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Football

Wales defender Hayley Ladd believes her move to Crystal Palace came at the right time as she prepares for World Cup qualifying. The 31-year-old joined the Eagles from Manchester United last month.

Rugby Union

Ireland's Tadhg Beirne insists there will be no "pats on the back" despite their record away win over England. The team must stay focused ahead of Friday's Six Nations clash with Wales.

Boxing

Liam Paro will face IBF welterweight champion Lewis Crocker in his first title defense. Crocker's manager says the Belfast fighter's hand injury is "nothing too serious" and the bout will proceed as planned.

Basketball

MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander marked his return from injury with 36 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 127-121 in overtime. The Thunder star had been sidelined with a knee injury.

Rugby League

Reading West Indians RUFC inspired generations of black players after being created in the 1970s. The club's founders would keep boots and shorts in their cars, ready to recruit any black players they spotted.

MMA

UFC fighters including Britain's Tom Aspinall have reacted to plans for a White House event on Donald Trump's birthday. The proposed show has divided opinion among the MMA community.