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Indian Wells: Iga Swiatek beats Karolina Muchova to reach quarter-finals

Iga Swiatek

Defending champion Iga Swiatek clinched her place in the Indian Wells quarter-finals with a 6-1 6-1 thrashing of Karolina Muchova. Poland’s Swiatek is bidding to become the first woman to win the California tournament three times, having also sealed the title in 2022. Swiatek’s match against Muchova was delayed by almost an hour because of rain, but it then took …

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Gareth Taylor sacked by Man City: Alex Greenwood shocked by exit

Alex Greenwood talking to Gareth Taylor on the pitch

Former Manchester City players Ellen White and Jen Beattie, who both played under Taylor, have questioned the timing of the sacking. Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live’s Women’s Football Weekly podcast, White said: “Very odd timing I would say – it’s super strange. “I feel a bit sorry for him because [he has] a lot of injuries. But you’ve got …

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Italy v Ireland: We need to get misery out of the way – Josh van der Flier

Josh van der Flier

Back row Josh van der Flier says Ireland “have to get the misery out of the way” early in the build-up to Ireland’s final Six Nations game with Italy. Ireland have a slim shot at winning an unprecedented third Six Nations title in a row despite Saturday’s heavy defeat by France. France are in pole position to win the championship, …

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Six Nations 2025: Wales aim to avoid Wooden Spoon race to the bottom

Wales and Italy players challenge for the ball

Wales are again looking to avoid winning the Six Nations race to the bottom on the final weekend of the tournament. The Wooden Spoon is the title awarded to the side that finishes bottom of the table, a dubious accolade Wales received in 2024 for the first time in 21 years. It sums up the current state of Welsh rugby …

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Soccer Aid 2025: Tyson Fury and Wayne Rooney to co-manage England at Old Trafford

Wayne Rooney and Tyson Fury pose for a Soccer Aid photo

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will join Wayne Rooney as two of England’s co-managers for Soccer Aid 2025. Former England striker Rooney will also come out of retirement to play in the annual charity match against a World XI on Sunday, 15 June. This year’s fundraiser for Unicef returns to Old Trafford, home of Rooney’s former team Manchester United. …

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