Mark Townsend was not one to shout about things, but he could reflect with some satisfaction on life as he headed into West Bromwich to board a coach to watch his team play Sheffield Wednesday.

JEFF POWELL: The 1980s when Four Kings pf the heavyweight division got on with fighting each other - and the best of the rest - rather than protecting their records by beating up no-hopers.

Liverpool are said to be eyeing up one of Europe's best strikers - a player Salah already knows well.

Panthers tell NRL they will not be able to face Super League winnerFour-time premiers to meet Sharks in 2025 season-opener in Las VegasIsaah Yeo has admitted his disappointment that Penrith will skip the World Club Challenge, after the Panthers officially told the NRL they could not contest the only major trophy they are missing.By defeating Melbourne in …

Erik ten Hag will be the holder of another unwanted record if he's sacked by Man Utd in the coming days.

Connecticut Sun 77-88 Minnesota LynxMinnesota win best-of-five series 3-2Napheesa Collier had 27 points and 11 rebounds and Courtney Williams scored 24 points while contributing at both ends of the court to lead the Minnesota Lynx past the Connecticut Sun 88-77 and into the WNBA finals for the first time in seven years.Kayla McBride fueled a strong start …

The winger, whose career highlights include winning the Kazakhstan Premier League, replaced Cristiano Ronaldo on his debut in 2009 against Tottenham.

Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Wednesday's meetings at Nottingham, Ludlow, Sedgefield, and Kempton.

JACK GAUGHAN: Jack Grealish is adamant that his shock omission from England's European Championship squad this summer was a mistake as he hailed his resurgence under Lee Carsley.

NASSER HUSSAIN: The Multan pitch has done nothing for two days. No spin, no swing, no reverse swing. It is too batter-friendly and Test cricket needs an even contest between bat and ball.

KATHRYN BATTE AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: It was not the preparation Sonia Bompastor would have wanted heading into her first Champions League game as Chelsea manager.

As the buzz surrounding the McGregor fight went flat, Chandler accepted a rematch with Charles Oliveira to co-headline November's UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden.

CRAIG HOPE: On the eve of the European Championship, a former player close to the England camp repeatedly told us: 'Square pegs, round holes. It won't work,' when discussing plans.

The West Ham star is accused of being deliberately booked in an attempt to influence betting markets and is expected to face a hearing next March.

PGMOL chief Howard Webb (left) has admitted VAR made an 'error' after refusing to overturn a previous decision made during a huge Man United clash at Old Trafford.

DOMINIC KING AT TATTERSALLS: Amo Racing, the racing venture of leading football agent Kia Joorabchian, made a remarkable statement of intent with an £11.5million recruitment drive.

The Turkish Football Federation arbitration board confirmed their appeals had been rejected with Karaarslan hit with a 90-day suspension from football-related activities.