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The engineer missing his shift at Wembley... to play there instead
Engineer Jay Lovell was set to be working at Wembley on Sunday, but instead he will be playing there in the FA Vase final.
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Spurs win to move into Western Conference finals
Stephon Castle stars as the San Antonio Spurs seal their spot in the Western Conference finals with a convincing win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Nicolas Batum segues to broadcasting role for NBA Finals
From an 18-season NBA career, French basketball icon Nicolas Batum continues his transition into sports media.
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Three Lions - the football anthem that united a nation
BBC Sport speaks to Three Lions co-creator David Baddiel about the song which united a nation.
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Spurs eliminate Timberwolves to set up blockbuster Thunder showdown
Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs eliminated Anthony Edwards' Minnesota Timberwolves with a dominant 139-109 win that secured a 4-2 series victory and a place in the ...
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FIBA Europe Cup expands to 48 clubs among Europe Board decisions
The FIBA Europe Board approves the expansion of the FIBA Europe Cup to 48 teams during their meeting in Iceland, while highlighting upcoming tournaments.
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How Doku became key player for treble-chasing Man City
Jeremy Doku is likely to be a key player as Man City face Chelsea in Saturday's FA Cup final. BBC Sport looks at the winger's rise.
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Gobert after ‘great battle’ with Wemby: “Goal is still the same”
Following the Western Conference Semifinals exit in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, presented by Google, Rudy Gobert expresses frustration over missing his ultimate championship g...
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Would FA Cup win paper over the cracks for Chelsea?
Chelsea have endured a difficult campaign after the departure of two managers and protests among the fanbase - so what would an FA Cup win do for their season?
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Wemby lauds Spurs ‘relentlessness’, shares excitement for ‘crazy’ Conference Finals
Relentless physicality and deep trust in their coaching staff allow Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs to overcome a lack of postseason experience and eliminate ...
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Final Four Stories: Panathinaikos 2011 with Ian Vougioukas
Ian Vougioukas recalls Panathinaikos’s 2011 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague title, highlighting Zeljko Obradovic’s intense mentorship and Dimitris Diamantidis’s leadership.
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Wembanyama dominates Gobert as Spurs advance, Pistons force Game 7
The San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama reach the Western Conference Finals of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, presented by Google.
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Sam Dekker starts coaching career at South Carolina: “A dream opportunity”
Following an 11-year professional playing career, 32-year-old Sam Dekker is transitioning into coaching as the new assistant coach for the South Carolina.
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Giannis focuses on summer development after turbulent season: “Been working”
An unprecedented early offseason starting point for 31-year-old Giannis Antetokounmpo amid a possible exit from the Milwaukee Bucks.
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What a difference a day makes! | McIlroy's hilarious response to viral 's***!' answer
Rory McIlroy gave a hilarious response to a journalist who asked him to compare his first two rounds at the PGA Championship.
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McIlroy questions 'not great' course set-up after boosting major hopes
Rory McIlroy insists he is still in the running to claim back-to-back major titles after climbing up a congested leaderboard to charge back into PGA Championship contenti...
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McIlroy back in contention at PGA Championship with McNealy, Smalley leading
Rory McIlroy fired himself back in contention at the PGA Championship with a three-under-par second round as he chased down Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy.
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McIlroy fights back into major mix as Scheffler stutters, DeChambeau exits
Rory McIlroy charged back into major contention with an impressive second-round fightback at the PGA Championship, as Scottie Scheffler failed to build on his fast start ...
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In better form than Kane - why Watkins is no longer being 'written off'
Two months on from being out of form and not selected for England's March international friendlies, Ollie Watkins has bounced back in style.
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'We crumbled' - another loss, another unwanted record for leaky Liverpool
Arne Slot says his Liverpool side "crumbled" during their thumping defeat by Aston Villa, as the pressure on him continues to mount.
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