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Richards 'understands' but disagrees with Tuchel's England squad selection

BBC pundit Micah Richards says he "understands" the squad picked by England manager Thomas Tuchel for the 2026 World Cup, but does not agree with Tuchel's selections, adding he would have selected one of Cole Palmer or Phil Foden.

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'This win goes to the crowd' - Boulter on Rybakina victory

Britain's Katie Boulter defeats world number two and top seed Elena Rybakina 7-5, 2-6, 6-5 to progress to the semi-finals of the Queen's Club Championship.

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Partey denied entry to Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his nation's first World Cup game in Toronto against Panama, after being denied entry to Canada.

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Scotland's McTominay 'ready to go' for Haiti opener after illness

Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay takes part in training on the eve of the World Cup opener against Haiti, having missed out the previous day because of an upset stomach.

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Critics of Mbappe have gone 'too far', says Dembele

France forward Ousmane Dembele defends his national team captain Kylian Mbappe, saying criticism of the Real Madrid striker has gone "too far".

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Norris hopeful McLaren will be stronger in Barcelona

McLaren's Lando Norris just edges Mercedes' George Russell in Friday practice for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

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Costs rise as Man Utd agree new $550m funding deal

The cost of servicing Manchester United's debt will rise following a new $550m deal that will see interest rates increase from 3.79% to 5.36%

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Silverstone to host six-hour World Endurance race

Silverstone will host a round of the World Endurance Championship next year.

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Scotland boss Clarke by those who know him best

As Steve Clarke prepares to lead Scotland at their first men's World Cup since 1998, those who know him well reveal what makes him successful.

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Norris heads Russell in Barcelona practice

McLaren's Lando Norris just edges Mercedes' George Russell in Friday practice for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

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Raducanu joins Boulter in Queen's quarter-finals

Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter will both play twice in one day at Queen's after recording impressive wins to reach the quarter-finals.

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Premier League target hair pulling and set-piece grappling in rules review

Premier League referees have been told to change the way they judge hair pulling after three players were sent off last season.

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Scotland's McTominay trains on eve of opener after stomach upset

Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay takes part in training on the eve of the World Cup opener against Haiti, having missed out the previous day because of an upset stomach.

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Raducanu beats Cirstea to book Queen's quarter-final spot

Britain's Emma Raducanu books her place in the quarter-finals of the Queen's Club Championship with a dominant straight-set win over Romania's Sorana Cirstea.

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Meet 'the Ostrich' - Exeter's flying wing from out of Africa

Exeter's Campbell Ridl was playing university rugby last season, but has been one of the breakout stars of the season at the centre of Exeter's renaissance