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Israeli League faces player strike after collapse of negotiations
Citing declining playing time for local players, the Israeli Basketball Players Association declares its first strike in 14 years.
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FA Youth Cup: The players to watch in Manchester derby final
FA Youth Cup: The players to watch in Manchester derby final.
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Braintree's Smith in New Zealand World Cup squad
Defender Tommy Smith, whose club Braintree Town were relegated from the National League this season, is named in New Zealand's World Cup squad.
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Live on Sky: League Two play-off semi-final second legs
Live on Sky: League Two play-off semi-final second legs.
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Hall, 18, becomes youngest to score MLS hat-trick
Forward Julian Hall makes MLS history by becoming the youngest player to score a hat-trick in Red Bull New York's win over Columbus Crew.
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Captain Gorry to leave West Ham
Katrina Gorry, who will leave West Ham when her contract expires next month, says captaining the side has been "the greatest honour".
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Breaking the curse: Why the NBA never sees EuroLeague-style reverse sweeps
While the respective formats tilt the mathematical odds, the invisible forces of relentless cross-country travel and deep-rooted psychological history are what truly prev...
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Slot has 'every reason to believe' he will be in charge of Liverpool next season
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot believes he will still be in charge next season.
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Euroleague and Platinium complete EuroLeague Final Four ticket sales phases
Massive global demand drive a rapid sellout across all sales phases for the upcoming 2026 EuroLeague Final Four Athens, presented by Etihad.
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Louie Barry - Barcelona to Wembley via nine loans
From Barcelona to Stockport and a second Wembley final - the rollercoaster career of "wonderkid" Louie Barry.
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Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show
Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS will headline the Super Bowl-style half-time show at this summer's World Cup final.
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Celtic face European competition for Hibs midfielder Chaiwa - gossip
Celtic continue to pursue Hibs midfielder, while Paul Dickov believes a return to Rangers would benefit Scotland defender Nathan Patterson.
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Captain Gyokeres for a Burnley bonanza - FPL team of the week
Arsenal's home game against Burnley is the perfect opportunity to capture a late-season FPL haul - but which attacking asset should you pick?
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How to watch EVERY remaining PL game
As a dramatic Premier League season comes to a thrilling conclusion, Sky Sports will make sure you don't miss a minute of the action.
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Fifa 'risking player safety' over heat at World Cup - scientists
A group of world-leading scientists warn Fifa its current heat safety measures for the men's 2026 World Cup are "inadequate" and could put players at risk of serious harm...
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Knicks expect OG Anunoby return for Eastern Conference Finals
OG Anunoby nears a return to the New York Knicks lineup for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals as he recovers from a hamstring strain and utilizes an 11-day rest win...
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Adam Silver confirms push for Draft Lottery reform to curb tanking
Revolutionary NBA Draft Lottery reform looms as commissioner Adam Silver prepares to present a flat-odds system and strict anti-tanking penalties.
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Cavaliers storm back from 15-point deficit to edge Pistons in overtime
Dennis Schroder fuels a resilient bench effort as the Cleveland Cavaliers overcome a 15-point deficit and Cade Cunningham's 39 points to secure a 3–2 lead in the Eastern ...
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Penalty pandemonium sets up Hearts & Celtic showdown for the ages
On a night of bewilderment, there was one unarguable truth. Hearts still have this in their own hands. Only Celtic can stop them, writes Tom English.
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US drops $15,000 visa deposit for foreign fans with World Cup tickets
Fifty countries, including five that have qualified for the World Cup, are subject to the bond requirement as part of Trump's crackdown on visa overstays.
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