World number one Aryna Sabalenka says she feels “fresh and ready to go” for the new tennis season as she looks to back up her stellar year. The Belarusian defended …
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King George VI Chase: Spillane’s Tower, Grey Dawning and Il Est Francais top Kempton field
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIrish challenger Spillane’s Tower heads a field of 11 runners declared for the King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day (14:30 GMT). The six-year-old, trained by Jimmy …
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Manchester City may not qualify for next season’s Champions League, says Pep Guardiola
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGuardiola’s side host Everton on Boxing Day, before a trip to Leicester on 29 December and a home match against West Ham on 4 January. Given all three opponents are …
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How Jack Draper, Katie Boulter, Henry Patten & Alfie Hewett led British success in 2024
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe task for British tennis is developing the next generation of talent and avoiding another 35-year wait for a Grand Slam singles champion. The performances of the British juniors this …
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Christmas 2024 football quiz: Can you beat these BBC Gameshows?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWe’ve built five unique quizzes to celebrate five BBC shows – but only those with the biggest football trivia brains can beat them all. So, is your knowledge the Strongest …
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It has been quite a year for Welsh sport – from the highs of football and Olympic succcesses to the lows of the national rugby teams. So as we take …
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What height is a dartboard? What weight darts do players use?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNo. Both men and women can play at the PDC World Championship. Players qualify via the ‘Order of Merit’ – the official rankings,, external which are calculated based on the …
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Sophie Hediger: Swiss snowboarder dies in avalanche aged 26
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSwitzerland’s Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger has died in an avalanche aged 26, the Swiss-Ski federation said on Tuesday. The member of the Swiss national snowboard cross team was caught up …
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Dominant Green Bay Packers shut out New Orleans Saints to reach play-offs
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWatch highlights as Green Bay Packers seal play-off qualification with a 34-0 victory over the visiting New Orleans Saints, the first ‘shutout’ in this season’s NFL.
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How Sir Alex Ferguson built his last great Manchester United side
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesJune 2004. And Ferdinand is in another United dressing room hearing a speech showcasing another quintessential Ferguson character trait. There are no tears this time, however. Rather than losing his …