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EFL preview: Shining lights and dark nights
BBC Sport picks out five things across the EFL that you should be keeping your eyes on this weekend.
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Listen: Scottish Premiership weekend preview after European blows
Full Scottish premiership preview with Craig Telfer, Scott Allan and Conor Sammon.
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Groundhog Day for Wilcox? Revisiting Man Utd's dramatic last trip to Elland Road
Manchester United go into Sunday's game at Elland Road in a position they are all too familiar with. Under pressure.
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Allen Iverson trades his legacy: “Would give my MVP trophy back”
An NBA championship remains the ultimate wish for Allen Iverson, who would sacrifice accolades.
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The rapid rise of a former art dealer to Europe's hottest young manager
How Brighton's Fabian Hurzeler has gone from Germany's fifth tier to being reportedly of interest to Manchester United.
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Besiktas demands public apology from Kutluay over Walker transfer claims
Ibrahim Kutluay angers Besiktas with comments about the signing of Lonnie Walker IV.
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Balikwisha blames Celtic for World Cup axe - gossip
Michel-Ange Balikwisha blames Celtic for his failure to make DR Congo's World Cup squad, while Thelo Aasgaard reveals his delight at leaving Rangers for Anderlecht.
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Does the Premier League 'Big Six' still exist?
For years the Premier League has had a defined 'Big Six', comprised of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur., but could t...
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Giannis on Heat workouts: “Don’t think I’ve ever run this much”
Heat Culture shocks Giannis Antetokounmpo en route to the 2026–27 NBA Regular Season.
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Adem Bona progresses but sidelined for 76ers preseason finale
A full participant in team practice, 23-year-old Adem Bona focuses his efforts on the 2026–27 NBA Regular Season.
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Noa Essengue bounces back stronger for the Bulls: “I’m a competitor”
After a season-ending injury last year, 19-year-old Noa Essengue battles for rotation minutes at the Chicago Bulls.
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Steve Kerr navigates Kristaps Porzingis absence: “Not a daily discussion”
The mystery surrounding Kristaps Porzingis will not distract the Golden State Warriors, head coach Steve Kerr says.
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Wembanyama rejects early praise: “The standard isn’t being the best on the planet anymore”
Setting brilliantly high standards for the 2026–27 NBA Regular Season, Victor Wembanyama wants to outperform his previous self.
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Sergio de Larrea explains Larry nickname, builds chemistry with Tobi Lawal
The NBA challenge for Sergio de Larrea inches closer to the 2026–27 Regular Season, with nickname origin, teaming with Tobi Lawal, and more.
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Bogdanovic catches fire as Sengun controls the paint in preseason finale
The Houston Rockets overpower the Oklahoma City Thunder, while the New York Knicks edge out the Toronto Raptors.
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O'Neill defiant in defeat but Celtic's 'flat-track bullies' fail another big test
Celtic have now lost two Europa League group games, as well as two derbies - but Martin O'Neill is adamant he can see positive signs.
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Papers: Conte tells Man Utd he's ready to take over if Carrick sacked
The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...
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Minus 17 to European dreams as Bournemouth fairytale continues
It was a night 127 years in the making as Bournemouth added another chapter to their fairytale with victory in their first-ever European home game.
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Tony Parker on Feliz’s eight triples: “He was playing against his idol”
The Real Madrid guard set EuroLeague career highs in points and three-pointers against ASVEL.
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Bournemouth beat Sturm Graz in first ever home European game
Bournemouth's history-making season continued on Thursday as they played - and won - their first-ever home European match, beating Sturm Graz 3-0 in the Europa League.
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