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Everybody hates Pat: is a cabal of college kids really trying to bring down ESPN’s star meathead?
Pat McAfee’s reaction to a few mild jokes shows how the ubiquitous ESPN host he’s happy to whip up a crowd into a hostil...
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The NFL has a host of Hall of Fame caliber receivers. But which one is the best?
Quarterbacks in 2026 have a series of dazzling weapons at their disposal. We rank the best of the receivers in the NFL a...
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Marco Jansen belongs to a great tradition but top all-rounders are hard to find
The South African stands out, not just because of his height, but England and Australia now find themselves looking for...
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South Africa v Australia: third men’s cricket Test, day two – live
Over-by-over report: Australia begin chasing the Proteas’ first innings 329 on the second day of the series decider in C...
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A game of two halves? How to bridge the inequality gap for grassroots women’s football
The success of the England women’s football team and the huge growth in participation in the game is rightly celebrated,...
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Meet the everyday entrepreneurs backing women’s and girls’ grassroots football
Three-quarters of young players are at risk of hanging up their boots because of lack of funding; here’s how small-busin...
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South Africa v Australia: third men’s cricket Test, day one – live
Over-by-over report: The series decider at Newlands in Cape Town – scene of the sandpaper scandal – gets under way. Join...
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Three takeaways from a closely run, historic men’s Ballon d’Or award
Team success, the World Cup and the ‘Bundesliga tax’ were considerations as Harry Kane took home the top honor
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Kane’s Ballon d’Or triumph a glorious riposte to celebrity fawning of ceremony
The England captain spoke movingly on night of deserving winners and unintentional hilarity in London
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‘The wind goes in all directions’: Fleetwood prepare wet welcome for Arsenal at Highbury
The Premier League champions may have bigger fish to fry but can expect a feisty reception from League Two strugglers in...
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Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid: El Clásico – as it happened
Kylian Mbappé scored twice as Real Madrid ended their rivals’ perfect league start in a statement victory for José Mouri...
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Mbappé double secures Real Madrid late victory at Barcelona after Raphinha leveller
The French forward scored in the 41st and 87th minute as Real Madrid closed the gap on the La Liga leaders Barcelona wit...