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Fixed v fluid - the opposing approaches of Maresca and Carrick
Enzo Maresca and Michael Carrick will go head to head in Sunday's Manchester derby, with their teams set up very differently.
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Garcia crushes overmatched Benn in two rounds
Ryan Garcia crushed Briton Conor Benn with a ruthless second-round stoppage to retain his WBC welterweight crown in a world title mismatch in Las Vegas.
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Rybakina wins US Open to inflict further pain on Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina demonstrates why she is the best women's player in the world by beating Aryna Sabalenka to win her first US Open title.
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Williams to face Carter after semi-final fightback
Mark Williams pulls off a superb fightback to beat Shaun Murphy and book a spot against Ali Carter in Sunday's English Open final.
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Chelsea's defence looks 'weak & disjointed' - analysis
Match of the Day pundit Ashley Williams says Chelsea's "struggling" defence looked "weak and disjointed" in their 2-2 draw against Hull at Stamford Bridge.
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Referee 'completely wrong' to award penalty - Williams
Match of the Day pundits Ashley Williams and Thomas Frank believe Sunderland should not have been awarded a penalty after Ezri Konsa was adjudged to foul Dan Ballard, instead claiming that Arsenal should have had a free kick.
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Arsenal hold off energetic Sunderland to continue perfect title defence
Arsenal maintain their 100% start to their Premier League season with a win at Sunderland, who mount an admirable push for a point before Bukayo Saka's penalty puts the result beyond doubt.
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Arteta 'very worried & very sad' over penalty incident
Mikel Arteta is pleased with Arsenal's performance against Sunderland, but is "very worried and very sad" about the penalty awarded to their opponents during the match at the Stadium of Light.
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Arsenal monitoring Como's Paz - Sunday's gossip
Arsenal are monitoring Nico Paz, Liverpool and Aston Villa are tracking Cher Ndour and Sunderland are refusing to give up on Geny Catamo, plus more.
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Tottenham's wait for league goal continues after Everton draw
Tottenham's wait for a first Premier League goal and win this season continues after Roberto de Zerbi's side were held to a goalless home draw by Everton.
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Fulham take first point of the season at lacklustre Liverpool
Fulham claim their first Premier League point of the season after a difficult start under Alvaro Arbeloa, as Liverpool fail to score for the first time this season just days after their Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid.
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Flemming's late strike earns Ipswich win over 10-man Crystal Palace
Zian Flemming scores his first goal for Ipswich to give the club a late victory over 10-man Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
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Brentford hold Bournemouth as Rose's wait for a win continues
Marco Rose's wait for a first Premier League victory as Bournemouth head coach continues as they are held to a 2-2 draw by Brentford at Vitality Stadium.
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Jesus snatches late win for Forest as Villa's poor start continues
Igor Jesus scores an 88th minute winner as Nottingham Forest beat Aston Villa at Villa Park for the first time in 32 years and gives Oliver Glasner his first victory as Forest head coach since taking charge in the summer.
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Hull remain unbeaten in league after impressive Chelsea draw
In-form striker Joao Pedro scores a second-half equaliser as Chelsea rescues a point at home to promoted Hull City.
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Guimaraes and Raya crucial - Sunderland v Arsenal player ratings
How Sunderland and Arsenal players rated following their Premier League match.
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Toothless Spurs blank again as new era turns into a false dawn
Toothless Spurs' draw a blank again and are now in danger of seeing a brave new era turn into a false dawn, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
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Only Roland Garros towel left, says Ukraine tennis player after Russian strike hits flat
Dayana Yastremska says her flat took a "direct hit" by a Russian missile in Odesa, and all that left was her Roland Garros towel.
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Hodgkinson second to Werro after hamstring tear
Keely Hodgkinson is again denied a major prize by rival Audrey Werro - but reveals she had to overcome a torn hamstring to make the start line at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship.
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More dropped points at Anfield - is it too early for Liverpool to worry?
Liverpool have failed to win either of their first two Premier League games at Anfield. But is it too early to worry?
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Inspired Lowry takes four-shot lead into final day
Shane Lowry produces an inspired display on the greens to take a four-shot lead into the final round of the Irish Open and close in on his first individual win since 2022.
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GB's Hewett beats Oda to win fifth US Open title
Great Britain's Alfie Hewett beats Japanese top seed Tokito Oda to win a fifth US Open title and his 11th Grand Slam singles crown overall.
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Werro prevails over rivals in close 800m battle
Audrey Werro beats Keely Hodgkinson and Femke Broeders-Bol in a commanding women's 800m final victory, becoming the Ultimate Champion after charging clear at the final stretch.
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'I'm still in shock' - GB's Skupski wins US Open doubles title with Harrison
Britain's Neal Skupski and American partner Christian Harrison win the US Open men's doubles to secure their second Grand Slam title together.
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Solanke struggles, but Branthwaite solid - Spurs v Everton player ratings
How Spurs and Everton's players rated following their Premier League match, which ended in a goalless draw.
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Norris' real opportunity after coming from nowhere with 'masterpiece' lap
McLaren do not have the fastest car at the Spanish Grand Prix but with overtaking expected to be difficult, pole man Lando Norris has a chance of another win.
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New system, same problems - Alonso not happy with 'soft' Chelsea
It was subdued at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea's 2-2 draw with newly promoted Hull City.
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Emery left searching for answers after another Villa loss
Aston Villa have lost three of their opening four Premier League games to leave boss Unai Emery struggling for answers.
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England's second-half response crushes Australia
England's dominant second-half performance sees them defeat Australia in the opening game of the WXV Global Series.
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West Ham shock new-look London City
West Ham United earn their first win of the WSL season, holding on to beat a highly-touted London City Lionesses side at home.
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'A clear red card' - Emery berates VAR as Villa lose late to Forest
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery was left frustrated with the match officials after they chose to not send off Nottingham Forest's James McAtee, following a challenge on Ian Maatsen which left the defender injured and meant Villa had to play the closing stages of the match with 10 men, with Forest taking advantage, scoring late to win 2-1 at Villa Park.
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'Absolute joke' to be worried - Mitchell on England's response
England trail at half-time but a dominant second-half performance helps them to an emphatic 48-15 victory over Australia at CorpAcq Stadium in the opening game of the new WXV Global Series.
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Ruthless Canada outclass Scotland in WXV opener
Canada prove too strong for Scotland as they score 10 tries to register a resounding win in their WXV Series opener in Edinburgh.
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Landa wins stage as Mas moves to brink of Vuelta title
Spanish cycling enjoys a memorable day at the Vuelta a Espana as veteran Mikel Landa wins the penultimate stage and Enric Mas moves to the brink of the title.
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We got what we deserved - Alonso on draw with Hull
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso admits his side "got what they deserved" as they drew 2-2 against Hull City at Stamford Bridge.
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Osborne makes history as first female jockey to win British Classic
Saffie Osborne becomes the first female jockey to win a British Classic Flat race, claiming victory in the St Leger on Highwayman.
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England chasing the rainbow with more questions than answers
Are England a better team in September than in June? BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt discusses the positives and negatives of the Test summer and what the next period may bring.
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England in better place than start of summer - Root
Captain Joe Root says England are in a better place at the end of their tumultuous summer and is impressed by how they have handled the chaos.
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Ingebrigtsen withdraws from 1500m showdown with Kerr
Jakob Ingebrigtsen will not contest the men's 1500m final at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, putting his reunion with rival Josh Kerr on hold.
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Root and Cox to the rescue as England beat Pakistan in third Test
Captain Joe Root and Jordan Cox help England fight back from an early scare as the hosts recover from 2-2, to successfully chase down 130 and wrap up an eight-wicket win and a 3-0 series clean sweep against Pakistan at Edgbaston.
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Who has given selectors food for thought? England-Pakistan player ratings
Which batter played his most mature innings of the year? Who has given the selectors food for thought? Player ratings from England's win over Pakistan at Edgbaston.
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'Celebrations cut short!' - no-ball saves Root after being bowled
England captain Joe Root gets a huge let-off after being bowled for 23 by Mohammed Ali, but the dismissal is overturned after the delivery was a no-ball, with England 35-2, chasing 130 to win the third and final Test at Edgbaston.
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'What a start!' - England lose Duckett and Gay in first over
England get off to a dreadful start on day four of the final Test as Muhammad Abbas removes Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay in the first over, to leave the home side 2-2, chasing 130 to win at Edgbaston.
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'A legacy' at 26 - how Hemp has grown at Man City
Manchester City forward Lauren Hemp has already achieved more than most footballers at the age of 26.
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Signed instead of Rashford, Gordon is proving worth at Barca
Anthony Gordon's £70m move to Barcelona was questioned by some - but the England winger is already proving his worth for the free-scoring Spanish giants.
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American Shelton to face Zverev in US Open final
Ben Shelton powers past Frances Tiafoe in an all-American US Open semi-final to earn a spot in Sunday's final against number one seed Alexander Zverev.
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Maresca is 'perfect person' for Man City job - Dias
Manchester City defender Ruben Dias speaks to BBC Sport's Kelly Somers about the changes at the club following Pep Guardiola's departure.
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