The family name Backstedt carries a lot of weight in cycling circles. Her father Magnus won Paris-Roubaix and a stage of the 1998 Tour de France, while her mother, Megan, …
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‘Don’t know what the fuss was about’ – chaotic Palace season could end in glory
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Conference League, Europe’s third-tier competition, is only in its fifth season, with two English sides – West Ham in 2023 and Chelsea in 2025 – among its first four …
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Tottenham interim manager Igor Tudor says trying to save the club from Premier League relegation is “probably” the toughest challenge of his career.
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Dennis Taylor pays an emotional tribute to snooker legend John Virgo, who died earlier this month aged 79.
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Real Madrid win against Benfica for ‘everyone who is against racism’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesReal Madrid’s win against Benfica to reach the Champions League last 16 was a “victory for everyone who stands against racism”, midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni says. Vinicius Jr alleged he was …
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Lloyd Kelly: Why Juventus player’s second yellow card became ‘awful’ straight red
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFormer Premier League defender Curtis Davies said the decision was an “absolute disgrace”. “Kelly goes up for a header, he’s gone for the header cleanly. His feet have to land …
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Sri Lanka out of T20 World Cup after heavy defeat by New Zealand
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCo-hosts Sri Lanka crash out of the T20 World Cup after collapsing to a 61-run defeat by New Zealand in Colombo.
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Hearts: Scottish Premiership leaders lose Stuart Findlay & Ageu
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMcInnes says he hopes Findlay and captain Lawrence Shankland, who has been missing since 17 January with a hamstring injury, will be back for the final pre-split game against Motherwell …
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‘Bring it on’ – Newcastle’s message to Chelsea and Barcelona
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNewcastle are certainly enjoying life back at Europe’s top table. Howe’s side are the top scorers in the Champions League with 26 goals, and have won six games in a …
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Italian clubs on brink of historic Champions League embarrassment
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesInter signed Ronaldo and Vieri for world-record fees in the late 1990s, when Serie A was the envy of world football, blessed with the game’s most talented stars. AC Milan …