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• ‘What we’ve done defensively is credit to the whole team’Jürgen Klopp has said Liverpool’s impressive defensive record this season is the result of prioritising solidity over attacking fluency and a mark of his team’s growing maturity. Related: Huddersfield Town v Liverpool: match previewContinue reading...
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Jürgen Klopp admits Liverpool focus on defence has affected attack
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AFL Round-Up: Freo finds a trump card, Saints have a gem, and Petty proves his worth
via abc.net.auA few unheralded young guns are starting to come to the AFL party, while established stars are shining. Here's this week's wrap. -
WSL roundup: Chelsea thrash Bristol City 8-0 to take control of title race
via theguardian.comGuro Reiten scores four as Chelsea grab goal difference edgeLiverpool 1-0 Manchester United; West Ham 1-1 LeicesterGuro Reiten’s four-goal salvo helped Chelsea turn up the heat on Women’s Super League leaders Manchester City with a 8-0 thrashing of Bristol City on a dramatic day when the title race was blown open. A midweek loss for Chelsea at Liverpool put Manchester City in the driving seat, with Emma Hayes saying she thought her side’s challenge was over, but the pacesetters -
Ange responds after stars in heated half-time row as Tottenham hit 20-year PL low
via foxsports.com.auJurgen Klopp said Liverpool’s 4-2 victory over Tottenham was a “mirror of their season” as they held off a late wobble to further dent Spurs’ hopes of a top-four Premier League finish. -
Andrey Rublev seals recovery from slump with Madrid Open final triumph
via theguardian.comRussian defeats Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 7-5, 7-5Rublev: ‘I would say this is the most proud title of my career’Andrey Rublev overcame an opening set wobble to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 in the final of the Madrid Open on Sunday to win his second Masters 1000 title.Auger-Aliassime was chasing his first Masters title and looked well set for victory before a resurgent Rublev, who had been struggling with a fever during the tournament, recovered to prevail in a little un -
NRL Round-Up: Souths continue to struggle, the Broncos injuries mount and Reed Mahoney's protection services
via abc.net.auThe Brisbane Broncos are dealing with a big injury issue, while South Sydney and the Warriors just have issues after falling to more defeats. Here's this week's NRL Round-Up. -
Chelsea 8-0 Bristol City: Women’s Super League – as it happened
via theguardian.comGuro Reiten scores four to ignite Chelsea charge for title as they close the gap on Manchester CityChelsea manager Emma Hayes told Sky: “Of course it is emotional but I have to do my best to make sure I put that at bay until the end of the game because thinking about my life here with these fans and the journey I have had at Kingsmeadow I’d like to think it’s not the end, it’s merely a goodbye and I’ll see you soon.”The title race run-in is as close as ever an -
Cleveland Cavaliers sink Orlando Magic to progress in NBA playoffs
via theguardian.comCleveland Cavaliers 106-94 Orlando MagicDonovan Mitchell keeps up good form with 39 pointsDonovan Mitchell scored 39 points, Caris LeVert added 15 and the Cleveland Cavaliers avoided a potentially franchise-shifting loss by rallying for a 106-94 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday in Game 7 to advance in the Eastern Conference playoffs.The Cavs trailed by 18 in the first half and were in danger of being knocked out in the first round for the second year in a row — a scenario that may have -
AFL’s new luckiest team revealed; fresh ‘top-liner’ a club can ‘build around’: Talking Pts
via foxsports.com.auThey’re one of the season’s surprise packets, but the truth behind Essendon is a bit concerning. -
Oscar Piastri in contention for podium after dream start — F1 Miami LIVE
via foxsports.com.auRed Bull’s Max Verstappen continued his domination of Formula One, taking pole position for Monday’s Miami Grand Prix after clinching the sprint race earlier on Sunday. Race live from 6am AEST! -
Debate over Bunnies’ Bennett bid; big Broncos question: NRL Talking Points
via foxsports.com.auThere’s only one man who can save the Rabbitohs according to rugby league legend Cooper Cronk following another thrashing at the hands of the Panthers. -
Chelsea 8-0 Bristol City: Women’s Super League – live reaction
via theguardian.comGuro Reiten scores four to ignite Chelsea charge for titleMan City 1-2 Arsenal: Late turnaround shakes up title raceWant to share your thoughts? Send Sarah an emailChelsea manager Emma Hayes told Sky: “Of course it is emotional but I have to do my best to make sure I put that at bay until the end of the game because thinking about my life here with these fans and the journey I have had at Kingsmeadow I’d like to think it’s not the end, it’s merely a goodbye and I’ll -
Tottenham defenders’ row shows they care, says Ange Postecoglou
via theguardian.comCristiano Romero and Emerson Royal in confrontation at AnfieldSpurs’ 4-2 defeat at Liverpool their fourth consecutive lossAnge Postecoglou claimed he had no issues with the Tottenham defenders Cristian Romero and Emerson Royal becoming embroiled in a half-time row at Anfield as it showed “they care” about the club’s plummeting form.Spurs were well beaten by Liverpool in Jürgen Klopp’s penultimate home game with Mohamed Salah, recalled to the starting lineup fol -
‘It shows they care’: Ange Postecoglou defends Spurs duo after Anfield bust-up
via theguardian.comCristiano Romero and Emerson Royal in confrontation at AnfieldTottenham’s 4-2 defeat at Liverpool their fourth consecutive lossAnge Postecoglou claimed he had no issues with the Tottenham defenders Cristian Romero and Emerson Royal becoming embroiled in a half-time row at Anfield as it showed “they care” about the club’s plummeting form.Spurs were well beaten by Liverpool in Jürgen Klopp’s penultimate home game with Mohamed Salah, recalled to the starting lineu -
Miami Grand Prix: Formula One – live
via theguardian.comLive updates from the Miami International AutodromeMiami thrice: Another blast of sold-out showbiz in the sunHave any thoughts? Send Tom an emailTom will be here shortly. In the meantime, here’s how qualifying went on Saturday:Max Verstappen remained determinedly very much on top of qualifying, continuing his unbeaten record for the season with another comfortable pole for the Miami Grand Prix. But in his wake Fernando Alonso is set to square up with Formula One’s governing body, the -
‘Don’t ban it’: Injured Suli weighs into great kick-off debate
via smh.com.auDespite being knocked in the first tackle on Anzac Day, St George Illawarra star Moses Suli believes the contentious kick-off is a highlight of the game. -
Premier League weekend awards: Erling Haaland channels Michael Jordan
via theguardian.comFrom Arsenal’s crucial goalscorer to another rudderless performance from Tottenham, we hand out honors (and dishonors) from the top-flight weekendWe witnessed man take flight in Manchester on Saturday, when Erling Haaland rose at the back post to impale a Rodri cross into the far corner. Behold: Haaland with his finest Michael Jordan impression.Not content with His Airness moment, Haaland added another three goals in City’s 5-1 win over Wolves, taking his tally in club football to 20 -
Central Coast Mariners on track for unprecedented treble after winning AFC Cup
via theage.com.auTen years after the Western Sydney Wanderers lifted the AFC Champions League, the smallest club in Australia pulled off an equally remarkable achievement. -
Central Coast Mariners on track for historic treble after AFC Cup triumph
via smh.com.auTen years after the Western Sydney Wanderers lifted the AFC Champions League trophy, the smallest club in Australia has sealed another remarkable achievement. -
Liverpool 4-2 Tottenham: Premier League – as it happened
via theguardian.comMo Salah’s header and a beauty from Harvey Elliott helped Liverpool race into a 4-0 lead before Richarlison gave them a frightAnge Postecoglou chats to Sky SportsThis is the most challenging part of the season for us. You’ve gotta be up for it, because in 12 months’ time maybe there’ll be a different challenge and we’ll need to be up for that. The players understand that it’s not easy to do what we’re trying to do, but they need to be up for it.It’ -
European football: Bayer Leverkusen crush Frankfurt to extend unbeaten run
via theguardian.comBundesliga champions thrash Eintracht 5-1 in FrankfurtPSV Eindhoven seal Eredivisie title after dominant seasonThe Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen extended their unbeaten streak as they secured a 5-1 away victory over Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday.Leverkusen’s record unbeaten run now extends to 48 matches across all competitions. Continue reading... -
Liverpool and Elliott turn on style as Tottenham’s top-four hopes fade away
via theguardian.comTottenham were offered a route towards Champions League qualification but ignored the directions. Ange Postecoglou’s team were woeful as they succumbed to a fourth consecutive Premier League defeat that should extinguish their top-four hopes as Liverpool rediscovered their verve in Jürgen Klopp’s penultimate home game. The scoreline flattered the conquered.Liverpool cruised towards victory for 72 minutes until Spurs’ substitute Richarlison and captain Son Heung-min sparked -
Liverpool 4-2 Tottenham: Premier League – live reaction
via theguardian.comUpdates from the 4.30pm BST kick-off at AnfieldBrighton 1-0 Aston Villa | Chelsea 5-0 West HamAnge Postecoglou chats to Sky SportsThis is the most challenging part of the season for us. You’ve gotta be up for it, because in 12 months’ time maybe there’ll be a different challenge and we’ll need to be up for that. The players understand that it’s not easy to do what we’re trying to do, but they need to be up for it.It’s a massive test today. But what a gre -
Bromley promoted to EFL after penalty shootout win over Solihull Moors
via theguardian.comBromley 2-2 Solihull Moors (aet; 4-3 on penalties)Captain Byron Webster scores decisive spot-kickIt is a popular misbelief that there is a first time for everything. But there are, undoubtedly, first times for some things. And, come August, that will be the case for Bromley. After 132-years of under-the-radar existence, they will contest the English Football League.Some things even happen more than once. Bromley goalkeeper Grant Smith, for example, has rounded off a season by exiting the Nationa -
Bromley book EFL place for first time after sinking Solihull Moors in shootout
via theguardian.comBromley 2-2 Solihull Moors (aet; 4-3 on penalties)Captain Byron Webster scores decisive spot-kickIt is a popular misbelief that there is a first time for everything. But there are, undoubtedly, first times for some things. And, come August, that will be the case for Bromley. After 132-years of under-the-radar existence, they will contest the English Football League.Some things even happen more than once. Bromley goalkeeper Grant Smith, for example, has rounded off a season by exiting the Nationa -
O’Brien team still in dark over ‘wonder colt’ City Of Troy’s dismal Guineas run
via theguardian.comCo-owner: ‘Horse is fine but jockey was never happy’Outsider Elmalka a welcome winner for De SousaAidan O’Brien’s Ballydoyle stable headed away from Newmarket after the Guineas meeting on Sunday with the favourite for next month’s Oaks and two of the top three in the betting for the Derby, but that does not really tell the tale of a difficult weekend here for Ireland’s most powerful yard.The main positive for O’Brien was the sight of Ylang Ylang running -
Chelsea v Bristol City: Women’s Super League – live
via theguardian.comUpdates from the 6.45pm BST kick-off at KingsmeadowWant to share your thoughts? Send Sarah an emailHello and welcome back to our coverage of the Women’s Super League. Manchester City’s loss to Arsenal earlier today has blown the title race wide open and Chelsea have the chance to close the gap on City this evening as they take on Bristol City.Chelsea manager Emma Hayes had said the title race was over when the Blues lost to Liverpool midweek but it is back on with City’s loss. -
Clement accuses Rodgers of disrespect after Rangers rally to sink Kilmarnock
via theguardian.comPhilippe Clement has accused Brendan Rodgers of disrespecting his Rangers side after they cut the gap to Celtic to three points with a 4-1 home win over Kilmarnock.After Celtic’s convincing 3-0 win over Hearts at Celtic Park on Saturday, Rodgers looked ahead to next weekend’s Old Firm derby. “We can have a bit of fun,” was the manager’s verdict on Rangers’ visit next Saturday – and his opposite number hit back after Sunday’s comeback victory at Ibr -
Tadej Pogacar goes solo to win Giro d’Italia stage two and take pink jersey
via theguardian.comSlovenian favourite beats nearest rivals by 27 seconds Ineos leader Geraint Thomas finishes third at summit finishThe race favourite Tadej Pogacar made light of a mechanical problem to blast into the lead of the Giro d’Italia with victory on the summit finish to the 161km second stage on Sunday.The Slovenian suffered a puncture at the foot of the steep 11km climb to Santuario di Oropa but he was helped back into the group by his teammates before launching a devastating solo attack. Continu -
Manchester City 1-2 Arsenal: Women’s Super League – as it happened
via theguardian.comArsenal’s Stina Blackstenius scores twice late on to secure the team’s comeback and blow the title race wide openMary Fowler has stepped up with the absence of Bunny Shaw and Manchester City manager Gareth Taylor told the BBC: “Mary has bookended this season well, she started well and she is finishing well.”It is also Steph Houghton’s last home game with her retiring at the end of the season, Taylor added on the defender: “What Steph has brought to the club is
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