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Pakistan crash out of T20 World Cup despite victory against Sri Lanka

Pakistan 212-8, Sri Lanka 207-6. Pakistan win by five runs

European football: Kane double helps Bayern Munich sink Borussia Dortmund

England captain scores twice in 3-2 win in Der Klassiker

Liverpool 5-2 West Ham, Newcastle 2-3 Everton, Burnley 3-4 Brentford

That’s all from me today! Be sure to join Scott Murray now for minute-by-minute updates on Leeds v Manchester City.

Barry and Pickford stun Newcastle to extend Everton’s fine away form

As rain fell, incessantly, Eddie Howe wandered around the pitch alone. The final whistle had just gone and, with Everton celebrating a deserved win, Newcastle’s lingering hopes of a top-six finish were also blown.

Parker rues ‘injustice’ as VAR denies epic Burnley comeback in seven-goal thriller with Brentford

Scott Parker was left sad and disappointed by more video assistant referee controversy after Burnley’s spirited comeback came to nothing. The home side were 3-0 down in 34 minutes and facing hostility from their own fans, but fought back to level before having a fourth goal ruled out after Jaidon Anthony was adjudged to be a shoulder-width offside.

Liverpool's Five-Star Display Heaps More Pressure on Wobbling West Ham

The contrasting strengths of Liverpool and West Ham are reflected on the balance sheet, the team sheet and ultimately the score sheet. Arne Slot’s side improved their prospects of Champions League qualification with a peculiar victory at Anfield, the winning margin far more resounding than the performance.

Mighty Mathieu van der Poel powers to victory in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

Dutch rider triumphs on debut in Belgian spring classic

Football's Rulemakers to Launch Review of VAR and Plan for 'Vinícius Law'

Football's lawmaking authority, the International Football Association Board (Ifab), is to conduct a two-year review of the video assistant referee to ensure the technology is being used “to its best”. The announcement on Saturday came alongside a flurry of enhancements to the rulebook before the World Cup, including expanding the use of VAR into determining corner kicks.

‘We missed him’: Xhaka adds steel as Sunderland share point at Bournemouth

For those Sunderland fans making the 700-mile round trip from Wearside, some beginning their journey at midnight, they arrived to the welcome sight of Granit Xhaka’s first start since 17 January. Could the captain’s return inspire Sunderland from the slump that began in mid-December? On the south coast, a losing run came to its end. Régis Le Bris’s team claimed the point their determined performance deserved.

Glitter, Rainbows, and Gummy Bears: Sydney Mardi Gras Parade 2026

Thousands flock to Oxford Street in Darlinghurst to participate in the 48th Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras or to watch the parade roll past

Formula One to revise controversial rule at centre of Mercedes engine row

Amendments to 2026 regulations approved unanimously

Wolves v Aston Villa: Premier League

76 min Smart save from Sá as Maatsen shoots from close range. It was a lovely reverse pass from Barkley to find his teammate in space in the box but the snapshot was straight at the Wolves keeper. That’s Villa’s best effort in a long time.