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Rowing’s answer to snowcross, BMX and beach volleyball is coming to LA

Beach Sprints are shaking up this most strait-laced of sports and may be heading to a coastal town near youAt a point when most rowers are pounding away on rivers in the wind and rain through the dark winter months, a new breed are honing their skills in brighter climes surrounded by sun, sand and w…

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The weirdest, wildest tales of the World Cup: best podcasts of the week

From Ronaldo’s legendary haircut to Argentina’s improvised 1986 away shirt – the odd stories behind football’s biggest trophy are explored. Plus, a smart series from the makers of Pod Save AmericaThis series from football site Goal dedicates an episode to each one of the last 10 World Cups and pulls…

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Talaya Gaines Jumps to ESPN for Talent Relations VP Role

Talaya Gaines, a veteran TV sports executive, has been named vice president of talent relations and development at ESPN, marking a return to the Disney sports-media giant. Gaines had most recently worked as vice president of content strategy and original programming for MSG Networks. She worked a pr…

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Tomori on Tuchel, living in Italy and why this is the best he has felt

Fikayo Tomori says his success at AC Milan shows English players "can go abroad and adapt to a different way of living".

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'Still excited' - Lim, 71, the oldest flinger in town

PDC World Championship history-maker Paul Lim, 71, discusses his longevity in darts as he prepares to face Luke Humphries at Alexandra Palace.

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'Bazball as we knew it is in the skip - but McCullum has England future'

England must enact change following their Ashes defeat but Brendon McCullum's reaction suggests he can be part of the future, writes Jonathan Agnew.

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'Hearts have arrived'...but McInnes warns they can get better

Hearts "have arrived" as Scottish Premiership title contenders after beating Rangers for the second time this season, says Kris Boyd.

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Balancing expectations and pressure: Morocco wins in tense AFCON opening game

Ayoub El Kaabi's spectacular bicycle kick gernered royal approval as Morocco opened the 35th Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 victory over Comoros on Sunday. Home fans, including Moroccan Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, who greeted the players before kickoff, witnessed a tense match as Comoros, ranked 1…

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Man Utd face up to 'massive' loss of injured Fernandes

Manchester United's injury problems worsened as captain and talisman Bruno Fernandes was replaced in a 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa.

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Rob Cross eases into World Darts third round while furious Cullen takes aim at Suljovic

2018 champion Cross untroubled in win over WhiteCullen accuses Suljovic of ‘cheating’ during defeatRob Cross eased into the third round of the PDC World Darts Championship with a 3-1 win over the veteran Ian White.It has been a disappointing year for the 2018 champion, with a host of early exits in …

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NFL on Sling: How to Watch the Cowboys vs. Chargers Game Online Without Cable

The NFL game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday (Dec. 21).

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AFCON host Morocco starts tournament with home victory

A spectacular bicycle kick earned royal approval for Ayoub El Kaabi as host Morocco opened the 35th Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Comoros on Sunday. Morocco Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, who greeted the players before kickoff, and home fans had endured a frustrating game as island nation C…

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From Rochdale to Rabat: the Lancashire duo at the forefront of Tanzania’s Afcon bid

Friends Tarryn Allarakhia and Haji Mnoga will step out together in Morocco having shared a path in the English lower leaguesLike all good things, Tarryn Allarakhia and Haji Mnoga’s friendship began at a National League match between Wealdstone and Aldershot in 2023 when they were opponents. Since th…

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'Test career over for now?' - Ashes player ratings

Chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt marks the performances of the Australia and England teams after the third Test in Adelaide.

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Big Sean Named Creative Director of Global Experience for Detroit Pistons

Sean, who was raised in Detroit, has worked closely with the Pistons in recent years on a range of off-the-court initiatives.

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Joshua and Paul provide pitiful spectacle and the worst is there’s more to come | Donald McRae

Miami bout was a bleak and blood-flecked affair but both men will find more opponents willing to take the moneyJake Paul’s mouth opened wide, and his eyes became huge glazed saucers, as he sank to the canvas in shock and awe after a pulverising right hand from Anthony Joshua finally ended the circus…

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Morgan Rogers’ golden spell spearheads Aston Villa’s most unlikely title charge | Jonathan Wilson

England forward’s brilliance is proving difficult to stop but Unai Emery will surely not be able to keep relying on him every timeIt is only two months since Morgan Rogers was standing on the Stadium of Light pitch, looking confused as Unai Emery berated him for failing to anticipate a through-ball …

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NFL round-up: Chiefs down to QB3 as Minshew injured in loss to Titans

Titans snap skid as Ward outshines reeling ChiefsMcCarthy hurt as Vikings hand Giants ninth straight lossChargers close on playoffs behind Herbert surgeCam Ward threw for 228 yards and two touchdowns, and the Tennessee Titans snapped an 11-game home skid by beating the Kansas City Chiefs 26-9 on Sun…

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Georgetown coach suspended for one game for water bottle throw

Georgetown men's basketball coach Ed Cooley was suspended by the school on Sunday for one game after throwing a water bottle into the stands at the end of a loss to Xavier the night before.

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Amorim warns against panic buying after Fernandes joins Manchester United injury list

Captain Fernandes injured in defeat at Aston Villa‘We need to find solutions, we continue with our plan’Ruben Amorim insisted Manchester United risk making mistakes in the January transfer window if they panic after Bruno Fernandes joined their growing injury list. Amorim said he expects the United …