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ATP Finals: British doubles champion assured as Neil Skupski and Joe Salisbury chase historic win

ATP Finals: British doubles champion assured as Neil Skupski and Joe Salisbury chase historic win

πŸ’₯ Read this insightful post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: πŸ“Œ Key idea: Former British number one Laura Robson, who now works for Sky Sports, mentioned to Salisbury, 33, and Skupski, 35, in a post-match interview that the pair were parting ways.He did not deny it. The move means an end to the alliance that lasted only one season, during which they finished second at the French Open and US Open.Asked if that factor would provide fuel for the final, when they will face opponents they beat in the group stage on Wednesday, Skupski said: β€œIt's just another game.β€œIt's…
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Rushden & Diamonds match was abandoned after ‘sexual’ abuse of the referee

Rushden & Diamonds match was abandoned after ‘sexual’ abuse of the referee

πŸ’₯ Explore this must-read post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: πŸ’‘ Main takeaway: Getty ImagesAFC Rushden & Diamonds said any fans who witnessed the incident should contact themA football club announced that a non-league match was canceled after a referee was targeted for sexual abuse.AFC Rushden & Diamonds said their match at the Coventry Sphinx was called off at half-time after hearing a comment from the crowd "of a sexual nature" directed at it.The Northamptonshire club said it was "deeply concerned and disappointed".A club spokesman said it would "take the strongest possible action" if the person responsible was proven…
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Wales 24-23 Japan: Coach Steve Tandy was unable to see the penalty kick scored by Jarrod Evans in the match

Wales 24-23 Japan: Coach Steve Tandy was unable to see the penalty kick scored by Jarrod Evans in the match

πŸš€ Check out this trending post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: πŸ“Œ Key idea: Evans was the unforgettable hero at the death when Cardiff beat Leinster at Arms Park in 2022, and also beat a Galway wind to ensure success in Connacht in 2017.The 29-year-old from Pontypridd now has a testing moment to add to his highlights."I've tried it with my team, but it's the first time I've done it for my country," Evans said.β€œI was so relieved it was over, but that's why I put in all those hours and hard work.”The substitute fly-half was only called onto…
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Albania vs England: Thomas Tuchel says ‘no red cards please’ in recent World Cup qualifier

Albania vs England: Thomas Tuchel says ‘no red cards please’ in recent World Cup qualifier

✨ Read this insightful post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: πŸ“Œ Main takeaway: Along with Spain, England won all their qualifying matches without conceding a goal, and if both teams win their final matches of the season and keep a clean sheet, they will become the first European country to play at least six qualifying matches and win them all without conceding a goal.The Three Lions scored 20 unanswered goals, but Tuchel said he had not spoken to his players about what record they could set, and his sole focus is to continue building towards the World Cup in…
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Eubank vs. Penn 2: Tony Bellew, Carl Frampton and Oscar De La Hoya react to Conor Penn’s win over Chris Eubank Jr.

Eubank vs. Penn 2: Tony Bellew, Carl Frampton and Oscar De La Hoya react to Conor Penn’s win over Chris Eubank Jr.

✨ Discover this must-read post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: πŸ’‘ Key idea: Chris Eubank Jr's defeat to Conor Benn could be the right time to retire, according to former boxers Carl Frampton and Barry Jones.Eubank, 36, was defeated unanimously by Ben at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, seven months after Eubank won the first meeting between the two.All three judges scored the fight convincingly in Penn's favor with Eubank struggling to even challenge his opponent, months after beating him.β€œIt was a great performance from Conor, but this might be the time to call it a day for Chris,” retired…
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Ireland 46-19 Australia: McHansen shines as the Irish respond to Andy Farrell’s call

Ireland 46-19 Australia: McHansen shines as the Irish respond to Andy Farrell’s call

πŸ’₯ Check out this trending post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: πŸ’‘ Main takeaway: After 28 caps on the wing, Hansen was handed the full-back role for the first time with both Hugo Keenan and Jimmy Osborne injured. For him, it was about picking up where he left off in the summer. The 28-year-old was in fine form on the British and Irish Lions tour before injury dashed his dream of making the Test team. After returning to Connacht last month, he suffered a foot injury that ruled him out of matches with the All Blacks and Japan. After…
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β€œScotland’s revival after the World Cup dream almost died a dramatic death.”

β€œScotland’s revival after the World Cup dream almost died a dramatic death.”

πŸ”₯ Discover this awesome post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: βœ… Main takeaway: Before things started to go wrong, Scotland were losing 3-0 and Denmark were winning 1-0, a run of results that saw Scotland's hopes of direct qualification vanish. Hampden would not have a howitzer encounter. The qualifiers have begun. oh well. Luck has run out. It was inevitable in the end. And then. And then.What madness was this coming from Parken Stadium in Copenhagen. Belarus, ranked 103rd in the world, scored the equalizer in the 62nd minute against Denmark, ranked 20th in the world. Denmark, at the…
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Eubank vs. Penn 2: Connor Penn defeats Chris Eubank Jr. in a rematch

Eubank vs. Penn 2: Connor Penn defeats Chris Eubank Jr. in a rematch

πŸ”₯ Explore this insightful post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: πŸ’‘ Here’s what you’ll learn: Connor Benn produced a dominant performance to get revenge on arch rival Chris Eubank Jr and pick up a unanimous decision victory in their rematch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Eubank, who won on points when they first fought in April, looked timid throughout and had no answer to the heavy-handed Ben.Penn took a huge lead in the final round when he put Eubank up two before triumphantly climbing to the ropes to celebrate when the final bell rang.The judges scored the score 119-107, 116-110 and…
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Northern Ireland: Connor Bradley says his side ‘won’t fear anyone’ in 2026 World Cup play-off draw

Northern Ireland: Connor Bradley says his side ‘won’t fear anyone’ in 2026 World Cup play-off draw

✨ Discover this awesome post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: βœ… Main takeaway: Ultimately, Group A margins ended with Slovakia beating Germany at home while Northern Ireland lost twice to the four-time World Cup winners.Indeed, although it does not matter much in terms of the final table, Northern Ireland were more convincing in their 2-0 win over Slovakia at Windsor Park last month than they were against their hosts in Kosice on Friday night. After Tomas Bobcic's winning goal in stoppage time, frustration appeared to escalate as words were exchanged between the two groups of players after the final…
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Liechtenstein 0-1 Wales: Cremers says Craig Bellamy is ‘calm’

Liechtenstein 0-1 Wales: Cremers says Craig Bellamy is ‘calm’

πŸ”₯ Read this trending post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: πŸ’‘ Key idea: There are few stadiums in the world with as picturesque a backdrop as Liechtenstein's Rheinpark, a compact ground in the shadow of the stunning snow-capped Alps on the banks of the Rhine.There are some vantage points for game viewing in these parts as well. At Vaduz Castle, perched on a mountain above a terrace, Prince Hans-Adam II of Liechtenstein might be able to catch a glimpse of a match if he squinted his eyes hard enough.When Wales visited for a World Cup qualifier on Saturday, coach…
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