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Liverpool keeper fined for using phone on motorway
The court heard how the keeper was pulled over by police after an officer spotted him on his phone.
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Two arrested after Palace and Vallecano fans clash
Police say 60 Crystal Palace fans classified as "known troublemakers" have been ordered to leave Leipzig while two arrests were made before the Europa Conference League f...
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The Sunderland footballer setting record straight after 46 years
When Roly Gregoire quit football in 1980 after suffering a knee injury, he had faced so much racism that he could not bear to watch football for many years.
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'Beginning of era' for young Barcelona team - Deco
After back-to-back La Liga titles, sporting director Deco says a new era is only just beginning at La Liga champions Barcelona.
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Northern Ireland boss O'Neill signs four-year extension
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has signed a four-year contract extension to keep him at the helm until 2032.
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We need complete reset, says Tottenham chief
In a wide-ranging interview, Tottenham chief executive Vinai Venkatesham talks about a number of issues the club needs to address.
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Podcast: Big summer in Edinburgh, what to expect from Hearts & Hibs
We ask what condition Hearts and Hibs are in, and what fans can expect next season?
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Celtic join chase for striker Rodriguez - gossip
Celtic keen on La Liga striker as in-demand Kilmarnock midfielder opts to join English Championship newcomers...
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Will 'bruised' Howe and Newcastle address problems in one window?
Newcastle certainly have to get this summer right following a turbulent window a year ago.
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Doncic reportedly approves coach Djordjevic to fuel Rome’s new basketball era
Sasha Djordjevic is expected to take over head-coaching duties at Rome, with the approval of minority shareholder Luka Doncic.
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Thunder beat Spurs to move one win from NBA Finals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander overcomes a slow start to score 32 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 to move within one win of a second conse...
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Victor Wembanyama skips media following frustrating Game 5 defeat
On the brink of elimination from the 2026 NBA Playoffs, presented by Google, 22-year-old Victor Wembanyama avoids postgame interviews following Game 5.
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Quiz: Name every Conference League finalist
Crystal Palace are in Wednesday's Conference League final and are one match away from their first ever European trophy.
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The footballer setting record straight after 46 years
Roly Gregoire, Sunderland's first black player, sometimes wishes he had never played football because of the racist abuse he found too painful to talk about for 46 years.
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Vezenkov and Bartzokas guide Olympiacos to triumph: “Sasha, we did it!”
Finally, a EuroLeague champion, Sasha Vezenkov, opens up about Olympiacos head coach Giorgos Bartzokas and the necessary adjustments during the 2025-26 season.
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Hartenstein on defensive victory over Wembanyama: “A team thing”
Collective defensive intensity allows Isaiah Hartenstein and the Oklahoma City Thunder to limit Victor Wembanyama in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.
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Thunder contain Wemby to take lead in Western Conference Finals
Moving within one win of the NBA Finals 2026, the Oklahoma City Thunder neutralize Victor Wembanyama and weather a furious second-half rally.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo trade speculation intensifies ahead of NBA draft
The Milwaukee Bucks are actively seeking an offseason trade for 32-year-old Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Mazzulla wins Coach of the Year: “Should be Staff of the Year”
The head coach of the Boston Celtics, Joe Mazzulla, picks up the 2025-26 NBA Coach of the Year award.
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Instagram betting ads featuring Kane and Haaland banned
The advertising watchdog said the adverts featuring top footballers had a strong appeal to under-18s.
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