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index.feed.received.today — 4 avril 2025

Everton condemn abuse of Tarkowski and family after wife posts of death threats

4 avril 2025 à 11:49
  • ‘Such behaviour is completely unacceptable,’ Everton say
  • Samantha Tarkowski calls abuse ‘beyond disgusting’

Everton have strongly condemned abuse directed at their defender James Tarkowski after Wednesday’s Merseyside derby. The centre-back was targeted for his tackle on Alexis Mac Allister, which resulted in a yellow card but led to an acknowledgment from Premier Game Match Officials Ltd that the video assistant referee was wrong not to recommend an upgrade to a red.

Tarkowski’s wife, Samantha, posted on Instagram on Thursday that they had received, among other things, death threats.

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© Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA

Bunting ends Premier League darts drought in Berlin but Littler crashes out

4 avril 2025 à 00:15
  • Bunting beats Price 6-5 in final to break his duck
  • Littler beaten by Dobey in opening match

Stephen Bunting turned his Premier League form around in stunning fashion to claim victory in Berlin after Luke Littler crashed out early.

Bunting had failed to win a match in the first eight rounds of the series but he saw off Nathan Aspinall to break his duck then eased to victory over Luke Humphries before defeating Gerwyn Price 6-5 in the final.

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Francesca Jones taken off court in wheelchair after mid-match collapse

2 avril 2025 à 10:54
  • Briton falls to ground during final set in Bogotá
  • Watson defeated in opening round of Charleston Open

Britain’s Francesca Jones has been forced to withdraw from the Colsanitas Cup in Bogotá after collapsing on court. The 24-year-old appeared to stagger after failing to return a serve from Argentina’s Julia Riera in the third set of their round-of-32 match and was unable to return to play. She fell to the ground and was removed from the court in a wheelchair.

“Due to a physical issue, Francesca Jones has withdrawn from her match against Julia Riera at 6-2, 5-7, 5-3 in favour of the Argentinian,” the tournament posted on X. “We wish the British tennis player a speedy recovery.”

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© Photograph: Horvath Tamas/Getty Images

Settlements agreed over claims of historical sexual abuse at Celtic Boys Club

1 avril 2025 à 13:21
  • Celtic Plc settles around 70% of cases in class action
  • Law firm expects further settlements in coming weeks

A seven-figure payout has been agreed for a lawsuit over claims of historical sexual abuse at Celtic Boys Club, a law firm has said.

Thompsons Solicitors is acting for about 30 former Celtic Boys Club players and said about 70% of the cases had been settled by Celtic Plc. The firm expects further settlements in the coming weeks.

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© Photograph: Jane Barlow/PA

New Zealand Rugby and Ineos settle sponsorship contract dispute

1 avril 2025 à 11:30
  • NZR had launched legal action over missed payment
  • Details of settlement to remain confidential

The Manchester United co-owner Ineos and New Zealand Rugby have announced a settlement has been reached in their sponsorship contract dispute.

In February NZR, the federation responsible for the All Blacks team, said it had launched legal action against Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos after accusing the chemicals firm of failing to pay the first 2025 instalment of a six-year deal. Ineos at the time said it had looked to “adjust” its sponsorship, with it having to implement “cost-saving measures” due the impact of “high energy costs and extreme carbon taxes” on its European businesses.

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© Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAP

Wrexham announce record revenue of £26.7m after boost in US popularity

31 mars 2025 à 18:37
  • More than half its turnover outside Europe in 2023-24
  • Filming continuing for fourth TV series about the club

Wrexham’s increasing popularity in the United States helped the club secure record revenue of £26.7m in their latest accounts, up 155% on the previous year. Wrexham, who are co-owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, said they generated more than half (52.1%) of that record turnover from outside Europe – primarily North America – for the year ending 30 June 2024.

That compared with 24.6% of turnover being generated outside Europe in the previous year’s figures. The club said the spectacular rise highlighted the effect of the “Welcome to Wrexham” documentary series, with the fourth instalment being filmed this season.

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© Photograph: Paul Currie/REX/Shutterstock

Mikaela Mayer targets Lauren Price showdown after winning Ryan rematch

30 mars 2025 à 10:33
  • Mayer beats bitter rival Sandy Ryan in points decision
  • WBO champion plans to ‘go for undisputed’ against Price

Mikaela Mayer retained her WBO world welterweight title in Las Vegas, beating Britain’s Sandy Ryan by unanimous decision to settle their bitter rivalry.

The American overcame a cut above the eye and Ryan’s rally in the later rounds, winning with judges’ scores of 97-93, 97-93 and 98-92. After her victory, Mayer targeted a title unification bout with another Briton, Lauren Price.

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© Photograph: Steve Marcus/Getty Images

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