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Real Madrid confident of Rodri deal - Thursday's gossip

Real Madrid confident in securing a deal for Manchester City's Rodri, Inter Milan could rekindle move for Liverpool's Curtis Jones, Aston Villa have bid for Palmeiras forward Allan rejected, plus more.

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Pretorius drives Spirit to win over MI London

Lhuan-dre Pretorius recovers from a heavy collision in the field to hit 64 as London Spirit beat MI London by seven wickets for their first win in this season's Hundred.

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Pretorius inspires Spirit to win over rivals MI London

London Spirit win their first match in the 2026 men's Hundred competition as they beat MI London by seven-wickets in the London derby at The Oval.

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Fleming expected to be named England Test coach

Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is expected to be appointed as England Test coach after the sacking of Brendon McCullum.

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Heptathlete O'Connor wins Northern Ireland's first gold of Games

Kate O'Connor wins Northern Ireland's first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in the heptathlon at Scotstoun Stadium.

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'Change is inevitable' - Liverpool CEO on FSG, Iraola and consortium talks

Liverpool Billy Hogan talks to BBC Sport in New York about investment, transition and why FSG aren't done yet.

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Lloyd pays tribute to 'greatest' Sobers at funeral

Sir Garfield Sobers is called the "greatest all-round cricketer the world has ever known" by former team-mate Sir Clive Lloyd at the legendary West Indies player's state funeral in Barbados.

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Rhodes' career-best keeps Durham unbeaten after Stokes duck

Durham prove they are not a one-man show in the One-Day Cup as Will Rhodes helps maintain their unbeaten start after Ben Stokes' duck.

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Jacks hits 65 to become all-time Hundred top scorer

Will Jacks makes 65 off 44 balls against London Spirit at The Oval as he becomes The Hundreds leading run scorer.

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Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina

Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over their behaviour after their World Cup final loss to Spain and throughout the tournament.

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Saltburn suspend Devine after 'finger-clicking' claim

The Saltburn player at the centre of an alleged cheating scandal is suspended by the club for the "foreseeable future".

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Alalshikh investment in Derby County moves closer

Saudi Arabia government official Turki Al-Sheikh's investment deal into Derby County could be finalised as early as next week.

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Duckett hits half-century as Rockets demolish Fire

Trent Rockets win by nine wickets with Ben Duckett getting a unbeaten 52 helped by the Welsh Fire bowling seven no balls in the second innings.

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Why finger-clicking 'scandal' has gripped sporting world - Agnew

Why the wicketkeeper in the Saltburn Cricket Club 'finger-clicking' scandal is the key voice in any investigation.

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England thrash Tonga to boost semi-final hopes

England break their Commonwealth Games record goals tally with a convincing 94-32 victory over Tonga.