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WNBA star Brittney Griner - who returned to the United States via prisoner swap in December - has called on president Joe Biden to intervene after a journalist was detained in Russia this week

The 29-year-old badminton star opened up on the horrific messages she received after losing at the Swiss Open as she was accused of throwing the match

Brendan Rodgers has departed Leicester after four years in charge, with the Foxes at serious risk of relegation, but club legend Gary Lineker is sad to see the Northern Irishman go

The Jacksonville Jaguars won their first AFC South title since 2017 last season, claiming the division crown in Doug Pederson's first year as head coach while quarterback Trevor Lawrence improved

Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney has given his thoughts on the battle to earn a place in the Champions League next term with some mixed news for his former side before the end of the season

Erik ten Hag handed a start to Scott McTominay against Newcastle - and Gary Neville spotted the key role he was given in Man Utd's side in the huge Premier League clash

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced the class of 2023 - and several NBA legends were selected, including Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade and European duo Pau Gasol and Dirk Nowitzki

Draymond Green has fumed at the collective bargaining agreement that is due to come into play in the summer, which is designed to better balance teams, including the current NBA champions

Leicester City brought to an end Brendan Rodgers’ four-year spell at the club on Sunday afternoon following defeat to Crystal Palace and are now on the hunt for his replacement

Dua Lipa has previously described herself as an "Honorary Liverpool supporter" after her 'One Kiss' tune become anthemic among their fans but she is a supporter of Arsenal

Newsboy rates As If By Chance as his best bet on Monday at Newcastle and he also likes Dibble Decker in Ludlow's main race of the day

Former interim lightweight champion Gaethje has had a lengthy rivalry with McGregor over the last few years, with the pair once almost signed to fight each other

McGregor is due to make his return after over two years out of the octagon against former Bellator lightweight champion Chandler, but no date has been confirmed as yet

ARSENAL 2-1 MAN CITY: Man City needed to win to re-join neighbours Man Utd at the top of the WSL table - but were left stunned after two second-half goals completed a hard-fought comeback.

Brendan Rodgers has left Leicester City following a seven-game winless run, culminating in Saturday's defeat at Crystal Palace, which left the club in the relegation zone

Alpine avoided having to replace Gasly for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as the Frenchman escaped without receiving the penalty points which would mean he has to miss a race

Adesanya had never lost at middleweight before his November meeting with old rival Pereira, but is now just one fight away from dropping out of world title contention

Former Barcelona and Manchester United defender Gerard Pique went through an incredibly high profile divorce with pop star Shakira last year with the pair finally moving on

Julian Nagelsmann was surprisingly sacked by Bayern Munich late last month with club officials now attempting to clarify the process behind the manager's dismissal

Sainz was penalised for contact with Fernando Alonso late in the Melbourne race which meant he dropped out of the points positions after taking the chequered flag

England international Conor Gallagher is one of the Premier League's most energetic and dynamic central midfielders - making him a perfect fit for Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool

Ex-England captain Vaughan was cleared of using racist language earlier this week after stepping back from his role with the BBC following the allegations

Rory McIlroy has opened up on how an important injury 'wake up call' when he was just 20 made him reassess his career and change his lifestyle away from the course

Former Spain international Gerard Pique became one of the best defenders in the world during Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola's four-year spell in charge of Barcelona

YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul is currently looking for his next move after losing his first professional boxing match to Tommy Fury back in February, and he has signed with PFL MMA