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Vin Baker reunites with Giannis: “He’s like a son to me”
Giannis Antetokounmpo prepares for his Miami Heat debut under mentor Vin Baker, aiming for an NBA championship run starting this October.
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NBA pioneer Bob Pettit, 50-point Finals legend, dies at 93
Leaving a legacy as an NBA Most Valuable Player pioneer and historic Hawks championship hero, Bob Pettit passes away at 93.
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The FA Cup final assistant ref whose life was turned upside down by tumour discovery
Dan Robathan tells BBC Newsbeat how his career as a Premier League assistant referee was brought to an end by the discovery of spinal tumours.
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Bellamy wants more from Wales after loss to Portugal
Craig Bellamy believes there is "more to come" from his Wales side in the Nations League following their opening-match loss in Lisbon.
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NBA's first MVP Pettit dies aged 93
Bob Pettit, one of the earliest stars of the NBA and the first man to win the MVP award, has died aged 93.
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Man Utd borrow another £90m as debt tops £1.1bn
Manchester United confirm they have borrowed another £90m since 30 June, to take their overall debt to more than £1.1bn.
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Uefa fears impact of Premier League spending on transfer market
Uefa believes "a clear two-speed system" is emerging in the transfer market due to huge spending by Premier League clubs this summer.
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Tony Parker celebrates first win as ASVEL coach
The French basketball legend praised his team’s character, energy and defensive effort.
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'Don't put pressure on us' over Israel games - Ogbene
Republic of Ireland winger Chiedozie Ogbene urges the public to not "put the pressure on us" over the campaign to boycott the upcoming Nations League games against Israel...
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Valanciunas is back: A EuroLeague return 15 years in the making
After 14 NBA seasons, the Lithuanian center returned to the competition and helped Zalgiris win in Belgrade.
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Barcelona's Deco denies interest in Man Utd's Gabriel
Barcelona sporting director Deco says the club is not interested in Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel.
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Late Gakpo strike denies Klopp winning start with Germany
Cody Gakpo hit a stoppage-time volley to earn the Netherlands a 1-1 draw against Germany in their Nations League Group A2 opener on Thursday, denying Jurgen Klopp victory...
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Highlights - Felix earns Portugal narrow Nations League win over Wales
Watch the best of the action as Portugal beat Wales 1-0 in Lisbon in the Nations League.
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Republic of Ireland slip to deserved defeat in Kosovo
The Republic of Ireland slipped to a 1-0 defeat away to Kosovo in their Nations League opener in Pristina.
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Chelsea lead race for Scott - Friday's gossip
Chelsea target Bournemouth's Alex Scott, Bayern Munich are interested in Dani Olmo and Jude Bellingham denies Manchester City interest.
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ABA League postpones opening round of new season
The first week of the ABA League 2 has also been postponed.
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Josh Nebo sidelined for up to three weeks
The Barcelona center suffered a right calf injury during Wednesday’s practice.
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How PSG's Ballon d'Or duo are pushing each other on
While there can only be one winner, team-mates Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are backing each other to win the Ballon d'Or.
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Kosovo vs Republic of Ireland latest score
Kosovo vs Republic of Ireland latest score.
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EuroLeague season opens with two last-second thrillers
Dubai edged Real Madrid, while Johannes Voigtmann lifted Bayern past Hapoel Tel Aviv.
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