The plan England's rugby league bosses hope avoids repeat of World Cup pain

There were mitigating circumstances behind England's early departures from the Men's and Women's Rugby League World Cups. But there is also an acknowledgement within the Rugby Football League that, for both the men and…

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Yamaha will not travel to Qatar for MotoGP race

The event at the Lusail International Circuit is set to take place on 6-8 November, having been postponed from April. MotoGP is going ahead with the race, despite reports 19 of 22 riders have signed a letter raising…

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European champion Mageean dies aged 34

A statement on her Instagram account on Sunday read: "At 6:30am this morning, Ciara lost her battle with cancer surrounded by her loved ones. A beloved daughter, sister, wife, friend and inspiration to so many, she will…

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England out of World Cup after Tonga edge out Samoa

England sealed a 34-12 victory against Papua New Guinea on Friday but needed to win by a big margin to give themselves a chance of leapfrogging Samoa in Pool B and C and advancing to the semi-finals on points difference.…

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Sheff Wed appoint former Stockport boss Challinor

He replaces Henrik Pedersen, who was sacked last Sunday after just one win in six League One games. The Owls are currently on a winless run of three matches - where they have drawn once and lost twice - and are ninth in…

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Britain's Dart wins maiden WTA Tour title at Guangzhou Open

Dart, who saved three match points in her semi-final win over Sun Xinran to reach her first Tour-level final, edged a thrilling match against the 18-year-old from Austria 4-6 6-3 6-4. Qualifier Dart, the British No 5 who…

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Kilmarnock 'need support more than ever' but patience wearing thin

All greeted on the final whistle by a loud, piercing chorus of boos and some angry finger-pointing by sections of the Kilmarnock support. That such fan fury follows a result that actually moved the Ayrshire side off the…

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Yamashita holds off Liu to defend her LPGA Maybank Championship title

The 2025 Women's Open winner and third-round leader ended with a 72-hole total of 22-under after a final-round 68 on the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club course. The Japanese golfer sank five birdies with just the one…

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Michael Carrick to stay in charge of Manchester United for Roma game

United have not won in nine games and have made their poorest start to a season since 1988, but Carrick's position is expected to be reviewed again during the international break after the next round of Premier League…

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Rampant Salford hint that Beckham’s lofty ambitions are not a pipe dream

First it was the Class of '92 who guided them up through the non-league system into the fourth tier but failed to progress any further. Gary Neville and David Beckham remain, part of a new group that took over in May…

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