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Thursday’s Everton News: Rocco Vata link, Patterson defiance, Richarlison interview

Recapping all the Everton news from yesterday.


Clyde boss Ian McCall 'only focused on Peterhead' as drop rivals clash

The Bully Wee can take a huge step towards survival with a win at the Balmoral Stadium


Mercedes uncovers biggest clue on 2024 F1 struggles

Mercedes technical director James Allison says Formula 1 2024's first three races have unveiled initial trends on why it has struggled so much.


Group racing on the table for improving Mugen after Sha Tin mile assignment

Hugh Bowman hops aboard Pierre Ng's galloper for the first time in Sunday's Class Two United Alumni Handicap (1,600m) Trainers' championship leader Pierre Ng Pang-chi hopes Mugen can take another step towards Group company when the exciting galloper has his first taste of Sha Tin's 1,600m trip on Sunday. A three-time winner from five starts this se...


Soccer - Newcastle's Tonali charged by FA over betting breaches

(Reuters) - Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has been charged by the FA over alleged betting breaches, English soccer's governing body said on Thursday. "It’s alleged that the Newcastle United midfielder breached FA Rule E8 50 times by placing bets on football matches between 12 August 2023 and 12 October 2023," the FA said in a statement. "Sandro Tonali has until 5 April 2024 to


HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens: champions Aston Villa set for Hong Kong, among host of English Premier League clubs

Newcastle, Fulham, West Ham, Brighton represent the Premier League alongside Championship side Leicester Rangers are the Scottish Premiership's representatives in the tournament, which will also feature a women's event this year Seven-time winners and defending champions Aston Villa will return to Hong Kong for the HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Se...


F1 owner Liberty Media set to finalise €4bn MotoGP purchase

Formula 1 owner Liberty Media intends to finalise its purchase of the MotoGP World Championship for a figure of around €4 billion.


Why the new British GT season is too tough to call

The new British GT season begins this weekend, and it’s set for another bumper year as new heights are reached for strength in depth. Here's how the key players rate their prospects


Is Scottish football's most famous mullet set for a comeback?

In his footballing heyday, he was known for his passion and commitment - and his glorious mullet. But now Scotland legend Colin Hendry has had a hair transplant to try and recapture his look.


Xiong Vs. Stamp, Haggerty Vs. Superlek World Title Super-Fights Set For ONE 168: Denver On September 6

These epic World Champion vs. World Champion showdowns will headline ONE's big return to the United States.


Teen Phenom Johan Ghazali To Face Vietnamese Star Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat At ONE 167

This exciting flyweight Muay Thai showdown is set for June 7 in U.S. primetime.


How Klopp's curiosity has given Liverpool their edge

What gives Jurgen Klopp his edge? Liverpool manager's curiosity is a marginal gain for his team and will help define his legacy at Anfield.


‘Good draw’ gives Voyage Bubble best chance in strong Group One Dubai Turf

Ricky Yiu's star will jump from the inside alley on Saturday night, while Straight Arron cops gate 12 and California Spangle's connections are hoping history repeats Ricky Yiu Poon-fai's Voyage Bubble has shortened in overseas fixed-odds markets after drawing barrier one for Saturday night's Group One Dubai Turf (1,800m) at Meydan. In from $15 to $...


‘My Only Solution Was To Fight’ – How Kickboxing Phenom Alexis Nicolas Escaped The Wounds Of His Abusive Father

The unbeaten striker opened up about his rough childhood in Paris before challenging Regian Eersel on April 5.


How many penalty points do F1 drivers have in 2024 and when do they expire?

Superlicence penalty points are given to drivers much in the way a normal driving license works - here’s how many points each driver has accrued and when they expire.


Stamp Fairtex, Superlek Kiatmoo9 to step up in weight for world championship super fights at ONE 168 in Denver

Stamp will battle MMA strawweight champion Xiong Jing Nan, while Superlek challenges Jonathan Haggerty for the bantamweight Muay Thai crown ONE Championship is returning to Denver on September 6, with the event taking place in Ball Arena ONE Championship seems intent on making a bang in the US this year, after announcing two super fights to co-head...


DTM testing limits necessary to prevent 'costs exploding to the moon' - Wittmann

BMW driver Marco Wittmann has backed the ADAC’s decision to restrict testing in the DTM in 2024, saying it was necessary to prevent costs from ’exploding to the moon’.


F1 owner Liberty Media set to finalise purchase of MotoGP

Formula 1 owner Liberty Media intends to finalise its purchase of the MotoGP World Championship for a figure of around €4 billion.


Sinner sets up Medvedev semi-final in Miami

A dominant Jannik Sinner notched a comfortable 6-4 6-2 win over Andy Murray's conqueror Tomas Machac to reach the semi-finals of the Miami Open.


Lola returns to motorsport in Formula E with Yamaha powertrain partnership

Lola Cars will return to motorsport for the first time in more than a decade as the company enters Formula E as a powertrain supplier in collaboration with Yamaha.


Stella: Piastri has “gone a long way forward” and still has ‘more to cash in’

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella believes Oscar Piastri has come “a long way forward” with developing his race management and still has ‘more improvement to cash in’.


‘He’s A Great Champion’ – Jonathan Di Bella Praises Prajanchai Ahead Of Monumental World Title Defense

This epic World Champion vs. World Champion clash is set for ONE Friday Fights 58 on April 5.


‘I’m Going To Risk Everything’ – Marat Grigorian Desperate To Finally Win ONE World Title In Rematch With Superbon

The Armenian kickboxing star will face his longtime rival for the interim belt at ONE Friday Fights 58 on April 5.


Sammy Smith to run several NASCAR Truck races with Spire

NASCAR Xfinity Series regular Sammy Smith has added four Truck Series races to his 2024 season beginning next weekend at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway.


Harry Bentley shines bright under Happy Valley lights with first treble in almost two years

Englishman capitalises on inside barriers to boot home Winning Heart, Our Lucky Glory and Show Respect Harry Bentley had a night to remember when he equalled his best Hong Kong performance with a treble at Happy Valley on Wednesday. The British jockey capitalised on barrier one on each of Tony Cruz's Winning Heart, Chris So Wai-yin's Our Lucky Glor...


The good, bad, and ugly of IndyCar's half-baked exhibition race

OPINION: There are reasons to shower leadership of the IndyCar Series with praise for trying something different with last weekend’s non-points exhibition at The Thermal Club, but in many ways, it is also tough to not look at the endeavour as a half-baked attempt to tick a box


Norris: "Silly" for people to still underrate Sainz in F1

Lando Norris says it would be "silly" for people to underrate his former team-mate Carlos Sainz as the Spaniard becomes the number one free agent for Formula 1 2025.


Cambuslang kid among six Queen's Park starlets heading for Scotland U15 trials as they seek to follow in footsteps of Andy Robertson and Lawrence Shankland

The Spiders sextet are hoping to impress national team coaches this week


Steiner: Haas "wrong" to downplay 2024 F1 expectations

Former Haas team boss Guenther Steiner feels it was "wrong" by the squad to massively downplay its expectations for the Formula 1 2024 season.


Introducing the IndyCar junior race winner still too young to join GB3

Nikita Johnson has been climbing the IndyCar junior ladder and is set to cross the Atlantic to compete in the GB3 Championship this season… but only when he is old enough to join!


Rob Huff back in BTCC with Toyota

Former World Touring Car champion Rob Huff will contest his first full British Touring Car Championship season in 20 years with Toyota’s Speedworks Motorsport team.


Pramac’s Morbidelli still “missing freedom” on Ducati MotoGP bike

Pramac Ducati MotoGP rider Franco Morbidelli says he is still “missing knowledge” and the “freedom” to ride the Ducati by instinct after two rounds of the 2024 campaign.


Williams will have two F1 cars "without too many issues" in Japan

Williams Formula 1 team boss James Vowles says two cars will be ready for Japan 'without many issues' after facing a race against time to repair Alex Albon's damaged chassis.


Navratilova: Time is not on Murray's side

Andy Murray's return to the court looks increasingly unlikely after the former world No 1 ruptured his ankle ligaments during his Miami Open loss to Tomas Machac.


Vasseur: More consistent car means Ferrari F1 drivers no longer in "survival mode"

Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Fred Vasseur says his drivers are no longer in “survival mode” in races thanks to a much more consistent car.


Ricciardo: I won’t be distracted by “negative stuff” in F1 paddock

Daniel Ricciardo insists that he won’t let himself be distracted by “negative stuff” in the paddock amid talk about his future at the RB Formula 1 team.


WRC Safari Rally: Neuville edges Tanak to grab early lead

World Rally Championship leader Thierry Neuville grabbed an early Safari Rally Kenya lead after edging Hyundai team-mate Ott Tanak to win the opening stage.


Hong Kong Sevens: former Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper to make international debut after being named in 13-man squad

Australia's most capped Test player Hooper finally expected to make sevens bow after overcoming Achilles injury Hooper will be hoping to have same impact as France talisman Antoine Dupont as sides gear up for Paris Olympics Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper is expected to make his international sevens debut in Hong Kong next week, after being...


Vettel still unsure about 2024 Le Mans debut after Porsche test

Sebastian Vettel is yet to make a decision on a potential Le Mans 24 Hours debut this June after successfully testing Porsche's 963 Hypercar.


Andy Murray injury could mean a YEAR out but Scot offered tennis comeback hope

Murray has been meeting with specialists and consultants since injuring two ankle ligaments in Miami Open.


Three players Barca may have to consider selling

Money is needed fast


Cheerleaders, celebrities, fans and mascots during 2024 March Madness

Take a look at the best photos of fans, mascots, cheerleaders and celebs from the 2024 men's and women's NCAA Tournaments.


US Open champion Clark hurts back as Masters debut looms

Reigning US Open champion Wyndham Clark suffered a back injury in a gym workout and is questionable for this week's PGA Houston Open with his planned Masters debut only two weeks away. Scheffler, the 2022 Masters champion, hopes to avoid the same Masters fate that Johnson, suffered seven years ago after three wins in a row.


Stella: Red Bull didn’t enjoy F1 tyre advantage at high-graining Melbourne

Red Bull “did not enjoy any advantage” with its tyres in the 2024 Australian Grand Prix, unlike previous races this season, according to McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella.


Magazine: Australian Grand Prix review

Carlos Sainz’s sensational Australian Grand Prix victory makes the cover of this week’s Autosport magazine, out today (28 March).


Ford Championship 2024 Prize Money: What Is The High-Stakes LPGA Tournament Offering To The Winners?

With the conclusion of the Fir Hills Neri Pak Championship, the competition in the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour has taken an interesting turn. American golfer Nelly Korda bagged the title and reached the summit of the world rankings. With the competition for the top spot now intensifying, golfers will be eager to perform well in the Ford Championship 2024 to benefit their ranking, besides bagging the prize money. The seventh...


Magic: The Gathering Outlaws of Thunder Junction preview card - Nimble Brigand adds some nifty card advantage to the Standard meta

After the murder mystery set Murders at Karlov Manorat the start of 2024, it’s now time for Magic: The Gathering to jump to another genre it's never ventured into prior to this. The release of Outlaws of Thunder Junction on 19 April sees Wizards of the Coast introduce the Western genre into the multiverse of Magic , as outlaws set out to claim thei...


Miami Open: Alcaraz plays, Rybakina headlines women's semis on Thursday

Everything you need to know about the Miami Open, including the draw, who's playing and the schedule - watch live on Sky Sports Tennis.


Arsenal injury news and expected return dates including Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli

Arsenal are preparation for a heavyweight clash against Premier League rivals Manchester City after returning from the international break with concerns over Bukayo Saka's fitness


Soccer-Newcastle's Tonali charged by FA over alleged betting breaches

(Reuters) -Newcastle United's Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali has been charged by the FA over alleged betting breaches following his move to the Premier League club, English soccer's governing body said on Thursday. The 23-year-old is serving a 10-month ban after being sanctioned by the Italian Football Federation last October over betting breaches committed when he was playing for AC Milan. "It’