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Football transfer rumours: Arsenal offered Osimhen in exchange deal? Newcastle to make Baleba bid?
Arsenal have reportedly been offered the chance to include Victor Osimhen in an exchange deal involving Gabriel Martinelli, as they seek a new central striker. Elsewhere, Newcastle are said to be targeting Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba after selling Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães, while several Premier League clubs pursue defensive reinforcements. The rumoured Arsenal deal…
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UFC champion Dern says poker patience helps her fighting
UFC strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern says playing poker has helped her become calmer, more patient and tactically disciplined in fights. She believes the change has contributed to her recent three-fight winning run and her title victory over Virna Jandiroba last October, after earlier setbacks were caused partly by fighting too emotionally. Dern, 33, won six…
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Swiatek tackles critics after ending wait for title
Iga Swiatek won her first WTA title of the season by defeating Elena Rybakina in straight sets in the Canadian Open final in Toronto. The victory ends a difficult spell for the Polish player, who said online criticism had been hard to manage, and gives her momentum before the US Open. Swiatek beat world number…
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Will you beat our mega football nicknames quiz?
BBC Sport has published a football quiz challenging readers to identify the nicknames of every club in England’s professional leagues. It is aimed at highly knowledgeable supporters, using examples such as the Red Devils, Saints, Magpies and Robins. The article provides no results or news developments; it promotes the quiz and links to other football…
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High-flying Sirius chase shock Allsvenskan title despite losing ‘best player in league’
Sirius are pursuing a surprise first Allsvenskan title despite selling Robbie Ure, their prolific leading scorer, to Sevilla during an unbeaten season. The Uppsala club believe the transfer validates a development-led strategy that has enabled them to challenge Sweden’s traditionally wealthier and more successful sides. Ure scored 15 league goals in 15 matches before his…
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Lincoln have faith in double act as they return to second tier
Lincoln City have appointed former assistants Tom Shaw and Chris Cohen as joint head coaches for their return to the Championship, following Michael Skubala’s departure to Bristol City after promotion. The club believes their established working relationship and shared philosophy offer continuity during a difficult step up to the second tier. Shaw will focus on…
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Sheffield Wednesday to miss out on deal for Premier League man – The72
The supplied text does not contain the news article itself; it is a Google consent and cookie notice. As a result, the reported claim that Sheffield Wednesday will miss out on a deal for a Premier League player cannot be independently summarised or verified from the material provided. The headline, attributed to The72, suggests that…
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Rising golf star, 18, dies after brain haemorrhage
Australian golfer Jessica Bang has died aged 18 after suffering a brain haemorrhage while preparing for a tournament in Thailand. Her death is a loss for Australian golf, where she had quickly emerged as a promising young professional. Bang collapsed on 1 August and underwent emergency brain surgery in Bangkok before spending nearly two weeks…
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New Zealand Football withdraws backing for Gianni Infantino
New Zealand Football has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election as Fifa president and called for an independent review of the Forward Enterprise Scheme. The move reflects wider concerns about governance, accountability and trust after Fifa abandoned plans to sell 20% of World Cup commercial rights to private investors. New Zealand broke with the…
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Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 25
BBC Sport has published the 25th edition of its daily Premier League “Who am I?” football quiz. Players must identify a footballer using as few clues as possible, with additional clues unlocked after incorrect guesses. The quiz awards more points for solving the player earlier: three points is described as a good score, while four…