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The manager revealed that defeat to Crystal Palace in November prompted him to change his approach, with the Reds now the Premier League's in-form team since the turn of the year

Teenage sensation Lydia Ko said her record rise to world number one still hadn't sunk in and may never do as she heads into this week's HSBC Women's Champions in Singapore. Ko astounded the golf world last month by reaching number one at the age of just 17, the youngest by a male or female player and smashing the record …

All Blacks warhorse Keven Mealamu will set a new record for Super Rugby appearances after the Auckland Blues on Wednesday named him in this weekend's team to face the Golden Lions. The 35-year-old hooker will contest his 163rd Super Rugby match, surpassing the mark set by former NSW Waratahs and Queensland Reds lock Nathan …

Steve Kean’s men look like they’ve got plenty of goals in them as we review the opening round of fixtures.

Michael Phelps, the 18-time Olympic swim champion who agreed not to compete at this year's World Championships, could be reinstated for the meet by USA Swimming, ESPN reported. USA Swimming executive director Chuck Wielgus told the US-based sports television network's website that he has had informal, preliminary conversations …

Pakistan piled-up 339-6 against the United Arab Emirates' pop-gun attack on Wednesday in a must-win World Cup clash in Napier while Afghanistan prepared to tackle four-time champions Australia in Perth. Opener Ahmed Shehzad hit a 105-ball 93 and was ably supported by skipper Misbah-ul Haq who made a 49-ball 65 and Haris …

Rallying from a 15-point deficit in the final 10 minutes, the Atlanta Hawks beat Houston 104-96, retaining the NBA's best record with their fifth victory in a row. Taking advantage of a Rockets' squad playing without suspended scoring leader James Harden, the Hawks had 25 points from Jeff Teague, 18 points from Al Horford …

Gary Mackay-Steven believes Celtic can go through the season unbeaten as the Scottish champions look to press home their top of the table advantage on Wednesday. The Hoops took a major step towards their fourth consecutive Scottish Premiership title when they thrashed Aberdeen 4-0 at Parkhead on Sunday and they could open …

Paris Saint-Germain are gunning for an unprecedented domestic treble as they host Monaco on Wednesday in the French Cup quarter-finals. PSG are currently second in Ligue 1, one point behind leaders Lyon after being held to a frustrating 0-0 Sunday draw by Monaco, a team they meet for the second time in four days. PSG …

Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony believes Manchester City must strive for maximum points from their remaining 11 Premier League fixtures to have any chance of catching leaders Chelsea. Manuel Pellegrini's defending champions play struggling Leicester City at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday trailing Jose Mourinho's team, …

Brendan Rodgers says Liverpool's return to form in the league has coincided with Philippe Coutinho's progression as a key player at Anfield. Liverpool are unbeaten in their last eight domestic matches and have put themselves back in the hunt for a Champions League spot as they prepare to face Burnley on Wednesday. Brazilian …

Manchester United skipper Wayne Rooney has insisted that the trip to Newcastle on Wednesday signals the start of a period that could define their season. The Red Devils travel to St James' Park hoping to hang on to their place in the top four as they push for a return to the Champions League later this year. "It's the …

David Ospina insists Arsenal's Champions League shock at the hands of Monaco is now behind them ahead of their visit to struggling QPR on Wednesday. Arsene Wenger's side responded positively to their devastating 3-1 Champions League last 16 first leg defeat against Monaco by beating Everton 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium …