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Francis-Henri Graffard taking the positives as Zarigana suffers Coronation Stakes reverse

Francis-Henri Graffard taking the positives as Zarigana suffers Coronation Stakes reverse

Francis-Henri Graffard was left frustrated but determined to take the positives after Zarigana was outfought in a Coronation Stakes thriller at Royal Ascot. A granddaughter of the Aga Khan super mare Zarkava, Zarigana arrived at the Royal meeting looking to enhance her lofty reputation after winning the Poule d’Essai des Pouliches, albeit via the stewards’ room, at ParisLongchamp last month. …

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Rangers accused by Scottish FA of ‘misleading comments’ after fine for John Brown ‘corrupt’ remark

Rangers accused by Scottish FA of ‘misleading comments’ after fine for John Brown ‘corrupt’ remark

The Scottish Football Association (SFA) has accused Rangers of issuing “misleading comments” in their criticism of the punishment handed down for a remark from former player John Brown on the club’s media channels. Rangers were fined £3,000 following a disciplinary hearing after being charged with breaching rule 38, which states that clubs should not allow any criticism of match officials …

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Royal Ascot: Cercene produces battling display to beat Zarigana in Coronation Stakes for Joseph Murphy

Royal Ascot: Cercene produces battling display to beat Zarigana in Coronation Stakes for Joseph Murphy

Cercene gave jockey Gary Carroll and trainer Joseph Murphy a day to remember when bravely holding off French hotpot Zarigana to land the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot. Billed as a clash between French 1,000 Guineas winner Zarigana and Owen Burrows’ supplemented Falakeyah, it was the Irish outsider who stole the show to become the race’s longest-priced winner at 33-1. …

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Super League: St Helens pull off emphatic 18-4 win to end Leeds Rhinos’ winning streak as Wakefield Trinity stun Wigan Warriors

Super League: St Helens pull off emphatic 18-4 win to end Leeds Rhinos’ winning streak as Wakefield Trinity stun Wigan Warriors

St Helens pulled off an emphatic 18-4 victory over Leeds Rhinos in Round 15 of Super League at the Totally Wicked Stadium. Saints had an 8-0 lead at half-time thanks to two Kyle Feldt penalty conversions which were added to by Deon Cross sliding over. Leeds hit back early through an unconverted Riley Lumb effort but then Saints came back …

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Pakistan qualify for FIH Nations Cup final after defeating France

Pakistan qualify for FIH Nations Cup final after defeating France

Pakistan players celebrate scoring a goal during their FIH Nations Cup Pool B match against New Zealand at the National Hockey Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on June 18, 2025. — FIH KUALA LUMPUR: Pakistan displayed an outstanding performance in the FIH Nations Cup as they defeated France in penalty shootout 3-2 after two sides remained tied at 3-3 here at …

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