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Harry Latham-CoyleSix Nations

Impressive Ireland set sail in search of history as England wilt again

Ireland 27-22 England: Chasing a third consecutive Six Nations crown, Ireland overcame a dogged England performance with a trademark second-half surge

<p>Ireland opened their campaign</p>

<p>Abdoulaye Doucoure scored Everton's fastest-ever goal to set them on course for a big win against Leicester </p>

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Moyes has liberated Everton from the Dyche straitjacket

Everton 4-0 Leicester: Abdoulaye Doucoure scored the fastest goal in Everton history when he struck within 11 seconds to set them on course for another win

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Transfers news: Villa close in on Rashford as Spurs turn to Garnacho

Aston Villa enter race to sign Rashford from Man Utd

<p>Israel Adesanya is a former two-time UFC middleweight champion</p>

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Michael Vaughan: England facing ‘big questions’ after Ashes embarrassment

Six Nations 2025

<p>Scotland held off an Italy comeback to triumph in edinburgh</p>

Scotland avoid painful Italian deja vu to launch Six Nations title bid

<p>The maestro Antoine Dupont conducts his side to another famous win</p>

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Peerless Dupont inspires France to victory as Wales hit new low

<p>Ireland are two-time reigning Six Nations champions but access to the competition could soon look very different</p>

Premium

Why the BBC could drop the ball for their coverage of Six Nations

<p>Gabby Logan will front the BBC’s coverage of the 2025 Six Nations, which could be the broadcaster’s last tournament</p>

Lib Dems launch campaign to keep Six Nations on free-to-air

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In depth

<p>Steven Gerrard has left Al-Ettifaq </p>

Gerrard’s fall from Liverpool legend to coaching failure is complete

<p>Man City came from behind to triumph over Club Brugge and reach the knockout rounds</p>

Man City averted disaster but their frailties are a cause for concern

<p>Barcelona manager Hansi Flick watches over his team from the touchline</p>

Why Barcelona’s kamikaze offside trap could change European football

Independent TV

<p>Ruben Amorim wants more out of Marcus Rashford (Martin Rickett/PA)</p>

Ruben Amorim tells Rashford what he must do to stay at Man United

<p>Video: Fire engulfs kiosk outside Etihad ahead of Man City's Champions League clash.</p>

Fire engulfs kiosk outside Etihad ahead of Man City clash

<p>Ruben Amorim, left, has offered no reassurances over Marcus Rashford’s future at Manchester United (Martin Rickett/PA)</p>

Watch: Amorim takes swipe at Rashford's commitment to Man Utd

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Arne Slot says Liverpool were ‘almost perfect’ in victory over Ipswich

Football

Ollie Watkins went off injured against Wolves (Nick Potts/PA).

Aston Villa lose Ollie Watkins to injury as they slip to defeat at Wolves

It was another successful day for Arne Slot (John Walton/PA)

Arne Slot admits his Liverpool side may have needed luck in win at Bournemouth

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe (centre) was left “hugely frustrated” by a second-successive Premier League defeat at St James’ Park (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Eddie Howe confident Newcastle will step up for cup semi-final after Fulham loss

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Rugby Union

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Ireland come on strong to beat England in Six Nations - live

Gregor Townsend saw his side make a winning start (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Gregor Townsend says win over Italy will prepare Scotland for what is to come

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Scotland beat Italy to spark Six Nations title charge - live

Wales have lost 13 successive matches (Adam Davy/PA)

Wales face ‘biggest game in last 15-20 years’ when they take on Italy

<p>Karl Dickson takes charge of Scotland vs Italy</p>

Scotland vs Italy referee: Who is Six Nations official Karl Dickson?

Wales head coach Warren Gatland saw his side heavily beaten by France (Adam Davy/PA)

Warren Gatland admits Italy showdown now ‘pretty important’ for wounded Wales

Athletics

<p>Harry Marra is a world-leading athletics coach</p>

Can Man Utd’s new coach turn Amorim's players into ‘mad dogs’?

<p>Harry Marra is a world-leading athletics coach</p>

Amorim hires 78-year-old athletics coach to whip Man Utd into shape

<p>Eliud Kipchoge has won the London Marathon four times</p>

Kipchoge confirms sensational London Marathon comeback

Cycling

Australia’s Rohan Dennis celebrates winning gold at the 2019 World Championships in Harrogate (PA)

Rohan Dennis pleads guilty to charge over wife’s death

<p>Tom Pidcock will miss the next edition of the Tour </p>

Pidcock to miss 2025 Tour de France after leaving Ineos Grenadiers

Laura Kenny, right, with husband Jason at the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year awards (Martin Rickett/PA)

Dame Laura Kenny announces that she is expecting third child

US Sport

<p>The Chiefs are targeting a third Super Bowl in a row</p>

When is Super Bowl LIX? Teams, date, start time and latest odds

<p>The Lakers had been due to take on the Charlotte Hornets </p>

NBA postpones Lakers game as wildfires devastate Los Angeles

<p>Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to NBA Cup glory </p>

Antetokounmpo reveals key reason why Milwaukee Bucks won NBA Cup

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