‘Protest is needed’ – Clubs hit out as FA Cup replays scrapped
EFL and non-League clubs have hit out at the Football Association’s decision to scrap FA Cup replays from the first round proper, ending 150 years of tradition. Source
QUIZ! Think you know football? Guess the goalscorer in 30 seconds!
Who is the mystery goalscorer? You have 30 seconds to decide! Source
Hollie Doyle’s blog: Army Ethos and Folgaria ready for Newbury tests
It is a big weekend for Hollie Doyle, who has key rides in both Classic trials at Newbury on Saturday – live on Sky Sports Racing – including Coventry Stakes runner-up Army Ethos. Source
Merson: Three wins and Arsenal right back in PL title hunt
In his latest column for Sky Sports, Paul Merson says Arsenal will be hurting after defeats to Aston Villa and Bayern Munich damaged their chances of finishing the season with silverware, but believes they have the chance to get back in the title race with three wins in a week. Source
Wolves’ Harrison seizes chance to shine on Super League stage
James Harrison’s rugby league career has taken in stops at Batley Bulldogs, Featherstone Rovers, Leeds Rhinos and even Oxford, but at 27 he seems to have firmly settled at Warrington Wolves. Source
World Darts Championship unlikely to leave Ally Pally despite Littler effect
PDC chief executive Matt Porter remains adamant that Alexandra Palace will remain as the venue for the World Darts Championship, despite the Luke Littler effect on the sport. Source
FA Cup talking points: Palmer to haunt Pep? City’s semi-final woes to continue?
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Hamilton eyes more China rain after Mercedes ‘come alive’
Lewis Hamilton is hoping for more rain at this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix after he qualified a surprise second for Saturday’s Sprint. Source
Klopp’s rallying cry to Liverpool fans: ‘We can turn things around!’
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp remains optimistic of his side’s Premier League title ambitions despite his team’s poor run of form. Source
Rampant Red Roses score 14 tries to dominate Ireland at Twickenham
A rampant Red Roses put Ireland to the sword in Round 4 of the Women’s Six Nations at Twickenham, scoring 14 tries in a 88-10 demolition in front of nearly 49,000 fans. Source