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Matt Verri is Live Sports Writer at The Standard, focusing on online output across football, boxing, golf and more. He has been responsible for the live blogging of major events such as the football World Cup, Wimbledon finals and the Ryder Cup.... MORE

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Matt Verri is Live Sports Writer at The Standard, focusing on online output across football, boxing, golf and more. He has been responsible for the live blogging of major events such as the football World Cup, Wimbledon finals and the Ryder Cup.

Golf

Ryder Cup 2025: Team Europe latest qualification standings

Several big names have ground to make up if they are to qualify automatically for European side

15 Apr 2025
LIVE

Real Madrid 2-0 Arsenal: Gunners frustrated in first leg - LIVE

Gunners need big comeback at the Emirates Stadium next week

18 Mar 2025
Football

England confirm Palmer decision with new injury update on Chelsea star

Palmer was ruled out of Chelsea’s defeat to Arsenal on Sunday with a muscle issue

18 Mar 2025
Rugby Union

When is the British & Irish Lions squad announced for Australia tour?

Squad will be announced in front of more than 2,000 fans

17 Mar 2025
Football

Freedman leaves Crystal Palace ahead of surprise 'overseas' role

Freedman had previously been in consideration for roles at Manchester United and Newcastle

17 Mar 2025
Football

Man Utd ticket prices increase confirmed as Berrada explains decision

Manchester United Fans’ Advisory Board had pushed for price freeze across the board

17 Mar 2025
Football

Chelsea release statement after Fofana targeted by racist abuse

The Frenchman shared screenshots of the abuse on Instagram on Monday

17 Mar 2025
Football

North vs South match confirmed with Liverpool legend as player-manager

Each squad to consist of 16 former Premier League players

17 Mar 2025
Rugby Union

France beat Scotland to win Six Nations title as England miss out

Les Bleus overcome nerves to get job done in Paris finale as they celebrate first championship since 2022

15 Mar 2025
LIVE

France 35-16 Scotland: Reaction as Les Blues seal title - LIVE!

Les Blues crowned Six Nations champions after delivering under pressure on final day

15 Mar 2025
LIVE

Cheltenham Festival LIVE: Gold Cup Day results and reaction

Inothewayurthinkin stole the show with victory in the Cheltenham Gold Cup

14 Mar 2025
Lando Norris
F1

Lando Norris exclusive: on world-title chances and Verstappen clashes

McLaren driver tells Standard Sport he is entering 2025 Formula One season with renewed belief after first taste of title battle

14 Mar 2025
Horse Racing

Inothewayurthinkin wins Gold Cup as Galopin Des Champs denied treble

Galopin Des Champs had to settle for second in his bid for a third consecutive Gold Cup triumph

14 Mar 2025
Football

Slot provides double Liverpool injury update as major blow confirmed

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ibrahima Konate were both forced to come off against PSG in midweek

14 Mar 2025
Football

Postecoglou highlights 'very valuable' Spurs advantage for last-eight

Spurs will host Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg on April 10 before travelling to Germany a week later

13 Mar 2025
LIVE

Tottenham 3-1 AZ Alkmaar: Spurs through to last-eight - LIVE!

Spurs hold nerve in entertaining second-leg clash

13 Mar 2025
Football

Odobert brace downs AZ Alkmaar as Spurs battle into quarter-finals

Spurs will face Eintracht Frankfurt in the last-eight

13 Mar 2025
Horse Racing

Bob Olinger wins Stayers' Hurdle as Blackmore doubles up at Cheltenham

Bob Olinger finished superbly to charge away from Teahupoo

13 Mar 2025
Horse Racing

Marine Nationale takes emotional Champion Chase win ahead of Jonbon

Late jockey Michael O’Sullivan rode Marine Nationale to victory at Cheltenham two years ago

12 Mar 2025
Horse Racing

Golden Ace wins remarkable Champion Hurdle as Constitution Hill falls

Constitution Hill and State Man fell in extraordinary conclusion to feature race on day one of Festival

11 Mar 2025
Football

How many wins do Liverpool need to clinch Premier League title?

Liverpool are expected to be champions before Arsenal visit Anfield

10 Mar 2025