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IFAB AGM considers five-second rule for goal-kicks and throw-ins

Football's lawmakers are expected to discuss the idea of a new five-second time limit for goal-kicks and throw-ins, which could put an end to the current long-throw trend in the Premier League. They are also expected to increase the scope of VAR to include decisions on second yellow cards, when they meet in Wales on

Bunting wins in Belfast; Rock hits nine-darter

Rank-outsider Stephen Bunting was at his brilliant best to seal Premier League Darts victory on Night Four in Belfast as Josh Rock hit a nine-darter and Luke Littler suffered another early exit. Bunting, defeated defending champion Luke Humphries before whitewashing Jonny Clayton to set up a final against Gian van Veen. 'The Bullet' was in

Wigan demolish Leigh 54-0 to extend perfect start

Wigan maintained their winning start to the new Betfred Super League season with a ruthless 54-0 derby demolition of Leigh. The Warriors did their talking on the field in emphatic fashion after Leigh chairman Derek Beaumont reignited last season's ticketing row with an incendiary statement shortly before kick-off at the Brick Community Stadium. Tries in

Scott Twine: Key to Bristol City’s Promotion Hopes

It is curious that when asked about his changing role this season, Bristol City's creative lynchpin Scott Twine should focus more on his work without the ball than with it. His first year under the high-octane philosophy of head coach Gerhard Struber has seen 26-year-old rocket up the rankings to produce among the league's best

Nottingham Forest 1-2 Fenerbahce (Agg 4-2)

Nottingham Forest survived a scare from Fenerbahce to book their Europa League last-16 place, winning 4-2 on aggregate despite a 2-1 defeat at the City ground in Thursday's second leg. Vitor Pereira had the luxury of rotation for the knockout play-off tie, having already won 3-0 in Istanbul last week, but the difference in performances

Crystal Palace 2-0 Zrinjski reach Conference League last-16

Evann Guessand scored again late on as under-pressure Oliver Glasner watched his Crystal Palace side beat Zrinjski Mostar 2-0 at Selhurst Park to secure a 3-1 aggregate win in the UEFA Conference League and secure passage into the last 16. Along with the help of a Maxence Lacroix header Palace now look forward to Friday's

RFU set to approve Gallagher Premiership franchise overhaul

A major overhaul of English rugby's top tier is set to be approved by the RFU on Friday, Sky Sports News understands.  The governing body's council will convene to rubber-stamp a proposal to turn the Prem into a franchise league that could expand to 20 teams by 2040. The radical plans will split the Gallagher Prem

McCowan’s early strike gives Celtic first-ever win in Germany

Celtic salvaged some pride despite exiting the Europa League at the hands of Stuttgart 4-2 on aggregate as Luke McCowan's first-minute strike earned them a first-ever victory in Germany. Trailing by three goals from the first leg and needing a minor miracle to progress to the last 16, Martin O'Neill decided to rest eight first-teamers

Benfica deny Prestianni admitted racial insult

Benfica have denied reports that Gianluca Prestianni admitted to team-mates that he had used a racial insult towards Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. Portuguese media had been reporting that the 20-year-old made an omission of guilt to his fellow Benfica players - something the club have strenuously denied. A statement read: "Sport Lisboa e Benfica categorically
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