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Friendlies 'a chance to further develop' - O'Neill
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says the upcoming friendlies against Guinea and France provides an opportunity to "improve our possession-based football".
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Man management and 'a bottle of magic' - How Iraola can step up at Liverpool
Andoni Iraola will face a "completely different" challenge at Liverpool - but after his "small scale" success on the south coast he is primed to bring his "magic" with hi...
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Wales' Williams ready to put feet up after marathon season
Wales and Nottingham Forest defender Neco Williams has enjoyed the demands of a marathon season but is looking forward to a well-earned break.
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Back shaving & biggest posers - the Scotland squad in their own words
John McGinn packed an European plug adaptor. Lyndon Dykes follows Ryan Christie around like a dog. Liam Kelly shaves Grant Hanley's back. Often.
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Scott poised to make England debut in World Cup friendlies
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott is poised to make his England debut in the forthcoming World Cup warm-up games in the United States.
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One Team unites local rivals during week in Athens
Euroleague Basketball’s One Team program brings rivals and volunteers together for a week of inclusive activities in Athens.
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PAOK signs Canadian center Kyle Alexander from Turk Telekom
Kyle Alexander takes his talents to PAOK after a successful two-year tenure with Turk Telekom.
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Gallinari supports NBA Europe project, previews ‘legendary’ Knicks championship
Following retirement, 37-year-old Danilo Gallinari shares updates on a potential involvement with a new European league.
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Big games keep coming as Hughes eyes World Cup
Laura Hughes hopes to make a mark with Wales in Women's World Cup qualifying after a memorable season at club level.
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You First rebrands as Gersh to expand global presence
With a strong NBA presence, emerging NIL talent, and a leading market share in Europe, You First officially rebrands as Gersh.
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Diana Ross & 'GOAT' Ronaldo - Richards watches World Cup moments
Former England defender and current pundit Micah Richards looks at some of the most memorable World Cup moments.
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Five selection questions facing Clarke ahead of Scotland’s WC campaign
Suitcases are packed, ESTAs are approved and a petition to legalise haggis in the United States is gathering momentum.
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Who needs what in World Cup qualifying?
England will seal a place at next summer's World Cup if they avoid defeat against Spain on Friday, but who else can secure a spot in Brazil?
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Heat and Blazers emerge as most likely destinations for Giannis
While practically every single NBA team has been considered a potential suitor for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the list seems to have been narrowed to just a few realistic can...
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What's at stake for NI in their World Cup qualifiers?
BBC Sport NI looks at the possible outcomes heading into the final round of fixtures.
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World Cup quiz: Do you remember these mascots?
An eagle, a moose and a jaguar are mascots at the FIFA 2026 World Cup - how well do you remember previous World Cup mascots?
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Gannon-Doak 'much more prepared' for Scotland's WC trip after Euros hurt
They say hindsight is a wonderful thing, and Scotland midfielder Ben Gannon-Doak is hoping it is a sentiment that rings true this summer.
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Celtic & Rangers set sights on midfielder - gossip
Rangers and Celtic are both interested in the same Danish midfielder, as Stephen Welsh heads for Parkhead exit in Wednesday's Scottish gossip column.
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Aston Villa top scorer Hanson set to join Spurs
Aston Villa forward Kirsty Hanson is set to join Tottenham following an impressive season in the Women's Super League.
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Ben Simmons can revive career in Australia, backed by Andrew Gaze
Australian legend Andrew Gaze strongly believes that 29-year-old Ben Simmons can successfully rebuild his career in the National Basketball League, NBL.
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