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Top 10 Merseyside derby Premier League goals of all time

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With relegation candidates Everton set to face off against rivals and title-chasers Liverpool, here's a list of the top ten goals scored in the derby between these two sides in the premier league. Number Ten – Steven Gerrard, 2012 (Liverpool...
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Farhad Moshiri’s top 5 most expensive Everton attacking signings ranked

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Since Farhad Moshiri’s arrival at Everton in February 2016, the Toffees have spent around £640 million on players. After three back-to-back relegation scares and two separate point deductions for breaching profit and sustainability rules, it looks likely that the Iranian-Billionaire...

Saints set for Giant encounter at Totally Wicked Stadium on Thursday

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St Helens host the Huddersfield Giants on Thursday night as they look to continue their strong start to their Super League campaign. After Saint’s emphatic demolition of a struggling Hull side, tomorrow's encounter should prove to be more of a test.
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Merseyside Nighthawks look to achieve ‘greater performance’ with sports psychologist

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The Merseyside Nighthawks have recruited a second sports psychologist as they aim to improve their performances for the 2024 season. Ethan Smith has been brought to the team to work under the club's psychologist, Emilie Haspel. Smith explained his role ahead...

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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