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Salah left out of Liverpool squad vs Inter Milan over stunning rant

The Liverpool forward will sit out the match against Inter Milan after claiming he has been thrown ‘under the bus’ by the club

<p>Mohamed Salah attended Liverpool’s training session on Monday </p>
<p>The driver celebrates with his team after the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on Sunday</p>
Kieran Jackson in Abu Dhabi

Lando Norris and the inner battle that unlocked his F1 destiny

In becoming Britain’s 11th F1 world champion, the 26-year-old found a critical edge while remaining true to his values – and he did it ‘my way’

<p>Brendon McCullum speaks to the England players at The Gabba in Brisbane</p>
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Is failing Ashes campaign the end for McCullum’s Bazball project?

<p>Mark Selby celebrates with the trophy</p>
Snooker

Selby holds off Trump fightback to win UK Championship

<p>Johnny Fisher celebrates his wild victory over Ivan Balaz</p>
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Fisher is back on track for British stardom after beating his demons

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<p>The FA Cup trophy at Wembley Stadium</p>
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<p>England captain Ben Stokes leaves the field after losing the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match</p>
At The Gabba

England don’t get it and reaction to Ashes loss leaves a bitter taste

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Hamilton’s heartwarming message to Norris: ‘I’m so happy for you’

<p>Scottie Scheffler won the 2025 Open at Royal Portrush</p>
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Open moves from traditional date to avoid clash with LA Olympics

<p>Joshua Van checks on an injured Alexandre Pantoja</p>
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The gruesome injury dividing the UFC and sparking uncomfortable debate

<p>Jofra Archer and Steve Smith were involved in a heated exchange in Brisbane</p>
Cricket

Stokes leaps to Archer defence after heated Ashes exchange with Smith

<p>The completed World Cup draw (Sam Corum/PA)</p>
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<p>Keely Hodgkinson after receiving the award for BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2024</p>
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In depth

<p>Ronaldo takes a selfie with Fifa president Gianni Infantino and Elon Musk as they attend a dinner hosted by US president Donald Trump for Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman</p>
Football

Fifa’s bow to Ronaldo marks new low in stained reign of Infantino

<p>Donald Trump holds the World Cup trophy as Fifa president Gianni Infantino looks on in the White House</p>
Football

How Trump exposes Fifa’s ‘new shame’ at World Cup 2026 draw

ACFC

<p>Guglielmo Vicario challenged by Raul Jimenez of Fulham (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)</p>
Football

Brainless goalkeeping is saving football – one 40 yard lob at a time

<p>Arsenal’s injuries could actually be helping them on their march to the Premier League title</p>
Football

Arsenal are going to win the league, and musical theatre proves it

<p>England's Harry Kane and Phil Foden celebrate</p>
Football

Phil Foden didn’t deserve his England call-up, because nobody does

<p>Sean Dyche has experience of avoiding relegation from the Premier League</p>
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Sean Dyche eats Porto for breakfast, and possibly worms for lunch

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Watch: Mikel Arteta reacts to Arsenal’s dramatic Aston Villa loss

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Laura Woods replaced by stand-in after collapsing on live TV

<p>The football star attended the Cooperage Football Grounds in Mumbai on Thursday where he met children and young people from underserved communities who are being supported by the Oscar Foundation (Unicef/PA)</p>
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David Beckham wows children with football skills during India visit

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<p>Jonny Evans (second right) as left his role at Man United after just five months</p>
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Man United legend leaves Old Trafford role after just five months

<p>Mo Salah</p>
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Mohamed Salah’s struggle shows why no player is untouchable

<p>Holders Crystal Palace enter the draw tonight</p>
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Wolves vs Man Utd live: Amorim targets three points in must-win clash

<p>Thomas Frank dropped Yves Bissouma from his squad for repeated lateness earlier this season (John Walton/PA)</p>
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Tottenham star accused of inhaling laughing gas for the second time

<p>Yves Bissouma has not played for Tottenham since August</p>
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Thomas Frank responds to alleged Yves Bissouma laughing gas video

<p>Matches at this summer's Club World Cup, played in the United States, also featured water breaks</p>
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Fifa announce new three-minute hydration breaks for 2026 World Cup

<p>Mo Salah has been left out of Liverpool’s squad to face Inter Milan (Peter Byrne/PA)</p>
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Liverpool make big Salah decision after ‘thrown under the bus’ claim

<p>Salah suggested he could play his last match at Anfield as early as this weekend </p>
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Five possible Salah replacements for Liverpool with future in doubt

<p>Matches at this summer's Club World Cup, played in the United States, also featured water breaks</p>
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Fifa announce new three-minute hydration breaks for 2026 World Cup

<p>Mo Salah has been left out of Liverpool’s squad to face Inter Milan (Peter Byrne/PA)</p>
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Liverpool make big Salah decision after ‘thrown under the bus’ claim

<p>Salah suggested he could play his last match at Anfield as early as this weekend </p>
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Five possible Salah replacements for Liverpool with future in doubt

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Cricket

<p>Brendon McCullum insists England must not feel sorry for themselves</p>
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McCullum demands strong response from England to rescue Ashes campaign

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McCullum demands strong response from England to rescue Ashes campaign

<p>Brendon McCullum insists England must not feel sorry for themselves</p>
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Ashes 2025 result: Australia take 2-0 lead with dominant win

Ben Stokes says Australia is not a place for weak men (Robbie Stephenson/PA)
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Ben Stokes: There is no room for weak men in Australia or my dressing room

<p>Brendon McCullum has claimed England trained too much ahead of the Brisbane Test</p>
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McCullum claims England ‘trained too much’ ahead of Ashes defeat

<p>Ben Stokes has offered a damning </p>
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Stokes pinpoints England’s problem in damning assessment of defeat

<p>Ben Stokes has offered a damning </p>
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Stokes pinpoints England’s problem in damning assessment of defeat

Steve Smith celebrates hitting the winning runs as Australia moved 2-0 up in the series (Robbie Stephenson/PA)
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England staring down Ashes barrel after bruising defeat in Brisbane

<p>A shellshocked England captain Ben Stokes leaves the field at stumps on day three of the second Test at the Gabba</p>
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Woeful England slide towards second Test defeat as Australia near win

Formula 1

<p>Lando Norris revealed he had a McDonald’s after winning his first F1 world title</p>
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Lando Norris celebrated F1 title win with McDonald’s breakfast

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Lando Norris celebrates winning the world championship with McLaren staff (David Davies/PA)
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Lando Norris claims he was often unmatchable on drive to Formula One title glory

<p>McLaren driver Lando Norris celebrates winning the F1 world title (David Davies/PA)</p>
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How Norris repelled Verstappen’s terrific comeback to win F1 title

<p>Max Verstappen was unhappy with a question after his win in Abu Dhabi on Sunday</p>
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Verstappen snaps back at reporter: ‘You’re giving me a stupid grin’

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How son of millionaire Norris silenced naysayers to win F1 title

<p>Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen both came up short in the F1 title race</p>
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Piastri jokes with Verstappen over Abu Dhabi Grand Prix strategy

Lando Norris clinched his first world championship in Abu Dhabi (David Davies/PA)
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Lando Norris’ emotional parents: F1 title glory made all the sacrifices worth it

Rugby Union

<p>The All Blacks will host Ireland in Auckland next year</p>
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All Blacks to host Ireland at Eden Park as 2026 fixtures revealed

<p>Will Stuart faces a spell on the sidelines</p>
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Stuart set to miss Six Nations after serious injury in Bath win

<p>Bordeaux won the first major trophy in their history by claiming the Investec Champions Cup last year</p>
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Curry escapes sanction for alleged shove on Argentina coach in tunnel

<p>Rassie Erasmus will remain in charge of South Africa for the foreseeable future</p>
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Springboks boss Erasmus signs contract extension through to 2031

<p>Eben Etzebeth has been given a ban</p>
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Springboks lock Etzebeth handed long ban after red card for eye gouge

Boxing

<p>Mike Tyson (left) and Floyd Mayweather announced this year that they will fight in 2026</p>
Boxing

Tyson confirms surprising location for Mayweather fight

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Tyson confirms surprising location for Mayweather fight

<p>Mike Tyson (left) and Floyd Mayweather announced this year that they will fight in 2026</p>
<p>Johnny Fisher was floored by Ivan Balaz in the first round</p>
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Fisher’s father reveals injury that preceded boxer’s chaotic return

<p>Errol Spence Jr during his defeat by Terence Crawford</p>
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Spence Jr provides update on return to boxing amid two-year absence

<p>Former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder</p>
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Wilder offers surprising reaction to Joshua’s fight with Paul

<p>Tyson Fury retired from boxing at the turn of the year (Zac Goodwin/PA)</p>
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Fury drops hint over Joshua fight with update on 2026 comeback

<p>Tyson Fury retired from boxing at the turn of the year (Zac Goodwin/PA)</p>
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Fury drops hint over Joshua fight with update on 2026 comeback

<p>Jake Paul has been sparring with former world heavyweight champions</p>
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Paul given black eye by British contender in training for Joshua fight

<p>Johnny Fisher celebrates after scoring three quickfire knockdowns of Ivan Balaz</p>
Boxing

Fisher survives early knockdown to win rollercoaster comeback fight

Tennis

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Date revealed for Kyrgios and Sabalenka’s ‘Battle of the Sexes’ clash

<p>Williams retired from tennis to focus on her growing family</p>
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Serena Williams shuts down return to tennis

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Raducanu says she is no longer ‘hiding’ after stalker experience

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Jack Draper pulls out of tournament after suffering injury setback

<p>Djokovic and Murray spent six months working together</p>
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Murray ‘disappointed’ with results in coaching stint with Djokovic

<p>Nicola Pietrangeli has died at the age of 92</p>
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Italian tennis great Nicola Pietrangeli dies aged 92

<p>Serena Williams has opened up about her experiences as a black woman in sport</p>
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Serena Williams addresses ‘negativity’ she faced as a black superstar

<p>Matteo Berrettini lifts the Davis Cup title after Italy’s win over Spain </p>
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Sinner reacts as Italy complete Davis Cup hat-trick against Spain

Golf

<p>Brooks Koepka is reportedly considering a return to the PGA Tour</p>
Golf

Brooks Koepka ‘could seek PGA return’ as he weighs up LIV Golf future

Golf

Brooks Koepka ‘could seek PGA return’ as he weighs up LIV Golf future

<p>Brooks Koepka is reportedly considering a return to the PGA Tour</p>
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Neergaard-Petersen pips Smith to Australian Open to earn Masters debut

<p>Rory McIlroy endured banana-related shenanigans during his third round</p>
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McIlroy scuppered by banana at Australian Open

United States captain Keegan Bradley felt the American fans did not overstep the mark in New York (Mike Egerton/PA)
Golf

Bradley reveals stance on Ryder Cup after ‘darkest time of my life’

<p>Tiger Woods cannot yet put a date on his return</p>
Golf

Tiger Woods provides update on return to playing after back surgery

<p>Tiger Woods cannot yet put a date on his return</p>
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Tiger Woods provides update on return to playing after back surgery

<p>Cam Smith missed the cut in Brisbane</p>
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Smith misses seventh straight cut at Australian PGA Championship

<p>Fuzzy Zoeller won the Masters on his first attempt in 1979</p>
Golf

Golf champion Zoeller, who made racist Tiger Woods joke, dies aged 74

Athletics

Athletics

Yee provides update on triathlon future after stunning marathon run

<p>Britian’s Alex Yee reacts after finishing in seventh place in the Valencia marathon</p>
Athletics

Alex Yee stuns at Valencia Marathon to go second in British rankings

<p>Duplantis picked up both the men's World athlete of the year and men's field athlete of the year gongs</p>
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Duplantis takes aim at Grand Slam Track for exclusion of field events

Cycling

<p>Ineos Grenadiers' Geraint Thomas after the final race of his professional career</p>
Cycling

Thomas given new role by Ineos Grenadiers after retirement from racing

<p>Chris Froome has provided an update on his recovery</p>
Cycling

Froome hints at unlikely cycling return after horror crash

<p>Sir Chris Hoy has been given as little as four years to live</p>
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Chris Hoy reveals unexpected upside of prostate cancer diagnosis

US Sport

<p>Barry Bonds has missed out on baseball’s Hall of Fame again</p>
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Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens miss out on baseball Hall of Fame again

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