Arne Slot has emphasised the need for Liverpool to be prepared for an incredibly intense encounter at Brighton & Hove Albion. The Reds face a quick turnaround from their midweek Champions League win over Galatasaray as they head to Amex Stadium for a Saturday lunchtime kick-off. Slot previewed the visit to the south coast at a press conference.
Racing has begun at Milan-San Remo, the first Monument of the year, with immediate attacks. A breakaway formed, but not without some navigational errors. Tadej Pogačar has teased a possible attack on the Passo del Turchino.
Leeds United FC has been sanctioned after the club accepted it had breached Premier League Rule L.33. The breach relates to kick-off and re-start obligations on nine occasions this season. The Premier League has entered into a sanction agreement with the club.
Ewa Swoboda has spoken of her excitement and stress ahead of competing in the 60m event. She has put everything into preparing for the championships and running very fast.
Australia are set to face Japan in the Women’s Asian Cup final. Blues defender Ellie Carpenter describes the final as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Matildas. Carpenter and Sam Kerr have been vital in helping Australia reach the final on home soil.
VJ Edgecombe and Justin Edwards both had career-best scoring games as the Sixers defeated the Kings. Edgecombe scored 38 points and Edwards added 32 in the 139-118 victory. Joel Embiid was upgraded to doubtful, suggesting a return is close.
James Milner, the Brighton midfielder, recently broke the record for most Premier League appearances. In a new interview, Milner reflects on his career, including his time at Manchester City and Liverpool, where he won multiple titles. He also discusses overcoming a nine-month injury layoff.
Sam Patterson is set to face Michael Page at UFC Fight Night in London. Patterson believes this fight will break him into the welterweight top 15. He has expressed confidence heading into the fight.
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s omission from the latest England squad has cast huge doubt on his chances of playing at the World Cup. Head coach Tuchel said he had “not yet” spoken to the 27-year-old about his exclusion, with the full-back now absent from four successive squads. Tuchel has referenced Jarrell Quansah, Djed Spence and Tino Livramento as players in front of Alexander-Arnold.
Dennis Condrey, a founding member of the original Midnight Express, has died. He was 74. Condrey is considered a pioneer of tag team wrestling.
