All news by author: Alex Richards

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Dates confirmed for Arsenal vs Bayern Munich and Man City vs Real Madrid matches
The Champions League quarter-finals will see the English representatives, Manchester City and Arsenal, fave stern opposition in the shape of European powerhouses Real Madrid and Bayern Munich
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Cheltenham's Cross-Country Chase cancelled as Wednesday's race times changed
Following rainfall on Tuesday and no improvement in conditions on Wednesday morning, the decision has been made to abandon the Cross-Country Chase on Wednesday
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Cheltenham 2024 Tuesday results in full including Champion Hurdle winner
The Greatest Show on Turf is here again with the 2024 Cheltenham Festival - here are all the results you need to know from day one of this year's showpiece event
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Andrew Tate & brother Tristan detained in Romania after UK issues arrest warrant
Controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate, and his brother Tristan have been detained in Romania, where the pair live, after UK authorities issued an arrest warrant.
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Predict Liverpool, Man City and Arsenal's final fixtures to see who wins title
The Premier League title race is hotting up with only one point separating the top three as Arsenal and Liverpool both look to overthrow champions Manchester City - now have your say on how the season is going to turn out
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Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff knows what he must do to sign Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen's future at Red Bull is in the spotlight despite the world champion's dominance on the track, with Toto Wolff ready to shoot his shot to get the Dutchman at Mercedes as Lewis Hamilton's replacement
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Harry Kane breaks more Bundesliga records with another Bayern Munich hat-trick
The England captain scored three times in Bayern's 8-1 thrashing of relegation-threatened Mainz at the Allianz Arena,
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Jamie Carragher left appalled by what Sheffield United did against Arsenal
Sheffield United were thrashed by Arsenal in the Premier League on Monday night, with their first-half showing at Bramall Lane leaving Jamie Carragher absolutely furious
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"A disgrace" - Arsenal brutally humiliate Sheffield Utd as Arteta hits milestone
Arsenal arrived at Bramall Lane as heavy favourites against Sheffield United on Monday night, but not many expected it to be so easy for the Gunners against arguably the Premier League's worst-ever side
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FIA president under investigation for 'interfering with F1 race result'
Controversy was at the centre of the 2023 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix in Jeddah, after Fernando Alonso was handed a penalty that saw him drop from third place to fourth - only for it to be withdrawn five hours later
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Max Verstappen 'refused' FIA president request to publicly back Christian Horner
Christian Horner's position as team principal remains in question, despite seeing Red Bull pick up where they left off last year in 2024's opening race in Bahrain, following allegations made against Horner from a female employee and the investigation that followed
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Foden haunts Man Utd again as City produce derby day comeback - 7 talking points
MANCHESTER CITY 3-1 MANCHESTER UNITED: Marcus Rashford scored an astonishing first half goal to give Erik ten Hag's men a half-time lead at the Etihad Stadium, but it was an England team-mate who stole the show before Erling Haaland had the final say
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Christian Horner breaks cover in Bahrain - but no Geri amid leaked texts scandal
The Red Bull F1 supremo continues to face questions about "inappropriate behaviour", despite being cleared by an internal investigation, after messages allegedly from him were leaked on Thursday
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Gianni Infantino makes FIFA decision on blue cards clear with emphatic comments
The sin bin protocols were ready for publication by IFAB on February 9 but were pulled at the last minute after widespread condemnation of blue cards - now FIFA president Gianni Infantino has made his stance very clear
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'Christian Horner's texts and photos' leaked in hack after Red Bull boss cleared
Christian Horner, the Red Bull F1 team principal, was cleared of "inappropriate behaviour" by an investigation taken by the team's parent company on Wednesday
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Ten Hag, Rashford and the Man Utd mess that could end badly for everyone
Manchester United have had a difficult season in the Premier League and with Sir Jim Ratcliffe wanting to be back winning titles and a Champions League mainstay, the futures of both Marcus Rashford and Erik ten Hag could well lie elsewhere
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Mikel Arteta makes bold claim about change in referees since controversial rant
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta sees his title-chasing side come up against Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday evening, with the Gunners boss insisting refereeing standards have improved sine his remarkable outburst after their loss on Tyneside in November
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Liverpool warned over replacing Klopp with 'divisive' ex-Premier League rival
Liverpool chiefs are currently looking to land themselves the ideal replacement for Jurgen Klopp when he leaves Anfield this summer, and Danny Murphy believes a now-available former Chelsea boss is someone from whom they should steer clear
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Angry Mikel Arteta slams Arsenal for two things they lacked during Porto defeat
Arsenal were left stunned by Porto after Galeno's 93rd minute winner gave Mikel Arteta's men an uphill task when they return to the Emirates in three weeks for the Champions League last 16, second leg
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Sky Sports presenter in "battle for survival" with rare pregnancy condition
Michelle Owen is a regular on screens covering the EFL and more for Sky Sports, while also being a Pregnancy Sickness Support Ambassador after suffering from Hyperemesis gravidarum during her pregnancy with son Zac - a condition she's now suffering with again in her second pregnancy
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Full Transcript as Christian Horner comes out fighting over Red Bull probe
Christian Horner, the Red Bull F1 team principal, is under investigation after allegations of 'inappropriate behaviour' were made against him by a female employee; the investigation is ongoing and Horner has not been suspended
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Xabi Alonso sends message to Liverpool as Harry Kane and Bayern Munich humbled
BAYER LEVERKUSEN 3-0 BAYERN MUNICH: Xabi Alonso's men continued their outstanding unbeaten season with a thumping win over the German giants, with England captain Harry Kane barely getting a kick as the hosts moved five points clear in the race for the Bundesliga
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Jurgen Klopp says what everyone is thinking about blue cards and sin bins
The Liverpool boss was asked his thoughts on the idea of blue cards and sin bins on Friday - and it's fair to say that the Kop boss isn't a big fan of the potential addition to the game
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Tragedy as talented young footballer, 17, dies after feeling ill during match
Adam Ankers, an aspiring young footballer with Wycombe Wanderers' Foundation Under-19s team, tragically passed away on Monday after being taken ill during a match last week
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Bayern Munich secure ‘future Harry Kane’ after beating Man Utd to transfer again
Jonah Kusi-Asare has had scouts flocking to Sweden from across Europe and the 16-year-old striker, who stands 6ft 5in, has completed a move to join the German giants