Gone was Arteta's dreamy evangelism about how his players would approach the final months of the title race. The prospect of playing Leeds at a baying Elland Road can do that to a title-chasing manager.

For buyers, sellers and the player who torched relationships to make it happen, Alexander Isak's £125million British record move from Newcastle to Liverpool feels desperately ill-fated.

As tunes in honour of Mo Salah and Andy Robertson tumble from the stands, the name of the manager is not sung. What has gone wrong with the champions? And can Arne Slot turn it around?

Brooks Koepka made the cut on his return to the PGA Tour.

Mike De Decker missed a crucial match-winning dart against Luke Littler at the Winmau World Masters, allowing the world No 1 to fight back and snatch victory.

Luke Littler came agonisingly close to a nine-darter during his dramatic opening-round victory over Mike de Decker at the Winmau World Masters.

Former F1 driver Riccardo Patrese has opened up about his friendship with Michael Schumacher and the conversation he had with his wife Corinna.

Luke Littler narrowly avoided a first-round exit at the Winmau World Masters after surviving a match dart in a dramatic victory over Mike De Decker in Milton Keynes.

World number one Judd Trump will take on Ali Carter in the semi-finals of the German Masters after the world number one beat Xiao Guodong in a match which featured four centuries.

Derek Chisora's fight with former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is confirmed for the O2 Arena in London on 4 April.

World number one Luke Littler comes through a "tough" night to win his first-round game after opponent Mike de Decker misses a match dart.

Giants owner appears in newly released emailsMessages show Epstein arranging women for TischDoJ releases 3.5m pages tied to Epstein caseNew York Giants chairman and co-owner Steve Tisch appeared throughout a newly released trove of emails related to Jeffrey Epstein, including communications in which Epstein arranged for Tisch to meet specific women.The …

Medical breaks for cramp against Australian Open rulesGerman says: ‘I didn’t like it, but it’s not my decision’A weary Alexander Zverev described the decision to allow a medical timeout for a cramping Carlos Alcaraz in their epic Australian Open semi-final as “bullshit”, but did not want the matter to take the focus off the quality of their …

World No 1 is on the verge of a fifth grand slam title, but former Wimbledon champion has proved she can cause problemsAt the end of yet another semi-final in Melbourne on Thursday night, Aryna Sabalenka slammed the door shut on Elina Svitolina with a searing forehand winner, her 29th of the night. It was another near flawless performance from the …

The 37-year-old's contract expires in June and Spanish outlet Sport reported a few months ago that Barca were unlikely to renew it.

Novak Djokovic has slammed his critics for suggesting he wasn't capable of winning a record-breaking 25th career Grand Slam.

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England's Lottie Woad hits a three-under-par 69 on day two of the Tournament of Champions to share the lead with three-time major winner Lydia Ko.

Former Man City star is on Hammers’ shortlist

The tournament favourite held his nerve to set up a last-16 showdown with Ross Smith.

Marseille side have been embroiled in chaos after being dumped them out of Europe's elite competition on Wednesday, with sporting director Medhi Benatia warning there would be 'consequences'.

SIMON JONES: The 25-year-old has made 29 appearances for Arne Slot's side this season but missed Wednesday's Champions League victory over Qarabag due to illness.

Lottie Woad is tied for the lead with Lydia Ko after the second round of the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions.

Derek Chisora will meet Deontay Wilder on April 4 at London's O2 Arena in what will be a 50th professional fight for both heavyweights.

Harlequins snatch a late bonus-point win over Trailfinders as the Premiership Women's Rugby returned after a six-week break.

Glasgow Warriors maintain their standing at the top of the United Rugby Championship table with a bonus-point victory over Munster at Scotstoun.

Curtis Jones is attracting interest from Serie A side Inter Milan, while Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli could be on their way to La Liga. However, Joshua Zirkzee looks like he may now stay in the Premier League, plus more.

Englishman has overseen five victories since taking charge