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McCullum and Key look set to retain ECB support

Head coach Brendon McCullum and director of cricket Rob Key look likely to retain the support of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) despite a disappointing winter.

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'What is a foul? What is a contact?' - Nuno calls for clarity

West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo is calling for clarity on what constitutes a foul at set-pieces, warning current levels of grappling and blocking are "almost crazy".

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Bethell's breakout winter boosts England's future

In completing the set of centuries across all formats despite T20 World Cup semi-final defeat by India, Jacob Bethell shows why he is integral to England's future, writes Matthew Henry.

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Borthwick banks on bibs to beat Italy and ease brewing crisis

Steve Borthwick has abandoned his philosophy of continuity and cohesion in the hope that selection shock therapy will cure his England side's malaise.

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Iran will not compete at Winter Paralympics

Iran will not take part in the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics, the IPC confirms, as the nation's solitary athlete scheduled to compete "cannot travel safely to Italy".

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Sanchez 'disappointed' but Rosenior doesn't have a number one goalkeeper

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior says goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was "really disappointed" to be left out at Aston Villa.

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Lingard joins Corinthians - what awaits him in Brazil?

Jesse Lingard joins Corinthians, but what can the former England and Manchester United midfielder expect in Brazil?

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'We don't know what is a foul' - Nuno wants set-piece review

With increased attention on grappling at corner kicks in the Premier League, West Ham head coach Nuno Espirito Santo wants officials to explain what is and is not a foul.

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Who is to blame for Spurs' chaotic descent towards relegation?

BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty examines who - or what - is to blame for Spurs' crisis as they fight to avoid relegation.

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Five seconds off the pace - Aston Martin's dire situation unmasked in practice

Aston Martin's dire start to the season has left Fernando Alonso in a "hard mental place", says team principal Adrian Newey.

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Patience key for England against Iceland - Wiegman

England manager Sarina Wiegman says it is "very important" her team are patient if goals do not come quickly in their 2027 Women's World Cup qualifier against Iceland on Saturday.

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Injured Russian soldiers can compete at future Paralympics, says IPC boss

Russian soldiers injured in the war against Ukraine would be welcome to compete at future Paralympic Games, says International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons.

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Spurs target Freedman in sporting director search

Tottenham are interested in appointing Dougie Freedman as the club's new sporting director.

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England move training camp from UAE to South Africa

The England women's training camp originally planned to take place in the UAE is moved to Pretoria with eight uncapped players set to travel.

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Alonso in 'hard mental place' and Newey 'powerless' amid dire situation

Aston Martin's dire start to the season has left Fernando Alonso in a "hard mental place", says team principal Adrian Newey.