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Mykhailo Mudryk finally shows what he can bring to Chelsea with first goal – but injury strikes again
Just as with the last time he faced Fulham, Mykhailo Mudryk lasted only 45 minutes. But what a world of difference this outstanding performance was from that unhappy, rabbit-in-the-headlights appearance back in February.
- The Telegraph
Manchester City legend Francis Lee dies aged 79 – tribute to brave goalscorer and astute businessman
Manchester City great Francis Lee has died, aged 79.
- The Telegraph
Rory McIlroy: LIV rebel egos would have blocked me, Viktor Hovland and Jon Rahm from ‘flourishing’
Rory McIlroy has all but closed the route back into the European Ryder Cup team room for the LIV rebels by saying that their presence in Rome would have prohibited the side’s superstars from “flourishing”.
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Courtney Lawes: A variety of styles is better than everyone being attacking
It is rugby’s version of the culture wars. To kick or not to kick or, in Italy’s case, to tackle or not to tackle.
- The Telegraph
Howard Webb set to release audio of Var fiasco after Liverpool fury over Spurs defeat
Howard Webb is set to bow to pressure to release recordings chronicling the Liverpool offside-goal fiasco in a move that could herald a video assistant referee overhaul.
- The Telegraph
Mark Wood makes timely return to give England World Cup boost
England received a boost ahead of Thursday’s World Cup opener against New Zealand as Mark Wood bowled for the first time since his electric Ashes series.
The TelegraphRFU to take control of 20 England players with ‘hybrid contracts’
The Rugby Football Union and Premiership Rugby are understood to have reached agreement on a radical overhaul of the control and management of leading England players as part of a wider £128 million deal.
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Everton set for Castore shirt deal despite Aston Villa sweat issues
Everton are set to move to kit manufacturer Castore next season, despite Aston Villa’s complaints about their wet-look shirts and one club in the stable of prospective new owners 777 Partners cutting short their contract with the under-fire company.
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Xander Schauffele was threatened with Ryder Cup removal
Xander Schauffele risked being thrown off the USA Ryder Cup team for refusing to sign a participation contract which would have allowed fly-on-the-wall Netflix docu-series Full Swing access to the Team USA locker room.
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Europe to rip up Ryder Cup captain rules to boost Luke Donald hopes – and freeze out LIV rebels
The Europe Ryder Cup overlords are ready to rip up the captaincy selection process, making it easier for Luke Donald to be reappointed for the next match in New York – and harder for LIV rebels to ever find their way into the hot seat.
- The Telegraph
Ditch it or limit it to offsides – our experts on what next for Var
The Video Assistant Referee system was once again the cause of controversy at the weekend as Liverpool had a goal, incorrectly, ruled out.
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Liverpool request Var audio as it emerges referee was not told of blunder until half time
Liverpool have made a formal request to the Professional Game Match Officials Limited for the Var audio before and after the failure to award Luis Diaz’s goal in the contentious defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
- The Telegraph
Joe Root: I had a shocker at 2019 World Cup final
Ask Joe Root about his memories of the 2019 World Cup final and his head still spins at the thought of how England scraped over the line.
- The Telegraph
KSI v Tommy Fury: When is the fight, how to watch and undercard line-up
Tommy Fury has caused some controversy on daytime TV in the UK by telling viewers that KSI will “be leaving the Manchester Arena in an ambulance” when they fight in October.
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Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou: When is the fight, how to watch and undercard line-up
Tyson Fury has claimed that former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will pose a tougher test than Oleksandr Usyk.
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Marlborough racing tips and best bets for today’s races
Following today’s racing tips? In need of some guidance? Or just fancy a flutter?
- The Telegraph
Antony in consideration to make Manchester United return against Galatasaray
Erik ten Hag says Antony will be considered for selection for Manchester United’s Champions League game against Galatasaray on Tuesday night.
- The Telegraph
South Africa coach hopes ‘match-fixing’ in Ireland v Scotland will not take place
Jacques Nienaber, South Africa’s head coach, has described any suggestion that Ireland and Scotland could collude to send the Springboks out of the tournament this week as “match-fixing”.
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Rugby World Cup final: When is the match and how do I watch it on TV?
The Rugby World Cup in France is approching the end of the group stage, where 20 teams started with hopes of reaching the final in Paris (some more realistically than others).
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South Africa’s World Cup 2023 fixtures and how to watch on TV
Makazole Mapimpi, the South Africa wing, has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after fracturing an eye socket against Tonga on Sunday, and has been replaced by Lukhanyo Am.
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Rugby World Cup 2023: next matches, full schedule and group standings
England face Samoa on Saturday in their final pool match of the Rugby World Cup having already secured their quarter-final spot when Japan toppled Argentina on Thursday.
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What do teams need to qualify for the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals?
With the pool stage beginning to wind down and the quarter-finals looming on the horizon, only Wales and England are currently through to the knockout stage. What do the other teams need? And why could Ireland or France still technically be knocked out? Here is your helpful permutations guide.
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The ambidextrous Afghan taking English club cricket by storm
Introducing the first ambidextrous bowler in English cricket who can bowl right-arm and left-arm spin with equal effectiveness: Mohammad Tayyab Nasir, who plays for Bedminster CC in Bristol and turned 20 last week.
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Tottenham 'disgusted' by online racial abuse of defender Destiny Udogie
Tottenham have condemned the racist abuse received by defender Destiny Udogie following Saturday’s home Premier League win against Liverpool.
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Cricket World Cup 2023: Dates, schedule, fixtures and latest odds for the ODI tournament
The 2023 Cricket World Cup is nearly upon us, as England look to defend the title that they won so dramatically at Lord’s in 2019.
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Four quality signings who made an instant impact in the WSL
Just 42 days after the World Cup final, the Women’s Super League returned with a bang on Sunday, with late goals, record crowds and an abundance of new names.