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'With title prize in sight, Man City rarely show any weakness'

The manner of Manchester City’s demolition of Brighton sounds an ominous note for anyone wishing to wrestle away their crown, writes Phil McNulty.

Slot confirms he wants Liverpool job

Arne Slot confirms that he is interested in becoming Liverpool's manager after Jurgen Klopp leaves at the end of the season.

Bears make Williams first pick in NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears make quarterback Caleb Williams the first pick pf the 2024 NFL Draft.

Newey to leave Red Bull over Horner allegations

Red Bull design chief Adrian Newey is to leave the team in the wake of the controversy involving allegations about team principal Christian Horner.

Man Utd fan Littler wins in Liverpool despite boos

Manchester United fan Luke Littler is booed by the crowd in Liverpool but beats Rob Cross to win Premier League Darts night 13.

Man City thrash Brighton to go second in table

Manchester City move to within one point of Premier League leaders Arsenal by thrashing Brighton 4-0 at Amex Stadium.

England's Cokayne returns for Grand Slam decider

England make two injury-enforced changes to face France in their Grand Slam decider on Saturday in Bordeaux.

How misfiring Liverpool's title chances slipped away - analysis

Match of the Day's Gary Lineker, Danny Murphy & Micah Richards discuss Liverpool's "concerning" performance in the Merseyside derby.

I can win world title in my 50s, says O'Sullivan

Seven-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says he is capable of winning a world title in his 50s after reaching the last 16 at the 2024 event.

Fernandez to miss rest of season after operation

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez will miss the rest of the season after undergoing successful surgery on a groin issue.

Wada launches review into Chinese failed tests

The World Anti-Doping Agency launches an independent review after 23 Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete at Tokyo 2020 despite failing drug tests.

Olise open to Man Utd move - Friday's gossip

Crystal Palace's Michael Olise is open to a move to Manchester United, Arsenal are considering Martin Zubimendi alternatives, plus more.

Indonesian teenager takes T20 record figures of 7-0

Indonesia's Rohmalia Rohmalia takes an astonishing 7-0 to claim the best figures in T20 international history.

St Helens fight back to beat Giants and go top

St Helens return to the Super League summit as Jonny Lomax’s last-gasp drop goal gives them a fightback win against Huddersfield.

Why so many goals in this season's Premier League?

The goalscoring record for a 20-team Premier League season has already been broken and we're still in April - BBC Sport looks at the reasons why.

Ashworth set to take Newcastle to arbitration over Man Utd move

Dan Ashworth is set to take Newcastle to arbitration to ensure his move to become Manchester United's sporting director can go ahead.

'Dinosaur mentality' - Antonio on Keane podcast criticism

West Ham striker Antonio responds to Roy Keane's criticism of current players who speak on podcasts, calling it a 'dinosaur mentality'

Meet the NBA dance team trying to change perceptions

Meet the Cleveland Cavaliers senior dance team, who are proving that age is just a number.

Nadal begins Madrid Open with emphatic win

Rafael Nadal begins his Madrid Open farewell with a comfortable straight-set win over American teenager Darwin Blanch.

Everton have miles to go despite derby win - Dyche

Everton boss Sean Dyche says the club still have "miles to go" on and off the pitch after the Merseyside derby win over Liverpool.

Ex-England defender Warnock thought about suicide

Ex-England defender Stephen Warnock says he "contemplated" taking his own life after receiving bad financial advice.

Fifa announces deal with Saudi oil company Aramco

Fifa has announced a partnership with Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil company, Aramco.

GB's Sawyers 'devastated' to miss Olympics with injury

Team GB long jumper Jazmine Sawyers will miss this summer's Olympic Games in Paris through injury.

Van Dijk questions desire of team-mates after loss

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk questions his side's desire to win the Premier League after a damaging defeat against Merseyside rivals Everton.

'If pressure is a privilege, England are about to feel very lucky'

England have big decisions to make as they prepare to name their squad for the T20 World Cup, says Stephan Shemilt.

Stick the armband on Palmer - fantasy football tips

Cole Palmer's double gameweek makes him a prime captaincy option, writes Alistair Bruce-Ball.

Wassell returns as Scotland chase third place

Scotland make three changes for their final Six Nations match away to Ireland as they chase a best finish since 2005.

Thomas 'in great place' to lead Grenadiers at Giro

Geraint Thomas says he is "in a great place" as he prepares to lead a strong Ineos Grenadiers team at May's Giro d'Italia.

BJK Cup Finals revamped with knockout format

The 2024 Billie Jean King Cup Finals will see a knockout phase replace the group stages.

Crystal Palace put £60m price tags on Olise and Eze

Crystal Palace will only entertain offers for Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise that start at £60m or more for each player.

Spanish government to oversee football federation after Rubiales scandal

The Spanish government will oversee the country's football federation until it holds new elections following the Luis Rubiales scandal.

Guardiola delighted by 'really good result'

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is delighted with a "really good result" after his side's 4-0 Premier League win over Brighton at the Amex Stadium.

De Zerbi 'proud' despite heavy Brighton defeat

Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi says he is proud of his young players despite their 4-0 Premier League defeat by Manchester City at the Amex.

'Did you see us panic?' - Ten Hag hails 'composed' Man Utd

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag praises his side's "composure" after they come from behind twice to beat Sheffield United 4-2.

'Just not good enough' - Klopp takes blame for derby defeat

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his side were "just not good enough" in their 2-0 Premier League defeat to Merseyside rivals Everton at Goodison Park.

'It's a game for the people' - Dyche on derby win

Everton manager Sean Dyche describes their 2-0 Premier League victory at Goodison Park over Merseyside rivals Liverpool as "a game for the people".

Bournemouth will appeal against Kerkez red card - Iraola

Boss Andoni Iraola says Bournemouth will look to appeal against the red card shown to Milos Kerkez in their 1-0 win at Wolves.

Glasner hails Mateta-Ayew partnership in Newcastle win

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner praises the performance of forwards Jean-Philippe Mateta and Jordan Ayew in their 2-0 Premier League win over Newcastle United at Selhurst Park.

O'Neil bemoans Wolves' 'worst performance of the season'

Boss Gary O'Neil says Wolves' display in their 1-0 loss to his former club Bournemouth was "the worst performance of the season so far".

Why Cole became a Premier League Hall of Famer

In the week that Andy Cole entered the Premier League Hall of Fame, BBC Sport looks back at some of the best moments from his career.

Is Arne Slot the right fit for Liverpool?

Planet Premier League pundits Cesc Fabregas and Statman Dave discuss whether Feyenoord manager Arne Slot is the right fit for Liverpool.

Brady & Purdy - inside two of the NFL's biggest draft steals

Tom Brady and Brock Purdy enjoyed instant success in the NFL, so how come it took so long for them to be selected when they were in the draft?

Clarke on Euros ambition, calm exterior and making dad proud

Scotland are not going to the Euros as "tourists", says Steve Clarke as the manager discusses his move into coaching, the hurt of missing the World Cup and losing his father to dementia.

Mullins eyes British title at Sandown finale

Willie Mullins will look to clinch the British jump trainers' championship at Sandown on Saturday - and become the first Irishman to do so in 70 years.

Monaghan returns to Ireland team for Scotland game

Co-captain Sam Monaghan returns to the Ireland team for Saturday's final Women's Six Nations game against Scotland in Belfast.

Ireland beat UAE in T20 World Cup qualifier opener

Ireland recover from a batting wobble to secure an opening six-wicket win over hosts United Arab Emirates at the T20 World Cup qualifier.

Xavi to remain as Barcelona coach until 2025

Xavi will remain as Barcelona coach until at least June 2025 after changing his mind about leaving at the end of the season.

Who will win the Premier League?

It is the closest three-way Premier League title race for years - but will Arsenal, Liverpool or Manchester City win it?

Slot - the 'control freak' inspired by Guardiola

With Liverpool set to open talks with Arne Slot over their manager's job, BBC Sport looks at the Feyenoord head coach's qualities, and the inspiration he has taken from Pep Guardiola.

The cricket pitches shipped from Australia to the US

How some of the pitches being used at the men's T20 World Cup have been grown in Australia and transported to co-hosts the USA.

'Everton apply final blow to Liverpool title challenge'

Everton ended a cycle of icy misery by applying the final blow to Liverpool's Premier League title hopes, writes Phil McNulty.

'The longer we go unbeaten, the pressure increases'

British Para-rower Frankie Allen says that the pressure of trying to stay ahead of their rivals is "a privilege".

England's trailblazing 1994 World Cup winners

The story of England's victory against the odds in the largely overlooked 1994 Rugby World Cup final.

Taming the Crazy Gang, a blank contract & David Currie - the legend of Clough

Mark Crossley on his former Nottingham Forest boss Brian Clough.

Booing your own anthem - Hong Kong and a dilemma

Beijing's increasing influence has led to speculation that Hong Kong's days of an independent football scene are numbered.

The controversial dress code at sport's biggest party

Paris will welcome the world this summer, but France's distinctive relationship with religion means its own Olympic athletes will have a different dress code.

Facing disaster - the Forest fans at Hillsborough

Ninety-seven Liverpool fans died as a result of April 1989's Hillsborough disaster. Nottingham Forest fans have been the silent witnesses of the horror that day.

'More than a fighter' - how Rousey finally found peace

Ronda Rousey - judoka, mixed martial artist, wrestler - tells BBC Sport how she has found inner peace after coming back from the lowest point of her career.

Inside the ropes - the life of a caddie

The furthest inside the ropes, the closest to the stars - a caddie's role extends far beyond carrying bags and wiping clubs.

Two brothers, one club and a 40-year wait

Inaki and Nico Williams' parents travelled to Bilbao from Ghana hoping the city would change their sons' lives. Their sons, in turn, have changed the city.

'I couldn't really speak about it' - a decision dividing the WSL

Lost earnings? Lost fitness? Lost opportunities? Lost time? The issues that Women's Super League players weigh up when adding to their families.

'Something happens' to Harlequins at 'special' Twickenham - Care

Danny Care says playing at "special" Twickenham brings something extra out of Harlequins.

Clarke on Euros ambition, calm exterior and making dad proud

Scotland are not going to the Euros as "tourists", says Steve Clarke as the manager discusses his move into coaching, the hurt of missing the World Cup and losing his father to dementia.

Wales face Italy finale in front of record home crowd

Wales will play their Women's Six Nations finale against Italy in front of a record crowd at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.

Wilson ready for 'crunch time' on and off pitch

From preparing to scrum against Springbok World Cup winners to polishing off chapters of his dissertation, Scott Wilson's breakthrough season at Ulster has involved a balancing act.