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The footballer who had a heart transplant - then became a World Cup winner
Martyn Jackson never thought he'd play football again when he had a heart transplant in 2024. Less than two years later, he was a World Cup winner with England.
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Ronaldo eyes scoring 1,000th goal for Portugal after considering international retirement
Cristiano Ronaldo considered retiring from international football after the World Cup before deciding to extend his Portugal career.
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Lonzo Ball pushes cack on retirement rumors: “I’m still waiting for a call”
The point guard has made it clear that he is not ready to call time on his NBA career.
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WCL: Chelsea vs Austria Wien LIVE!
WCL: Chelsea vs Austria Wien LIVE!
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Baskonia and Alex Len agree to part ways
Foot discomfort following his first training session with the team ultimately led Alex Len and Baskonia to mutually agree to terminate his contract.
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Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent
Christian Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent, just over three months after collapsing during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine.
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Sedlacek wins first PDC Pro Tour title at Players Championship 3
Karel Sedlacek secured his first PDC Pro Tour title at Players Championship 30, beating Scott Williams despite a late scare as he closed in on victory.
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Ronaldo spurred on by 1,000 goals and Portugal glory
Cristiano Ronaldo contemplated retirement after the World Cup but wants to reach 1,000 career goals and help a new-look Portugal thrive before hanging up his boots.
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David Carro: “Olympiacos, Panathinaikos and Efes have always been the bullies of the Euroleague market”
One of Europe's top agents spoke about how Europe’s traditional powerhouses are blaming teams like Dubai and Hapoel for market inflation.
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Athens Final Four generated €26.75 million in economic and social impact
EuroLeague’s 2026 showpiece attracted nearly 18,000 visitors from 27 countries, boosting tourism, local businesses and Athens’ international profile.
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FA charges Cardiff's Bielik as police end inquiry
The Football Association charges Cardiff City defender Krystian Bielik over an altercation involving Portsmouth fans, but a police investigation has been concluded.
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Spotlight on new coaches as road to Afcon 2027 begins
Patrick Vieira and Herve Renard are among the high-profile managerial arrivals as the qualification campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations gets under way.
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UCLA denies Nikola Kusturica signing a $12 million deal
Nemanja Jovanovic Jogi, UCLA’s offensive coordinator and international recruiting specialist, disputes the reported figures: "It came from universities that lost the batt...
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Euroleague 2026-27 is here: enjoy the preview of the season
A new season of big returns and blockbuster moves starts tomorrow: can Olympiacos defend its throne?
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Man Utd still £1bn in debt with £63.5m spent on new stadium
Manchester United's overall debt remains over £1bn despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's extensive cost-cutting measures, with the club also confirming it has spent £63.5m buying l...
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England players carrying World Cup scar - Saka
England winger Bukayo Saka says the team are still carrying the "scar" of their heartbreaking World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina.
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Alperen Sengun: “I want to be the best player in the NBA one day”
Alperen Sengun spoke at media day ahead of the new season.
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Galbiati confirms Alex Len will not play in the EuroLeague opener: “You need to talk with the club”
After missing the Spanish Super Cup, the Ukrainian will also miss the EuroLeague opener.
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Nikola Milutinov could make his season debut against Baskonia
The Serbian center missed the EuroLeague Super Cup due to injury but is close to returning to the court.
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Barkas Breakdown: 10 things to watch this EuroLeague season
The 2026-27 EuroLeague season is about to start, and when all is said and done, it will be the end of an era.
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