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Sacking McCullum would have been 'easy' - ECB chief

Head coach Brendon McCullum is the right man to move England forward despite the 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia, says England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Richard Gould.

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Quins feel pain, Russell prevails & Tigers tear it up - Prem talking points

The Prem returned with a bang as Leicester ran it from deep, Finn Russell goaded and glided his way to victory and Harlequins slipped deeper into the mire.

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What is Russo's best position?

Arsenal's Alessia Russo has excelled as a number nine and a number 10 this season, but where is she most effective?

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White gets first England call-up since 2022

Arsenal defender Ben White is added to the England squad for the friendlies against Uruguay and Japan this month.

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England to host Canada in Rugby World Cup final rematch

England will face Canada in a rematch of the 2025 Women's World Cup final as part of a trio of fixtures in the WXV Global Series in September.

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'Man City would be stupid to let Shaw go!'

BBC Sport pundits Fara Williams and Nia Jones explain why Bunny Shaw is the best forward in the game right now.

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How Keely 2.0 dominated 800m field for first world indoor title

Keely Hodgkinson captures her first world indoor title in commanding fashion as she claims 800m gold with a championship record in Poland.

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The sentimental goalkeeping call that cost Arsenal

There is no hiding place for a manager when your decisions go wrong, and Mikel Arteta's call to stick by cup goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga will haunt him.

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Are autograph hunters going too far?

BBC Sport explores how footballers and managers feel about professional autograph hunters, after a series of controversial incidents.

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Four hours inside Bellamy's office - and the Wales boss' complex mind

Wales boss Craig Bellamy discusses everything from football to Balkan history - and playing Ken and Barbie - in an exclusive, in-depth interview with BBC Sport.

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'Pathetic' Newcastle draw Shearer ire - as Sunderland in dreamland

From mocking and celebration to despair and disbelief - Newcastle fans go through every emotion as their poor Tyne-Wear derby record continues.

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Team-mates told to find new clubs after on-pitch fight

Non-league Rushden & Diamonds tell Bruno Andrade and Tyler Winters they are "free to pursue opportunities" elsewhere after an on-pitch fight saw both see red.

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'Players are fed up' - are autograph hunters going too far?

BBC Sport explores how footballers and managers feel about professional autograph hunters, after a series of controversial incidents.

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Inside the complex mind of Wales boss Bellamy

Wales boss Craig Bellamy discusses everything from football to Balkan history - and playing Ken and Barbie - in an exclusive, in-depth interview with BBC Sport.

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Taking wildcards, leaving out stars - the art of World Cup squad building

Managers often get it wrong when it comes to picking World Cup squads - is one packed with stars always the best option?