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Rowing’s answer to snowcross, BMX and beach volleyball is coming to LA

Beach Sprints are shaking up this most strait-laced of sports and may be heading to a coastal town near youAt a point when most rowers are pounding away on rivers in the wind and rain through the dark winter months, a new breed are honing their skills in brighter climes surrounded by sun, sand and w…

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The weirdest, wildest tales of the World Cup: best podcasts of the week

From Ronaldo’s legendary haircut to Argentina’s improvised 1986 away shirt – the odd stories behind football’s biggest trophy are explored. Plus, a smart series from the makers of Pod Save AmericaThis series from football site Goal dedicates an episode to each one of the last 10 World Cups and pulls…

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NFL Chiefs Will Move to Kansas After Stadium Funding Is Approved

The Kansas City Chiefs are planning to announce that they are moving across the Missouri border to Kansas after lawmakers there approved a public financing package to build a new stadium, according to people familiar with the team’s plans.

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Talaya Gaines Jumps to ESPN for Talent Relations VP Role

Talaya Gaines, a veteran TV sports executive, has been named vice president of talent relations and development at ESPN, marking a return to the Disney sports-media giant. Gaines had most recently worked as vice president of content strategy and original programming for MSG Networks. She worked a pr…

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Spectacular late Zambia equaliser spoils Mali's AFCON 2025 debut

Zambia’s Patson Daka scored in stoppage time to lock in a draw with Mali in their Africa Cup of Nations Group A opener. Mali controlled the match but were punished in the 92nd minute by a spectacular diving header.

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Tomori on Tuchel, living in Italy and why this is the best he has felt

Fikayo Tomori says his success at AC Milan shows English players "can go abroad and adapt to a different way of living".

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'Still excited' - Lim, 71, the oldest flinger in town

PDC World Championship history-maker Paul Lim, 71, discusses his longevity in darts as he prepares to face Luke Humphries at Alexandra Palace.

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Foster scores late goal as South Africa defeat Angola in their AFCON opener

Lyle Foster's match-winning 79th-minute strike allowed South Africa to win first opening match at AFCON since 2004.

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Boxer Ty Mitchell tells Al Jazeera why he had to confront Tommy Robinson

Boxer Ty Mitchell told Al Jazeera why he had to confront far-right British activist Tommy Robinson.

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Milan’s Serie A match in Australia called off after ‘unacceptable requests’

Milan-Como was intended for Perth on 8 FebruaryAsian Football Confederation wanted to impose conditionsThe proposal to play a Serie A match between Milan and Como in Perth, Australia, has been cancelled due to football sanctions and conditions imposed by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).The ga…

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Enchantingly old-school Mr Vango can thrill with Welsh Grand National win

Saturday’s Chepstow showpiece could be a huge showcase for front-running nine-year-old’s massive frame and engineWhen jumping fans of any age talk about a “proper, old-fashioned steeplechaser”, they have a strapping colossus of a horse in mind, with the strength to keep jumping and powering on throu…

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Fulham v Nottingham Forest: Premier League – live

⚽ Premier League updates from the 8pm GMT kick-off⚽ Live scores | Table | Ten things we learned | Mail Scott2 min: Hudson-Odoi makes his presence felt up the other end, pulling a cross back for Jesus, whose shot is instantly blocked. Both teams already showing signs of being well up for this!1 min: …

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Evans beats Wade in thriller while Munyua exits

Seventh seed James Wade suffers a fourth successive second-round exit at the PDC World Championship, losing a deciding set to Ricky Evans.

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'Hearts have arrived'...but McInnes warns they can get better

Hearts "have arrived" as Scottish Premiership title contenders after beating Rangers for the second time this season, says Kris Boyd.

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Balancing expectations and pressure: Morocco wins in tense AFCON opening game

Ayoub El Kaabi's spectacular bicycle kick gernered royal approval as Morocco opened the 35th Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 victory over Comoros on Sunday. Home fans, including Moroccan Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, who greeted the players before kickoff, witnessed a tense match as Comoros, ranked 1…

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Man Utd face up to 'massive' loss of injured Fernandes

Manchester United's injury problems worsened as captain and talisman Bruno Fernandes was replaced in a 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa.

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AFCON host Morocco starts tournament with home victory

A spectacular bicycle kick earned royal approval for Ayoub El Kaabi as host Morocco opened the 35th Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Comoros on Sunday. Morocco Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, who greeted the players before kickoff, and home fans had endured a frustrating game as island nation C…

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From Rochdale to Rabat: the Lancashire duo at the forefront of Tanzania’s Afcon bid

Friends Tarryn Allarakhia and Haji Mnoga will step out together in Morocco having shared a path in the English lower leaguesLike all good things, Tarryn Allarakhia and Haji Mnoga’s friendship began at a National League match between Wealdstone and Aldershot in 2023 when they were opponents. Since th…

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Big Sean Named Creative Director of Global Experience for Detroit Pistons

Sean, who was raised in Detroit, has worked closely with the Pistons in recent years on a range of off-the-court initiatives.

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Joshua and Paul provide pitiful spectacle and the worst is there’s more to come | Donald McRae

Miami bout was a bleak and blood-flecked affair but both men will find more opponents willing to take the moneyJake Paul’s mouth opened wide, and his eyes became huge glazed saucers, as he sank to the canvas in shock and awe after a pulverising right hand from Anthony Joshua finally ended the circus…