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Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi wins Asian Games silver

Fariba Hashimi has won a silver medal in the women’s road race at the Asian Games after fleeing oppression in Afghanistan to pursue her career in cycl...

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Kylian Mbappe says he came close to joining Liverpool in 2016

Kylian Mbappe has said he was close to moving to Liverpool in 2016, with his mother supporting the possibility because she was a strong admirer of the...

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European Athletics Championships to offer record £3m prize fund in 2028

The 2028 European Athletics Championships in Poland will feature a total prize fund of £3m, the largest in the event’s history.

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England Euro 2028 starting line-up assessed ahead of Spain match

England’s potential starting line-up for Euro 2028 is being considered ahead of Saturday’s match against world champions Spain, with football experts...

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Great Britain knocked out of Billie Jean King Cup by Czech Republic

Great Britain’s Billie Jean King Cup campaign ended in the quarter-finals after Sonay Kartal and Katie Boulter were both beaten in their singles match...

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Henry Pollock rejected bigger offers to remain with Northampton, says Eddie Hearn

Henry Pollock chose to extend his Northampton contract despite receiving rival offers worth significantly more, according to his adviser Eddie Hearn....

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Neutral venues and restricted away support mark contentious Israel-Ireland fixtures

The Republic of Ireland’s football matches against Israel have become increasingly contentious amid strained relations between the two nations. Key is...

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La Liga president rejects claims of refereeing conspiracy against Real Madrid

Javier Tebas has dismissed suggestions that referees are conspiring against Real Madrid, describing the belief as like “living in another galaxy”.

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Mikel Arteta agrees improved new contract with Arsenal

Mikel Arteta has agreed an improved new contract with Arsenal following the club’s Premier League title success.

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Henry Pollock ends contract stand-off by signing new Northampton deal

Henry Pollock has ended a contract dispute with Northampton by agreeing to a new deal reportedly worth more than £400,000. He described the decision t...

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Mark Wood announces immediate retirement from international cricket

England fast bowler Mark Wood has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.

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London City Lionesses line-up raises questions over WSL homegrown talent

London City Lionesses started their match against Manchester United without an English player, prompting questions about the availability and role of...

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F1 Q&A examines why Monaco is staging a sprint race

Formula 1 questions ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix include why Monaco is set to stage a sprint race, with answers provided by F1 correspondent And...

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Garnacho faces early test during Aston Villa loan spell

Alejandro Garnacho joined Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea hoping to revive his career, but his opening weeks in the Midlands have proved difficult.

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Six-year-old from China breaks women’s Rubik’s Cube world record twice

Lian Yunzhi, aged six, set a new women’s Rubik’s Cube world record twice within three days at World Cube Association competitions.

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Townsend describes being run over by pitch roller as ‘terrifying’

Townsend says he was fortunate to escape an incident involving a pitch roller with only a few bumps and bruises, describing the experience as terrifyi...

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Israel FA accuses Ireland manager Hallgrimsson over comments

The Israel Football Association has accused Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson of “ignorance, hypocrisy and stupidity” over comments he m...

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