talkSPORT understands that Roberto De Zerbi is close to agreeing a five year deal to take over as new Tottenham Hotspur manager.

The former Brighton boss was originally thought to favour a move in the summer, but progress has been made on his imminent arrival.

England manager Thomas Tuchel has played down the number of injuries and subsequent withdrawals from Arsenal players ahead of tonight's friendly against Japan.

Craig Bellamy has no intention of quitting as Wales manager despite them missing out on the World Cup.

Max Verstappen's frustration with the new Formula 1 regulations continues, leading to rumours he could look to take a break from the championship at the end of the season.

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Tottenham Hotspur have parted company with head coach Igor Tudor after just 44 days in charge. He lost 5 out of his 7 games.

It's understood that Roberto De Zerbi is the club's preferred choice to take over - although he doesn't want to commit until the summer.

Bath beat Sale 31-26 in the Gallagher Prem to earn a bonus point after a big weekend in the league.

Chelsea score late to beat Aston Villa 4-3 in the WSL. Brighton beat Leicester 1-0 and it was 1-1 between West Ham and London City Lionesses.

Gary Woodland has won the Houston Open - his first title on the PGA Tour since undergoing brain surgery in 2019. Alex Fitzpatrick is the Indian Open champion on the DP World Tour.

Kimi Antonelli leads the F1 World Championship into the impromptu season break after victory at the Japanese Grand Prix. He's the youngest ever driver to be top of the standings.

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Thomas Tuchel's England squad has been cut to 27 players with Aaron Ramsdale, Fikayo Tomori and Dominic Calvert-Lewin not required for the game against Japan on Tuesday.

John Stones, Adam Wharton, Noni Madueke, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice have all gone back to their clubs with minor injuries.

Moses Itauma is eying a world title fight after his fifth-round stoppage of Jermaine Franklin in Manchester.

Manchester City beat Manchester United 3-0 and can win the Women's Super League title with two wins from their last three matches. Liverpool beat Everton and Arsenal thrashed Tottenham.

Tiger Woods has been released on bail after being charged with DUI following a road traffic accident in Florida on Saturday.

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England and Uruguay draw 1-1 at Wembley Stadium as Thomas Tuchel insists his experimental lineup was beneficial.

The referee at Wembley appeared to give two yellow cards to Uruguay's Manuel Ugarte without sending him off, while VAR failed to award a red card for a dangerous tackle on Phil Foden.

Tigers Woods has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence after rolling his car in a crash in Florida.

Exeter Chiefs beat Newcastle Red Bulls 38-14 to go third in the Gallagher Prem.

Moses Itamua weighs in 13lbs lighter than Jermaine Franklin ahead of meeting in the ring tonight in Manchester.

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Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland all crash out of the World Cup playoffs in the semi-finals.

Craig Bellamy and Michael O'Neill take positives from their country's campaigns which ended on Thursday evening.

Thomas Tuchel tells talkSPORT it's vital Ben White clears the air with his England teammates ahead of tonight's friendly with Uruguay.

England's Paul Waring leads the Texas Children's Houston Open on the PGA Tour. He finished his first round with 7 birdies and no bogies.

The women's category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females only from Los Angeles 2028.

Luke Littler beats Michael van Gerwen to win the Premier League darts in Berlin - his third victory of the year.

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Wales and Northern Ireland could take a big step towards winning a place at the World Cup finals, tonight. NI are away against Italy while Wales host Bosnia & Herzegovina with the winners meeting in the playoff final.

Former Spurs goalkeeper Brad Friedel reveals his biggest reason for the club's relegation form this season.

The NBA is considering adding two new franchises - in Seattle and Las Vegas.

Manchester United lose 3-2 to Bayern Munich in the quarter finals of the Women's Champions League. The return leg will be played in Germany next week.

Conor Benn has revealed why he's quit social media and what swayed his decision to leave Matchroom and join Zuffa Boxing.

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Mo Salah has announced that after 9 years he's leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.

Liverpool have confirmed that Salah has agreed to be released from the remainder of his contract in order to leave the club on a free transfer.

Chelsea are reportedly not planning on parting ways with head coach Liam Rosenior - even if he fails to secure them Champions League football next season.

Ben Duckett has pulled out of the IPL in order to try and save his England career - potentially risking a ban from the lucrative tournament.

Arsenal beat Chelsea 3-1 in the first leg of their Women's Champions League quarter final. Chelsea were left frustrated with two disallowed goals.

Tiger Woods makes his long-awaited return to golf with a cameo in the final of the TGL indoor championship in Florida.

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Ben White has been called up to the England squad for the friendlies against Uruguay and Japan. He's not played for the national team since walking out of the World Cup squad in 2022.

Tottenham have offered their condolences to interim head coach Igor Tudor following the death of his father.

Ben Stokes has confirmed in an open letter to fans that he, Brendon McCullum and Rob Key will continue in their England cricket roles despite embarrassing Ashes performances.

Sam Curran has been ruled out of the IPL in a blow to the Rajasthan Royals ahead of the tournament beginning on Saturday.

Sonia Bompastor is refusing to comment on the futures of captain Millie Bright and striker Sam Kerr ahead of their Women's Champions League quarter final at Arsenal tonight.

Jak Crawford will drive for Aston Martin in FP1 at the Japanese Grand Prix. The American is their reserve driver having competed in F2 last season.

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