Lu Miaoyi jumped to the 2400 international master level at Reykjavik, while Alice Lee beat the US No 1 Irina Krush in St LouisIn November 2022 this column wrote that a then little-known 12-year-old Chinese girl, Lu Miaoyi, could join Judit Polgar and Hou Yifan among the top three women players in chess history: the world elite. It has taken a while, but the …

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Lars Friis had just taken a job on Brentford's coaching staff in January 2018 when he was invited to watch an FA Cup third-round clash against Notts County alongside co-directors of football Phil Giles and Rasmus Ankersen at the club's old Griffin Park home.

The Gunners have evolved since two chastening defeats to the champions last season, with Mikel Arteta’s side now more versatile and physically stronger for a pivotal test at the Etihad

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Gareth Southgate may not want the Man Utd job if Sir Jim Ratcliffe comes calling after all.

Carlos Alcaraz was dumped out of the Miami Open in a surprise loss to Grigor Dimitrov.

Carlos Alcaraz's hopes for a Sunshine Double came undone in spectacular fashion as the top-seeded Spaniard fell 6-2 6-4 to Grigor Dimitrov, who will face Alexander Zverev in the Miami Open semi-finals.

England overcome a spirited performance from New Zealand to win the fifth and final T20 in Wellington and wrap up a 4-1 series win.

Highlights of Castleford Tigers' clash with Leeds Rhinos in the Super League.

The midfielder, 38, was aghast when the official lumbered in the way, with his Atletico Paranaense side drawing 0-0 in a state semi-final match.

The influencer-turned-WWE superstar detailed his love story with Agdal. While their wedding plans remain a mystery, Paul revealed they are already discussing starting a family.

Neymar threw the ceremonial first pitch at the Miami Marlins MLB season opener on Thursday - the day after he went for drinks with David Beckham in the city.

Gary Neville has shut down three potential managers linked with the Manchester United job should Erik ten Hag get sacked from the role.

Dejounte Murray scores in the last second of overtime as the Atlanta Hawks record a second successive win against the Boston Celtics.

Nat Sciver-Brunt starred with bat and ball

England wrapped up a 4-1 T20 series victory as they beat New Zealand by five wickets in the fifth match at Wellington.