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Dukes vs Kookaburra – The cricket balls that divide opinion

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The divisive debate that surrounds cricket’s famous balls continues. Introduced in a trial run last season, it was hoped the Kookaburra ball would lead to an improvement in the England team’s fortunes overseas. Three rounds into the trial this season, we...
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Liverpool Comp’s inclusivity bid sparks controversy: women’s ‘darker trousers’ rule backfires

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The Liverpool & District Cricket Competition are striving for more inclusivity in their leagues - but may have got it wrong this time. In an attempt to make women and girls more comfortable playing cricket, the Comp have announced they...

“It is getting better, but maybe it just needs a bit more” – Scouse...

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Beth Munro, who won silver in para-taekwondo in Tokyo in 2021, says the prevalence of disability sport in Liverpool is improving, but that there is still work to be done. 
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Nottingham Forest face FA investigation after shock social media post following VAR controversy

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The FA have confirmed the launch of an investigation into Nottingham Forest after the club  posted on X following their match with Everton. The club have announced “NFFC will now consider its options” following VAR controversy. The game at Goodison Park...
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Nick Ball to return for WBA World Featherweight title fight against Raymond Ford

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Liverpool boxer Nick Ball will step into his second consecutive world title fight when he faces WBA world featherweight champion Raymond Ford. Ball, 27, will return to Riyadh following his split-decision draw with WBC world featherweight champion, Ray Vargas on March 8.
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Fourteen people arrested at Randox Grand National Festival 2024.

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Merseyside police confirmed that fourteen people had been arrested at the Aintree Festival Weekend. Aintree Racecourse saw tens of thousands of people over the three day event. Eight men were arrested on the Friday of the Grand National which is commonly...
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St Helens women to take on York Valkyrie in Challenge Cup semi-final

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St. Helens will face York Valkyrie in the Betfred Challenge Cup semi-final on Saturday, May 18th, at Doncaster’s Eco-Power Stadium. Despite losing three of their last four encounters between the sides, Matty Smith’s side will look to book their place...

Europa League final ticket allocation causes uproar

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UEFA has come under fire after announcing that the clubs who reach the Europa League final in Dublin will receive only half of the 48,000 tickets available. Liverpool play tomorrow night against Atalanta in the quarter final and could eventually...
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Liverpool & District Cricket Competition postponed by poor weather conditions

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The Liverpool & District Cricket Competition season has been delayed because of the recent poor weather conditions. Many clubs have been unable to begin preparations due to constant rain leaving the outfield too soft and wet to begin working on. Originally,...
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Points deductions set to stay in the Premier League

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Points deductions are set to remain in the Premier League despite suggestions of an NBA-style "luxury tax". Premier League clubs are attending their latest shareholders meeting today (10 April) and the future of squad cost controls is set to be...

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