Leipzig chief: We lost our DNA | How Klopp is helping restore it

The return of European football would normally be a source of excitement for RB Leipzig, having been involved in continental competition for each of the past eight seasons. It is different this time around. For Marcel Schafer, it is even physically painful.
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Co-founder Mike Tindall insists R360 will launch next year but, with financial projections changing, questions remainR360’s decision to withdraw its application for sanctioning by World Rugby this month, as revealed by the Guardian, was the first significant setback for the planned breakaway league, which had appeared to be developing unstoppable …
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Manchester United striker Melvine Malard likened to Eric Cantona by Marc Skinner

He sees similarity in persona and dealing with pressureCoach praises in-form Malard before crucial Brann tieMarc Skinner has likened the Manchester United striker Melvine Malard’s persona to that of Eric Cantona. The head coach compared the Frenchwoman to the club’s revered former forward as he reflected on the top form Malard appears to have hit before …
The Spin | Speed thrills: from Donald to Archer, why pace is a spectacle like no other

In a modern game peppered with sixes and slanted towards batters, we need the raw beauty of fast bowling more than everThe ball comes out of his hand at the end of that liquid smooth action. Lissom yet muscular limbs working in unison, it’s so easy on the eye as to be almost laughable. The loping, easy run into the delivery stride, right hip almost knitted …
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Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal OUT of Champions League opener against Newcastle after club revealed he 'had trouble in the pubic area'

Barcelona's 18-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal will not be playing against Newcastle in their Champions League opener on Thursday night.
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Black Ferns blow as Jorja Miller ruled out of Rugby World Cup semi-final against Canada

Injury to New Zealand flanker means one of four changesFly-half Ruahei Demant set for landmark 50th capJorja Miller has been ruled out of New Zealand’s semi-final against Canada in a huge blow to the Black Ferns’ hopes of defending their Rugby World Cup crown.New Zealand are in for a tight game on Friday against Canada, who are ranked No 2 in the world, …
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Hatton 'was not alone in life' - family offer insight into his final days

Ricky Hatton's family have revealed that he was "excited for the future" and was "not alone in life" in the days before his death.