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Jonny Clayton secured a first night victory of the Cazoo Premier League season and bolstered his hopes of qualifying for the play-offs after defeating world champion Michael Smith in the final of night nine in Berlin. Source link

Tottenham forward Richarlison has shut down rumours over his alleged part in Antonio Conte’s departure and insisted he was not the “mutiny leader” behind the exit of his former manager. Source link

England head coach Simon Middleton has named his 23-player Red Roses squad to take on Italy in Northampton on Sunday, with Zoe Aldcroft moving to No 8 to replace the retired Sarah Hunter. Source link

Gerwyn Price heads to Berlin in scintillating form this week as he continues his pursuit of a maiden Premier League crown to add to his trophy collection. Source link

Paul Merson looks ahead to the Premier League’s return as he gives his verdict on Man City’s crucial showdown with Liverpool on Saturday… Source link

Lewis Hamilton has praised the Brazilian government for fining former Formula 1 world champion Nelson Piquet for making racist and homophobic comments about the Mercedes driver. Source link

George Russell has rejected Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton’s claims that his superior performance at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was based on luck. Source link

Anthony Joshua admits he will not be recognised as the “best” heavyweight until he regains a world title and has urged his rivals to stop “waiting” for a fight. Source link

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua is the “biggest heavyweight match in the world”, according to Top Rank president Todd DuBoef, who believes the fight could finally happen this year. Source link

Tottenham are urgently seeking clarification from FIFA over the decision to hand managing director of football Fabio Paratici a worldwide ban from football. Source link