Tag: League
Rainbow Laces: Bournemouth’s Ryan Christie says players still crucial to campaign as Premier League shows support | Football News
Players speaking up in support of campaigns like Rainbow Laces is still incredibly impactful, believes Bournemouth’s Ryan Christie. The Scotland international has been reflecting on the 10-year anniversary of the LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport initiative, which is currently receiving its annual activation from the Premier League and its 20 clubs. Christie’s professional career also began…
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Women’s Big Bash League: Adelaide Strikers beat Brisbane Heat by three runs in final to retain title | Cricket News
Adelaide Strikers retained the Women’s Big Bash League title after a closely-fought final against Brisbane Heat at the Adelaide Oval. A year after claiming their first title against the Sydney Sixers with a 10-run win, the Strikers secured back-to-back crowns after prevailing by three runs as the Heat took their chase down to the final ball…
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Women’s Nations League: Scotland help out England by drawing with Belgium, Wales lose while Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland win | Football News
Scotland will play in League B of the next Women’s Nations League after their relegation was confirmed despite a strong showing in a 1-1 draw in Belgium, which helped England after the Lionesses’ 3-2 win over Netherlands. Marie Detruyer put Belgium ahead on the half-hour in Leuven but Scotland battled back and levelled through a…
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Harvey Elliott close to Liverpool starting spot as West Ham nail it again – Europa League and Europa Conference League hits and misses | Football News
Classy Elliott close to Liverpool starting spot Image: Harvey Elliott is close to a Liverpool starting berth It feels as if there is one place up for grabs in Liverpool’s three-player midfield. New signings Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister have their spots secured – so why can’t Harvey Elliott take the other? Watching him…
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Jude Bellingham on target as Real Madrid beat Napoli and secure Group C top spot – Champions League round-up | Football News
Jude Bellingham scored again to help Real Madrid edge a six-goal thriller with Napoli in Group C. Bellingham headed home in the first-half, but Carlo Ancelotti had to rely on late goals by Nico Paz and Joselu to beat Napoli 4-2. Braga and Union Berlin played out a 1-1 draw in Portugal. Image: Real Madrid’s…
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Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher on Newcastle defender Tino Livramento’s handball: ‘It’s just not a penalty’ | Football News
Dermot Gallagher says Polish referee Szymon Marciniak should have been stronger against VAR following the controversial stoppage-time penalty given against Newcastle for handball by Tino Livramento in the Champions League on Tuesday. Newcastle looked to be heading for a famous 1-0 win against PSG at the Parc des Princes until match official Marciniak awarded a…
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Newcastle denied by shocking call while Jeremy Doku and Julian Alvarez underline Man City importance – Champions League hits and misses | Football News
Shocking penalty call denies Newcastle Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Tim Sherwood and the Soccer Special panel are incensed as PSG are awarded a late penalty for an apparent handball from Tino Livramento Paris Saint-Germain scored with their 30th shot of the game and a number of those were clear…
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Barcelona into Champions League knockout stages for first time in three years – Champions League round-up | Football News
Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix earned Barcelona a 2-1 comeback win against Porto to book their spot in the Champions League knockout rounds for the first time in three seasons. After crashing out of the competition in the group stage two years in a row, five-times champions Barca are back in the last 16 after…
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Women’s Big Bash League: Brisbane Heat beat Heather Knight’s Sydney Thunder by 44 runs to reach Challenger | Cricket News
Brisbane Heat beat Sydney Thunder by 44 runs to book their place in Wednesday’s Women’s Big Bash League Challenger. Thunder, captained by England’s Heather Knight, won the toss in Perth and inserted Heat to bat with openers Grace Harris (45) and Georgia Redmayne (18) sharing a strong opening stand and Heat reaching 81-1 after nine…
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Gary Neville: Man City dropping points gives Premier League rivals hope in race for the title | Football News
Gary Neville thinks the fact Manchester City are dropping points this season will give their Premier League rivals hope in the race for the title. Arsenal currently sit top of the table, a point better off than second-placed Manchester City, who were held to a 1-1 draw against third-placed Liverpool on Saturday. It was the…
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