Major League Baseball says it is “righting a historic wrong” after recognising the achievements of black players from when it was racially segregated in the 20th Century. Black players created …
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Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch on 21 December says Saudi official
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesUndisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are set to meet in a rematch on 21 December, according to the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s general entertainment authority. Usyk beat …
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Britain’s Molly Caudery won the pole vault title at the World Athletics Continental Tour event in the Czech Republic with a world-leading mark this year. Caudery, 24, cleared 4.84m, the …
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French Open 2024: Novak Djokovic starts Roland Garros with Pierre-Hugues Herbert win
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNovak Djokovic began his French Open title defence with a solid if not spectacular victory over home hope Pierre-Hugues Herbert. Serbia’s Djokovic, 37, upped his level when it mattered to …
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Shaunagh Brown, Emily Scott & Rachael Burford: Harlequins trio retire
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFormer England trio Shaunagh Brown, Emily Scott and Rachael Burford have announced their retirements from rugby at the end of the season. The three former Red Roses all play for …
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Mark Chapman and Nizaar Kinsella discuss the impending appointment of Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca as Chelsea boss on the Monday Night Club.
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Football gossip: De Zerbi, McKenna, Guimaraes, Adarabioyo, Casemiro, Summerville
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe latest on Manchester United’s managerial search, while Newcastle and Liverpool compete for an English goalkeeper – and PSG chase a Premier League star. Manchester United have spoken to ex-Brighton …
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Rachel Furness: Mental health forced Northern Ireland break
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis Jones“I remember at a point before the Euros, I was thinking ‘can I continue to do this?’. I had no escape,” Furness tells BBC Sport NI as she opens up …
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French Open 2024: Rafael Nadal loses to Alexander Zverev at Roland Garros
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRafael Nadal’s return to the French Open – and possible farewell – ended at the first hurdle as the 14-time champion lost in straight sets to German fourth seed Alexander …
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Jeremiah Azu: Welsh sprinter sets sights on British 100m record
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesJeremiah Azu says his long-term goal is the British record after he became the first Welsh 100m runner to break the 10-second barrier in wind-legal conditions. Azu ran 9.97 to …