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Ipswich Town v Liverpool: Premier League – live

Ipswich Town v Liverpool: Premier League – live

Ipswich Town were spanked 5-2 at Old Trafford last weekend, though the bald result doesn’t tell the whole story. Gary O’Neil’s newly promoted side were giving as good as they got until Harlem Globetrotters centre-back Harry Maguire hit paydirt, after which they could be forgiven for concluding it just wasn’t going to be their day. So chalk up just over one-and-a-half satisfying performances from two for the Tractor Boys, whose opening-day win over Sunderland means they’ve already notched as many top-flight home victories this season as they did in the whole of their disastrous 2023-24 campaign. They should be feeling pretty good about themselves.

Liverpool on the other hand were borderline abysmal at Newcastle, and not much better in the first half last weekend against Nottingham Forest. Their second-half display at Anfield, plus improved overall contributions from Cody Gakpo and Florian Wirtz, plus the mega-money signing of Bradley Barcola, should give them succour after consecutive 2-2 draws which have made life for new boss Andoni Iraola more awkward than is strictly necessary.

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Joan Laporta, Cruyffista del Año 2026

Coincidiendo con la conmemoración del 10º aniversario de la muerte de Johan Cruyff y de la inauguración de la calle que lleva su nombre en Vallfogona de Riucorb, el presidente del FC Barcelona, Joan Laporta, ha sido distinguido por el Ayuntamiento de esta localidad de la Conca de Barberà como Cruyffista del Año 2026. Antes que Laporta, en los últimos años, han recibido esta distinción Danny Cruyff, Juan Carlos Unzué, Pep Guardiola y David Carabén.

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Jimmie Johnson explains why the time was right for Legacy to add a third car full time

Current 23XI driver Riley Herbst is set to join Legacy Motor Club for the 2027 NASCAR season, giving Legacy a third full-time car in the Cup Series. It's a big move for Legacy, but as team co-owner Jimmie Johnson explained this week, it was the right time to make a move.
According to Johnson, running on a partial schedule was doing more harm than good in some cases.
"Running the third car ...Keep reading

McLaren "not in the fight for Italian GP pole", admits downbeat Lando Norris

After completing two practice sessions on Monza's Temple of Speed, reigning world champion Lando Norris has found few reasons to believe he can deliver a hat-trick of Formula 1 wins at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix.
Norris claimed fourth in Monza's second practice outing, 0.384s behind Mercedes' George Russell, as he sounded surprised by McLaren's relative lack of pace compared to the ...Keep reading

In brief

The Dodgers Have Options If Shohei Ohtani Goes On The IL Shohei Ohtani might not pitch again in 2026, and he might need an IL stint to rest his multiple injuries. Here's who the Dodgers would turn to in his absence.

España da un golpe sobre la mesa: arrolla a la anfitriona Alemania por 83-53 en el debut en el Mundial femenino de baloncesto La selección de Miguel Méndez firma una exhibición de juego colectivo en Berlín y deja su carta de presentación como una de las grandes favoritas

Minnesota Fans Take Part In Norway Viking Row Before Home Opener Minnesota Golden Gophers fans did the Norway Viking Row prior to the team's 2026 season opener on Thursday night.

"We clearly have an issue" – Red Bull responds to Max Verstappen's radio complaints Friday ahead of the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix was far from trouble-free for Red Bull. There had been hope beforehand that Monza’s layout would suit the team better than Zandvoort, but after Friday practice both Red Bulls were behind a Racing Bulls (Arvid Lindblad) and a Haas (Oliver Bearman).Max