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Four pointers to most open Premier League title race in years
The article argues that the 2026-27 Premier League could produce its most competitive title race for years, after recent champions have generally won by large margins. It points to major managerial changes among leading clubs, Arsenal’s injury concerns and differing European commitments as factors that could make the contest less predictable. Manchester City have replaced…
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Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 10
BBC Sport has published day 10 of its Hundred-themed “Who am I?” quiz, inviting readers to identify a cricketer competing in this year’s tournament from a series of progressively revealed clues. Players lose points for each incorrect guess, with a score of three considered good and four or five deemed exceptional; the aim is to…
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Phillips’ struggles are a cautionary tale for Anderson
Kalvin Phillips’ turbulent four years at Manchester City are being viewed as a cautionary tale following Elliot Anderson’s £116m move to the club from Nottingham Forest. Both players arrived at the Etihad as highly rated midfielders fresh off strong England performances at international tournaments, yet Phillips never established himself, and is now poised to join…
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All our Premier League Who Am I? quizzes in one place
This is not a news story but an index page from BBC Sport collecting its Premier League “Who Am I?” quiz series in one place, allowing readers to jump between the different instalments. It exists purely as a navigational hub for football fans wanting to test their knowledge of Premier League players through a series…
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Weekly sports quiz: Cricket controversy and Cucurella
BBC Sport has published its weekly sports quiz, inviting readers to test their knowledge of the past seven days’ events across various disciplines. This week’s quiz draws on a range of stories, including a controversy in village cricket, the opening of the Commonwealth Games, and the conclusion of the Tour de France. The article notes…
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Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 10
BBC Sport has published the latest instalment of its daily “Who Am I?” football quiz, challenging readers to identify a Premier League player from a series of progressively revealing clues. This is part of an ongoing series rather than a standalone news story, offering a light interactive feature for football fans rather than reporting on…
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The phone call that made Briton an NFL trailblazer
Seydou Traore, a 23-year-old from south London, has become the first graduate of England’s NFL Academy to be selected in the NFL Draft, being picked by the Miami Dolphins. His journey began when he discovered American football at 16 after playing as a goalkeeper, before joining the inaugural intake of the NFL Academy in 2019,…
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Uefa to hold emergency meeting over Fifa World Cup plans
Uefa will hold an emergency virtual meeting of all 55 member associations on Thursday afternoon to discuss its response to Fifa’s controversial World Cup stakeholder plans, led by president Gianni Infantino. Tensions have escalated after it emerged that Fifa gave all 211 member associations a deadline to accept the deal or lose a one-off payout,…
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England’s 1966 World Cup heroes were fun, humble and unlike today’s stars
A Guardian columnist reflects on personal encounters with England’s 1966 World Cup-winning squad, marking 60 years since the triumph, portraying the players as down-to-earth and approachable in contrast with the wealth and detachment of today’s Premier League stars. The piece uses anecdotes involving Geoff Hurst, Alf Ramsey and the Charlton brothers to illustrate an era…
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France wildfires, Fauci pardon row and NHS doctor’s 86th birthday retirement lead the news
Fire crews battle wildfires forcing mass evacuations in France’s Gironde, while Republican James Comer questions Fauci’s Biden pardon after his Fifth Amendment plea. At home, V&A East Storehouse staff back strike action, England’s netballers thrash Tonga at the Commonwealth Games, and Taiwan Travelogue wins the Booker.