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“I was the exception but now it’s the norm, which is perfect and as it should be,” says Jean Hornsby, England Netball’s first black player, as she reflects on her pathway to the top of the sport.

Six of the eight seeds have already been dumped out of the World Grand Prix, but world No 1 Michael van Gerwen remains in the tournament after beating Devon Petersen to reach the quarter-finals.

Jake Paul has been sparring Hasim Rahman Jr, son of the former world heavyweight champion, who says the YouTube sensation can ‘definitely fight!’

Gareth Southgate hailed the impact of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Jack Grealish after the England new boys’ role in their 3-0 win over Wales.

Stuart Armstrong, Kieran Tierney and Ryan Christie will miss Scotland’s crucial Euro 2020 play-off semi-final against Israel on Thursday after Armstrong tested positive for coronavirus.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin is expected to start against Wales on his England debut on Thursday.

British clubs have named their final squads for the group stages of the 2020/21 Champions League and Europa League campaigns.

Manchester United have left Sergio Romero, Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo out of their squad for the Champions League group stages.

Tammy Abraham, Jadon Sancho and Ben Chilwell will be recalled to England’s secure eco-bubble in time for training on Friday, and all three are expected to be available for the upcoming Nations League games against Belgium and Denmark.

Mauricio Pochettino says Steven Davis was his Andreas Iniesta or Xavi at Southampton, as the midfielder prepares to become Northern Ireland’s most capped player.