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play 1:14 Bompastor: ‘Small details’ separate Chelsea from UWCL glory Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor discusses Chelsea’s chances of success in a competition she won as a player and manager, the UEFA Women’s Champions League. WASHINGTON — For the first time in 12 years, Chelsea enter a Women’s Super League (WSL) season under a different manager….
Hallgrimsson, who was joint head coach of his native Iceland when they stunned England at Euro 2016, reported no new injury worries for what is the Republic of Ireland’s first game since 11 June. “I have learned a lot this week,” he said. “We wish we would have had more time but we have to…
Aryna Sabalenka stayed on course for her third Grand Slam title as she clinched a spot in the US Open final against great American hope Jessica Pegula. Sabalenka, who was runner-up to Coco Gauff last year, is the hot favourite to go one better this year after crushing the hopes of Emma Navarro 6-3 7-6…
The Hanley moment happened almost in slow motion, but of course, it needed the preamble of a rousing Scotland comeback to set the scene for its full horror. The longer this game went on, the harder Scotland chased, the more Steve Clarke transformed himself from an anxious pensioner playing the penny slot machines with caution…
The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers… THE DAILY MAIL Manchester United have appointed Sam Erith as performance director until the end of the season – as the drive to transform the club continues. Nicko Sensoli created history after his goal sealed San Marino’s first ever competitive victory in a 1-0 win over…
Jack Draper is tailor-made for the US Open, where the fast courts help his style, and he’s now dreaming of a spot in the final with Jannik Sinner standing in his way. This is arguably Draper’s best chance yet of winning a Grand Slam. With Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic already out and Jannik Sinner…
A stoppage-time penalty saw Scotland suffer an agonising late defeat to Poland after a spirited display in their Nations League opener. Steve Clarke’s side were determined to make up for a disappointing Euro 2024 as they returned to action for the first time. But it was Poland who took an early lead through Sebastian Szymanski…
GOLD COAST, Australia — Jackson Irvine has acknowledged that Australia‘s upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifier against Indonesia has become a “huge game” for the Socceroos after a 1-0 loss to Bahrain that captain Mat Ryan simply declared to be “not good enough”. After a perfect second stage of Asian qualification in which his side won…
It’s prediction time! As the 2024 NFL season gets under way, the Sky Sports NFL team make their picks – from their MVP favourites to their Super Bowl matchups… MVP Jordan Love, QB, Green Bay Packers. I remember when I was in Philly, when I played, we put Aaron Rodgers out of the game and…
Chelsea have left Cole Palmer out of their squad for the UEFA Conference League, along with centre-back Wesley Fofana and central midfielder Romeo Lavia. The west London club’s 29-man squad for the league phase of UEFA’s third-tier was announced on Thursday and included the likes of Pedro Neto, Mykhailo Mudryk and Jadon Sancho. Editor’s Picks…