'He would have died for Everton': The aching sadness of Mike Lyons, the man who bled blue - and why his story should inspire David Moyes' side to go all out to win this season's League Cup
Mike Lyons' former team-mates took turns to relate stories of the indefatigable, generous and hugely talented team-mate they knew and loved. But he is struggling now and could not be there.
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Alcaraz and Williams thrill in brief but bright US Open mixed doubles showing
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were among the star double-acts in New York as the US Open mixed doubles competition got under way on Tuesday.
O'Neill takes responsibility after Celtic's latest European capitulation
Celtic throw away a four-goal aggregate lead as they suffer a 5-4 defeat by Austrian side LASK to miss out on the Champions League for the second year in a row.
'We apologise to the fans' - Celtic throw away four-goal lead to crash out of CL
Celtic suffered a stunning Champions League play-off collapse as LASK overturned a 3-0 first-leg deficit to win 5-4 after extra time and sent the Scottish champions crashing into the Europa League.
Hull require penalties to overcome stubborn Stoke
Premier League new boys Hull followed up their 2-0 win over Manchester United on Saturday by knocking Stoke out of the Carabao Cup on penalties after a 1-1 draw at the bet365 Stadium.
Papers: Man City set for late Fernandez move as Chelsea replacement emerges
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All Blacks need late surge to avoid shock defeat to Lions
New Zealand fought back from an 18-point deficit in the second half to beat the Lions 41-35 and avoid a shock defeat at Ellis Park on Tuesday.
Leeds earn second win at Forest in three days in Carabao Cup
Leeds United registered a second win at Nottingham Forest in three days as they booked their spot in the Carabao Cup third round.
Serena and Alcaraz dazzle in mixed doubles before exit
Star pairing Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz reached the quarter-finals of the US Open mixed doubles before being beaten by fourth seeds Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli.
St Helens legend Lomax to retire at end of season
'Truly honoured' - Shaw wins PFA player of the year award
Manchester City forward Khadija Shaw reacts to winning her second PFA player of the year award in three seasons.
'I'm very proud of this' - Fernandes wins PFA player of the year
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes reacts to winning the men's 2026 PFA player of the year award.
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Hrgovic taunts starting to wind me up - Itauma
Moses Itauma says Filip Hrgovic's comments are starting to "wind him up" before their fight on Saturday.
Leeds do the double over Nottingham Forest: Daniel Farke's side win at the City Ground for the second time in just FOUR days with Carabao Cup triumph - and Liam Delap cannot come quickly enough for new boss Oliver Glasner
JAMES SHARPE AT THE CITY GROUND: Liam Delap cannot come quickly enough for Nottingham Forest. Two games into Oliver Glasner's reign at the City Ground, two defeats by Leeds United.
Raheem Sterling faces two years in jail after being charged with dangerous driving and possessing 'hippy crack' after crashing his £270,000 Lamborghini
The former Premiere League star, 31, who was arrested at the scene, faces two years in prison if convicted of the charges.
LASK 5 CELTIC 1: Bhoys' Euro dream turns into a nightmare as Austrians let rip with five goals without reply
Since embarking on their maiden European voyage in the old Inter-City Fairs Cup some 64 years ago, Celtic have scaled some dizzying heights and experienced some crushing lows.
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Cardiff's Anyadike, 15, sets new EFL Cup record as youngest player
Cardiff City's Noah Anyadike, 15, becomes the youngest player in EFL Cup history after starting their second-round defeat against Norwich City.
GB's Dart and Jones advance in US Open qualifying
Britons Harriet Dart and Fran Jones both make winning starts in their bids to reach the US Open singles main draw.
