British and Irish Lions: Andy Farrell defends no Welshmen making Test XV for first time since 1896: ‘Jac Morgan as close as it gets’ | Rugby Union News

Andy Farrell has defended his decision to name a British and Irish Lions Test side without a Welsh player for the first time since 1896, saying Jac Morgan was “as close you could imagine” in terms of making the first Test XV vs Australia. Not since the 1896 tour to South Africa have the Lions … Read more

World Matchplay 2025: Raymond van Barneveld ready to show why he is still one of the best against Michael van Gerwen | Darts News

Raymond van Barneveld admits he still wants to show he can compete with the best ahead of the World Matchplay 2025, live on Sky Sports. Van Barneveld will face Michael van Gerwen in a blockbuster first-round match at the World Matchplay on Monday July 21 at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens. The all-Dutch clash is one of … Read more

Liverpool add Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford to the list of forward targets this summer – Paper Talk | Football News

The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers… DAILY MAIL Liverpool have floated the idea of pursuing Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford this summer. Liverpool have drawn up a shortlist of striker targets and have asked about Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, Brentford’s Yoane Wissa, Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike. Liverpool … Read more

Sean Longstaff transfer news: Leeds agree fee with Newcastle in excess of £12m for midfielder | Football News

Leeds United have agreed a fee in excess of £12m with Newcastle for midfielder Sean Longstaff. The 27-year-old has entered the final year of his current contract at St James’ Park. Leeds saw three bids rejected from Newcastle for the player, with their previous offer worth an initial £10m plus £2m in add-ons. Longstaff is … Read more

Lottie Woad: English amateur star turns professional and accepts membership on LPGA Tour and Ladies European Tour | Golf News

England amateur star Lottie Woad has elected to turn professional before the AIG Women’s Open and has accepted LPGA Tour membership. Woad became the first amateur winner on the Ladies European Tour since 2022 and secured her maiden victory in a professional event with a dominant six-shot victory at the KPMG Women’s Irish Open. The … Read more

World Matchplay Darts 2025: Blackpool dates, draw, format, favourites and prize money for tournament at Winter Gardens | Darts News

The 2025 Matchplay is just around the corner so here is everything you need to know about the men’s and women’s tournaments, live on Sky Sports… Humphries lifted the Phil Taylor Trophy for the first time 12 months ago and will begin his defence against Gian van Veen, the World Youth Champion, on Saturday. Teenage … Read more