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Tony Pulis column: “There’s more data than ever before, but does it help managers?”

Tony Pulis column: “There’s more data than ever before, but does it help managers?”

🚀 Check out this trending post from BBC Sport 📖 📂 Category: 💡 Here’s what you’ll learn: I have been able to recruit at all my clubs. I would tell the scouts and coaches what I wanted and then do my homework based on their recommendations and watch them in action.The more years go by, the more noise in this area from other people within the club, but I always insist on being the one who makes the final decision.The scouts and coaches knew exactly the type of players I wanted for each position. I often saw good players, but…
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Newcastle vs The Athletic Club: The inner tie that turned Magpies fans red and white

Newcastle vs The Athletic Club: The inner tie that turned Magpies fans red and white

✨ Discover this must-read post from BBC Sport 📖 📂 Category: ✅ Here’s what you’ll learn: The feeling was mutual.Newcastle may have been knocked out of the tournament on away goals difference, but fan Tony Waters still speaks fondly of this particular trip because of the reception locals gave in support of the travel.“They won't let you spend anything,” he said. “I'm not kidding. I followed Newcastle all over Europe and came back with as much money in my pocket as I went with [on that trip]."They were very nice and rolled out the red carpet for us. They didn't…
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Venus Williams earned a wildcard into the Auckland Classic in January

Venus Williams earned a wildcard into the Auckland Classic in January

💥 Explore this insightful post from BBC Sport 📖 📂 Category: 📌 Here’s what you’ll learn: Venus Williams received a wildcard to the Auckland Classic in January.The 45-year-old, who has won seven Grand Slam titles, returned to action in July after a 16-month absence from competition.She defeated fellow American Peyton Stearns, then ranked 35 in the world, in her return at the Washington Open to become the second highest-ranking woman to win a singles match at WTA Tour level.A month later, she earned a wildcard into the main draw of the US Open and impressed with her three-set loss to…
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UFC meets with FBI over suspicious bets on Isaak Dulgaryan fight

UFC meets with FBI over suspicious bets on Isaak Dulgaryan fight

✨ Discover this awesome post from BBC Sport 📖 📂 Category: 💡 Key idea: "We called the fighter and his lawyer and said, 'What's going on? There's some weird betting going on in your fight,'" White said.“Are you injured? Do you owe anyone money? Has anyone approached you?” “No, not at all,” said the child. I’m going to kill this guy.’ So we said okay.”"The fight starts — and the first round ends with a rear-naked choke. Literally, the first thing we did was call the FBI."Betting company Caesars Sportsbook announced it would reinstate bets on the fight shortly after…
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Aryna Sabalenka vs. Nick Kyrgios: Why the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ exhibition is polarizing opinion

Aryna Sabalenka vs. Nick Kyrgios: Why the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ exhibition is polarizing opinion

💥 Read this insightful post from BBC Sport 📖 📂 Category: ✅ Key idea: Kyrgios has long been a polarizing figure in the sport, given his checkered history on and off the field.The Australian has received numerous penalties over the course of his career for inappropriate behavior and fiery outbursts.There were also allegations of domestic violence and accusations of sexual comments.Kyrgios pleaded guilty to assaulting his ex-girlfriend in 2023, then was forced to distance himself from controversial influencer Andrew Tate in 2024.His recent comments about playing Sabalenka - in which he vehemently questioned in one podcast whether he would have…
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International Championship: Wu Yizi defeats Judd Trump to reach the quarter-finals

International Championship: Wu Yizi defeats Judd Trump to reach the quarter-finals

🚀 Read this awesome post from BBC Sport 📖 📂 Category: 📌 Here’s what you’ll learn: Trump had a mixed start to the season, but he reached the final of the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast last month, losing in a decisive match to his English compatriot and close friend, Jack Lisowski.However, it has been almost a year since Trump last claimed the rankings title at the UK Championships in York in December 2024.Wu's opponent in the quarter-finals will be Englishman Barry Hawkins, who ended Lisowski's impressive winning streak with a 6-4 victory.Lisowski, who knocked out Ronnie O'Sullivan in the…
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Will the rotation cost Chelsea – amid the near-Qarabag shock?

Will the rotation cost Chelsea – amid the near-Qarabag shock?

🔥 Read this trending post from BBC Sport 📖 📂 Category: ✅ Here’s what you’ll learn: Literally and figuratively, you never know which Chelsea will turn up. Chelsea have gone from negative to positive throughout this season, playing well against bigger teams but often not as well against so-called lesser opposition. In big matches, the likes of Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandes and Garnacho usually start. However, Maresca is managing the fitness of these three players, as is also returning striker Liam Delap. In addition, key players like Cole Palmer and Levi Colwell were injured. There are other mitigating factors behind…
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Manchester City 4-1 Borussia Dortmund: Does Phil Foden deserve a call-up to the England national team?

Manchester City 4-1 Borussia Dortmund: Does Phil Foden deserve a call-up to the England national team?

🔥 Read this insightful post from BBC Sport 📖 📂 Category: 📌 Key idea: While Norwegian Haaland's impressive feats this season - 27 goals now for club and country - have grabbed the headlines, Foden is a key part of that 'talent up front'.After being left out of England's previous two squads - and not making himself available for camp before that - he faces the difficult task of making his way back into Thomas Tuchel's squad.Jude Bellingham - who is also hoping to return after a shoulder injury - and Morgan Rogers are in contention for the No.10 spot…
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Football Daily – Champions League summary: Fireworks from Foden, brilliance from Newcastle and Garnacho saves Chelsea

Football Daily – Champions League summary: Fireworks from Foden, brilliance from Newcastle and Garnacho saves Chelsea

✨ Discover this awesome post from BBC Sport 📖 📂 Category: 📌 Here’s what you’ll learn: Available for 29 daysIt was another successful night for Premier League clubs in the Champions League, with Manchester City beating Borussia Dortmund, Newcastle beating Athletic Club at St James' Park - and Chelsea drawing away to Qarabakh in Baku. Kelly Cates got all the reactions and was joined by Premier League legends Michael Brown, Leon Osman and Tim Krul. They start at the Etihad Stadium where Phil Foden and Erling Haaland once again impressed for Manchester City on a blazing night - and Pep…
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Newcastle 2-0 The Athletic: Eddie Howe’s side won in Europe again but need to improve on their away form

Newcastle 2-0 The Athletic: Eddie Howe’s side won in Europe again but need to improve on their away form

🔥 Check out this trending post from BBC Sport 📖 📂 Category: 💡 Key idea: However, away from home it was a very different story.Newcastle have won just four league games during their travels in 2025 and have looked particularly honest of late.The Howes have scored a quarter as many goals (two) away from home as they have at home in the league (eight), and Wolves are the only team to have scored fewer (one) on the road.Jacob Murphy's opener against West Ham was a rare example of how ruthless this team is away from home in the league -…
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