Paisley Park is looking to reclaim his Stayers' Hurdle crown and avenge last season's surprise defeat to Lisnagar Oscar in the Thursday showpiece at the Cheltenham Festival.

Eddie Jones opted for the tried and tested when picking his team to face Wales, but the seeds of generational change are seen on his bench, where he selected his first England player to have been born this century.

England coach Chris Silverwood says he and captain Joe Root will discuss whether to complain to the ICC over the Ahmedabad pitch that saw his team drubbed inside two days by India – and admits he is praying for a flatter surface in Thursday's final Test.

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho is fighting for his job in north London.

The draw for the last 16 of the Europa League was confirmed on Friday afternoon, with Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham and Rangers all featuring.

Wolves head coach Nuno Espirito Santo says he is "totally confident" striker Raul Jimenez will be able to play again this season.

Pep Guardiola believes West Ham are firm contenders to finish in the Premier League top four this season as Man City look to make it 20 wins in a row.

England secure a series victory over New Zealand with an assured seven-wicket win in the second one-day international in Dunedin.

Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson has been offering a specific tactical quality that was previously offered by the injured Virgil van Dijk

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In the latest Celtic news, Alex McLeish has suggested John Kennedy could be seen as a new Brendan Rodgers by the hierarchy.

Red Bull have set Sergio Perez a pace target compared to Max Verstappen which they believe will put him in the fight against Mercedes.

Rory Burns didn't see the funny side of Alex Hartley's tweet following England's defeat to India on Thursday

Eddie Hearn believes there's no doubt that Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world.

Eric Bailly has impressed over the last two months but Victor Lindelof has continued to partner Harry Maguire when fit for Man United.

Jockeys will continue to ride at a maximum of one meeting per day for the immediate future as more fixtures were released.

Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani is reportedly in line to pocket £1.7m from the club if they decide against triggering his one-year contract extension.

Sports Mole previews Sunday's Scottish League Cup clash between Livingston and St Johnstone, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

John Hartson believes Steven Gerrard has shown he will have a successful managerial career after guiding Rangers to the last-16 of the Europa League and to the verge of winning the Premiership title.

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