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Remembering Scotland's World Cup bogeymen of finals gone by
Since their first attempt in 1954 there's always been some kind of misfortune lurking in the shadows for Scotland at World Cups, writes Tom English.
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Cuban blames Harrison, dysfunction for Doncic trade: “He was frustrated”
Revisiting the Luka Doncic trade, Mark Cuban, former principal owner of the Dallas Mavericks, reveals how Nico Harrison alienated the Slovenian superstar and mislead owne...
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Chelsea legend Tambling dies aged 84
Chelsea's former record goalscorer Bobby Tambling - who netted 202 goals for the club - dies at the age of 84.
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Video vault and Leeds litter picking - inside the mind of Bielsa
It is possible that nobody alive today has watched more football than Marcelo Bielsa, the former Leeds United boss who will lead Uruguay at the World Cup.
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Robodogs and helicopters: One Mexican city's approach to World Cup security
In the shadow of cartel violence, BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security plans in Monterrey.
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A teen with no desire to be Messi: How Lamine Yamal is forging own path
Lamine Yamal is a key figure in Spain's World Cup squad, but why is the 18-year-old quick to dismiss Messi comparisons?
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Celtic star 'inspiring' next football generation
Family, fans and a former coach said Osmand's success at Celtic could help others in the island.
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Trump set to attend NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden
Making history as the first sitting president of the United States to attend an NBA Finals game, 79-year-old Donald Trump plans to watch Game 3 between the New York Knick...
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Panathinaikos condemns Greek basketball corruption after Game 1 loss, Olympiacos reacts
Following an intense Game 1 to open the Stoiximan GBL Finals 2026, Olympiacos and Panathinaikos Aktor exchange reactions through official announcements and social media p...
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Wemby downplays Game 1 loss and reacts to court invader
Remaining confident in the ability of the San Antonio Spurs to bounce back, 22-year-old Victor Wembanyama focuses on the next challenges in the NBA Finals 2026.
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Liverpool's Koumas to prove worth after Wales goal
Liverpool teenager Lewis Koumas is determined to prove his worth in a Wales shirt having helped Hull City gain promotion into the Premier League.
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Wales diverted as weather hits Montenegro qualifier
Wales diverted to Italy as bad weather badly disrupts preparations for Friday's Women's World Cup qualifier in Montenegro.
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Wembanyama’s late surge falls short as Brunson’s Knicks edge Spurs
Despite a furious five-point explosion from Victor Wembanyama and a late lead for the San Antonio Spurs, Jalen Brunson gets the New York Knicks back on track in Game 1 of...
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Adam Silver reiterates NBA Europe target launch: “Very much on schedule”
Confirming plans for a 16-team European League, NBA commissioner Adam Silver also shares updates regarding domestic expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas.
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Man City have opening Anderson bid rejected by Forest
Manchester City have an opening transfer bid for midfielder Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest.
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Papers: Carrick wants FIVE new signings this summer
The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...
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Konate reveals depression after deaths of Jota & father
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate opens up on how the deaths of team-mate Diogo Jota and his father left him battling depression during his final season at the club.
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Why we could see less of Kane for England at the 2026 World Cup...
England have three strikers at this World Cup, and Harry Kane's replacements have never had such an important role.
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Ataman: “The game result is 29-5, continue to write that I’m the worst coach in Europe”
Ergin Ataman exploded at the press conference after Panathinaikos’ loss in Game 1 against biggest rivals.
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Explore a place where science, politics and culture collide
Film exploring the human stories behind mankind’s biggest experiment in particle physics.
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