3

Who is the GOAT of T20 cricket? The Sporting News counts down the best players from the history of the format, ahead of 2022 Twenty20 World Cup in Australia. At No.3 is Afghanistan bowler Rashid Khan.

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20 Greatest T20 Players: AB de Villiers at No.4

Who is the GOAT of T20 cricket? The Sporting News counts down the best players from the history of the format, ahead of 2022 Twenty20 World Cup in Australia. At No.4 is South Africa wicket-keeper-batsman AB de Villiers.

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20 Greatest T20 Players: Virat Kohli at No.5

Who is the GOAT of T20 cricket? The Sporting News counts down the best players from the history of the format, ahead of 2022 Twenty20 World Cup in Australia. At No.5 is India superstar Virat Kohli.

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20 Greatest T20 Players countdown: 10-6

Who is the GOAT of T20 cricket? The Sporting News counts down the best players from the history of the format, ahead of 2022 Twenty20 World Cup in Australia. In part three, Jos Buttler and Kieron Pollard are in the mix.

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20 Greatest T20 Players countdown: 15-11

Who is the GOAT of T20 cricket? The Sporting News counts down the best players from the history of the format, ahead of 2022 Twenty20 World Cup in Australia. In part two, MS Dhoni and David Warner feature.

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20 Greatest T20 Players countdown: 20-16

Who is the GOAT of T20 cricket? The Sporting News counts down the best players from the history of the format, ahead of 2022 Twenty20 World Cup in Australia. In part one, India's Jasprit Bumrah is among the stars.

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20 Greatest T20 Players countdown

Who is the GOAT of T20 cricket? The Sporting News counts down the best players from the history of the format, ahead of 2022 Twenty20 World Cup in Australia.

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How Ballon d'Or winner Benzema escaped Ronaldo's shadow

Karim Benzema was part of Cristiano Ronaldo's supporting cast at Real Madrid. He is now their leading man and a deserved Ballon d'Or winner.

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Power cuts and sore genitals — Aaron Ramsdale talks Leeds vs. Arsenal

Arsenal are sitting pretty, four points clear at the top of the Premier League. But they had to suffer to beat Leeds United on a bizarre afternoon at Elland Road.

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Saka fires leaders Arsenal to battling win amid penalty drama at Elland Road

Bukayo Saka made it nine wins out of 10 for Arsenal as the Premier League leaders came through a frantic afternoon at Leeds with a battling 1-0 win.

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T20 World Cup betting preview

Australia, England and India are among the favourites for the T20 World Cup. Jos Buttler, Wanindu Hasaranga and Suryakumar Yadav are some of the players we expect to shine.

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Erling Haaland and Phil Foden can break the Liverpool vs. Man City rivalry

Jurgen Klopp has claimed Liverpool cannot compete with Manchester City. Two world-class 22-year-olds thrilling for Pep Guardiola's team means he might be right.

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Chris Eubank Jr to retire? What to make of Junior's strange career

Chris Eubank Jr has pledged to retire if he loses to Conor Benn. He will leave behind a curious boxing career to pick over if he does so.

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Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn break new ground in 'family' boxing

Chris Eubank Jr's meeting with Conor Benn is a bout unlike few others in boxing history, but the likes of Wladimir Klitschko and Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez have also boxed with family pride on the line.

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Haaland and Foden hit hat-tricks in raucous nine-goal Manchester derby

Erling Haaland and Phil Foden fired hat-tricks as Manchester City put together an astonishing 6-3 derby-day demolition of Manchester United.

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Who is new Brighton head coach Roberto De Zerbi?

Brighton have installed Roberto De Zerbi as Graham Potter's successor. Here, we look at the career record and tactics of the highly rated Italian head coach.

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All you need to know about Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn

Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank thrilled British boxing fans with their fights in the early 1990s. Now, three decades on, their sons will sensationally take up the mantle.

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Son comes off bench to pummel Leicester with stunning hat-trick

Son Heung-min was dropped to the bench for Tottenham's Premier League game against Leicester City. He came on to score a spectacular second-half hat-trick and seal victory.

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Grealish, Haaland and Foden sink 10-man Wolves

Jack Grealish scored his first goal of the season to give Manchester City a first-minute lead at Wolves. Erling Haaland then netted his 14th in all competitions and Phil Foden completed the scoring after Nathan Collins' red card.

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Explaining the Canelo vs. GGG controversy

Gennadiy "GGG" Golovkin and Saul "Canelo" Alvarez meet for a third time on Saturday. But why were the first two fights controversial? And did Canelo fail a drugs test?

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The Cruyff wondergoal that Guardiola compared to Haaland's Man City heroics

It's not unusual for Pep Guardiola to speak glowingly about Johan Cryuff. It's a little more unexpected to hear him talking about Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Erling Haaland's latest Man City heroics made him do both.

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Haaland's Man City magic downs former club Dortmund in Champions League

Stunning late goals from John Stones and Erling Haaland gave Manchester City a 2-1 Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund. Jude Bellingham gave the visitors the lead at the Etihad Stadium.

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Sporting CP stun Tottenham with late double

Substitutes Paulinho and Arthur Gomes gave Sporting CP a stunning late 2-0 win over Tottenham in the Champions League. It is the first time Antonio Conte's side have tasted defeat this season.

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Real Madrid top Mallorca behind brilliance from Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo

The pair of Brazilian youngsters lifted Real Madrid to victory after struggling with Mallorca throughout the first half at the Bernabeu.

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Haaland bags brace as Man City thrash Sevilla 4-0

Erling Haaland scored a goal in each half as Manchester City cruised to a 4-0 Champions League Group G win over Sevilla. Phil Foden and Ruben Dias were also on target at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.

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Judge Arteta's Arsenal by how they respond to Man United loss

Arsenal won five in a row before defeat at Old Trafford. Mikel Arteta insists their form will not collapse, and that will be the measuring stick by which the Gunners can prove their top four candidacy.

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Rashford at the double as Manchester United sink Premier League leaders Arsenal

Antony marked his Manchester United debut by opening the scoring against Arsenal at Old Trafford. Bukayo Saka levelled for the Gunners with an hour played but Marcus Rashford hit a quickfire brace.

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Haaland's opener canceled out as Villa hold Man City to draw

Erling Haaland gave Manchester City the lead early in the second half at Aston Villa, but Leon Bailey hit back for Steven Gerrard's side.

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Is Roger Federer playing at US Open 2022?

Roger Federer won the last of his four US Opens back in 2008. Will the veteran great be taking part at Flushing Meadows this year?

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Why Tuchel wanted Aubameyang reunion at Chelsea

After Chelsea's scoring struggles to open the Premier League season, it should be no surprise manager Thomas Tuchel wanted his ex-Borussia Dortmund scorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

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Haaland plunders another hat-trick as Man City smash Forest for six

Erling Haaland fired a hat-trick in Manchester City's 4-2 comeback win against Crystal Palace and he sensationally repeated the dose to put Pep Guardiola's men 3-0 up at halftime against Nottingham Forest.

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How good is Chelsea target Anthony Gordon?

Anthony Gordon's links to a £60m move to Chelsea have been widely derided. But the winger showed his class against Leeds and Frank Lampard insists he is going nowhere.

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Chelsea target Gordon shines as Everton hold Leeds to 1-1 draw

Everton remain winless five matches into the Premier League season. Chelsea target Anthony Gordon gave them a first-half lead at Leeds but Luis Sinisterra struck back for Leeds in his first start.

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Napoli manager open to Ronaldo signing

Cristiano Ronaldo told Manchester United that he wants to leave Old Trafford, and Erik ten Hag chose to leave him out of his lineup for the game with Liverpool.

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UEFA Europa League group draw: Arsenal get PSV, United face La Real reunion

The 32-team draw for the Europa League draw was made on Friday. Arsenal and Manchester United will be pretty happy with how things panned out.

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Ronaldo and Maguire sent clear message as Ten Hag masterminds Liverpool downfall

Erik ten Hag plumped for some short-term solutions but also gave a hint of a long-term vision as Manchester United beat Liverpool. Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire must now show they can be a part of it.

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Is Modric, Kroos and Casemiro the best ever Champions League midfield?

Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Casemiro represent arguably the finest Champions League midfield in history. We look at great Barcelona, Manchester United and AC Milan lineups to see if anyone has done it better.

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Why the Glazers are blamed for Man United's decline

Manchester United find themselves at the lowest point of their Premier League existence, and the Glazer family continues to bear the brunt of the criticism. Here's an in-depth look at why their ownership of one of football's most iconic clubs has come under fire.

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Haaland and Silva salvage draw for Man City in Newcastle thriller

Manchester City had to come from two goals down to salvage a point away to Newcastle in a six-goal Premier League thriller.

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Aaronson, Rodrigo and Harrison see Leeds take Chelsea apart

Leeds United stunned Chelsea with a magnificent 3-0 win at Elland Road. Brenden Aaronson, Rodrigo Moreno and Jack Harrison got the goals.

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Usyk retains heavyweight titles after dazzling finish against Joshua

Oleksandry Usyk landed 50 more punches than Anthony Joshua over the final three rounds, grinding to a masterful split decision victory. Here's a closer look at how Usyk retained the IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles in Jeddah.

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Usyk vs. Joshua 2: What's next for defeated AJ?

Oleksandr Usyk beat Anthony Joshua via a unanimous decision when they met last September. This time around it was a split decision to leave the Briton devastated. Where does he go next?

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Usyk vs. Joshua 2: What's next for the Ukrainian master?

Oleksandr Usyk beat Anthony Joshua by a split decision in their August 20 rematch. But what will be next for the reigning IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight champion?

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Who is Anthony Joshua's new trainer Robert Garcia?

Robert Garcia has been added to Anthony Joshua's training team ahead of his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. Can the Briton become Garcia's 15th world champion?

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Usyk vs. Joshua 2: Which boxers are three-time heavyweight champions?

If Anthony Joshua is able to avenge his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk he will join a special club in boxing history as a three-time heavyweight champion.

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Obispo snatches draw for PSV at Rangers after Benitez howler

Ibrahim Sangare struck first for the PSV before Rangers striker Antonio Colak equalised in the 40th minute of the Champions League playoff tie at Ibrox. Tom Lawrence and Armando Obispo then exchanged goals in the final 20 minutes.

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Who is Manchester United target Cody Gakpo?

A frantic final two weeks of the transfer window could be in prospect at Manchester United. One of their reported targets, Cody Gakpo, has the chance to shine in a high-profile Champions League encounter between Rangers and PSV.

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Can Kane-Son-Kulusevski match Salah-Mane-Firmino as Premier League's definitive front three?

Dejan Kulusevski's arrival in January has helped to revitalise Tottenham. Deploying the Sweden international alongside Harry Kane and Son Heung-min, Antonio Conte has a front three without compare in the Premier League.

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Manchester United's 300 days of horror

When Liverpool travel to Manchester United on August 22, it will be 302 days since their 5-0 win at Old Trafford last season. Their bitter rivals have been in a tailspin ever since.

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Brilliant Brentford humiliate wretched Manchester United

Josh Dasilva, Mathias Jensen, Ben Mee and Bryan Mbeumo all scored in a first half of total humiliation for Manchester United, with Brentford then playing out a 4-0 win at the Gtech Community Stadium.

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Haaland at the double as Man City kick off with win at West Ham

Erling Haaland marked his Premier League debut by winning and converting a first-half penalty for Manchester City against West Ham. The Norway striker made it two after halftime to secure three points.

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Gross double ruins Ten Hag's Old Trafford bow as Brighton sink United

Pascal Gross scored a first-half brace to give Brighton a 2-0 lead over Manchester United at Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag brought Cristiano Ronaldo off the bench, an Alexis MacAllister own goal halved the deficit but Graham Potter's team hung on.

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Jorginho penalty enough to see Chelsea past Everton

Jorginho converted a penalty in first-half stoppage time to give Chelsea a 1-0 win at Everton. The hosts lost Ben Godfrey to a serious-looking injury early on in the contest at Goodison Park.

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Premier League 2022/23 season predictions

Manchester City will aim to make it three Premier League titles in a row when the action resumes in England's top flight. Who will finish in the top four, the bottom three and scoop the individual prizes?

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Dalton Smith on sparring Jack Catterall, British title bid and Sheffield's boxing legacy

Dalton Smith will aim to continue his swift rise through the super-lightweight ranks when he faces Sam O'maison in a local derby at the Sheffield Arena. The British title will be on the line, but Smith has even bigger ambitions.

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Man City Premier League fixtures 2022/23

Manchester City will bid to defend their Premier League title in 2022/23 with new star signing Erling Haaland in tow. Here's the schedule Pep Guardiola's men will be facing as they chase the three-peat.

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LIV Golf tour schedule 2022: Dates, locations for all eight events

How does the LIV Golf Invitational Series work? How much prize money is at stake? Here's all you need to know about the new golf tournaments featuring Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson.

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Five reasons Liverpool will win the Premier League 2022/23

Liverpool played all 63 games on offer last season but came up short in their quadruple quest. Can an attack bolstered by Darwin Nunez help Jurgen Klopp unseat Pep Guardiola and Manchester City this time around?

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Five reasons Man City will win the Premier League 2022/23

Manchester City made it four Premier League titles in five seasons last term. Here are five reasons why they can best Liverpool again in the battle to be kings of England.

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Tour de France 2022: What are cycling's Grand Tours?

The Tour de France concludes on July 24. It is one of three annual major multi-stage road races alongside the Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a Espana.

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England vs. South Africa live: Rain brings early end at Headingley, series tied

The first ODI between England and South Africa was abandoned due to rain at Headingley. Quinton de Kock was left stranded on 92 for the tourists.

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Who is Sam Northeast? English batter's 410* puts him in exclusive club

Brian Lara and Don Bradman were two of eight men to have scored 400 or more in a single first-class innings. English batter Sam Northeast became the ninth on Saturday.

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Leclerc takes French Grand Prix pole ahead of Red Bulls

Ferrari will look to keep the pressure on Red Bull during qualifying for the French Grand Prix. Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc were quickest in FP2 on Friday but Max Verstappen hit back by clocking the fastest FP3 time.

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Sainz quickest in FP2 at French Grand Prix on bittersweet day for Ferrari star

Carlos Sainz went quickest in second practice at the French Grand Prix. He will need something similar in qualifying after being hit with a grid penalty for Sunday's race.

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Stokes' shock ODI retirement shows cricket is close to breaking point

Ben Stokes has retired from ODIs citing the "unsustainable" workloads for three-format players. It is time for cricket's administrators to sit up and take notice.

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Open Championship 2022: Full 156-player field for St. Andrews

Who is playing at the 150th Open Championship 2022 this week? Here's the full 156-player entry list.

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When is T20 Blast Finals Day? Who is playing?

T20 Blast Finals Day is the biggest day of the English domestic cricket season. But who is playing at the 2022 edition?

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How to watch T20 Blast Finals Day

T20 Blast Finals Day will take place at Edgbaston on Saturday, July 16. Here's how you can watch all the action unfold.

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Why Chelsea want to sign Raheem Sterling

Raheem Sterling to Chelsea transfer latest: The Manchester City star continues to be linked with a move away from the Etihad Stadium as Thomas Tuchel looks to strengthen his attacking options.

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Do Man United need Ronaldo? Fernandes showing vs. Liverpool is a sign

New Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag understandably does not want to read too much into Manchester United's friendly win over Liverpool. But Bruno Fernandes showed life can be good without Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Man United 4-0 Liverpool: Ten Hag enjoys emphatic maiden triumph

Manchester United beat Liverpool 4-0 in Erik ten Hag's first game at the held. Jadon Sancho, Fred, Anthony Martial and Facundo Pellistri were all on target in the friendly in Bangkok.

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Chisora battles to gruelling split-decision win over Pulev

Derek Chisora claimed a split-decision win at a raucous O2 Arena. He joins Wladimir Klitschko and Anthony Joshua as the only fighters to defeat Kubrat Pulev.

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Wimbledon 2022: Who is the women's tennis GOAT?

The Sporting News ranks the best ever women's tennis players, including Serena Williams, Steffi Graf and Martina Navratilova.

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Chisora vs. Pulev 2: fight date, start time and odds for heavyweight rematch

Popular British heavyweight Derek Chisora will take on former world-title challenger Kubrat Pulev, six years after the pair shared 12 closely contested rounds.

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What's going on with the England Test cricket team?

England under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum are tearing up Test cricket convention. Their third to chase big totals is the most radical departure from tradition.

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Mead the toast of England as Lionesses see off Austria in Euros opener

Beth Mead's first-half strike was enough for England to win their Euros opener against Austria. Sarina Wiegman's team is now unbeaten in 15 matches.

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England vs. India: Root and Bairstow centuries secure historic triumph

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow again scored centuries as England chased down 378 to beat India by seven wickets. It stands as the ninth-highest successful fourth-innings chase in Test history and England's best of all time.

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Six possible Ronaldo replacements for Ten Hag and Man United

Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Manchester United less than a year after his triumphant return. The Sporting News selects six attainable options to replace him.

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T20 Blast: When is Finals Day? Format and how to watch

T20 Blast Finals Day takes place in July. We tell you all you need to know about English cricket's flagship domestic limited-overs competition.

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Wallabies rally to stunning win over England after Swain red

Australia claimed an incredible 30-28 win over England. The hosts lost Quade Cooper to injury during the warm-up before having Darcy Swain sent off.

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Clinical All Blacks run in six tries after Earls' flying start

New Zealand ran in six tries as they claimed a 42-19 win over Ireland in the first Test at Eden Park.

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Salah signs new Liverpool contract after Twitter loses its mind

Mohamed Salah has signed a new three-year contract at Liverpool, but the stage-managed online announcement had fans of the club panicking.

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Bairstow powers England to whitewash win over New Zealand

Jonny Bairstow smashed England's second-fastest fifty of all time as he and Joe Root saw the hosts to a seven-wicket win at Headingley. Ben Stokes' side win the series 3-0.

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Who is Matthew Potts? England cricket's new bowling star

Matthew Potts could not get in the England squad when James Anderson and Stuart Broad were controversially dropped earlier this year. The Durham youngster is now shining alongside two all-time greats.

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Overton revelling in joy and pain of epic Test debut

Jamie Overton fell three runs short of an incredible debut Test match hundred. But he bounced back to lead England's charge with the ball against New Zealand on a gripping third evening in Leeds.

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Brilliant Bairstow provides England's latest Headingley miracle

Jonny Bairstow turned the third Test against New Zealand on its head but Ben Stokes and England must not forget another instance of their batting frailties being exposed.

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England vs. New Zealand: Bairstow century leads stunning day-two fightback

Trent Boult bowled Alex Lees, Ollie Pope and Zak Crawley before Joe Root and Ben Stokes got out to leave England's response to New Zealand's 329 all out in tatters. But Jonny Bairstow built on his Trent Bridge heroics with another century alongside debutant Jamie Overton.

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Buttler leads England to blistering ODI world record against the Netherlands

Jos Buttler, Dawid Malan and Phil Salt all scored centuries as England blasted a new ODI best of 498/4 against the Netherlands. Liam Livingstone's unbeaten 66 also helped Eoin Morgan's side to a world record 26 sixes.

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Who has the easiest and hardest 2022/23 Premier League run-in?

Last season's Premier League title race went down to the wire. Who out of Man City, Liverpool and the rest will be happiest with the conclusion to their 2022/23 schedule?

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England demolished by Hungary as Molineux crowd turns on Southgate

England needed a win to keep their UEFA Nations League campaign alive but were thrashed 4-0 by Hungary. John Stones was sent off and Molineux turned on Gareth Southgate.

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Who is Darwin Nunez and what will he bring to Liverpool?

Darwin Nunez showcased his talents across the 2021/22 campaign for Benfica, becoming one of the most coveted players in Europe and earning himself a move to the Premier League with Liverpool. The Sporting News takes a look at the transfer details, his goalscoring exploits and what the future could hold for him in 2022/23.

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How will Erling Haaland fit in at Man City?

Manchester City are the landing spot for young Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland. How will he fit in under Pep Guardiola?

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Is Erling Haaland Man City's most expensive signing?

Erling Haaland has at last joined Manchester City after the Premier League champions reached an agreement with Borussia Dortmund before the end of last season. But will he be Pep Guardiola's most expensive signing?

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Why Erling Haaland is Man City's first Galactico

Manchester City and Pep Guardiola have spent hundreds of millions of pounds in pursuit of excellence. But they have never made a superstar signing quite like Erling Haaland.

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Kane's 50th England goal snatches 1-1 draw in Germany

Jonas Hofmann gave Germany a second-half lead against England in the Nations League, but Harry Kane equalised from the penalty spot with his 50th international goal.

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Inoue demolishes Donaire inside two rounds of brutal rematch

Pound-for-pound superstar Naoya Inoue added Nonito Donaire's WBC title to his WBA and IBF bantamweight belts in a one-sided knockout win in their Saitama rematch.

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Vinicius and Courtois inspire Los Blancos to 14th European title

Vinicius Jr scored the only goal as Real Madrid beat Liverpool 1-0 in Paris to win a record 14th Champions League title. Thibaut Courtois put in a heroic showing in the Madrid goal.

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Why Karim Benzema didn't play for France for six years

Karim Benzema will be in the spotlight for all the right reasons when he returns to his homeland for the UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool at the Stade de France, but the striker is a controversial figure in France, following his exile from the national team over a sex tape blackmail scandal involving a teammate.

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Why do Liverpool fans sing 'One Kiss' by Dua Lipa?

Liverpool fans are famed for singing 'You'll Never Walk Alone'. But 'One Kiss' by Dua Lipa is the new addition to their songbook.

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Ballon d'Or 2022 power rankings

As Karim Benzema continues his push for a first Ballon d'Or as well as yet more Real Madrid glory in the Champions League, The Sporting News ranks the top contenders for football's biggest individual prize.

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Van Dijk and Benzema's battle of will and skill can define Liverpool vs. Real Madrid

Liverpool and Real Madrid face off in the Champions League final on Saturday that will see Virgil van Dijk tasked with keeping star man Karim Benzema quiet.

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Why does Mohamed Salah want Real Madrid revenge?

Mo Salah is hoping to get 'revenge' against Real Madrid when his Liverpool side come face to face with Los Blancos in the Champions League final.

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The Sporting News 7: Champions League final special

Liverpool take on Real Madrid in a mouthwatering Champions League final clash. The Sporting News 7 podcast has you covered.

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Which manager has won most Champions League titles?

Carlo Ancelotti has a chance to add to his remarkable career total in the 2022 UEFA Champions League final, while Jurgen Klopp is on the verge of immortality with Liverpool. Here's where the German stands all-time compared to Don Carlo.

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How Roma won the Europa Conference League final

Jose Mourinho proved he still has the nous to lift European silverware as Roma beat Feyenoord in the Europa Conference League final. Nicolo Zaniolo, Tammy Abraham and Chris Smalling all excelled.

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What Erik ten Hag said in first Man United press conference

Erik ten Hag faced the media for the first time as Manchester United manager. Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Maguire and Ralf Rangnick were all on the agenda.

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Madness and memory propel Man City's Gundogan glory

Manchester City have paid plenty of tributes to their 2011/12 Premier League title win to mark the 10th anniversary. Pep Guardiola's side then produced something like a live-action re-enactment against Aston Villa, to deny Liverpool their quadruple dream.

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Title number four is Guardiola's greatest at Man City

Pep Guardiola has guided Manchester City to their fourth Premier League title in five seasons. Champions League disappointment will linger, but domestically this stands as the Catalan tactician's masterpiece.

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Can Grealish seal Man City's Premier League glory against his former club?

Jack Grealish has scored six goals and provided four assists for Man City in his debut season. He will still feel he has a point to prove in the crunch final-day showdown with Aston Villa

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How Liverpool can still win the Premier League

Liverpool were 14 points behind Manchester City with two games in hand in January. They now head into a final day shoot-out for glory with Manchester City.

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How the Europa League final was won and lost

Eintracht Frankfurt and Rangers went the distance at a sweltering Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan in pursuit of Europa League glory.

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Chelsea confirms Champions League qualification

Chelsea have sat comfortably inside the top four for most of this campaign, and while the pressure briefly ramped up towards the end of the season, the Blues are back in the Champions League next season.

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What's happened to Emma Raducanu?

Emma Raducanu thrilled the sporting world with her incredible US Open triumph last September. Her debut season on the WTA Tour has proved to be a steep learning curve.

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Can Chelsea close the gap on Liverpool and Man City?

Chelsea have drawn four times with a Liverpool team looking to make history this season. But Thomas Tuchel knows consistency is key and that goes for all areas of the club.

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How did Man City draw at West Ham?

A win at West Ham would have all-but crowned Manchester City as Premier League champions. But a defensive shambles and a late missed penalty meant they only emerged with a 2-2 draw.

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How the FA Cup final was won and lost

How the 2022 FA Cup final was won and lost, a match in which Luis Diaz impressed for Liverpool but Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku struggled.

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Tuchel's Alexander-Arnold and Robertson remedy must wait

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson has propelled Liverpool to great heights. Chelsea will rue not having Reece James and Ben Chilwell for the whole season ahead of the FA Cup final.

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Four-midable Kevin De Bruyne nets most goals in a season

Man City expected a nervy encounter at Wolves, but Kevin De Bruyne blasted four in a 5-1 victory. Pep Guardiola's team need four points from their final two games to become champions.

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Six solutions to Pep Guardiola's centre-back crisis at Man City

Ruben Dias, John Stones and Kyle Walker are out for the season at Manchester City. And Pep Guardiola's defensive problems do not end there.

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Sterling at the double as City go clear at the top

Manchester City suffered Champions League heartbreak in Madrid but were handed a Premier League title boost by Liverpool's Saturday slip-up against Tottenham. Can Pep Guardiola's men take advantage?

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Canelo's route to undisputed at 175

Canelo Alvarez is the undisputed world champion at super-middleweight. Saturday's fight with Dmitry Bivol could set him on the same path at light-heavyweight.

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Will Canelo fight in the UK?

Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez takes on WBA light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol on Saturday. Could an action-packed 2021 for the pound-for-pound king conclude with UK fight?

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Was Guardiola to blame for Man City's Real Madrid heartache?

Pep Guardiola has a catalogue of high-profile Champions League defeats to his name. But he coached a near-flawless tie against Real Madrid before Man City's stunning late collapse.

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Rodrygo the unlikely hero of Real Madrid's greatest ever comeback

Real Madrid were behind within two minutes of their semi-final against Manchester City and were still going out in stoppage-time of the second leg. Yet somehow, they found a way.

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How Emery turned Arsenal weakness into Champions League strength

Unai Emery might not be a great footballing ideologue like Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp. But his pragmatism is perfect for Villarreal.

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Ronaldo proves 'I'm not finished' but Ten Hag must end United obsession

Whatever the logic of his signing last August, Cristiano Ronaldo is not the problem at Manchester United right now. No one player or coach can solve those on their own.

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De Bruyne key to Guardiola's battle with chaos and control at Man City

Manchester City prospered by finding greater control last season, but their recent matches with Liverpool and Real Madrid were thrilling, chaotic affairs. Kevin De Bruyne was inspired in both games.

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Ronaldo inspires United on Mata's Old Trafford farewell

Bruno Fernandes' 10th Premier League goal of the season gave Manchester United an early lead against Brentford. Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphael Varane got in on the act after half-time.

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Botham and Flintoff not a warning from history for Stokes and England

Ben Stokes has been named England captain despite fears all-rounders are not suited to the job. But Ian Botham and Andrew Flintoff's experiences have little bearing on the modern day.

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2022 Premier League Draft: Does Saka or Foden go No.1?

As the 2022 NFL Draft kicks off, The Sporting News takes a look at who would be selected in the first round of a Premier League Draft. Does Bukayo Saka or Phil Foden go No.1 overall? How low do Anthony Elanga and Curtis Jones drop? Let's find out...

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Salah no longer Liverpool's Champions League leader but still key to Klopp

Mohamed Salah has only scored in one of his past nine Liverpool appearances. But he is still contributing to Jurgen Klopp's quadruple bid.

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Four hot topics from Liverpool vs. Villarreal

Sadio Mane and Trent Alexander-Arnold impressed for Liverpool against Villarreal, as Jurgen Klopp could reflect on a job well done in the Champions League semi-final first leg.

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Real Madrid eye Remontada repeat after Man City classic

Man City led Real Madrid 2-0, 3-1 and 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium. But Karim Benzema left another famous comeback on the cards.

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Four hot topics from Man City vs. Real Madrid

Kevin De Bruyne and Karim Benzema each made their cases for being the best player on the planet right now during Manchester City's 4-3 win over Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Oleksandr Zinchenko was once again Pep Guardiola's unsung hero.

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Are Modric, Kroos & Casemiro still Real Madrid's best midfield?

Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Casemiro together helped Real Madrid dominate the Champions League. But are they still Carlo Ancelotti's best bet in midfield against Manchester City?

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Fury dominates Whyte to score 6th-round KO and pledges retirement

Tyson Fury retained his WBC heavyweight title with a right perfect uppercut after six one-sided rounds against Dillian Whyte.

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What's next for Tyson Fury?

Following Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte, the Gypsy King has several appealing options. The Sporting News looks at what's next for Fury.

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What's next for Dillian Whyte?

Dillian Whyte's long wait for a shot at the WBC heavyweight title arrived when he faced Tyson Fury on Saturday. There should be plenty more big nights in store.

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Did Tyson Fury fight David Haye?

Tyson Fury will take on Dillian Whyte with the WBC heavyweight title on the line, but it is eight and a half years since he was first due to headline an all-British heavyweight blockbuster with David Haye.

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Liverpool and Man City run-in predictions for Premier League title

Manchester City lead Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table, but the difference is minimal as the teams close out the 2021-22 campaign. Pep Guardiola's side is looking for its fourth title in five seasons, while Liverpool are eyeing their first since 2020.

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How Tyson Fury overcame drugs and mental health torment

Tyson Fury will make a triumphant homecoming against Dillian Whyte at Wembley on Saturday. Whatever happens, the WBC heavyweight champion's career story will remain one of improbable sporting redemption.

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Pogba symbolises United decline as injury hints at end of Old Trafford career

Paul Pogba's relationship with Manchester United fans appears to be in tatters, but is this fair? It did not have to be this way for the France superstar.

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Dillian Whyte's 1,634-day wait for a WBC heavyweight title shot

Dillian Whyte has been ranked as the WBC's number one heavyweight contender since November 2017. On Saturday, he will finally get his shot at glory against Tyson Fury.

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Five urgent problems for Erik ten Hag to fix at Man United

With Erik ten Hag reportedly set to take over as the new Manchester United manager, The Sporting News presents a look at five of the major problems he must fix as soon as he arrives at Old Trafford.

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Liverpool ready to make history; Manchester United are history

Phil Jones' selection was the only surprise as Mohamed Salah and Thiago Alcantara inspired Liverpool to victory over Manchester United. In the Premier League this season, Liverpool have beaten United by an aggregate of 9-0.

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Tuchel soothes Chelsea's Madrid pain to set up Liverpool blockbuster

Chelsea suffered Champions League heartbreak at Real Madrid,leaving Thomas Tuchel to navigate another tricky situation. Once again, in the FA Cup semi-final against Crystal Palace, he did so superbly.

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Loftus-Cheek and Mount set up Chelsea v Liverpool final

Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Mason Mount gave Chelsea a 2-0 FA Cup semi-final win over Crystal Palace. Thomas Tuchel's side will meet Liverpool in the final.

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Why can't Conor Gallagher play in the FA Cup semi-final?

Conor Gallagher is ineligible to play for Crystal Palace against parent club Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final. But he is set for plenty more action on the big stage at club and international level.

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Mane goes back to the future to skin Man City

Liverpool beat Manchester City for the first time since November 2019 in Saturday's FA Cup semi-final, and Sadio Mane was a familiar tormentor for Pep Guardiola's side.

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Liverpool reach FA Cup final, quadruple bid on track

Sadio Mane scored twice as Liverpool beat Manchester City 3-2 in an FA Cup semifinal at Wembley. Jurgen Klopp's men remain in the running for a historic quadruple.

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The Liverpool vs. Man City rivalry explained

Manchester City and Liverpool are separated by a single point heading into Sunday's Premier League showdown. This is how Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp built the two best teams in world football.

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Alexander-Arnold and Cancelo: The full-back revolution

Manchester City and Liverpool have been compared to great Premier League rivalries of the past. But Joao Cancelo and Trent Alexander-Arnold have no points of comparison.

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Real Madrid vs. Man City head to head

Real Madrid will face Manchester City for the seventh time in the Champions League when they travel to the Etihad Stadium for the first leg of this season's semifinal. Here is what happened in the previous meetings.

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Why did Pep Guardiola pick Gabriel Jesus against Liverpool?

Gabriel Jesus scored his first Premier League goal since September in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Liverpool. What is the Brazil forward's future at Man City?

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Did Jota and Mane show Liverpool's edge over Man City?

Liverpool played out a second 2-2 draw this season with Manchester City to remain one point shy of the champions with seven games to go. But Jurgen Klopp's side have a cutting edge that could prove decisive.

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Man City, Liverpool all square in Etihad Stadium thriller

Manchester City twice led in the Premier League title showdown against Liverpool, but Diogo Jota and Sadio Mane cancelled out goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus.

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Golovkin stops Murata in nine to set up Canelo trilogy

Gennadiy "GGG" Golovkin entered the ring for the first time in almost 16 months against Ryota Murata. The IBF middleweight king stopped Japan's WBA champion in nine to set up a third fight with Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez.

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Top 10 middleweights of all time: Where does Gennadiy Golovkin rank?

Gennadiy Golovkin will be 40 when the first bell rings against Ryoto Murata. It feels like time to see where he stands alongside greats like Marvin Hagler, Carlos Monzon and 'Sugar' Ray Robinson.

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Benzema masterclass leaves Chelsea on the brink

Karim Benzema scored his second consecutive Champions League hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Chelsea 3-1. Kai Havertz was on target for the hosts.

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What did Foden magic say about Guardiola's "overthinking" in Europe?

Phil Foden made the difference when Pep Guardiola introduced him for Manchester City against Atletico Madrid. But should the England star have started in the Champions League quarter-final?

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What is Thomas Tuchel's record against Real Madrid?

Chelsea host Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday. Thomas Tuchel has a formidable record against the 13-time winners.

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De Bruyne gives Man City slender win over Atletico Madrid

Manchester City claimed a 1-0 Champions League quarter-final win over Atletico Madrid. Kevin De Bruyne scored the only goal of the game as Pep Guardiola's substitutions came up trumps.

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Can Lewandowski score the most goals in a Champions League season?

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have dominated Champions League goalscoring for more than a decade. But is Robert Lewandowski ready to establish himself as the new number one?

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Diaz and Jota showing Liverpool there's life after Salah

Liverpool's Champions League successes under Jurgen Klopp have been all about the Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino front three. But Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota have given them a thrilling new dimension.

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Guardiola vs. Simeone: The missing rivalry of an era

Diego Simeone and Pep Guardiola are giants of European football in the 21st century. Remarkably, they have only faced each other in the dugout three times ahead of Manchester City's Champions League quarter-final showdown with Atletico Madrid.

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Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota heading to familiar ground to show Liverpool there's life after Mo Salah

Liverpool's Champions League successes under Jurgen Klopp have been all about the Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino front three. But Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota have given them a thrilling new dimension.

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Mahrez can be Man City's Salah as Haaland looms

Manchester City will have to share the goals around until Erling Haaland or another striker arrives. But Riyad Mahrez is standing tall with the most prolific season of his career.

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Maria Cecilia Roman vs Ebanie Bridges result

Ebanie Bridges became a world champion at the second attempt, beating Maria Cecilia Roman via a unanimous decision in Leeds. The Australian becomes the new IBF bantamweight champion.

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Skye Nicolson vs. Bec Connolly result

Skye Nicolson was able to enjoy her first outing on British soil as Bec Connolly had no answer to the Australian Olympian's slick skills. Nicolson prevailed 60-54 on points after six rounds.

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