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Southampton could be thrown out of play-offs if found guilty of alleged spying
It is possible that Southampton could be thrown out of the Championship play-offs and denied the chance of promotion to the Premier League if an independent commission up...
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Wembanyama stars to put Spurs on verge of Western final
Victor Wembanyama stars as the San Antonio Spurs move one win from the Western Conference final by taking a 3-2 lead against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Wembanyama hits back after elbow ejection to star as Spurs move to finals brink
Victor Wembanyama atoned for his first career ejection with another huge performance, finishing with 27 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks as the San Antonio Spurs beat...
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Will Boro-Saints play-off have deciding third act?
Despite a 2-1 win for Southampton, allegations of spying means the outcome of their play-off with Middlesbrough is still not decided.
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All you need to know about Premiership title race
Hearts and Celtic head into the final two games in the Scottish Premiership separated by just a single point after an epic season. Here is your guide.
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Sixers part ways with Daryl Morey, Bob Myers takes interim control
Following six seasons without an NBA Conference Finals appearance, the Philadelphia 76ers separate from Daryl Morey, appointing Bob Myers to oversee the front office in t...
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Quiz: Name every club Mourinho has managed
"The Special One" has managed 10 clubs across a 25-year career. Can you name them all?
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Liverpool owners face dilemma - stick or twist with Slot?
Liverpool owners FSG face a dilemma as they consider whether to react to growing fan dissent against Arne Slot, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
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Warriors extend Steve Kerr to lead franchise’s star-studded rebuilding summer
Following an injury-plagued 2025-26 season, the Golden State Warriors secure head coach Steve Kerr with a multi-year extension as the front office navigates critical inju...
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World's first international football stadium given protected status
The first Hampden Park is designated a scheduled monument in recognition of its place in football history.
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Alex Batty vanished at 11. Now he tells his story
At 11 years old, Alex thought he was going on holiday. Instead, he vanished for six years.
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Coming soon: Alex Batty vanished at 11 - now he tells his story
At 11 years old, Alex thought he was going on holiday. Instead, he vanished for six years.
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NBA clears Bucks in Giannis investigation amid monumental trade talks
Following an acrimonious medical dispute and a subsequent NBA investigation, the Milwaukee Bucks are actively listening to blockbuster trade offers for 31-year-old Gianni...
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Wembanyama responds to Popovich’s support with Game 5 masterclass
Following an airport reception from Gregg Popovich after his Game 4 ejection, Victor Wembanyama responds with a historic 27-point, 17-rebound double-double to power the S...
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Collins, first openly gay NBA player, dies aged 47
Collins shared late last year that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
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Immortality beckons - but Hearts must overcome Celtic & weight of history
For Heart of Midlothian, the tantalising, scarcely-believable, bottom line is this: after 66 years they may be crowned champions of Scotland on Wednesday.
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'It breaks my heart': Emotional Hellberg hits out at 'disgraceful spying'
Kim Hellberg said the 'Spygate' saga that overshadowed his Middlesbrough side's Championship play-off semi-final defeat to Southampton was "disgraceful" and "breaks my he...
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How Gerrard went from 'best night' to 'head like a box of frogs'
Steven Gerrard inspired Liverpool's Champions League win in 2005 but just two months later wanted out. What happened?
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VAR is a flip of a coin, says Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says his players have to play well enough to ensure VAR does not decide the outcome of their games, comparing the system to a "flip of ...
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Messi remains top MLS earner with salary of £18.5m
Lionel Messi remains the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer with an annual base salary of $25m (£18.5m) - more than double that of the North American league's nex...
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