In a lot of cases, we don’t know for sure – some will simply be jumping on a TikTok trend. But some athletes have hinted about their motivations. Jones, who …
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A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.
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World Cup 2026: Lee Carsley believes England and Thomas Tuchel are in ‘good position’ to win trophy
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLee Carsley says England are in “a good position” to win the 2026 World Cup under new manager Thomas Tuchel. German Tuchel takes up his new role on 1 January …
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Nations League: Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill rues missed chances in Luxembourg draw
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNorthern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill says the 2-2 draw with Luxembourg is a “little lesson” for his young team. O’Neill pointed to missed opportunities as Luxembourg fought back from two …
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Arsenal Women: Champions League tie with Bayern Munich moved to Meadow Park after Uefa dispensation
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesArsenal will play their high-profile Women’s Champions League match against Bayern Munich at Meadow Park in Borehamwood after Uefa granted the club special dispensation. Emirates Stadium had originally been earmarked …
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Rodrigo Bentancur: Tottenham midfielder banned for seven matches over racial slur about Son Heung-min
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has been given a seven-match domestic ban by the Football Association for using a racial slur about team-mate Son Heung-min. Bentancur, who has also been fined …
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Everton beat local rivals Liverpool 1-0 thanks to a controversial penalty from Katja Snoeijs in their final Women’s Super League match to be played at Goodison Park. MATCH REPORT: Everton …
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Mark Williams wins first Champion of Champions title by beating Xiao Guodong
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMark Williams held off a fightback from Xiao Guodong to claim his first Champion of Champions title with a 10-6 victory in the final in Bolton. Welshman Williams, 49, surged …
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Marcus Trescothick keen to become England cricket head coach in future
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMarcus Trescothick has expressed his interest in becoming England head coach in the future. The former England batter has been the Test side’s assistant coach and became interim white-ball coach …
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Since turning professional in 2001 as a 15-year-old, Nadal has spent 2,543 hours and 15 minutes on court in 1,307 ATP Tour matches – winning 1,080. The first title of …