England winger Freeman signs new Northampton deal

The 25-year-old made his Saints debut in 2019 and has gone on to make 118 appearances for the club across all competitions, scoring 79 tries. He scored Saints' opening try in their 2024 Premiership final win over Bath…

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F1 sprint races increase from six to 10 and Portugal and Turkey return in 2027 calendar

The season of 24 races will open in Bahrain, while the British Grand Prix at Silverstone is to take place on the weekend of 2-4 July. All four races in the Middle East are scheduled to take place in their normal slots.…

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The top 10 dribblers in Europe’s five major leagues in 2026-27: Mbappe & Yamal battle for No 1

Here are the 10 players who have completed the most dribbles across Europe’s five major leagues so far (Premier League, La Liga, Ligue 1, Serie A and Bundesliga) this season. Note: if two players are tied on the number…

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Seven reasons why Patrick Vieira will always be an Arsenal legend

It worked out really rather well. Vieira went on to enjoy a nine-year spell with the Gunners, making 406 appearances under Wenger that saw him crowned a Premier League champion on three occasions and an FA Cup winner…

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South Africa captain equals multiple full-member records with fourth T20I ton in Zimbabwe demolition

Most international centuries in women’s cricket: Laura Wolvaardt joins Smriti Mandhana at the top This was Wolvaardt’s 18th international century across formats, helping her equal Smriti Mandhana ’s record. The India…

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Middlesex upheaval grows as chair Richard Sykes reveals intent to resign

The Guardian has learned that Sykes has told the board of his decision to quit after three years as chair, with members to be informed later this week, after repeated calls from ex-players led by the former Middlesex and…

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Woods seen on range for first time since car crash

The 15-time major champion was seen hitting balls at Liberty National in New Jersey in a video shared on his Instagram before the Nexus Cup, a charity event he is hosting to raise funds for his TGR Foundation. Woods, 50…

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Sky closes in on broadcast rights for first women’s British & Irish Lions tour

Sky has held live rights for men's Lions fixtures since the 1997 tour of South Africa, and the broadcaster is understood to be in advanced discussions about adding the women's series to its portfolio. The first women's…

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177 off 220: Discarded India opener slams first hundred of county season with Division Two champions

The opening pair of Alex Lees and Ben McKinney had given them a steady start by adding 56 for the first wicket, but Durham lost three quick wickets in a space of 18 runs. Agarwal walked out at four and joined hands with…

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'He's an idiot, but he's our idiot' - Saints fans on Pollock contract stand-off

Despite a deal with Northampton being close, amid reports of an agreement of about £400,000 a year, the back row stressed on Monday that his renewal was not signed. He is, he says, still open to offers. Asked if he was…

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