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Following Eddie Howe's hospitalization, Newcastle's captain, Bruno Guimarães, led senior players in an emergency meeting, vowing to maintain high standards. The team demonstrated their resolve with a dominant victory over Crystal Palace, propelling them to third place in the Premier League, only four points behind Arsenal. Key performances from Jacob Murphy, Harvey Barnes, and Alexander Isak, alongside a solid defensive display, highlighted Newcastle's strong form as they secured their sixth consecutive win and continued their...

Ange Postecoglou stated that Tottenham will fight “tooth and nail” to reach the Europa League semi-finals, dismissing speculation about his future amid a disappointing Premier League season. The team will miss captain Son Heung-min due to a foot injury as they prepare for a crucial match against Eintracht Frankfurt, where Postecoglou emphasized the importance of seizing the opportunity to advance in the tournament regardless of potential consequences. Players like Micky van de Ven expressed their...

The 2025 women’s Tour of Britain will take place in northern England and the Scottish Borders from June 5 to June 8, starting in Yorkshire and concluding in Glasgow. The race will feature stages through Dalby Forest, the North York Moors national park, and the Tees Valley, with notable riders like Lotte Kopecky and Demi Vollering expected to compete. This event follows the announcement that the men’s and women’s Tour de France will start in...

Field Of Gold, trained by John and Thady Gosden, has become the 7-2 favorite for the 2,000 Guineas after winning the Craven Stakes, aiming to end a 21-year drought since a winner of this race won the Guineas. This victory marks a significant moment for Juddmonte, as it follows their success with Jonquil in the Greenham Stakes. Field Of Gold surpassed Aidan O’Brien’s Twain, now a 5-1 chance, while Scorthy Champ and Shadow Of Light...

Hawaii's Ben Zeigler-Namoa led the Rainbow Warriors to a 5-4 victory over USC with a solo homer in the third inning and a decisive two-run single in the ninth, marking their ninth win when tied or trailing in the ninth this season. The game, held at Page Stadium due to renovations at USC's Dedeaux Field, saw USC take a 4-3 lead with a grand slam from Bryce Grudzielanek before Zeigler-Namoa's clutch hit secured the win....

Chinese grandmaster Ju Wenjun has secured her fifth title at the 2025 Fide Women’s World Championship in Chongqing, defeating rival Tan Zhongyi 6½–2½. Ju, who has held the title since 2018, demonstrated her dominance by winning four consecutive games, marking her most decisive victory to date. The match underscored their nearly decade-long rivalry, with Ju successfully defending her crown against the very opponent who once eliminated her from the championship. Full Article