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Nikola Jokic approves new-look Nuggets roster: “Going to be good”
Boulder training camp opens as Nikola Jokic welcomes new teammates for the upcoming championship grind.
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Lakers rely on European IQ as Doncic pairs with Kukoc disciple
The Los Angeles Lakers European vision stretches from Luka Doncic to Sandro Mamukelashvili.
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Dillon Brooks scheduled for arraignment after DUI charge from March arrest
Driving under the influence charges for Phoenix Suns player Dillon Brooks.
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Gobert unites Timberwolves in Paris, Lyles adds EuroLeague flavor
From Madrid to Paris, the new-look Minnesota Timberwolves are ready for the 2026–27 NBA Regular Season.
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Sabonis dismisses summer trade rumors: “It’s all made up”
Healthy and ready to bounce back with the Sacramento Kings, Domantas Sabonis brushes off offseason trade rumors.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo previews Milwaukee return: “It’s going to be difficult”
Returning to Milwaukee will bring heavy emotions to 31-year-old Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Nuggets sign Ryan Nembhard to two-way contract
The Canadian guard joins Denver after averaging 5.3 assists as a rookie with Dallas, replacing KJ Simpson.
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Papers: Rivals demanding sanctions imposed on Man City this season
The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...
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Late drama as Chelsea draw away at Lyon
Chelsea have a penalty overturned by VAR, while Lauren James and Maika Hamano come close to scoring a winner during their 0-0 draw away at Lyon in the Champions League.
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Meet the only Scot managing a national team in world football
More than 4,000 miles from his native Dundee, Kurt Herd is flying the flag for Scotland in international football - as manager of Dominica's national side.
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James penalty overturned as Chelsea earn draw in Lyon
Lauren James saw a late penalty decision overturned by VAR as Chelsea played out a goalless draw away to last season's Women's Champions League finalists and eight-time w...
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Liverpool contenders for Schade - Thursday's gossip
Germany forward Kevin Schade is wanted by Liverpool, Erling Haaland and Phil Foden are among the Manchester City players drawing interest from Europe's top clubs, plus mo...
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EuroLeague roundup: Panathinaikos dominates ASVEL, Beşiktaş claims first win in Belgrade
Panathinaikos and Beşiktaş close EuroLeague Round 2 with wins over ASVEL and Maccabi.
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Classy Hammarby end Rangers' Europa Cup hopes
Rangers exit the Europa Cup after last season's finalists Hammarby leave Broadwood Stadium with a three-goal victory on the night to progress 5-0 on aggregate.
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Infantino should have no place in future of football - Pinto
The computer hacker who released documents which led to the Premier League investigation into Manchester City says Gianni Infantino "should have no place in the future of...
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Man City sponsor Etihad Airways considering legal action against PL
Manchester City's principal sponsor, Etihad Airways, has said it is considering taking legal action against the Premier League.
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Impossible for England to find another Kane - Tuchel
England boss Thomas Tuchel says it will be impossible to find "another Harry Kane" as his free-scoring captain continues to break new ground.
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Punish Man City this season, say other club chiefs
Manchester City's punishment for breaching Premier League rules should be handed down before the end of this season, senior football figures tell BBC Sport.
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Ronaldo walks out of Portugal camp and vows to reveal 'the truth'
Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal's camp in Denmark and vowed to reveal "the truth" behind his departure in due course.
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Ronaldo walks out of Portugal camp amid reported rift with head coach
Cristiano Ronaldo says he has left the Portugal camp and will explain the truth behind his departure in "due course".
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