Bolt was said to be close to his father, who has died after a lengthy illness in Jamaica

Haaland was hurt during City’s 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final win at Bournemouth on Sunday.

Home form ‘scratchy’ as Brentford visit on WednesdayFabian Schär set to sign a new contract ‘imminently’Eddie Howe has challenged his Newcastle players to prove they are not merely a cup team by overcoming their sometimes self-destructive inconsistency and qualifying for the Champions League.Howe’s side have always been capable of beating anyone …

Huskies will face No 1 overall seed UCLA on FridayTexas and champions South Carolina are in other semi-finalPaige Bueckers and her UConn teammates didn’t cut down the net after securing a trip to the Final Four, even though a ladder was set up and ready to go. The reason was simple: The Huskies aren’t done yet.Bueckers carried UConn to their record 24th …

Forward discusses life since her dramatic move from Manchester City to Arsenal and looks forward to the EurosAs Chloe Kelly arrives to speak to the nation’s media, her joy at being back with England is unmistakable. Sitting down with a relaxed grin, it would be easy to forget this was a player whose place with the Lionesses was under question a few …

Celtic Plc settles around 70% of cases in class actionLaw firm expects further settlements in coming weeksA seven-figure payout has been agreed for a lawsuit over claims of historical sexual abuse at Celtic Boys Club, a law firm has said.Thompsons Solicitors is acting for about 30 former Celtic Boys Club players and said about 70% of the cases had been …

Seamer who rose to prominence with a fiendish knuckleball in 2019 before injury struck is looking to revive fortunesPat Brown is reluctant to call it a comeback but, five years on from the last of four white-ball caps for England, the seamer who rose to prominence with a wobbling knuckleball heads into the new season buzzing from a winter spent with Andrew …

Governing body hopes law will be in place for Euro 2028FA: ‘Enforcing entry points is a huge drain on resources’The Football Association has stepped up its lobbying of the government to make forced entry into football stadiums, so-called “tailgating”, a criminal offence before the UK and Ireland host the 2028 men’s European Championship.The …

INSIDE CRICKET BY LAWRENCE BOOTH: The start of the county championship usually means cheap wickets on fresh pitches for 78mph seamers - but it doesn't have to be this way.

CRAIG HOPE: Eddie Howe has warned his Newcastle players they must answer the 'big question' that remains over their consistency.

Lawson was unceremoniously ousted from the Red Bull seat only a matter of months after he was promoted from sister team RB after strong showings last term.

Haaland limped out of the 2-1 win over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium and was later spotted on crutches while wearing a protective boot.