š Read this awesome post from BBC Sport š š Category: š Key idea: Chinese long jump world champion Wang Jiannan has been cleared of doping after a review of CCTV footage at hospital.Wang (29 years old) became the first Asian to win the long jump gold in the world with his jump of 8.36 meters in Oregon in 2022.He failed an out-of-competition doping test in November 2024, which showed traces of terbutaline, a drug used primarily to treat and prevent breathing problems in asthma patients.The Chinese Anti-Doping Agency (Xinada) said the presence of the drug was due to passive…
š Discover this must-read post from BBC Sport š š Category: š Hereās what youāll learn: However, there was a special moment for the Van Persie family, as the manager named his 19-year-old son Shackhill on the bench, his first appearance for the first team. They had previously worked together when he was coaching the club's youth team."Of course it's special, but in the end, I don't favor or disrespect him because he's my son," the senior Van Persie said. "That wouldn't be fair either. I treat him like any other player."Like Celtic, Feyenoord are desperate to pick up points.…
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Main takeaway: Eberechi Eze, Arsenal, Ā£7.7m ā Chelsea (A)Why not ride the hot hand of London Derby Champion Izzy?His hat-trick against Tottenham was no surprise, and he made this team the week before because of his basic stats.With 31 shots in 11 matches, Eze leads the way among Arsenal players. He had six in the Derby alone.The only note of caution is that he has yet to have a "big opportunity" this season. While he has 21 shots in the box, they tend to be near the edge…
š„ Read this trending post from BBC Sport š š Category: š” Main takeaway: The immediate priority for the sport was to enable Team GB to compete in the November international window.Basketball England worked with the SLB to deliver the fixture against Lithuania, while other stakeholders - such as British Sport and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport - are involved in charting a way forward.Lasker believes this chaotic moment could be a turning point.With the NBA looking to launch a new league in Europe in 2027, including potential franchises in London and Manchester, he says the opportunity…
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Key idea: Three Ashes players who did not play in the first Test ā Jacob Bethell, Matthew Potts and Josh Tonge ā were included in the match for Canberra.Part of England's rationale for not sending the first XI Test to the capital is the difference in conditions between Canberra and Brisbane.The pitch at Manuka Oval is likely to be slow and low, in contrast to the pace and bounce of the Gabba. On Thursday, the day after England arrives in Brisbane, temperatures in the city are expected…
š Explore this awesome post from BBC Sport š š Category: š” Hereās what youāll learn: The next five matches: Sharks (H), Osprey (A, Challenge Cup), Black Lion (H, Challenge Cup), Dragons (A), Ulster (A)It has been a difficult start to life in Galway for former England coach Stuart Lancaster, who replaced Pete Wilkins as Connacht coach in the summer.After an opening win over Benetton that was followed by a postponement of the Scarlets game forced by Storm Amy, Western Province lost to Cardiff, the Bulls and Munster before the international break.The 28-27 loss to the Bulls in Galway and…
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Main takeaway: Available for over a yearIn 1990, Buster Douglas pulled off one of boxing's biggest upsets ever when he knocked out legendary boxer Mike Tyson in 1990. Five years later, English football team, Blackburn Rovers, won their only Premier League title, beating the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal. We all love a David versus Goliath battle when it comes to sports, but how do you topple a sporting giant? Stuart Cink tells John Bennett how he did it by beating legendary American golfer Tom Watson…
š„ Check out this must-read post from BBC Sport š š Category: š” Main takeaway: First, it's time to get out the calculators to do some math.Lampard collected 92 points from the 46 matches he played in the league, with an average of two points per match, which was enough to secure automatic promotion in seven of the past ten seasons.When he took charge last November, Coventry were sitting in 17th place, two points off the bottom three and 10 points off the play-offs.But they collected 52 points from 29 games - a tally bettered only by the top three,…
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Key idea: Available for 29 daysAaron Paul, Jobe McAnuff and Lyle Taylor react to Coventry's 10-point lead. They also have their say on Middlesbrough's appointment of Kim Helberg. Should Tonda Eckert be given the Southampton job permanently? Stevenage top League One, Bromley go up to League Two, and Christian Fuchs is at bottom of the table at Newport. Plus, we're now on the hunt for the best 'tough men' in the Premier League - send your suggestions to us via WhatsApp to 08000289369. 01:20 Coventry go 10 points…
š„ Check out this must-read post from BBC Sport š š Category: š” Hereās what youāll learn: Available for 29 daysArsenal achieves a graphic and redemptive victory over Bayern Munich as Liverpool approaches crisis. Mikel Arteta's Arsenal now lead the Champions League stage, while north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur responded well to the derby defeat but were overtaken by the European champions, Paris Saint-Germain. Despite Tottenham impressing in eight games in Paris, the big story of the night came at Anfield, where Liverpool suffered another humbling defeat, 4-1 to PSV Eindhoven. Mark Chapman was joined by Paul Robinson, Matt Upson,…
