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Whittingham agrees five-year deal with WolverinesVeteran coach left Utah after 21 seasons in chargeMichigan turn to experience after Moore firingMichigan have reached an agreement with Kyle Whittingham to become the school's next head football coach, according to a report by ESPN, turning to one of the most experienced figures in the sport to...
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Jota's two young sons were mascots for 2-1 home winSlot: 'The football world again showed how to behave'Arne Slot praised Liverpool and Wolves fans for "showing the football world how to behave” as Diogo Jota's two English clubs came together to pay tribute to the late striker at Anfield.Jota's two young sons, Dinis and Duarte, were mascots for...
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A sell-out crowd for the final helped deliver a once-in-a-lifetime experience as England's captain Zoe Aldcroft raised the trophy after defeating Canada Recalling the moment that England's captain, Zoe Aldcroft, lifted the Rugby World Cup still brings goosebumps. Twickenham was bathed in September sunshine, there was not one empty green seat and...
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Derrick Henry rushes for 216 yards, four TDs for RavensTexans clinch third straight playoff berth with win in LAChargers loss hands AFC West title to idle BroncosDerrick Henry rushed for a season-high 216 yards and matched a career high with four touchdown runs as the Baltimore Ravens kept their playoff hopes alive by defeating the Green Bay...
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Curator was in a 'state of shock' watching match unfold'We're very, very disappointed it's only gone two days'The MCG's head curator has conceded staff went "too far” in preparing a pitch that favoured the bowlers too heavily in the Boxing Day Test, saying he was in a "state of shock” while watching the match unfold.But the stadium's chief...
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News, discussion and buildup to the day's actionGet in touch! Email us with your thoughts hereMonolithic belief of Guardiolismo has fractured in new era for football tacticsIf you want a picture of the future, imagine Michael Kayode winding up to take a long throw – forever. Or at least that was how it seemed in October. Already, though, the...
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Supermaxi yacht crosses finish line after two days and five hoursRough conditions have forced 33 yachts to retireMaster Lock Comanche has won Sydney to Hobart line honours for the fifth time after outpointing its supermaxi rivals in a "dogfight” down Tasmania's east coast.It was redemption for skippers Matt Allen and James Mayo after the 100ft...
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Featuring over 60 members since its inception in 1996, Lee joins the elite company of legends like Ricky Ponting, Don Bradman, Keith Miller, Dennis Lillie, The Chappell brothers, Ian and Greg, Shane Warne, Steve Waugh, Michael Hussey, among other superstars of Aussie cricket.
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By puncturing Oklahoma City's aura of inevitability, Victor Wembanyama and co have restored suspense, drama and joy to a season that was in danger of becoming dullI've seen enough: Give the San Antonio Spurs the keys to Santa Claus' workshop. Put Stephon Castle in charge of toy assembly. Let De'Aaron Fox toss presents into chimneys, from whatever...
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Jets reinstate fan after backlash over kick contestCoach had qualified before being ruled ineligibleThe New York Jets have reversed a decision that had barred a longtime fan from participating in a $100,000 halftime field-goal contest, announcing Friday that she will be allowed to take part in Sunday's game against the New England Patriots.The New...
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For Team India and Gautam Gambhir, the year 2025 has been a story of paradoxes. While India won the Asia Cup (T20Is) and the Champions Trophy (ODIs), they also slumped to losses in big Test bilateral contests like the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and the Test series against South Africa
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World No 63 wins 4-3 to claim biggest victory of his careerLuke Littler eases past Mensur Suljovic 4-0 in round threeBy the end, the room had gone still and quiet. The air was warm and smelled faintly of spilled pints. The chants of "One Stephen Bunting” had long since died away, and all that was left was one Stephen Bunting: three darts in his...
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It was another busy day of Afcon, four games being played across Morocco, as teams in groups C and D looked to secure their spot in the knockout stages of the competition. In group D, Benin won their first game ever at an Afcon, beating Botswana 1-0. The battle of the big cats ended in gridlock as the Lions of Teranga drew against The Leopards of...
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Manager made slow starts with previous clubsFrank: 'I am convinced we will see a similar pattern here'Thomas Frank is convinced the story from his previous clubs will repeat itself at Tottenham – with unconvincing starts giving way to consistent results and achievement.The manager is conscious that losing can become a habit and he takes his team...
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Unai Emery had to tear up the plan. Aston Villa had started this game in a compact 4-2-2-2 formation but they were desperate for much of the first hour. Their passing was lethargic, they had no width, they were 1-0 down to a dominant Chelsea and it seemed the story was going to centre on Emery's decision not to start Ollie Watkins up front.Yet few...
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The old ways are over and nobody is entirely sure what is to follow but football revolutions once experienced are never forgottenIf you want a picture of the future, imagine Michael Kayode winding up to take a long throw – forever. Or at least that was how it seemed in October. Already, though, the picture has begun to change. This was the year...
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Bath 21-41 NorthamptonVisitors run in six tries at Rec to leapfrog rivals in tableThe champions have been mugged at home by the team they deposed. Well, not quite the team. Northampton rung the changes for this match, but the understudies proved the stars of the show to terrorise their hosts. Six tries, a hat-trick for Tommy Freeman and the lead,...
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