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Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea have been the greatest team to play in England over the last 15 years

Mauricio Pochettino says there is plenty of work still to do in order to shape his Chelsea squad ready for the new season — despite boldly claiming the club has been the best team in England over the last decade and a half. The Argentine officially started his role on 1 July, after being announced as the club’s new permanent boss at the end of the season. Ad Frank Lampard was in charge in an interim capacity at the end of the last campaign — which saw them endure their worst season since the formation of the Premier League.

Wimbledon 2023: Day 2 Order of Play and schedule – When is Andy Murray v Ryan Peniston? When does Carlos Alcaraz play?

Andy Murray, Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina are just some of the names in action on day two at Wimbledon 2023. Defending women's champion Rybakina opens the Centre Court action while Murray plays fellow Brit Ryan Peniston. Ad Men's world No.

Tour de France 2023 jersey guide: Who wears the yellow jersey? Green, polka dot and white jerseys explained

The Tour de France is undoubtedly the biggest event on the cycling calendar. Held over 21 race days across three weeks, the world's best riders descend on France looking to make their mark. The likes of Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma) and Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) are expected to battle it out for the overall win in 2023 after their thrilling tussle last year, while Mark Cavendish (Astana Qazaqstan) arrives with a mission of winning a record 35th stage.

Novak Djokovic too good for Pedro Cachin as he reaches second round at Wimbledon after rain delay

Novak Djokovic started his bid for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title with a solid first-round win over Pedro Cachin. Djokovic was broken early by the world No. 68 but quickly recovered and always looked in control as he won 6-3 6-3 7-6(5).

'Confident' Iga Swiatek feels 'much more comfortable' at Wimbledon than last year after Lin Zhu win

Iga Swiatek says she feels “much more comfortable” at Wimbledon than she did last year, when «everybody was talking» about her 34-match winning streak. Swiatek came into Wimbledon a year ago having not lost since mid-February, but was beaten in the third round in straight sets by Alize Cornet. Ad This time around she enters the Grand Slam off the back of another French Open win, but also a first grass quarter-final in Bad Homburg.

Mark Williams offers timely warning to new world snooker champion Luca Brecel – 'I took my foot off the gas'

Mark Williams believes Luca Brecel must learn to motivate himself as world champion this season if he wants to remain in the hunt for the game's top prizes. The three-time Crucible winner Williams – champion in 2000, 2003 and 2018 – was full of praise for Brecel, who defeated him 13-11 in the second round on his way to claiming the sport's top prize with an 18-15 final win over Mark Selby. Ad But he also feels 'The Belgian Bullet' will be a major scalp for the rest of the World Snooker Tour after his stunning exploits in Sheffield saw Brecel become the first winner of the blue-chip tournament from continental Europe.

Steven Gerrard has been confirmed as the new manager of Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq

Steven Gerrard has been appointed as the new manager of Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq. The former England and Liverpool captain had initially turned down an approach to move to the Middle East.

Tour de France 2023: Jasper Philipsen storms to first sprint stage win as Wout Van Aert edged out again

A tense and highly contested sprint finish in Bayonne was won by Belgium’s Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) ahead of Germany’s Phil Bauhaus (Bahrain-Victorious) and Australia’s Caleb Ewan (Lotto Dstny). But it seemed like an eternity for the result to be confirmed after the race jury studied replays to decide whether Philipsen had veered off his line and boxed out his compatriot Wout van Aert (Jumbo Visma) on the curved home straight in Stage 3.

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Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea have been the greatest team to play in England over the last 15 years

Wimbledon 2023: Day 2 Order of Play and schedule – When is Andy Murray v Ryan Peniston? When does Carlos Alcaraz play?

Tour de France 2023 jersey guide: Who wears the yellow jersey? Green, polka dot and white jerseys explained

Novak Djokovic too good for Pedro Cachin as he reaches second round at Wimbledon after rain delay

'Confident' Iga Swiatek feels 'much more comfortable' at Wimbledon than last year after Lin Zhu win

Mark Williams offers timely warning to new world snooker champion Luca Brecel – 'I took my foot off the gas'

Steven Gerrard has been confirmed as the new manager of Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq

Tour de France 2023: Jasper Philipsen storms to first sprint stage win as Wout Van Aert edged out again