All news by author: Ben Parsons

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Woodward points finger at ex-boss Eddie Jones for England's 'worst ever defeat'
Sir Clive Woodward pointed the finger firmly at ex-England boss Eddie Jones after Steve Borthwick's men were hammered 53-10 by France in their 'worst ever defeat'
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Sky Sports host claims Hamilton could quit Mercedes for rival to boost title bid
Lewis Hamilton has been tipped to quit Mercedes and move to a rival in the Formula 1 paddock after voicing his frustration at his new underperforming W14 challenger
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Rory McIlroy and John Rahm share view on LIV Golf rebel Cameron Smith's absence
Cameron Smith is unable to defend his title at The Players at TPC Sawgrass this week following his defection to the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series last year
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Rory McIlroy makes surprise LIV Golf admission while defending PGA Tour revamp
Rory McIlroy, speaking ahead of this week's prestigious Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, has defended the PGA Tour changes made in response to the threat of LIV Golf
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LIV to feature PGA Tour-like 'party hole' as rebel league makes Australian debut
LIV Golf bosses have designed a a 'party hole' that will replicate the famous 16th at the WM Phoenix Open for their fourth event of the season in Adelaide, Australia
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Hurdler apologises for unsportsmanlike behaviour as rival placed in neck brace
Switzerland's Jason Joseph received huge backlash for failing to check on the welfare of Spanish rival Enrique Llopis following his horror fall in the 60m hurdles final
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Rory McIlroy in world No.1 battle as Players Championship tee times announced
Rory McIlroy will be vying to return to world no.1 at The Players and has been drawn in a fascinating group alongside his two rivals Jon Rahm and Scottie Scheffler
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LIV Golf rebel Cam Smith teases he'll show up as fan at Players Championship
Cameron Smith will not be able to defend his title at the prestigious Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass this week after his surprise defection to Saudi-backed circuit LIV Golf
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LIV Golf rebel capitalises to win event only recently given world ranking status
LIV Golf player Carlos Ortiz has taken advantage of a rare opportunity to claim Official World Golf Ranking points with a tournament victory in his native Mexico
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LIV Golf TV debut viewing figures released as CW network hail 'great start'
LIV Golf made its US TV debut during its season opener at Mayakoba in Mexico last week, and CW Network has countered the notion that the coverage underperformed
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Kravitz suggests George Russell is "a fool" for F1 complaint ahead of Bahrain GP
Sky Sports reporter Ted Kravitz has responded to George Russell's assertion that F1 should make a testing change and believes the current schedule is perfectly fine
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LIV Golf 'consider turning back on traditional ranking system' amid OWGR snub
The Saud-backed LIV Golf series is reportedly considering using a less established ranking system as they continue to be overlooked for Official World Golf Ranking accreditation
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Teenage snooker star wants to become world champion with help of Shaun Murphy
Teenage snooker player Stan Moody has secured his professional card for next season and wants to replicate the achievements of his mentor Shaun Murphy
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ECB adds Genderbread Person to language guide despite widespread criticism
The England and Wales Cricket board have used a "genderbread" person to its language guide which is aimed to promote inclusivity within the sport
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Bernie Ecclestone discredits Hamilton F1 title and tied Schumacher record
Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has explained why he believes Lewis Hamilton is only deserving of six of his seven world titles following the Crashgate scandal in 2008
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Lewis Hamilton shows support for LGBTQ+ rights amid F1 'political statement' ban
Seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has already vowed that he won't be silenced amid FIA rule changes that will see a ban on drivers making political statements
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O'Sullivan pulls out of latest tournament ahead of Crucible world title defence
Defending world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is likely to head to the Crucible in Sheffield with little match practice after pulling out of a tournament this week
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LIV Golf vs PGA Tour prize money stat emerges as Howell III bags £4m for win
Charles Howell III surprised many in golfing circles when he defected to LIV Golf last year and he has now won his first event on the Saudi-funded rebel circuit
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LIV Golf TV debut woes as more people watch World's Funniest Animals show
LIV Golf had a shocking TV debut as they reached screens across the United States for the first time during their second season opening event at Mayakoba in Mexico
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Inside LIV Golf's 2023 plans as Greg Norman looks to fight off PGA Tour rivals
LIV Golf's second season opener begins in Mexico on Friday and Greg Norman has ambitious plans ahead of a defining year for the controversial Saudi-backed series
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Sergio Garcia blames "immature" Rory McIlroy for friendship breakdown
LIV Golf rebel Sergio Garcia has accused Rory McIlroy of being immature after their friendship broke down following his move to the contentious Saudi-backed series
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LIV Golf prize money on offer to Dustin Johnson and co as 2023 season begins
The opening event of LIV Golf's 2023 season begins in Mexico on Friday and big name stars like Dustin Johnson have the chance to play for more even more prize money
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Djokovic pleads with US officials to let him play - but still refuses Covid jab
Novak Djokovic wants American authorities to give him a special exhibition to enter the US for two Masters 1000 events next month, despite his Covid vaccination status
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Pieters explains 11th-hour LIV Golf switch and accepts Ryder Cup consequence
Thomas Pieters is LIV Golf's biggest recruit ahead of an expanded 14-event calendar in 2023 and the Belgian star has now opened up on his decision to join the rebel series
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Woman who claimed she was assaulted on Conor McGregor's yacht drops lawsuit
A civil action case has been dropped after a woman had claimed she was assaulted on Irish UFC icon Conor McGregor's super-yacht in Spain last July