Merse says PL still best in world – so why the big Euro flop?
Arsenal and Manchester City crashed out of the Champions League on Wednesday, with Liverpool and West Ham on the brink of elimination in the Europa League – so why have English sides struggled in Europe this season? Source
Verstappen predicts Chinese GP ‘chaos’ amid ‘painted’ track mystery
Max Verstappen says he is expecting “chaos” when the cars hit the track on Friday on Formula 1’s return to China after a five-year absence. Source
Taylor hopeful of replicating Luton’s Wembley glory with Lincoln
Despite playing in his first full season in professional football, Joe Taylor has shown no signs of any debut nerves. Source
Norrie breezes through to Barcelona quarter-finals
British men’s number one Cameron Norrie booked his place in the quarter-finals of the Barcelona Open with an impressive straight-sets win over home favourite Roberto Bautista Agut. Source
Boyd: I can’t see a way back for Rangers in title race
Kris Boyd believes Rangers’ title bid has ended after they made it three league games without a win for the first time since 2019. Source
Can Super League’s leading try-scorer Swift swoop in for Giants at Rhinos?
It is fair to say Adam Swift enjoyed his return to Hull FC in Round 7 of the Betfred Super League season, running in a hat-trick of tries to help Huddersfield Giants to a 56-22 victory at the MKM Stadium. Source
FA Cup replays to be scrapped: ‘Traditions are just being thrown out the window’
Journalists Sam Tighe and Peter Smith discuss the impact of changes to the format of the FA Cup with replays being scrapped from the first round proper. Source
Has Sainz dropped biggest hint yet over Red Bull 2025 seat?
Carlos Sainz appeared to provide clues as to his preferred 2025 Formula 1 seat as the outgoing Ferrari driver offered an update on talks over his future. Source
City left to rue missed chances as relentless Real advance
Ben Ransom and Adam Bate assess where Manchester City went wrong after crashing out of the Champions League on penalties to Real Madrid. Source
The Verdict: City left to rue missed chances as Real advance
Ben Ransom and Adam Bate assess where Manchester City went wrong after crashing out of the Champions League on penalties to Real Madrid. Source