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Atletico were knocked out by an absurd penalty rule that must change

Julian Alvarez was ruled to have hit the ball twice before scoring in Atletico’s penalty shootout defeat to Real Madrid, but only after VAR intervened to make the controversial judgement

<p>Julian Alvarez hits the penalty which was later ruled out</p>

<p>Rachael Blackmore has had previous success at Cheltenham but how will she fare in 2025? </p>

Cheltenham LIVE: Blackmore hunts glory before Stayers’ Hurdle showdown

Fact To File is favourite for the Ryanair Chase and Teahupoo is aiming to defend his crown in the Stayers’ Hurdle on a packed St Patrick’s Thursday at Cheltenham Festival

<p>The eyes of the sporting world will be on Lewis Hamilton when the lights go out for Sunday’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix (PA/David Davies)</p>

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Hamilton on cloud nine at Ferrari: ‘This is the most exciting period’

Hamilton and Ferrari a ‘perfect match’ but can results match the hype?

<p>Marco Asensio, second left, will be eligible to play against PSG in a boost for Aston Villa</p>

at Villa Park

The Villa star who represents remarkable rise and offers key boost

<p>Sean Flanagan won atop Marine Nationale, who had previously won here with Michael O’Sullivan</p>

Cheltenham

40 minutes at Cheltenham gave Michael O’Sullivan a fitting farewell

Cheltenham 2025

<p>Teahupoo won the 2024 Stayers' Hurdle and is on course to repeat that success</p>

Cheltenham Festival tips, best bets and horses to watch on day three

<p>Sean Flanagan won atop Marine Nationale, who had previously won here with Michael O’Sullivan</p>

40 minutes at Cheltenham gave Michael O’Sullivan a fitting farewell

<p>Women have reported avoiding the town centre for fear of friction with large groups of drunken men </p>

Ugly side of Cheltenham Festival as town becomes no-go area for women

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Cheltenham results in full: Winners, today’s racecard and runners

Six Nations 2025

<p>France, England and Ireland can still win the Six Nations trophy</p>

Six Nations title permutations: What France, England and Ireland need

<p>Tommy Freeman starts at centre for England</p>

England spring centre selection surprise as Smith recalled

<p>Ollie Lawrence will miss the rest of the season</p>

Lawrence out of Lions contention as centre confirms extent of injury

$<p>Tom Rogers fractured his thumb during the defeat to Scotland</p>$

Welsh wing pair ruled out of England clash in double injury blow

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<p>Liverpool are out of the Champions League after a penalty shootout loss to PSG</p>

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Liverpool need to think the unthinkable after Champions League exit

<p>Liverpool react after defeat by Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield</p>

Slot slams Champions League but Liverpool won when it mattered least

<p>UFC president Dana White (left) and Saudi adviser Turki Alalshikh</p>

Inside White and Alalshikh’s plan to ‘crush’ boxing with new league

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What Man Utd’s new stadium could look like after Old Trafford exit

Drone flying Palestinian hovers over England v Italy six nations match

Protesters gather outside Man United stadium over club ownership

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Trump unveils new Club World Cup trophy alongside FIFA chief Infantino

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Save over 30% on trainers and more with these adidas deals

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Best Mountain Warehouse discount codes: 20% off everything

<p>The Nike dunk low retro men’s sneakers, for example, have been reduced from £109.99 to just £65.99 </p>

Members get a 25% discount code on their birthday at Nike

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Football

Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney says it “hurts” watching the team at the moment (Mike Egerton/PA)

Manchester United look ‘lost’ and ‘scared’ on the pitch – Wayne Rooney

Europa League accumulator tips: 86/1 acca, betting odds and prediction

<p>The Europa League is Man United's only remaining hope of silverware this season</p>

Is Man Utd vs Real Sociedad on TV? Kick-off time and how to watch

Visit the USA

Here’s how to travel the US inspired by 7 recent Super Bowl champs

Hail Maryland: football, food and festivals in Baltimore and beyond

A sports lover’s guide to one week in Tennessee

Fandom in Florida: sports and city breaks in the Sunshine State

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Marcus Smith has been recalled at full-back by England (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Marcus Smith back for England as Steve Borthwick targets Six Nations glory

Jack Dempsey is unfazed by the prospect of trying to tame France (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scotland unfazed by prospect of trying to tame rampant France – Jack Dempsey

France captain Antoine Dupont suffered a serious knee injury against Ireland (Niall Carson/PA)

No malicious intent – Andrew Porter denies wrongdoing in Antoine Dupont incident

Ollie Chessum is expecting a hostile reception for England in Cardiff (Adam Davy/PA)

England’s Ollie Chessum to embrace hostility of Six Nations clash in Cardiff

Wales captain Jac Morgan has proved a model of consistency in the Six Nations (David Davies/PA)

Wales captain Jac Morgan is ‘the best seven in Britain’ – Dafydd Jenkins

Tadhg Furlong, Ronan Kelleher, Mack Hansen and James Lowe, left to right, are poised to return in Rome (PA)

Ireland quartet set to be fit to face Italy in Six Nations

Athletics

<p>Azu won gold in the 60m at the European Athletics Indoor Championships</p>

Azu wants 2025 to be ‘year of my life’ after European Indoor title

<p>Jakob Ingebritsen is searching for his seventh European indoor gold</p>

European Athletics Indoor Championships: Schedule and how to watch

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Paris changed Hodgkinson’s life – but what’s next for Olympic star?

Cycling

<p>Laura and Jason Kenny were British cycling’s golden couple for a number of years</p>

Kenny backs new British cycling golden couple to match her and Jason

<p>Tadej Pogacar added a new chapter to his remarkable story with an against-the-odds win</p>

Bruised and bloodied Pogacar secures remarkable Strade Bianche win

<p>Tom Pidcock has enjoyed a bright start to life with Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team</p>

Pidcock leads the charge against imperious Pogacar at Strade Bianche

US Sport

<p>Embiid out for the season</p>

Joel Embiid out for the season as 76ers player set for rehab on knee

<p>‘My dog!!! I'm coming back for sure,’ Kelce’s text messages to Pat McAfee read</p>

Travis Kelce’s retirement decision ‘confirmed’ by Pat McAfee

<p>Lionel Messi has been fined</p>

Messi fined after grabbing neck of opposition coach

Betting

<p>The Independent’s racing journalist and betting tipster Sam Turner picks his top 10 online bookies</p>

Best Betting Sites UK: Top Online Bookmakers Ranked and Reviewed

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The best free bets and betting offers

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The best new betting sites for 2025

<p>Betting apps have become the main way for gamblers to have a flutter </p>

The best betting apps for sport in 2025