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Steven Gerrard wants Aston Villa to be playing in European club competitions again and has quashed any hype surrounding his return to Anfield next month.

Bristol De Mai faces seven rivals in his quest to earn a record-equalling fourth victory in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

Richard Riakporhe goes head to head with Olanrewaju Durodola ahead of their WBC ‘silver’ title fight on a big BOXXER show – watch a live stream from 12pm.

Jack Brooks has been reprimanded by Somerset and will be required to undergo training on diversity over historical tweets that included racist language.

In other times, Liverpool’s run of form might draw more attention. Two wins from six and points dropped against West Ham, Brighton and newly-promoted Brentford doesn’t look on paper to be the hallmark of a team on course to lift the Premier League title.

Peng Shuai has not been heard from since she made sexual assault allegations against a top Chinese official.

They were welcomed by fans with open arms but reality has hit quickly for Newcastle’s owners, as Guillem Balague reports.

Former Yorkshire and Hampshire bowler Tino Best says cricket needs to tackle a “drinking culture” which is “hampering” opportunities for black and Asian players.

Garbine Muguruza beats Anett Kontaveit in straight sets to win her first WTA Finals title in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 47 points as reigning champions Milwaukee Bucks claim a 109-102 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.