Emma Raducanu blasted her way past Belgium's Greet Minnen at the Transylvania Open in her first match since splitting from coach Francis Roig.

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City out for a response after last weekend’s late blow

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OL had to sell star players to avoid relegation but they are thriving in Ligue 1 and the Europa LeagueBy Get French Football NewsWhen Lyon were spared from administrative relegation to Ligue 2 on appeal over the summer, the overriding feeling was one of relief. During John Textor’s time as owner, the atmosphere became toxic, with fans turning on the …

A second-half cameo from 41-year-old talisman helped end strugglers’ long wait for win against GironaFirst there was applause and then they started singing, the sound coming from the narrow street outside. In the bars and terraces where Real Oviedo’s fans were still picking over the game – in La Patatina, La Pepica, La Competencia and the rest – some …

Nine years in, the appeal of lots of Grade One races, cheaper tickets and accommodation make Dublin the place to goMichael O’Leary, the chief executive of Ryanair, had two reasons to be cheerful after the Irish Champion Hurdle at the Dublin Racing Festival on Sunday. His seven-year-old mare, Brighterdaysahead, had just won the feature race. And she was …

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!For a man who is raging against the dying of the light, Cristiano Ronaldo is doing a good job of throwing a blanket over the fire. And by throwing a blanket, what Football Daily really means to say is throwing a hissy fit, a wobbly, a tantrum. The legendary footballer, reduced to something of a tap-in artist …

Pep Guardiola’s side would be on top of the league had they not consistently struggled to hold leadsSign up for Soccer with Jonathan Wilson hereThe focus had been on Arsenal. They had not won in three Premier League games before this weekend and it was reasonable to ask how secure their position at the top of the table was. But the impact of their wobble …