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Tony Pulis column: ‘Bigger doesn’t mean better’ – why more fixtures wouldn’t be in the game’s favour

Tony Pulis column: ‘Bigger doesn’t mean better’ – why more fixtures wouldn’t be in the game’s favour

๐Ÿ’ฅ Discover this insightful post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: ๐Ÿ’ก **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: The above approach has worked well for me, so, after reading about the number of soft tissue injuries occurring now, I contacted medical people in the game that I respect to try to find out why.Obviously I wondered if strength and conditioning programs like the one I used were being discontinued, but I got a lot of pushback on that. I was told that, as in most sports, today's soccer players are bigger, stronger and faster.It's not about gamers playing more games either. Manchester United…
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UEFA Women’s Champions League: Is the new format easier for English teams?

UEFA Women’s Champions League: Is the new format easier for English teams?

๐Ÿ’ฅ Discover this trending post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: โœ… **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: Not exactly.Defending champions Arsenal had to start their campaign against eight-time champions Lyon, who they beat in the semi-finals last season.This time they lost and also lost to Bayern Munich in the league stage, which means they have a lot of work to do to qualify.It has been a tense few months but wins over Real Madrid and Twente helped Arsenal to fifth in the table. They earned a positive draw in the knockout qualifiers, eschewing more established European sides such as Wolfsburg and Juventus…
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LaMelo Ball appears ‘blessed’ for Hornets one day after car accident

LaMelo Ball appears ‘blessed’ for Hornets one day after car accident

โœจ Discover this insightful post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: ๐Ÿ’ก **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball said he was happy to play against the Houston Rockets one day after being involved in a car accident.The 24-year-old custom-built Hummer was involved in a collision with an oncoming car in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Wednesday. The American scored 11 points, recorded seven rebounds and seven assists in his team's 105-101 loss, but Paul was grateful to be involved. "I am alive and blessed," he said."God is great."The front left tire of Paul's car exploded during the accident but…
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T20 World Cup: England batsman Jos Buttler will not bat himself to rectify poor form

T20 World Cup: England batsman Jos Buttler will not bat himself to rectify poor form

๐Ÿ”ฅ Explore this insightful post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: ๐Ÿ“Œ **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: Buttler's last major contribution for England was 83 off 30 balls against South Africa in September, but given his illustrious career, his place in England's starting XI remains secure.He scored 97 not out for Durban Super Giants in SA20 in January but made 12, 20, 15, 22, three and one in his other innings there.โ€œI felt like I was playing really well in SA20 without scoring,โ€ Buttler said. โ€œThe one thing I always pride myself on in T20 is that if you get in, go…
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Six Nations 2026: Maro Itoje – Five moments that made England’s centurion

Six Nations 2026: Maro Itoje – Five moments that made England’s centurion

โœจ Explore this awesome post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: ๐Ÿ“Œ **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: Saracens were relegated from the Premier League at the end of the 2019-20 season following persistent salary cap breaches, bringing more adversity for Itoje to face.Having won three Champions Cups and four Premier League titles by the age of 25, his decision to remain loyal and help the club return to the top of English rugby could have impacted his career in England.He was mentioned in reports as one of the players whose business ventures with Saracens owner Nigel Wray breached rules restricting spending on…
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Pep Guardiola: Wayne Rooney wants to remain Manchester City coach at the Etihad

Pep Guardiola: Wayne Rooney wants to remain Manchester City coach at the Etihad

๐Ÿ’ฅ Discover this must-read post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: โœ… **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: former Manchester United Captain Wayne Rooney hopes that Pep Guardiola will remain in the team Manchester City After this season because he set the "standard" for all other managers.The 55-year-old has been coaching City since 2016 and has led them to win six Premier League titles, while they have a chance to secure a seventh title this season.However, there is uncertainty over whether Guardiola will remain as coach next season, with a decision on his future expected to be made at the end of this…
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Michael Carrick: Manchester United manager trusts Kobe Maino and his pride in the academy

Michael Carrick: Manchester United manager trusts Kobe Maino and his pride in the academy

๐Ÿš€ Check out this insightful post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: โœ… **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: sign: With the three staff you brought in โ€“ Steve Holland, Jonathan Woodgate and Jonny Evans โ€“ how do you work as a four? Because there was so much interest in the people I brought...Michael: There's Travis too - Travis Bennion, who's been here for several years through the academy. and Craig Mawson - goalkeeping coach. There's a really strong group and it feels like we've been together for a long time, but we just didn't know each other. I didn't know Steve personally…
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Premier League predictions: Chris Sutton vs Empress bassist Steve Firth – and the AI

Premier League predictions: Chris Sutton vs Empress bassist Steve Firth – and the AI

โœจ Discover this insightful post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: ๐Ÿ“Œ **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: From what I've read about new Tottenham coach Igor Tudor, he is a guy who goes to clubs and, in the short term, gets a chance to join his team.Spurs really need that to happen now, as they desperately need a win or two to stay clear of relegation.So, this match is big for them for that reason, and also because it could put another damper on Arsenal's title hopes as well. Tottenham and their fans haven't had much to shout about this season, but…
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Joe Montemurro: An Australian in the AFC Asian Cup on home soil, the impact of the World Cup and why clubs must ‘fix cultures’

Joe Montemurro: An Australian in the AFC Asian Cup on home soil, the impact of the World Cup and why clubs must ‘fix cultures’

๐Ÿ’ฅ Check out this must-read post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: ๐Ÿ’ก **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: There will be an exodus from the Women's Super League (WSL) with 13 players from Australia's 26-man squad currently playing in the country, underscoring the depth of Australia's influence in England's top flight.Montemurro understands the stress it causes clubs. โ€œThe timing is never perfect,โ€ he adds. โ€œI've been in that situation when you lose players. It's unfortunate. But the one thing that clubs sometimes forget is that it's an honor for these players to represent their country. "These tournaments don't happen very often. For…
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Six Nations 2026: Wales v Scotland – Steve Tandy is looking forward to a Scotland reunion

Six Nations 2026: Wales v Scotland – Steve Tandy is looking forward to a Scotland reunion

๐Ÿ’ฅ Discover this insightful post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: ๐Ÿ“Œ **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: Scotland coach Gregor Townsend will prepare his side to face a struggling Wales side, but Tandy accepts there will be familiarity between the two sides.โ€œThey know a lot about me and I know a lot about the coaching staff,โ€ Tandy said.โ€œThey were amazing and we went through a lot in the World Cup and amazing moments in the Six Nations.โ€œThey know how I handle things too, but maybe it's just don't overthink it and go into too much detail, because you can get ahead of…
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