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Tottenham make shock approach to sign Liverpool stalwart Robertson

Robertson has lost his starting spot at Liverpool this season to Milos Kerkez and is set to become a free agent in the summer

<p>Andy Robertson has seen his game-time limited at Liverpool this season</p>

<p>Gyokeres and Sesko have found it difficult for Arsenal and Man United respectively</p>

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Gyokeres, Sesko and why big-money strikers are struggling

The big-money signings have hardly hit the ground running in the Premier League after a new trend, and Mikel Arteta and Michael Carrick could start both on the bench this weekend

Arteta allays fears of Havertz setback in Arsenal injury boost

<p>Bath prop Vilikesa Sela has earned his first England call up</p>

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Uncapped trio included as England reveal Six Nations squad

<p>Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc wave to the crowd in Fiorano on Friday</p>

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How Hamilton is making his Ferrari mark: ‘Car has a clear direction’

<p>Cameron Norrie on his way to defeat in the third round at the Australian Open</p>

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Cameron Norrie buckles under weight of familiar foe

In depth

<p>Loris Karius has found salvation at fallen German giants Schalke 04</p>

The second coming of Karius, eight years after his Liverpool nightmare

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Welsh rugby’s uncertain future explained after WRU move adds to chaos

<p>Lisandro Martinez pats the badge after the derby win over Manchester City</p>

Without Amorim, Man Utd feel liberated — but here comes the hard part

Inside Football

<p>Mikel Arteta and Arne Slot shake hands (Alastair Grant/AP)</p>

The game plans behind the Premier League’s dullest feature this season

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Glasner raises uncomfortable truth – and makes life harder for himself

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How United’s reset puts the spotlight on their next permanent manager

ACFC

<p>Real Madrid's head coach Xabi Alonso shake hands with Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior</p>

Football’s next tactical innovation is ‘just not having a manager’

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<p>Argentinian referee Horacio Elizondo (2ndR) shows the red card to English forward Wayne Rooney</p>

Football wishes it was darts – but darts wants to be pro wrestling

<p>Scotland’s Scott McTominay scores the opening goal during the win over Denmark (Andrew Milligan/PA)</p>

Someone call the police! Scott McTominay has just been robbed

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Rugby Union

<p>Steve Borthwick believes England are well placed to win the Six Nations</p>

Borthwick targets title tilt after revealing England Six Nations squad

<p>Steve Borthwick is set to reveal his Six Nations squad</p>

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England set to reveal Six Nations squad as uncapped trio included

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Tour de France 2027 routes revealed as famous race returns to Britain

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US Sport

<p>The former San Francisco landlord of Moses Moody (right) alleges that the NBA player’s improper laundry ventilation caused extensive water damage and that holes were drilled into the condo’s window frames and electrical switches</p>

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<p>U.S. President Donald Trump stands for the National Anthem with his family prior to a game between the Miami Hurricanes and the Indiana Hoosiers</p>

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