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Delayed flights, opponent’s failed drug tests and broadcaster issues – how Dalton Smith overcame the odds to become world champion.

England manager Thomas Tuchel says players will need the right “social skills” and personality to make his World Cup squad.

Rory McIlroy says the return of Brooks Koepka to the PGA Tour could suggest that the rival LIV Golf tour is in decline.

Vancouver Whitecaps sporting director Axel Schuster said that defender Tristan Blackmon completed his entrance medical on Thursday, and would accompany the team to its preseason training camp in Marbella, Spain.

Steve Crossman is joined by Pat Cash, Naomi Broady, Jodie Burrage and Russell Fuller.

John Higgins produces a vintage fightback to defeat world champion Zhao Xintong on the black in a final-frame decider and reach the semi-finals of the Masters.

The Princess of Wales hosts the England team at Windsor Castle to celebrate their Women’s Rugby World Cup triumph.

Fans upset at being unexpectedly ‘held back’ at the Valley Police action ‘uncomfortably like that from past decades’ The Metropolitan police has commissioned an independent investigation after receiving complaints over its treatment of Chelsea supporters after the west London club’s FA Cup tie at Charlton Athletic last Saturday. The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust called for action

Having cobbled together the basis of a functioning rugby league team in less than a month, Salford RLFC are ready to start the new season.

Scot recovers to deny Zhao Xintong 6-5 in the last eight Judd Trump faces Mark Allen in later Thursday match John Higgins benefited from an outrageous fluke as he came from 5-3 down to beat world champion Zhao Xintong 6-5 on the final ball and reach the semi-finals of the Masters at Alexandra Palace. Higgins