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James Cook: How the former European champion changed lives

James Cook: How the former European champion changed lives

🚀 Explore this awesome post from BBC Sport đź“– đź“‚ Category: âś… Main takeaway: Cook's understanding of people began long before boxing. He was raised by his grandparents in Jamaica until he joined his parents in London at the age of nine, his grandmother running the household with warmth and discipline, instilling responsibility and kindness.“She taught us manners and respect,” he wrote in his autobiography Guardian of the Streets, often reminding him that money meant little compared to the way you treated others.It was this spirit that permeated his approach to working with young people, most notably at Pedro's -…
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Football rumours: Ake, Diomande, Johnson, Nwanyre, Pope, Nketiah, Mateta

Football rumours: Ake, Diomande, Johnson, Nwanyre, Pope, Nketiah, Mateta

🚀 Read this must-read post from BBC Sport đź“– đź“‚ Category: âś… Here’s what you’ll learn: Nathan Ackie refuses to care from West HamJoining Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain Manchester United In the battle for Yann Diomandi's signature, Brennan Johnson prepares to undergo his medical Crystal Palace. Manchester City's 30-year-old defender Nathan Ake has dismissed a potential move to West Ham. City are open to selling the Netherlands international, who has attracted interest from a number of Premier League teams. (talk sport), externalManchester United You are likely to face competition from Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain For 19-year-old Ivory Coast…
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Five Things in EFL: New Year’s Hopes and Fears

Five Things in EFL: New Year’s Hopes and Fears

🚀 Explore this insightful post from BBC Sport đź“– đź“‚ Category: 📌 Here’s what you’ll learn: We need to talk about Hull City. No, we really do that.Four wins during a five-match unbeaten run was eye-catching enough, but when you consider that those victories came against Wrexham, Millwall, West Bromwich Albion and Middlesbrough, it's time we took notice.These wins also came without the tournament's second-highest goalscorer, Joe Gelhardt, who could be out for at least another two weeks before he can add to his 10 goals, while winger Mohamed Belloumi also joined the casualty list.Under their former coach Sergej Jacerovic,…
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Celtic: Are Wilfried Nancy’s ‘uncomfortable’ side ready to take on the old company?

Celtic: Are Wilfried Nancy’s ‘uncomfortable’ side ready to take on the old company?

🔥 Discover this insightful post from BBC Sport đź“– đź“‚ Category: đź’ˇ Main takeaway: While the sample size is small, it is certain that Nancy arrives at Fir Park with the biggest spring in her step yet as a Celtic coach.That Livingston was left with three points after a ridiculous game on Saturday, following the win over Aberdeen, has quieted the early furor of his exit. Before the match, Nancy stressed that he "sees improvements" all the time.At that moment, heads would have shaken at such a statement after Celtic had been tutored by the great Motherwell, expertly mentored by…
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The omission from the New Year’s honors list has been questioned

The omission from the New Year’s honors list has been questioned

🔥 Discover this trending post from BBC Sport đź“– đź“‚ Category: đź’ˇ Main takeaway: Mark SimpsonCommunity Correspondent, BBC News NIGetty ImagesThere has been no comment from Rory McIlroy or anyone close to him since the New Year Honors List was announcedQuestions are being raised as to why the King's New Year Honors List does not recognize the achievements of Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy.The 36-year-old completed his Grand Slam career in the sport by winning the Masters in April and led Team Europe to a memorable Ryder Cup victory against hosts America in September.When McIlroy won a dramatic playoff to…
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Enzo Maresco: Why the Chelsea coach is really under pressure

Enzo Maresco: Why the Chelsea coach is really under pressure

🚀 Read this insightful post from BBC Sport đź“– đź“‚ Category: 📌 Here’s what you’ll learn: Chelsea were satisfied with Maresca at the end of last season having successfully qualified for the Champions League - internally considered their most significant achievement - winning the UEFA Conference League, which was widely expected, and a Club World Cup triumph, which came as a welcome surprise.There was genuine joy and support among key figures at Stamford Bridge, including sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, and influential owner Behdad Eghbali.In line with the strategy agreed when Maresca was appointed from Leicester City in…
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Eddie Hearn: Boxing promoter says Senna Gami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele ‘will be sorely missed’

Eddie Hearn: Boxing promoter says Senna Gami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele ‘will be sorely missed’

✨ Read this trending post from BBC Sport đź“– đź“‚ Category: đź’ˇ Here’s what you’ll learn: Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn says the "great qualities" of Anthony Joshua's friends Senna Gami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele, who were killed in a car crash in Nigeria, will be "sorely missed".Gami and Ayodele died when the car they were traveling in, along with heavyweight boxer Joshua and another passenger, collided with a stationary truck on a main road near Lagos.Joshua was injured but stable and conscious and did not require emergency medical assistance, according to the Ogun State government, external.Hearn, who has promoted the…
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Matilda Nelden agrees to sign for Tottenham

Matilda Nelden agrees to sign for Tottenham

🚀 Read this insightful post from BBC Sport đź“– đź“‚ Category: đź’ˇ Here’s what you’ll learn: Tottenham Hotspur agreed a deal to sign winger Matilda Nelden from BK Hacken in January, subject to an international clearance and a work permit.The 21-year-old Swedish youth international, whose sister Amanda also plays for Tottenham, has committed to a long-term contract and will wear the number 14 shirt."I'm very excited and really happy to be here. I think this is the right move for me because the club wants to develop players and I feel like they have a clear plan for me," Nelden…
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Will the Premier League get five Champions League places again?

Will the Premier League get five Champions League places again?

đź’Ą Explore this trending post from BBC Sport đź“– đź“‚ Category: đź’ˇ Key idea: It's in a very strong position now - but the schedule will look very different in a month.A lot will depend on the final two rounds of matches in the Champions League and Europa League. Poland is in first place but its four teams played in the conference league, with one team eliminated. With this competition concluding the league stage, Poland will not score any points in January and will fall to the bottom of the table.Given the number of extra points available in the Champions…
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Main match board: Everton wrongly refused a penalty in Arsenal defeat

Main match board: Everton wrongly refused a penalty in Arsenal defeat

🚀 Explore this awesome post from BBC Sport đź“– đź“‚ Category: 📌 Key idea: Everton He should have received a penalty kick in the match, which ended in a 1-0 defeat Arsenal On December 20, according to the Premier League's Major Match Events Committee.The Gunners were 1-0 ahead in the 57th minute at Hill Dickinson when William Saliba and Everton striker Therno Barry clashed inside the penalty area. Barry got to the ball first, but the Arsenal French defender kicked his boot.The committee voted 3:2 that the on-field decision taken by referee Sam Parrott not to award a penalty was…
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