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Real Madrid confirming plans to continue in the EuroLeague next season
Joining the list of remaining teams in Europe’s premier club competition, Real Madrid plans to extend participation in the EuroLeague for the 2026-27 season.
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Spurs in talks with Brighton over Van Hecke
Tottenham are in talks with Brighton over the signing of centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke.
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Two goals in 41 games - what next for Delap at Chelsea?
A year after striker Liam Delap joined Chelsea, he struggled to prove himself during an underwhelming and injury-hit season.
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Man City's bid for Anderson rejected by Forest
Manchester City have seen an initial offer for Elliot Anderson knocked back by Nottingham Forest.
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Why are American investors taking over English football?
The World Cup is taking over the United States this summer. But the not-so-secret American takeover of football has been building its foundations for some time now.
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Podcast: What is it actually like to play at a World Cup?
We ask what the experience of playing at a World Cup is as Scotland are set to return.
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Knicks lead NBA Finals after late run beats Spurs
The New York Knicks overcome a 14-point third-quarter deficit to win the opening game of the NBA Finals at the San Antonio Spurs.
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Celtic hold talks with Keane, plan discussions with O'Neill - gossip
Talks continue over future of Celtic manager post as Hibernian midfielder is linked with West Ham.
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Remembering Scotland's World Cup bogeymen of finals gone by
Since their first attempt in 1954 there's always been some kind of misfortune lurking in the shadows for Scotland at World Cups, writes Tom English.
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Cuban blames Harrison, dysfunction for Doncic trade: “He was frustrated”
Revisiting the Luka Doncic trade, Mark Cuban, former principal owner of the Dallas Mavericks, reveals how Nico Harrison alienated the Slovenian superstar and mislead owne...
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Chelsea legend Tambling dies aged 84
Chelsea's former record goalscorer Bobby Tambling - who netted 202 goals for the club - dies at the age of 84.
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Video vault and Leeds litter picking - inside the mind of Bielsa
It is possible that nobody alive today has watched more football than Marcelo Bielsa, the former Leeds United boss who will lead Uruguay at the World Cup.
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Robodogs and helicopters: One Mexican city's approach to World Cup security
In the shadow of cartel violence, BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security plans in Monterrey.
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A teen with no desire to be Messi: How Lamine Yamal is forging own path
Lamine Yamal is a key figure in Spain's World Cup squad, but why is the 18-year-old quick to dismiss Messi comparisons?
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Celtic star 'inspiring' next football generation
Family, fans and a former coach said Osmand's success at Celtic could help others in the island.
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Trump set to attend NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden
Making history as the first sitting president of the United States to attend an NBA Finals game, 79-year-old Donald Trump plans to watch Game 3 between the New York Knick...
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Panathinaikos condemns Greek basketball corruption after Game 1 loss, Olympiacos reacts
Following an intense Game 1 to open the Stoiximan GBL Finals 2026, Olympiacos and Panathinaikos Aktor exchange reactions through official announcements and social media p...
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Wemby downplays Game 1 loss and reacts to court invader
Remaining confident in the ability of the San Antonio Spurs to bounce back, 22-year-old Victor Wembanyama focuses on the next challenges in the NBA Finals 2026.
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Liverpool's Koumas to prove worth after Wales goal
Liverpool teenager Lewis Koumas is determined to prove his worth in a Wales shirt having helped Hull City gain promotion into the Premier League.
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Wales diverted as weather hits Montenegro qualifier
Wales diverted to Italy as bad weather badly disrupts preparations for Friday's Women's World Cup qualifier in Montenegro.
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