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'I am still here to play' - Cameron Smith driven to win on biggest stage despite LIV Golf move

Cameron Smith hopes his debut win on LIV Golf demonstrates to the sport that he is still a force on the biggest stage. Smith turned his back on the PGA Tour following his win at the Open Championship, joining LIV after being handed a contract worth a reported $140 million. Ad One of the biggest criticisms of LIV from the established tours is the players are handed huge riches before even teeing it up, meaning the incentive to compete is lessened.

Ken Doherty turns back clock to qualify for Scottish Open snooker, Ali Carter advances

Ken Doherty booked his place in the Scottish Open on Monday with a 4-2 victory over Dominic Dale during qualifying in Cannock. The 1997 world champion rolled in breaks of 57, 88 and 66 after watching the Welshman surge 2-0 ahead with 111 of his own.

Nottingham Forest 1-1 Aston Villa: Hosts move off Premier League basement as Steven Gerrard's visitors frustrated

Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw at the City Ground, a result which does little to kickstart either of their seasons. Both Steven Gerrard and Steve Cooper came into this match in desperate need of a win, though the latter was at least given a measure of security after his recent contract extension. Ad Cooper made five changes to the side which lost 4-0 to Leicester last Monday, bringing in Serge Aurier, Harry Toffolo, Remo Freuler, Ryan Yates and Emmanuel Dennis for Neco Williams, Renan Lodi, Lewis O’Brien, Jesse Lingard and Taiwo Awoniyi.

Thiago Silva hopes to clarify Chelsea future, Graham Potter describes him as 'incredible' player

Thiago Silva is hoping for clarity on whether he will continue at Chelsea as his current deal expires next summer. The 38-year-old joined Chelsea from Paris Saint-Germain in 2020 and signed a one-year extension in January until the end of the 2022/23 season. Ad Despite his age he has been a regular starter this season under Thomas Tuchel and now Graham Potter.

Luis Diaz injury: Big blow for Liverpool as star forward ruled out until after World Cup in Qatar

Liverpool’s challenging season took another rotten twist with the news that Luis Diaz is expected to be out until after the World Cup with a knee injury. The Colombian was forced off in the first half of Sunday’s 3-2 defeat to Arsenal. Ad He is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks, according to The Athletic and others, meaning his next involvement is likely to come in the Boxing Day meeting with Aston Villa.

'So poor, like kids football' - Roy Keane, Jamie Carragher shocked by Liverpool decision making in loss to Arsenal

Roy Keane and Jamie Carragher were left flabbergasted by Liverpool’s decision making in their 3-2 defeat against Arsenal, describing it as like “kids football”. Liverpool’s miserable start to the season continued at the Emirates on Sunday as they were beaten by the Premier League leaders. Ad Jurgen Klopp’s side twice equalised, only to concede a third when Bukayo Saka scored from the penalty spot after a foul on Gabriel Jesus.

W Series cancelled with three races of season left due to funding, Jamie Chadwick wins title for third time

W Series will not complete the final three races of its 2022 season due to fundraising issues, with Jamie Chadwick crowned champion for a third time. The all-female racing series was set to finish its third season with races in Texas and Mexico City. Ad However, it was announced on Monday that the “decision has been made to focus on the longer-term fundraising process to enable the longevity and financial health of W Series into 2023 and beyond”.

'Surprise and disappointment' - Red Bull hit back after being found guilty of F1 budget cap breach

Red Bull have reacted with “surprise and disappointment” after being found guilty of a “minor” breach of the F1 budget cap in 2021. The Austrian team insisted their “2021 submission was below the cost cap limit”, barely an hour after the FIA, the sport’s governing body, said it was now determining what action will be taken. Ad A minor overspend means Red Bull exceeded the budget by less than 5%.

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'I am still here to play' - Cameron Smith driven to win on biggest stage despite LIV Golf move

Ken Doherty turns back clock to qualify for Scottish Open snooker, Ali Carter advances

Nottingham Forest 1-1 Aston Villa: Hosts move off Premier League basement as Steven Gerrard's visitors frustrated

Thiago Silva hopes to clarify Chelsea future, Graham Potter describes him as 'incredible' player

Luis Diaz injury: Big blow for Liverpool as star forward ruled out until after World Cup in Qatar

'So poor, like kids football' - Roy Keane, Jamie Carragher shocked by Liverpool decision making in loss to Arsenal

W Series cancelled with three races of season left due to funding, Jamie Chadwick wins title for third time

'Surprise and disappointment' - Red Bull hit back after being found guilty of F1 budget cap breach