The age of asterisk: Manchester City’s glittering era of success is tainted now | Barney Ronay
Overturn the tables, scatter the gold coins. Throw your medals in the bin. You cheated to win them. Whatever that thing was, it's done. Stolen glory, stolen income, stolen joy. Every chant, every "we won the lot", every…
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Thomas Tuchel warns Cole Palmer about ‘missing way too many’ England camps
England's head coach did not hold back on Palmer's latest withdrawal from international duty, warning that the 24-year-old has missed too many opportunities to play for his country. Palmer has only 14 caps and his…
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Notts title reign over despite lead against Yorkshire
The 2025 champions will fancy their chances of ending the season with a victory, leading Yorkshire by 127 with seven second innings wickets in hand, but after Warwickshire collected three batting bonus points to…
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Hain ton edges Bears nearer to Championship title
In seamer-friendly conditions, Hain compiled a highly-skilled 142 from 301 balls - his 21st century in first-class cricket - as the Bears reached 372 to take a substantial first-innings lead of 247. Hain, who reached his…
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Compton puts Kent on top against Gloucestershire
Knowing a win would guarantee promotion, Kent resumed on 71-1, but Langridge dismissed Sam Northeast with the very first ball of the day, getting a leading edge that flew to gully and he then had Tawanda Muyeye lbw for…
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Tribe marathon boosts Glamorgan before Essex crumble
Tribe was at the wicket for a day and a half after being dropped on nought, showing fine temperament as well as technique. Glamorgan were bidding farewell to three long-serving middle-order batters, Billy Root hitting 59…
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Somerset title hopes all but over despite Lammonby ton
However, with Warwickshire well on course to get at least the draw they need against Leicestershire for the title, Somerset's hopes of a first-ever crown appear to be over. Surrey extended their first innings total from…
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Israel’s match with Republic of Ireland will be an eerie occasion as political debate rages on
The Republic of Ireland's government says Israel is committing genocide through its military action in Gaza, and the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) wants Israel suspended from international competition. But unless…
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Manchester City guilty of breaching Premier League’s financial fair play rules – live reaction
2023-24: Everton and Nottingham Forest Two clubs were sanctioned over breaches of the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules in season 2023-24, exacerbating relegation fears at both – although they ultimately…
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Waite helps Pears build big lead over Derbyshire
Waite cashed in on being dropped twice in a stand of 51 with Tom Taylor as the Pears rebuilt from 88-7 to reach 203-9 at the close on day three, despite Muhammad Abbas (4-63) taking his match tally of wickets to nine.…
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