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Luke Littler knocked out of Bahrain Masters by Gerwyn Price

The world champion was a clear second best against the Welshman in their quarter-final.

Supporting image for story: Luke Littler knocked out of Bahrain Masters by Gerwyn Price

Supporting image for story: Michael Carrick not feeling extra pressure from ex-Man Utd players turned pundits

Michael Carrick not feeling extra pressure from ex-Man Utd players turned pundits

Supporting image for story: Oliver Glasner to leave Crystal Palace at end of season

Oliver Glasner to leave Crystal Palace at end of season

Supporting image for story: Marc Guehi in ‘final stages’ of completing switch to Man City – Oliver Glasner

Marc Guehi in ‘final stages’ of completing switch to Man City – Oliver Glasner

Supporting image for story: Shane Lowry and Nacho Elvira lead in Dubai but Rory McIlroy challenge falters

Shane Lowry and Nacho Elvira lead in Dubai but Rory McIlroy challenge falters

Supporting image for story: Liverpool boss Arne Slot ‘happy’ to have Mohamed Salah back next week

Liverpool boss Arne Slot ‘happy’ to have Mohamed Salah back next week

Supporting image for story: Anthony Joshua returns to the gym following car crash

Anthony Joshua returns to the gym following car crash

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Supporting image for story: Man Utd co-owners meet at Carrington as Michael Carrick prepares for first match

Man Utd co-owners meet at Carrington as Michael Carrick prepares for first match

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Gary Neville: Man Utd can’t consider keeping Michael Carrick at helm post season

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Rory McIlroy satisfied with first competitive round of 2026 using new equipment

Supporting image for story: Emma Raducanu could face Aryna Sabalenka after tough Australian Open draw

Emma Raducanu could face Aryna Sabalenka after tough Australian Open draw

Supporting image for story: Liam Rosenior feels ‘lucky’ to call on players such as Alejandro Garnacho

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Britain and Ukraine stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’, Lammy says on Kyiv visit

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