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Sir Keir Starmer will do ‘everything in his power’ to overturn the controversial ban, according to his spokesperson
Sir Keir Starmer will do ‘everything in his power’ to overturn the controversial ban, according to his spokesperson
Head coach argues for more time after winless start‘Some will look at the weeds, I look at what’s growing’Ange Postecoglou has urged the Nottingham Forest owner, Evangelos Marinakis, to maintain faith in him, doubling down on his belief he will win silverware at the club by saying: “If you let the story play out, I’ll tell you how it …
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Graham Potter is believed to be close to being appointed as Sweden's head coach less than one month after the former West Ham manager was sacked in east London, according to reports.
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick spent his Friday firefighting after insinuations that Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford have been treated differently.
Tennis fans have responded to claims from former world number eight John Isner after he compared Emma Raducanu and Valentin Vacherot's achievements.
India's Kiran Navgire broke the record for the fastest century in women's T20 cricket history with a 34-ball ton as she scored a remarkable 106 not out.
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Nuno Espirito Santo says it is his "wish" West Ham supporters pack out the London Stadium on Monday, amid the prospect of fans boycotting the match with Brentford.
Jimmy Thelin insists he is fully committed to Aberdeen, having been linked to the vacant Sweden manager's post this week.
Arsenal goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger is expected to miss the rest of the season after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.
Opening batter Kiran Navgire breaks the record for the fastest century in women's T20 history with a 34-ball hundred in a domestic match in India.
The Israeli club's supporters will not be allowed to attend the Europa League game over safety concerns.
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