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Inside Northern Ireland's football conveyor belt
BBC Sport NI spends the day at the IFA JD Academy Residential at Campbell College where Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill catches up with the young players hoping ...
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Money, family and sexism - why the number of women coaches is dropping
Despite recent on-pitch successes and increased media exposure for women's sport in the UK, major barriers remain - particularly in coaching.
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Jordan's 'Last Dance' jersey sells for £9m
A Michael Jordan jersey from his 'Last Dance' season sells for $12.3m, a record for a piece of Jordan memorabilia.
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Unwell Nygren isolating on international duty - gossip
Celtic midfielder unwell on international duty, Dundee look at free agent market and Arbroath snap up Scotland youth international.
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You are the Scotland boss - what would you do?
Put yourself in the shoes of the new Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli as he picks his first home XI to face North Macedonia.
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Jaissle learned a lot about life after tumour aged five
Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle could not move his neck at one point, but went on to play before embarking on a coaching career that sees him in Tyneside.
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Nikola Jokic approves new-look Nuggets roster: “Going to be good”
Boulder training camp opens as Nikola Jokic welcomes new teammates for the upcoming championship grind.
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Lakers rely on European IQ as Doncic pairs with Kukoc disciple
The Los Angeles Lakers European vision stretches from Luka Doncic to Sandro Mamukelashvili.
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Dillon Brooks scheduled for arraignment after DUI charge from March arrest
Driving under the influence charges for Phoenix Suns player Dillon Brooks.
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Gobert unites Timberwolves in Paris, Lyles adds EuroLeague flavor
From Madrid to Paris, the new-look Minnesota Timberwolves are ready for the 2026–27 NBA Regular Season.
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Sabonis dismisses summer trade rumors: “It’s all made up”
Healthy and ready to bounce back with the Sacramento Kings, Domantas Sabonis brushes off offseason trade rumors.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo previews Milwaukee return: “It’s going to be difficult”
Returning to Milwaukee will bring heavy emotions to 31-year-old Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Nuggets sign Ryan Nembhard to two-way contract
The Canadian guard joins Denver after averaging 5.3 assists as a rookie with Dallas, replacing KJ Simpson.
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Papers: Rivals demanding sanctions imposed on Man City this season
The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...
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Late drama as Chelsea draw away at Lyon
Chelsea have a penalty overturned by VAR, while Lauren James and Maika Hamano come close to scoring a winner during their 0-0 draw away at Lyon in the Champions League.
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Meet the only Scot managing a national team in world football
More than 4,000 miles from his native Dundee, Kurt Herd is flying the flag for Scotland in international football - as manager of Dominica's national side.
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James penalty overturned as Chelsea earn draw in Lyon
Lauren James saw a late penalty decision overturned by VAR as Chelsea played out a goalless draw away to last season's Women's Champions League finalists and eight-time w...
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Liverpool contenders for Schade - Thursday's gossip
Germany forward Kevin Schade is wanted by Liverpool, Erling Haaland and Phil Foden are among the Manchester City players drawing interest from Europe's top clubs, plus mo...
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EuroLeague roundup: Panathinaikos dominates ASVEL, Beşiktaş claims first win in Belgrade
Panathinaikos and Beşiktaş close EuroLeague Round 2 with wins over ASVEL and Maccabi.
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Classy Hammarby end Rangers' Europa Cup hopes
Rangers exit the Europa Cup after last season's finalists Hammarby leave Broadwood Stadium with a three-goal victory on the night to progress 5-0 on aggregate.
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