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Dortmund criticizes the Italian authorities for the treatment of fans

Dortmund criticizes the Italian authorities for the treatment of fans

πŸ”₯ Read this must-read post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ **Category**: πŸ’‘ **What You’ll Learn**: Borussia Dortmund has criticized the "disproportionate measures" taken by the Italian authorities which means some of their fans will miss Wednesday's Champions League match against Atalanta. The Bundesliga club confirmed that some of its supporters were banned from entering Italy, while the police visited others at their places of residence.In a statement,, external Dortmund said: β€œThe club was not informed in advance of these disproportionate measures."The club is extremely surprised by the scope and scale of the actions taken by the police. Actions of this…
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Jack Draper loses to Arthur Rinderkneich in the Dubai Tennis Championships

Jack Draper loses to Arthur Rinderkneich in the Dubai Tennis Championships

πŸš€ Check out this trending post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ **Category**: πŸ’‘ **What You’ll Learn**: In his opening match, Draper had enough quality to get the better of Hales. He didn't have enough sharpness against Rinderknech.Draper was once again wearing a compression sleeve on his injured left arm, although a series of successful shots from his dominant side - including an eye-catching 100mph forehand that went past Rinderknish - showed he was not afraid to hold back.The Briton has also switched to serving from the platform, meaning he stands with his feet a little wider to allow for a…
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T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe’s battle returns from the wilderness to exciting on the biggest stage once again

T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe’s battle returns from the wilderness to exciting on the biggest stage once again

πŸ’₯ Check out this awesome post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ **Category**: πŸ’‘ **What You’ll Learn**: Perhaps the most important figure on the field was T20 captain Sikandar Raza.After moving from Pakistan to join his family in Zimbabwe in 2002, Raza put aside the disappointment in his eye that had destroyed his hopes of becoming a fighter pilot and pursued a career as a cricketer.Three player-of-the-match performances in the 2022 T20 World Cup, smashing 133 off 43 deliveries as his side made a T20 international record 344-4 against Gambia in 2024 and hitting 54 balls - Zimbabwe's fastest one-day international…
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T20 World Cup: Jos Buttler’s form poses a problem for England

T20 World Cup: Jos Buttler’s form poses a problem for England

✨ Discover this trending post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ **Category**: βœ… **What You’ll Learn**: The most radical option seems the least likely.Buttler, who signed a new two-year central contract last year, has been a mainstay of England's white-ball teams for more than a decade. Could they leave him off the field entirely in the World Cup semi-final?This could be at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, where Buttler has notched 94 not 89 and 116 in the Indian Premier League.Ben Duckett is the stand-in batsman in the England squad, and is another man struggling to find his form.Duckett is averaging…
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Beau Greaves: Doncaster hurler makes history as first woman to hit nine quarters in a PDC ProTour

Beau Greaves: Doncaster hurler makes history as first woman to hit nine quarters in a PDC ProTour

πŸ”₯ Explore this must-read post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ **Category**: πŸ’‘ **What You’ll Learn**: Beau Greaves β€œI couldn't believe it” as she made history by becoming the first woman to reach nine darts in the PDC ProTour. The 22-year-old produced the perfect leg in her Players Championship 6 match against Mensur Suljovic in Leicester. After back-to-back 180s, Graves had 141 triples with 20 triples, 19 triples and 12 doubles.β€œI couldn't believe I hit her,” she said. "I've missed hitting one a few times, so it was nice to finally hit one. It's nice to be the first woman to…
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Welsh Open: Mark Williams and Neil Robertson advance to the third round

Welsh Open: Mark Williams and Neil Robertson advance to the third round

✨ Read this insightful post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ **Category**: πŸ“Œ **What You’ll Learn**: Williams - who won the event in 1996 and 1999 - will face 2018 runner-up Barry Hawkins in the third round after the Englishman produced breaks of 69, 72 and 52 in a 4-2 win over Pang Junxu.Robertson - Welsh Open champion in 2007 and 2019 - came from behind to defeat Fafai.The Iranian came out on top in an opening frame that lasted 51 minutes, although former world champion Robertson won four consecutive frames, the second of which was over the Lions, to secure…
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Celtic coach Martin O’Neill says VAR weakens referees

Celtic coach Martin O’Neill says VAR weakens referees

✨ Check out this trending post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ **Category**: βœ… **What You’ll Learn**: Martin O'Neill sees VAR He is "exhausted" by officials on the pitch as he described the Scottish Football Association's process of appealing against decisions as "worthless".On Tuesday, Celtic lost their bid to overturn Auston Trusty's red card against Hibernian.The club's statement criticized the referee and called for an urgent review of the use of VAR, complaining that "VAR has once again decided to intervene to reinstate the referee's initial decision."Trusty was sent off after reviewing his cut on Jamie McGrath's arm, while the pair…
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Republic of Ireland vs Israel: Aviva Stadium to host Nations League match – FAI

Republic of Ireland vs Israel: Aviva Stadium to host Nations League match – FAI

πŸ’₯ Explore this insightful post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ **Category**: πŸ’‘ **What You’ll Learn**: The Irish Football Association has confirmed that the Republic of Ireland's home match against Israel in the UEFA Nations League on October 4 will be played at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.After the two sides met earlier this month, reports emerged, external The match will be played at a neutral venue due to security concerns after Belgium's home match with Israel in September 2024 was moved to Debrecen, Hungary.However, according to the FA, Gardai (Irish police) advised that the match could be played "safely at…
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Wardley vs Dubois: Daniel Dubois rejects a knockout from world champion Fabio Wardley after the confrontation

Wardley vs Dubois: Daniel Dubois rejects a knockout from world champion Fabio Wardley after the confrontation

πŸš€ Check out this trending post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ **Category**: πŸ“Œ **What You’ll Learn**: Daniel Dubois rejected a fist bump from world champion Fabio Wardley when the pair went head-to-head in a match. Lively press conference in London.The world title fight between two of Britain's biggest punchers will take place at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester on May 9.After some long arguments between the two camps, the fighters, who had been relatively restrained until that moment, finally returned to life.Wardley said he would "level out" the challenger. "My strength has been proven. If there's time left on…
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T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka bow out after collapse to heavy defeat by New Zealand

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka bow out after collapse to heavy defeat by New Zealand

✨ Read this insightful post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ **Category**: πŸ’‘ **What You’ll Learn**: Co-hosts Sri Lanka crashed out of the T20 World Cup after collapsing with a 61-run defeat to New Zealand in Colombo.Needing a win to keep their semi-final hopes alive, Sri Lanka looked to be in control late in New Zealand's innings, having restricted them to 98-6 after 16 overs.However, the bowlers collapsed in the face of a late surge from Mitchell Santner (47 off 26 balls) and Cole McConchie (31 not out off 23) and New Zealand hit 70 off the final four.A chase of…
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