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From risk of death to the oldest man at World Cup
How Craig Gordon's career - which ended today - had been a series of comebacks and the 43-year-old's World Cup inclusion for Scotland seemed an impossible dream only a fe...
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Fenerbahçe signs Marcus Bingham Jr. to a two-year deal
The Turkish champions add the former UNICS Kazan center.
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Shankland not feeling pressure at Rangers
Lawrence Shankland does not feel "too much pressure" to establish himself at Rangers as he has "always wanted to prove myself".
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Obradović: “Panathinaikos must be a family, the team will always come before any individual”
The legendary coach reflected on his return to Athens, the club's evolution, his relationship with the Giannakopoulos family and the philosophy he wants to build in his s...
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Was Tuchel to blame for England's mentality or just another victim of it?
The same feeling, but worse. England exit the World Cup with a 2-1 defeat just as they did twice under Gareth Southgate and in strikingly similar fashion to that semi-fin...
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Quiz: Name every team to knock England out of a World Cup
England have lost their 12th game during the knockout stage of a World Cup - can you name every country that struck a blow?
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Record crowd as Kerr returns to Gotham FC
Former Chelsea forward Sam Kerr makes her second debut for Gotham FC in front of the largest ever crowd for a women's sporting event in New York City.
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Scotland keeper Gordon retires
Goalkeeper Craig Gordon announces his retirement from football, bringing an end to a 25-year playing career.
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Midfielder Gomes close to £38m Villa move
Joao Gomes is set to leave Wolves after their relegation from the Premier League and join Aston Villa.
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Goalkeeper Gordon, 43, retires after 25-year career
Craig Gordon has retired from playing football at the age of 43.
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Jeremiah Robinson-Earl’s NBA deadline expires, Aris set to announce signing
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Aris will join forces for the next two seasons.
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Bellingham slapped Argentina substitute after England exit
Jude Bellingham sparks melee as he slaps Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head following England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat.
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Does third place play-off count towards World Cup golden boot?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks into the history of World Cup golden boot winners and the third-place play-off.
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WNBA star Clark yells in referee's face
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark shouts at referee Gerda Gatling after decisions go against her team in a defeat by the Golden State Valkyries.
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Romero labels Neville 'stupid' over criticism
Argentina defender Cristian Romero says player-turned-pundit Gary Neville was "stupid" to criticise his centre-back partnership with Lisandro Martinez.
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NBA Europe is full steam ahead
The NBA has been extending its reach outside the US for several decades, including trips to Europe to host clinics and exhibitions. But the Association is now intent on p...
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Giannis arrives in Miami: “I’m excited, I feel good”
After attending the World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, Antetokounmpo begins his Miami journey.
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Celtic listen to Kenny offers as Rues flies in for Hearts medical - gossip
Celtic to listen to offers for forward, Rangers striker set to depart and goalkeeper flies in for Hearts medical.
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Why England's loss to Argentina felt like most painful in 60 years of hurt
England's years of hurt will now stretch beyond 60, but the late collapse to a World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina may be the most painful wound of all.
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'Passive' and 'crumbled' - did Tuchel's defensive tactics cost England?
England went 1-0 up against Argentina before slumping to a heart-breaking semi-final defeat. But did boss Thomas Tuchel's "negative" tactics cost the Three Lions a place ...
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