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Six Nations 2025: France fly-half Romain Ntamack banned from England game following red card against Wales

Six Nations 2025: France fly-half Romain Ntamack banned from England game following red card against Wales

France fly-half Romain Ntamack will miss Saturday’s Six Nations match against England through suspension. An independent disciplinary committee on Wednesday upheld the red card Ntamack received for a shoulder-to-head tackle during France’s tournament-opening 43-0 victory over Wales. The committee decided the mid-range entry point of a six-week/match ban was appropriate but applied a 50 per cent reduction in light of …

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Sam Kerr trial: Chelsea Women footballer says police treated her differently ‘because of the colour of my skin’

Sam Kerr trial: Chelsea Women footballer says police treated her differently ‘because of the colour of my skin’

Chelsea footballer Sam Kerr has said police treated her differently “because of the colour of my skin” after an incident in which she claims she and her partner were taken “hostage” by a taxi driver. The Australia international is on trial charged with causing racially aggravated harassment to PC Stephen Lovell during an incident in south-west London in the early …

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Ange Postecoglou: Tottenham were uncharacteristically defensive in win at Brentford so has manager changed his style?

Ange Postecoglou: Tottenham were uncharacteristically defensive in win at Brentford so has manager changed his style?

What has happened to Angeball? It was the question on the minds of many observers at Brentford on Sunday as Tottenham dropped deeper and deeper, clinging onto their narrow lead before eventually grabbing a second goal on the break to seal a much-needed, morale-boosting win. It was the most defensive display of Ange Postecoglou’s reign, with Spurs making 49 clearances, …

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Match officials announced for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Match officials announced for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

An undated picture of Richard Kettleborough (left) and Richard Illingworth looking on during an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 match. — ICC  The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the match officials for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, which will be held in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from February 19 to March 9. The tournament …

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Liverpool vs Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou must carefully target Reds’ few weaknesses if Spurs are to reach Carabao Cup final

Liverpool vs Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou must carefully target Reds’ few weaknesses if Spurs are to reach Carabao Cup final

Liverpool extended their unbeaten run in the Premier League to 19 games by defeating Bournemouth on Saturday. They’ve barely put a foot wrong all season, underlined by a predictably quiet Deadline Day, where zero business was done and Arne Slot’s players were given time to enjoy two rare days off. Slot had been clear on his stance throughout January. He …

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India vs England: Joe Root returning to ODI cricket at number three in batting order confirms Jos Buttler

India vs England: Joe Root returning to ODI cricket at number three in batting order confirms Jos Buttler

Joe Root will bat at number three on his return to the England ODI side with captain Jos Buttler expecting the cricketing “great” to play a “crucial” role for the side in the three-day series against India. Root will play in his first 50-overs international match since the 2023 Cricket World Cup when the concluding leg of England’s white-ball tour …

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HH The Aga Khan IV: Legendary owner-breeder dies aged 88

HH The Aga Khan IV: Legendary owner-breeder dies aged 88

The Aga Khan, one of racing’s most renowned owner-breeders – whose long list of champions includes Shergar – has died at the age of 88. Born December 13 1936, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was the son of Prince Aly Khan and his first wife Princess Tajuddawlah Aga Khan, formerly Joan Yarde-Buller. The Aga Khan spent his early …

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