Martindale’s teams in the Premiership were renowned for being awful to play against. Physical. Aggressive. In your face. Coupled with an ageing plastic pitch, watching silky soccer wasn’t a Saturday …
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Alex Goode: Saracens full-back to retire with ‘no regrets’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGoode’s other achievements include being named European Player of the Year in 2019. “To the coaches and all the backroom staff, you are the core of the club, you have …
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Callum Wilson: Newcastle United striker considered taking own life as a child
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWilson said he chose to seek therapy about a year ago, a decision stemming from an argument he had with a Newcastle physio during a gym session. The physio, who …
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Karl-Anthony Towns leads comeback as New York Knicks defeat Indiana Pacers
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe New York Knicks produced a stunning comeback to claim a first win in their NBA Eastern Conference play-off finals against the Indiana Pacers. Defeat would have left the Knicks …
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"It's been so special" Gary Lineker's final Match of the Day sign-off
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGary Lineker signs off his final Match of the Day appearance by thanking his colleagues and viewers after 25 years of presenting the show.
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Monaco Grand Prix: Lando Norris and Lando Norris among drivers to give two-stop rule mixed reviews
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNorris added: “Overtaking has never been good in Monaco, ever. So, I don’t know why people have such a high expectation. But I also think Formula 1 should not turn …
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Shubman Gill: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have shown blueprint for India success, says new captain
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFormer captains Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have shown a “blueprint” for India’s future Test success, says new skipper Shubman Gill. Batter Gill, 25, was announced as Rohit’s replacement on …
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Premier League: Jurgen Klopp, John Terry & Sir Alex Ferguson – football’s emotional goodbyes
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesBBC Sport looks back at some of the most emotional goodbyes in the Premier League as the 2024-25 season draws to a close. Watch highlights from the final day of …
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Arsenal’s long journey to the ‘ultimate trophy’ of the Women’s Champions League
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLittle and England captain Leah Williamson were two of the Gunners best players in Portugal and they jointly lifted the trophy amid the celebrations on the pitch. For Williamson, who …
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Bordeaux-Begles wing Damian Penaud has won the Investec Champions Cup Player of the Year. The 28-year-old scored two tries in Bordeaux’s 28-20 Champions Cup final victory over Northampton Saints at …