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Charles taking record-breaking price tag in his stride
Fulham midfielder Shea Charles tells BBC Sport NI he does "not really think about" the price tag which saw him become Northern Ireland's most expensive footballer when he...
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Kukoc breaks down Jokic, Doncic, Giannis: “I will never admit…”
The current NBA era features Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, yet Toni Kukoc refuses to call them better than past legends.
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Why this break has come at the worst time for De Zerbi & Spurs
BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains the different factors that mean Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi needs time with his players to build a proper team.
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Debbie Beard and Amanda Thorpe lost their husbands - this is their story
Debbie Beard and Amanda Thorpe speak to the BBC's Simon Jack at the launch of a new suicide prevention toolkit.
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England should stop trying to replicate Spain - Gordon
Anthony Gordon says that controlling games is not in the "English DNA" but the Three Lions could still win major tournaments if they stop "trying to replicate Spain".
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Rihards Lomazs links up with Cedevita Olimpija: “Big and respected club”
Staying in the BKT EuroCup following last season’s stint with Neptunas, 30-year-old Rihards Lomazs joins Cedevita Olimpija.
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‘We have our own strengths’ – Gordon backs Tuchel’s DNA comments
Anthony Gordon has backed Thomas Tuchel's view that England's players have an inbuilt inability to control matches with possession - and has urged the team to embrace the...
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Jordi Fernandez and Pep Guardiola share Catalan connection in Brooklyn
A meeting between Jordi Fernandez and Pep Guardiola to bridge sporting worlds.
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Bogdan Bogdanovic chooses new jersey number: “My favorite is 13”
Switching his jersey number to 31 in a creative inversion, Bogdan Bogdanovic explains his decision with a friendly nod to Clint Capela.
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Doncic vows to deliver championships in Lakers book: “Win it all”
Sharing his feelings on joining the Los Angeles Lakers and the future of the franchise, Luka Doncic promises NBA championships.
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Gregg Popovich marries former assistant coach Mike Budenholzer’s ex-wife
Remarrying after personal loss, Gregg Popovich ties the knot with the ex-wife of former assistant.
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Papers: Barcelona not interested in signing Man Utd wonderkid Gabriel
The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...
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Papers: Man Utd line up Conte for sensational PL return
The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...
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Barcelona rule out Alvarez deal - Thursday's gossip
Barcelona rule out Alvarez signing from Atletico Madrid, Liverpool will not allow Wirtz departure, and Chelsea target English midfield duo, plus more.
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When Bellamy watched on as Ronaldo caused airport lockdown
Craig Bellamy says Cristiano Ronaldo is "beyond a superstar" before his Wales side face the Portugal legend in the opening match of their Nations League A campaign.
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Drinking ban at football matches could be scrapped, says Prime Minister
Prime Minister Andy Burnham still wants to see beer return to football stands.
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Burnham says ban on alcohol for football fans in stands is 'discrimination'
The prime minister opposes the law - in place since 1985 - and believes there is a case to remove it.
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Kaptein scores winner as Chelsea earn narrow victory over Austria Wien
Wieke Kaptein scored a stunning goal but Chelsea were given a stern test by Austria Wien as they began their Women's Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win ...
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Serious business resumes for Wales boss Bellamy
With the Burnley interest firmly behind him, Craig Bellamy is focused on leading Wales in the Nations League, starting against Portugal in Lisbon.
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Mac McClung turned down over ten EuroLeague offers
The American guard was not chasing the biggest contract and chose FIATC Girona because he wanted to feel at home away from home.
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