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The Premier League’s existing profitability and sustainability (PSR) rules are poised to be retained for next season following discussions by its member clubs at a shareholders’ meeting. It had been anticipated that clubs would adopt a new financial model for the 2025-26 campaign, but there will now be a delay to its implementation. The clubs […]

Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson has withdrawn from the Keely Klassic because of a hamstring injury. The Briton was aiming to break the women’s 800m world indoor record at the eponymous athletics meeting on Saturday in Birmingham. Hodgkinson has not confirmed a timeline for her recovery but it is understood she is targeting the World

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor says Sam Kerr will “learn” from the “mistakes” she made and that the club will not be taking any further disciplinary action following Kerr’s court case. On Tuesday, she was found not guilty of causing racially aggravated harassment after calling a police officer “stupid and white” following an incident in Twickenham

When asked if he could see why people would view his move as a “huge risk”, Eustace replied: “Yeah, [and] they are probably right. But the reason I have done it is that this is something I want to be part of.” Eustace’s first match in charge of Derby will be Friday night at Queens

Liverpool and Everton have jointly condemned online racist abuse received by Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure, while Merseyside Police have opened an investigation. Doucoure, 32, was targeted on social media following his side’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Wednesday. Chief superintendent Claire Doyle of Merseyside Police, external said: “We

Nurmagomedov prevailed on a 47-47, 48-46, 48-46 scorecard against Hughes in a tight tussle in Dubai. “I think the judges’ scorecards were pretty ridiculous, but as I say I’ll watch it back with a clear mind,” said Hughes at the time. Almost three weeks later and Hughes still believes he should have been awarded victory.

An independent review has found the Rugby Football Union’s controversial executive pay scheme, which led to the resignation of its chairman Tom Ilube, was an “appropriate remuneration structure”. The bonus scheme prompted widespread criticism of chief executive Bill Sweeney, who received an extra £358,000 on top of his increased salary of £742,000, while the union

Lando Norris says he needs to get his “elbows out” but also be “smart” in his battles with rival Max Verstappen on track this year. Norris drove McLaren’s new car, the MCL-39, at Silverstone on Thursday as they became the first team to unveil a 2025 challenger. Norris said: “I need to get my elbows

Investors will agree a minimum five-year period for which they are attached to their Hundred team. Some are paying their money up front, while others are staggering payments over a maximum five-year period. One return on the investment will be a split of 80% of future broadcast deals, with The Hundred set to be sold

Celtic could face another Uefa fine over a banner displayed by their fans during the Champions League play-off first leg against Bayern Munich. The banner relating to Israel was unveiled by supporters at half-time and remained in place for the majority of the second half. The control, ethics and disciplinary committee of European football’s governing