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Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has set a new challenge for midfielder Jacob Ramsey as the Magpies prepare to face Manchester United on Boxing Day.

Barcelona midfielder Pedri has voiced support for head coach Hansi Flick's high defensive line, while also praising the value he's added at the club.

In a major coup, New Zealand loose forward Hoskins Sotutu has joined the Newcastle Red Bulls on a multi-year deal.

Mikel Arteta admits it was tough to come to terms with Crystal Palace's stoppage-time equaliser, despite Arsenal eventually advancing from their Carabao Cup quarter-final.

Young flyhalf Kade Wolhuter is positive of mounting a comeback following another severe injury during the Bulls’ Champions Cup loss to the Northampton Saints.

Arne Slot is confident Alexander Isak won't lack motivation for rehabilitation as the Liverpool striker begins a lengthy spell on the sidelines following ankle surgery.

Coaching guru Patrick Mouratoglou says it was his idea to have women's world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios square off in a Battle of the Sexes clash.

Jofra Archer has been ruled out for the remaining two Ashes Tests with a side strain as England confirmed two changes for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

Tunisia began their AFCON campaign in emphatic fashion with a 3-1 victory over Uganda in a Group C encounter played in Rabat, a result that ended a 12-year wait for an opening-match win at the finals.