Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac were on hand to dabble into commentary in their team's all-Welsh clash against Swansea City.

Anthony Albanese says any possible fine for storming the field to celebrate the Rabbitohs Alex Johnston becoming the greatest tryscorer of all time on Friday night was worth it to be part of history.

Prescott and fiance Sarah Jane Ramos had headed on joint bachelor and bachelorette party in the Bahamas but a blow-up argument during the celebrations sent their relationship spiraling.

Rory McIlroy wasn't entirely sure he would be able to play in The Players Championship because of muscle spasms in his lower back that forced him to withdraw last Saturday at Bay Hill. Now he's thankful to be playing two more days at the TPC Sawgrass.But it took a lot more work than he wanted Friday. McIlroy, the defending champion and two-time winner of The Players, was over the projected cut line approaching his final hole at the par-5 ninth. He blistered a 310-yard drive, reached the green in two and had a two-putt birdie for a 71.Satisfaction came only from making the cut.I'm happy to be here for the weekend. I'm happy to get two more runs at it, McIlroy said. It would have sucked to be going home this afternoon. So to hang around and hopefully play two more days, that's a win.But it was only his third birdie of the round in scorable conditions and only fourth birdie of the tournament so this wasn't simply about making the cut. McIlroy woke up feeling good about his back. He just couldn't get his putter to wake up.Still, it was a clutch finish to sit at 1-over 145.I wish I was further up the leaderboard. I felt like I played well enough today to be up the leaderboard, I just couldnt get a putt to drop, he said.The back no longer appears to be an issue. McIlroy was hopeful it would be like 2023 at the Tour Championship when he had a balky back. It was fine by the weekend, and this appears to be a similar situation.It feels pretty much there, McIlroy said. Not all the way there, but I feel like it's just progressively getting better each and every day.McIlroy was not sure what his schedule would be leading to the Masters. He contemplated adding a tournament if he only got in two days at The Players. He said Jim Bones Mackay at NBC asked him going down the ninth what his plans were ahead of Augusta National.I said, Bones, Ill tell you after this hole. Theres a lot riding on this golf hole,' he said with a laugh. If I had have missed the cut I probably would have added an event going into the Masters, so hopefully Im here for the weekend and I dont have to do that.___AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf

Rory McIlroy wasn't entirely sure he would be able to play in The Players Championship because of muscle spasms in his lower back that forced him to withdraw last Saturday at Bay Hill. Now he's thankful to be playing two more days at the TPC Sawgrass.But it took a lot more work than he wanted Friday. McIlroy, the defending champion and two-time winner of The Players, was over the projected cut line approaching his final hole at the par-5 ninth. He blistered a 310-yard drive, reached the green in two and had a two-putt birdie for a 71.Satisfaction came only from making the cut.I'm happy to be here for the weekend. I'm happy to get two more runs at it, McIlroy said. It would have sucked to be going home this afternoon. So to hang around and hopefully play two more days, that's a win.But it was only his third birdie of the round in scorable conditions and only fourth birdie of the tournament so this wasn't simply about making the cut. McIlroy woke up feeling good about his back. He just couldn't get his putter to wake up.Still, it was a clutch finish to sit at 1-over 145.I wish I was further up the leaderboard. I felt like I played well enough today to be up the leaderboard, I just couldnt get a putt to drop, he said.The back no longer appears to be an issue. McIlroy was hopeful it would be like 2023 at the Tour Championship when he had a balky back. It was fine by the weekend, and this appears to be a similar situation.It feels pretty much there, McIlroy said. Not all the way there, but I feel like it's just progressively getting better each and every day.McIlroy was not sure what his schedule would be leading to the Masters. He contemplated adding a tournament if he only got in two days at The Players. He said Jim Bones Mackay at NBC asked him going down the ninth what his plans were ahead of Augusta National.I said, Bones, Ill tell you after this hole. Theres a lot riding on this golf hole,' he said with a laugh. If I had have missed the cut I probably would have added an event going into the Masters, so hopefully Im here for the weekend and I dont have to do that.___AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf

Liverpool have made it crystal clear that Florian Wirtz isn't going anywhere, despite the German playmaker finding the Premier League's physical demands a real challenge.Spanish outlets had been suggesting the 22-year-old was keen on a move to Real Madrid after a tricky first season at Anfield.But sources within the club have firmly shut down those rumours.The Reds view their record-breaking signing as absolutely central to their plans going forward, with insiders describing him as "untouchable" for the foreseeable future.Liverpool hold all the cards here too, with four years remaining on his contract and no release clause to worry about.Not everyone's convinced by Liverpool's faith in their man, though.ESPN FC pundit Craig Burley has been particularly scathing about Wirtz's performances this season."Let's stop beating around the bushes with Florian Wirtz. I'm fed up," he said. "What he did in Germany is what he did in Germany. That's gone. He's so lightweight in this Liverpool team, it's unbelievable. He's so lacking conviction in the final third, it's incredible."The pundit went further, suggesting the club might need to cut their losses."He's gonna eventually play his best football as a number 10, and if he doesn't, Liverpool are gonna have to sell him. He's been a little bit of a waste so far this season."The numbers tell a mixed story for Wirtz this campaign, with six goals and eight assists across 37 appearances in all competitions.His first Premier League goal didn't arrive until late December, and it remains his only league strike of 2025 so far.That said, his ability to create chances has never really been in question.Wirtz will have a golden opportunity to silence his critics when Liverpool welcome Tottenham to Anfield on Sunday.It's a crucial fixture for Arne Slot's side, who face a genuine battle to secure a Champions League spot before the season wraps up.The Spurs clash could prove a turning point for the German midfielder.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

Sir Laurie Magnus said the relevant process appeared to have been followed when Lord Mandelson was made ambassador.

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L'Olympique de Marseille s'est impos 1-0 face l'AJ Auxerre ce vendredi pour la 26e journe de Ligue 1. limin de Ligue des champions et de Coupe de France, les Marseillais n'ont plus que le podium du championnat et la qualification en LDC aller chercher afin d'amortir les claques multiples de cette saison. Ils conserveront d'office leur 3me place l'issue de la journe. Dcouvrez les comms RMC de la rencontre.