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EuroLeague confirms 20-team field, expansion plans and franchise roadmap
The ECA Board approved the 2026-27 EuroLeague and EuroCup participants, reaffirmed plans for a 24-team expansion, advanced the franchise project and confirmed the launch ...
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SWPL: Champions Hearts face Aberdeen, Celtic and Rangers have away tests
Scottish Women's Premier League champions Hearts will kick off the defence of their title at home to Aberdeen on Sunday August 16.
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What do numbers tell us about Scotland's World Cup attacking intent?
BBC Scotland crunches the numbers behind Steve Clarke's blunt attack and looks at the potential deeper issues.
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Bayern Munich signs Johannes Thiemann on a two-year deal
The German international returns to the EuroLeague after two seasons in Japan, joining Bayern Munich through 2028 with an option for an additional year.
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Beşiktaş joins EuroLeague for the 2026-27 season
Turkish club returns to Europe's top competition for the first time since 2012-13.
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Real Madrid reportedly set to trigger Jaime Pradilla’s €1.5 million buyout
The Spanish international is reportedly close to joining Los Blancos as part of the club's summer rebuild.
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Newcastle interested in Nmecha as Arsenal explore Bruno Guimaraes deal
Newcastle are interested in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, Sky Sport News can exclusively reveal, as Arsenal see an informal proposal for Magpies captain Brun...
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Why are World Cup underdogs doing so well?
Are the surprise results achieved by lower-ranked teams in the World Cup a matter of luck - or clever planning and execution?
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Pelicans exercise Karlo Matković’s team option for 2026-27
The Croatian big man will remain in New Orleans.
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The World Cup 'Pride Match' - concern, complaints and the hope of 'unity'
When Seattle announced it would host a Pride Match during the 2026 World Cup, it was long before the draw had even been made.
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US interested in hosting 2038 World Cup - Giuliani
The United States could consider making a bid to host the men's 2038 World Cup, with Fifa considering expanding the tournament to 64 teams.
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Celtic reunite O'Neill with backroom team
Celtic announce that Shaun Maloney, Mark Fotheringham and Stephen McManus will continue to work under manager Martin O'Neill next season.
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Mbappe v Haaland: who is more important for their country?
Two of the greatest forwards in world football will go head-to-head at Boston Stadium on Friday, as France and Kylian Mbappe take on Norway and Erling Haaland.
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Why Vrancken marks fresh start at data-driven Hearts
As Belgian head coach Wouter Vranckin takes charge at Hearts, it marks a strengthening of the club's data-driven vision, writes Thomas Duncan.
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Hearts' Braga plays down transfer talk - gossip
Hearts striker says sole focus is on Champions League qualifying despite links to France as Celtic are set to end long negotiations with coaching staff...
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Mbappe vs Haaland - new Messi-Ronaldo rivalry graces World Cup
It is a World Cup where the big stars have shone so far. On Friday night, two of those big hitters are set to do battle in the first 'clash of the titans' meeting.
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Yoon opens Women's PGA Championship with record 63 as Hull, Woad sit well back
Ina Yoon matched the best score in the history of the Women's PGA Championship with a nine-under 63 to take a two-stroke lead over Karis Davidson on Thursday in the third...
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What is SkyJo? The card game being played in the England camp
As England try to get their game right on the pitch, the games they play off the field are performing a key role in team bonding - as Morgan Rogers reveals to BBC Sport.
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Turkey end World Cup on high with last-gasp win over USA
Turkey come out on top in the last minute of an end-to-end 3-2 win over a second string USA side, in their final Group D match at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
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Australia through and Paraguay close following draw between sides
Australia sealed their passage to the last 32 and Paraguay are almost certain to join them after they shared a drab draw in San Francisco which suited both sides.
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