Can Chelsea's academy stars break through under Xabi Alonso?

The Chelsea academy stars looking to break through

Xabi Alonso speaking to Ryan Kavuma-McQueen, Cole Palmer, Landon Emenalo and Reggie WalshImage source, Getty Images

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Xabi Alonso speaking to (from left to right) Ryan Kavuma-McQueen, Cole Palmer, Landon Emenalo and Reggie Walsh

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Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: Everything you need to know about the proposed heavyweight fight

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua both won over the weekend to keep themselves on course for a blockbuster heavyweight showdown – here is everything you need to know about the proposed fight.

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Malaysia added to 2026 F1 calendar in October to host postponed Bahrain GP amid continued conflict in Middle East

Formula 1 has added Malaysia to its 2026 schedule as the host of the Bahrain Grand Prix that was postponed earlier in the season.

The sport's bosses had hoped to reinstate the event to the calendar, but the continuation of conflict in the Middle East, which was the original cause of the cancellation of April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, has forced a change of plan.

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Liverpool 4-2 Sunderland: Andoni Iraola makes winning start to life as Reds head coach

Andoni Iraola won his first match in charge of Liverpool as his new side produced an impressive display to beat Sunderland 4-2 in their opening game of their summer tour of the US.

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Hungarian Grand Prix: Harry Benjamin's driver ratings for race at Hungaroring

World champion Lando Norris took victory from pole position in Hungary on Sunday to secure his and McLaren's first grand prix win of 2026.

Norris was passed for the lead by team-mate Oscar Piastri at the start but the Australian later retired from the race with a gearbox failure.

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Kerry 1-17 Mayo 1-20: Mayo end 75-year All-Ireland wait with thrilling win at Croke Park

Mayo beat Kerry in thriller to end 75-year All-Ireland wait

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Mayo outlasted Kerry in a scintillating final to lift the Sam Maguire Cup for the first time since 1951

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Women's Matchplay darts 2026 results: Beau Greaves beats Fallon Sherrock to claim third title

Beau Greaves has won the Women's World Matchplay for the third time after coming through a thrilling last-leg decider to beat Fallon Sherrock.

The top seed was not at her best but, having been pushed all the way by Sherrock, held her nerve to secure a 6-5 win at Blackpool's Winter Gardens.

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Chelsea news: Gittens ready to play for 'world-class midfielder' Alonso

Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens says he will be involved in Xabi Alonso's squad next season and describes his new manager as "one of the best to do it".

The 21-year-old joined the Blues from Borussia Dortmund in a £52m deal last summer but struggled to make a major impact in his first season at Stamford Bridge.

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One Day Cup: Middlesex thrash hapless Glamorgan

Metro Bank One Day Cup, Radlett

Glamorgan 66 all out (20.5 ov): Byrom 29; Sharma 4-29, Cornwell 3-1, Roland-Jones 3-35

Middlesex 67-2 (9.1 overs): De Caires 45*; Edwards 2-7

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All-Ireland football final: Kerry v Mayo - triumph, pain and 'the curse'

In the build-up to last year's All-Ireland final, former Kerry captain Dara Ó Cinnéide pointed out "nobody has lost more finals than Kerry".

It's true, as while the Kingdom lead the way on the roll of honour with 39 Sam Maguire triumphs, their 24 defeats on Gaelic football's biggest day is greater than any other county.

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