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The former plasterer lighting up the Premier League
Former plasterer Jonny Clayton is excelling in this season’s Premier League having been tipped to struggle in the showpiece event.

Kaizer Chiefs find the winning formula?
Chiefs have a cohesive attack, for a change.

DeChambeau working on new LIV contract
Two-time Major winner Bryson DeChambeau commits to staying with LIV Golf despite speculation about the tour’s finances.

Iraola frustrated after Leeds’ equaliser was not ruled out for offside
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is frustrated with the decision to not rule out Sean Longstaff’s 97th-minute equaliser for Leeds as a player was “offside in front of his goalkeeper”.

Orlando Pirates get good and bad news before the Soweto Derby
Today’s news wrap.

Jones ‘struggled to breathe’ during Selby defeat
The 2024 World Championship runner-up was left struggling for breath in his first round match at The Crucible due to his asthma.

Man City focusing on winning ‘all five games’ in title run-in – Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his side is focusing on winning “all fives games” during the title run-in, after their 1-0 win against Burnley in the Premier League.

Leeds score late to earn draw at Bournemouth
Sean Longstaff scores a dramatic 97th-minute equaliser as Leeds took another step towards Premier League survival in an eventful draw at Bournemouth.

Man City move top with win as Burnley relegation confirmed
Manchester City continue their charge towards the Premier League title with victory at Turf Moor to move Pep Guardiola’s side top of the table and relegate Burnley back to the Championship.

PSG make Fernandes approach – Thursday’s gossip
Mateus Fernandes is wanted by Paris-St Germain, Andoni Iraola and Cesc Fabregas are among the candidates to replace Liam Rosenior at Chelsea, and Barcelona want Marcus Rashford to extend loan stay.

Ireland to face Japan at McDonald Jones Stadium
Ireland’s Nations Championship fixture against Japan will take place at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle, Australia on 11 July (11:00 BST).

Leadership, injury and pet peeves – the making of Ireland’s King
From a career-threatening knee injury to Ireland captain in the space of a year, it has been a whirlwind 12 months for Erin King.

Moody announces 500-mile MND ride with World Cup-winning team-mates
Former England captain Lewis Moody, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last year, announces a cycling challenge to raise money.

Premier League quiz: Name every manager departure this season
A Premier League club has parted ways with a permanent head coach on 10 occasions this season – can you name them all?

Support from fans a ‘blessing’ for Hatton family
Ricky Hatton’s son Campbell says the family have not been able to grieve privately but calls the support they have had from people a “blessing”.

England’s Matthews extends Gloucester-Hartpury deal
England vice-captain Alex Matthews signs a new deal to stay with PWR reigning champions Gloucester-Hartpury.

Ospreys future ‘positive’ as Scarlets set to sign WRU deal
Scarlets aim to sign the Professional Rugby Agreement “shortly” as Ospreys head coach welcomes collapse of Cardiff takeover.

How are leaders Hearts handling title pressure?
With five games to go Hearts are still top of the Scottish Premiership. So how are the unlikely league leaders handling the heat with five games to go?

Former selector Smith appointed to ECB board
Former national selector Ed Smith is appointed by the England and Wales Cricket Board as a non-executive director.

Kaizer Chiefs transfers: THREE in, SEVEN out?
Streamlining of the squad.