Newcastle United’s defensive problems have deepened after Tino Livramento was ruled out for up to two months with a hamstring injury, head coach Eddie Howe confirmed on Tuesday. The setback comes at a critical point in the season as the Magpies juggle a congested fixture list in the Premier League, FA Cup, and European competitions.

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Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa have both been charged with misconduct by the Football Association (FA) following a post-match melee that erupted at the conclusion of their FA Cup third-round clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday. The incident occurred immediately after Aston Villa secured a 2-1 victory over Spurs, leaving Thomas Frank’s side eliminated

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Celtic secured a hard-fought but vital 1-0 victory over Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership, thanks to Benjamin Nygren’s 10th league goal of the season. The win keeps the Hoops six points behind leaders Hearts, maintaining their hopes in the tightly contested title race. While the result adds three points to Celtic’s tally, the performance highlighted

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Arsenal took a decisive step toward the Carabao Cup final with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Chelsea in the first leg of the semi-final at the Emirates Stadium. Despite Chelsea striker Alejandro Garnacho scoring twice to keep his side in contention, goalkeeper Robert Sanchez’s errors proved costly, contributing directly to two of Arsenal’s goals. Sanchez

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Bundee Aki, one of the most respected and recognisable figures in world rugby, has spoken candidly about the sacrifices and challenges that shaped his remarkable career. From his early days in New Zealand to becoming a cornerstone of Ireland rugby and a two-time Grand Slam winner, Aki’s journey demonstrates resilience, dedication, and an unwavering love

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Whistleblowers submitted 185 reports of suspected doping to UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) during 2025, highlighting the growing role of citizen oversight in maintaining the integrity of sport. These reports, covering 25 different sports, represent the second-highest annual total since Ukad launched its Protect Your Sport whistleblowing initiative in 2020. Only 2024, with 211 reports, recorded more.

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British figure skater Kristen Spours expressed her gratitude after performing one final time in front of her father at the European Figure Skating Championships in Sheffield. The 25-year-old, who is set to retire from competitive skating later this year, has faced a challenging recovery following spinal surgery after an injury sustained in March 2025. Despite

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Wales will be without veteran number eight Taulupe Faletau for the opening three games of the 2026 Six Nations Championship after the 35-year-old suffered a calf injury while playing for Cardiff Rugby against the Ospreys on 1 January. The setback comes shortly after Faletau returned from a knee injury that kept him out of Wales’

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West African football has been rocked by major administrative and coaching changes this week, with Burkina Faso sacking coach Brama Traore following a disappointing last-16 exit at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), while Mali’s football federation (Femafoot) faces a leadership crisis after multiple resignations. Burkina Faso Coach and Staff Dismissed The Burkina Faso

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Professional darts player Dom Taylor has received a six-month ban after testing positive for banned substances during the 2025 PDC World Championship, the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) has confirmed. The 27-year-old, who had reached the second round of the prestigious tournament, has also forfeited his £25,000 prize money and lost his PDC Tour Card for

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