Lexi Potter: England Women midfielder the present, not just the future after impressive debut in World Cup play-off

Lexi Potter could not have done more to prove she should not only be in England’s World Cup squad next summer, she could also be in the starting XI.

It's a big shout for a player that's only just broken into the England team, but her 60-minute debut against Greece couldn't have gone much better.

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How Emma Finucane was inspired by Amy Hunt and Keely Hodgkinson

Is it too soon to call them Team GB's "class of 2002"?

Keely Hodgkinson, Amy Hunt and Emma Finucane, all born in the same year, already boast a remarkable 17 Olympic, world and European titles.

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Scarlets v Newcastle: Dwayne Peel relishing European reunion with Stephen Jones

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Dwayne Peel and Stephen Jones played together for Scarlets, Wales and the British and Irish Lions

Dwayne Peel is relishing taking on his former Scarlets, Wales and British and Irish Lions half-back partner Stephen Jones, as well as his ex-Ulster boss Dan McFarland, when Newcastle Red Bulls visit Llanelli on Saturday (20:00 BST).

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Rory McIlroy would vote to have LIV players back on PGA Tour

Rory McIlroy says he would vote to have LIV Golf defectors back on the PGA Tour and believes the breakaway circuit is no longer a threat to traditional tours.

Despite securing a possible $300m (£226m) in financing from BC Partners Credit, there is ongoing uncertainty around LIV's future, with two-time major winner Jon Rahm opting out of the tour.

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Swansea soaring, Burnley get their first win and Tonda Eckert saga ends - Championship Catch-up

Welcome to The Championship Catch-up, a new Sky Sports column in which Andy Hinchcliffe rounds up some of the key stories from the second tier. This week:

Swansea City are deserved Championship leaders

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Josh Allen clinches first overtime win of NFL career as Buffalo Bills beat Los Angeles Rams in thriller

Josh Allen racked up 331 total yards and two touchdowns, while Tyler Bass drilled a 45-yard field goal with 1:55 remaining in overtime after Greg Rousseau blocked a field goal attempt, lifting the Buffalo Bills to a thrilling 37-34 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night.

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Tony Bloom: Hearts investor reiterates Scottish Premiership title ambition ahead of Celtic Park return

Tony Bloom has reiterated that he would be "really disappointed" if Hearts fail to win the Scottish Premiership within a decade.

The Brighton chairman completed a near £10m investment in the Tynecastle Park club last summer and instantly vowed to "disrupt the pattern of domination of Scottish football".

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2026 Rugby League World Cup: Mikey Lewis out for England opener

Harry Smith has been named alongside captain George Williams in England's half-back roles for their Rugby League World Cup opening match against Tonga - with Mikey Lewis left out.

Lewis, who pipped 2025 Super League Man Of Steel Jake Connor to a place in England's squad, has not even made the bench for Saturday's fixture.

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The star is Luis Enrique: Inside the plans to keep PSG at the top

Johan Cruyff, a man Paris St-Germain boss Luis Enrique deeply admires, used to say the hardest thing in football is winning after winning.

This season has been designed by Luis Enrique at PSG with that conundrum in mind.

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Bruno Fernandes: Is form of Man Utd captain symptom or reason for their form?

It is only seven weeks since Bruno Fernandes stood in the Manchester Opera House and spoke of his pride at being named PFA Player of the Year for 2025-26.

The Manchester United captain had already won the Premier League and Football Writers' versions, in recognition of the phenomenal contribution to his side's unexpected third-place finish.

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