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Allen exits NI Open with Brown loss on return

Mark Allen's return to action ends in defeat as he becomes the latest big name to exit the Northern Ireland Open, losing to Jordan Brown at the Waterfront Hall.

25 free spins on registration no deposit: Which UK casinos offer 25+ free spins?

The Standard compares UK casinos handing out 25 or more free spins just for registering - no deposit, no wagering required

Jamie Carragher makes new Premier League title race prediction after Arsenal double transfer failure

Arsenal ended a wait of 22 years for a Premier League title last season - and Jamie Carragher believes Mikel Arteta’s side are favourites to win it again this year

Unai Emery makes no excuses as Aston Villa injury crisis deepens for European clash

Emery insists Aston Villa have no excuses despite mounting injuries ahead of a tricky European test.

Football Daily | Kulusevski and Maddison return to form but are Tottenham also back?

As Tottenham edged to victory over Coventry, a familiar face among the post-match salutations. Could that be Dejan Kulusevski? For it was he, playing 526 days since his last Spurs appearance. Much has changed though sti…

How long will it take Cristiano Ronaldo to pay off measly Portugal fine?

The Portugal star must loosen his pursestrings a tiny bit

U2 return to NFL stage for Thanksgiving Eve halftime show on Netflix

U2 headlined the Super Bowl halftime show back in 2002

Will Vincent Kompany take charge of Bayern Munich against Arsenal after missing press conference?

Aaron Danks has filled in for the Bayern Munich boss ahead of the Arsenal game

Stephen Fleming makes surprising claim about England Test coach job

Former New Zealand captain Fleming was appointed to succeed Brendon McCullum in July

Jalen Hurts played through a blood clot. Are NFL players cattle?

The Eagles quarterback’s recent health issues highlight how football’s toughness culture puts its players at risk Jalen Hurts is likely to miss the rest of the NFL season after an ultrasound revealed blood clots in his…

PSG vs Barcelona: Champions League prediction, betting tips, h2h results & odds

Follow our tipster's Paris Saint-Germain betting tips using the best odds from top UK bookmakers online

‘I feel like I’m 21’: Joe Ingles on the NBA, life in Australia and 1,500 days without drinking

The veteran is adjusting to living in Melbourne and playing in the NBL after 12 years spent on the North American basketball rollercoaster Basketballer Joe Ingles appears as the archetype of the Australian larrikin. The…

Best betting sites UK: New betting sites (Updated Weekly)

The UK’s best betting sites and new bookmakers for October 2026, as researched, sourced, and ranked by The Standard

Elina Svitolina confirms divorce led to premature Gael Monfils retirement

Svitolina issued a second social post to ‘clarify’ her split from Monfils after announcing their separation on Monday

How have big names fared in the Irish Premiership?

After Duncan Ferguson's appointment as Glentoran manager, how have some other big-name arrivals fared in the Irish Premiership?

Man City: Erling Haaland posts cryptic message ahead of Champions League clash after injury update

Man City could be without their star striker against AEK Athens

Why O'Sullivan faces battle to stay in world's top 16

Snooker's World Championship without Ronnie O'Sullivan is hard to conceive, after years of him being so often the central figure at the Crucible. But it may not be far away.

Man City XI vs AEK: Haaland injury latest, predicted lineup, confirmed team news for Champions League today

Star striker missed training on Monday

Morgan Rogers reveals how Chelsea teammate Joao Pedro has taken his game to the next level

Joao Pedro has made a strong start to the season under new manager Xabi Alonso

Liverpool XI vs Villarreal: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Champions League today

Reds without one vital midfield component against Spaniards

Manchester United XI vs Como: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Champions League

Michael Carrick has to contend with fitness concerns, but familiarity is needed for Man Utd

Golden bat or ball: does cricket need an equivalent to the Ballon d’Or? | Taha Hashim

Football is obsessed by its annual award, but cricket seems less enthusiastic about crowning its own best player in the world It’s time for the Ballon d’Or because it’s always time for the Ballon d’Or. Once the golden b…

The extraordinary Newcastle offer that almost stopped Mikel Arteta joining Arsenal

Shakur Stevenson ends Zuffa contract before even fighting for Dana White’s promotion

Stevenson said he is a free agent, with his former promoter Eddie Hearn mocking White over the loss