Championship play-offs expanded from four to six teams next season
2026-03-05 11:05 UTCEFL clubs approve plans to expand the Championship play-offs from four to six teams for the 2026-27 season onwards.
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Ryan Gravenberch's opinion on next fixture against Leeds.
Liverpool are looking to respond with renewed determination after their 1-1 draw against a resilient Sunderland on Wednesday night. The squad is eager to shift the momentum in their favour. Midfielder Ryan Gravenberch noted that the team intends to rely on its collective strength and intensity to secure a positive result at Elland Road.
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Honda engines risk nerve damage to drivers - Newey
2026-03-05 07:15 UTCLance Stroll says he cannot do more than 15 laps before risking nerve damage to his hands, according to Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey.
My natural way of playing has been coached out of me - Raducanu
2026-03-05 10:21 UTCBritish number one Emma Raducanu says she wants to "bring my instincts back out" as she prepares for Indian Wells in California.
'Only one team tried to play' - Hurzeler criticises Arsenal
2026-03-05 00:06 UTCWas this the evening the villains of the Premier League title race became victors? BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty assesses the ramifications of a big night in Brighton.
'England at crossroads as seismic India semi-final looms'
2026-03-04 18:49 UTCEngland, Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum need Jos Buttler now as much as ever as they face reigning champions India in the T20 World Cup semi-final.
'Born to play at this level' - Care on rising England U20s star Friday
2026-03-05 09:00 UTCEngland Under-20 star Lucas Friday on his anterior cruciate ligament recovery and learning off Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care.
Hamilton wants African grand prix before retiring
2026-03-05 07:36 UTCSeven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton says "I'm going to be here until that happens" as he pushes for a grand prix in Africa.
Carrick looks for 'lessons' after first Man Utd loss
2026-03-05 00:35 UTCMIchael Carrick says he will take "lessons" from his first defeat in charge of Manchester United in the Premier League.
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Clubs vote in favour of six-team Championship play-off
2026-03-05 11:05 UTCEFL clubs approve plans to expand the Championship play-offs from four to six teams for the 2026-27 season onwards.
Handball, offside, VAR - is football too complicated?
2026-03-05 07:40 UTCFrom handball, to offside and VAR, it has become difficult for supporters to follow what is going on with football.
Are big-game players keeping Celtic in title hunt?
2026-03-05 00:27 UTCCeltic relied on big moments from key players to haul them through against Aberdeen.
'So special' - Kelly honoured with Barbie doll
2026-03-05 09:29 UTCArsenal and England forward Chloe Kelly is transformed into a Barbie doll as part of a special series to mark International Women's Day.
Real Madrid calm Rodri interest - Thursday's gossip
2026-03-04 22:52 UTCReal Madrid look to have ended interest in Manchester City's Rodri, three Premier League clubs keen on Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram, Liverpool want RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, plus more.
'I never point fingers' - Man City blink first in title race
2026-03-04 23:29 UTCPep Guardiola's Manchester City have blinked first in the run-in during this season's Premier League title race - so has the momentum now swung Arsenal's way?
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Ten-man Newcastle score late winner to beat Man Utd
2026-03-04 22:49 UTCSubstitute William Osula scores a stoppage-time winner to help 10-man Newcastle beat Manchester United 2-1 at St James' Park, as Michael Carrick suffers his first defeat as Red Devils boss.
Man City suffer title race setback as stubborn Forest secure vital draw
2026-03-04 22:46 UTCManchester City's hopes of winning the Premier League suffer a setback as they are held at home by strugglers Nottingham Forest, as the away side come from behind twice to grab a 2-2 draw at Etihad Stadium.
Joao Pedro hat-trick as Chelsea come from behind to beat Villa
2026-03-04 22:46 UTCJoao Pedro scores a hat-trick as Chelsea come from a goal down to secure an impressive win against Aston Villa, boosting their hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League.
Saka scores only goal as leaders Arsenal edge past Brighton
2026-03-04 22:46 UTCBukayo Saka scores the only goal as Arsenal beat Brighton 1-0 at the Amex to move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Summerville strike enough to give West Ham crucial win at Fulham
2026-03-04 22:46 UTCCrysencio Summerville scored the only goal of the game as West Ham boosted their hopes of Premier League survival with a hard-fought win against Fulham at Craven Cottage.
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