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Where is the next generation of elite English coaches coming from?




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Man Utd's Malacia returns after 17 months out

Tyrell Malacia returns to action after 17 months out with injury in Manchester United Under-21 side’s EFL Trophy defeat at Huddersfield.




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Sacked in the Morning

Arsenal legend Lee Dixon on imposter syndrome




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East Kilbride shock Ayr in Scottish Challenge Cup

East Kilbride stun Ayr United to reach the semi-finals of the SPFL Trust Trophy as Dunfermline Athletic and Livingston progress.




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James making up for lost time after penalty pain

Daniel James says his Euros penalty heartache is behind him as he aims to make up for lost time with Craig Bellamy’s Wales.




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Lionesses face Portugal in Nations League opener

England face Portugal in their opening game of the 2025 Nations League after Uefa announce the match schedule for the competition.




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FA launches investigation into Coote video

The Football Association launches its own investigation into the video that appears to show Premier League referee David Coote using foul language to describe former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.




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Wroxham, not Wrexham: Non-leaguers bid for stardom

The club's chairman jokes that it missed out on Hollywood investment "by just one vowel".




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Welch hopes to pass on legacy to female referees

Trailblazing referee Rebecca Welch says she hopes "somebody else picks up the legacy" as she is inducted into the National Football Museum's Hall of Fame.




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How does BBC report on big stories about itself?

Following news that Gary Lineker will leave Match of the Day at the end of the season, how does the BBC cover stories about itself?




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Canada staff 'objected' to drone use before Olympics

Members of Canada women's coaching staff "objected" to flying drones over training sessions before the scandal at Paris 2024.




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From shy schoolboy to Spain's most decorated - what next for Iniesta?

Spanish football writer Guillem Balague talks to former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta about his plans after retiring.




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You're the boss - pick your Northern Ireland starting XI

It's time for you to be the boss as you select your Northern Ireland starting XI to take on Belarus in Belfast on Friday.




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How Nations League affects World Cup qualifying

BBC Sport looks at what England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have to play for in the Nations League - and how it ties into the World Cup.




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'You get hooked on refereeing' - Welch inducted into Hall of Fame

Former referee Rebecca Welch talks to BBC Sport's Emma Sanders after being inducted into the Hall of Fame at the National Football Museum.




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MOTD has been a big part of my life - Lineker

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker speaks to BBC Breakfast's John Watson as the flagship football show celebrates its 60th birthday. Lineker has been presenting the show for 25 years since 1999.




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There was always a pathway - Harwood-Bellis on first England call-up

Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis says "there was always a pathway" after being handed his first England senior call-up by interim manager Lee Carsley - the pair worked together with England Under-21s.




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A 'pinch me' moment - Rogers on England call-up

Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers describes it as a "pinch me" moment after being called up by England for November’s Nations League games.




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Arsenal's Russo writes poem for best pal Toone

Arsenal forward Alessia Russo unlocks her phone to reveal her go-to songs, poetry skills and the football idol she chats to on social media.




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Man City weigh up Frimpong move - Wednesday's gossip

Manchester City weighing up defensive duo, Jonathan David sets wage demands, Joshua Zirkzee loan interests Juventus, plus more.




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Scotland narrowing gap with top teams - Carver

Scotland are closing the gap on the world's top teams and can still finish second in their Nations League group despite their eight-game run without a win, assistant head coach John Carver insists.




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Keane 'advice' for future son-in-law Harwood-Bellis

Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis says his future father-in-law Roy Keane has played a part in his recent development.




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Club angered by jail sentence for punching referee

Turkish football club Ankaragucu defend their former president Faruk Koca after he was sentenced to jail for assaulting a referee.




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Late goals, corners and fine margins - Premier League trends

The trends of the Premier League season so far that make for interesting reading.




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Sport | BOK VERDICT | Aesthetics defer to efficacy as Rassie eyes clean sweep in the north

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus wants a tour whitewash and, with the Scotland win, he's a third of the way there. He didn't say it would be pretty, as Sunday's success at Murrayfield showed.




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Sport | It's been a long walk to Bafana for Sage Stephens: 'To have your first call up at 33 is special'

With some of its infrastructure decaying and no premier division club using it, the somewhat abandoned Dobsonville Stadium offered the perfect setting for Sage Stephens to take his first steps as a Bafana Bafana player at the ripe age of 33.




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Sport | SA's new marathon king Onalenna Khonkhobe tipped to shine on international stage

The rare feat of winning both the Two Oceans and Soweto marathons has marked Onalenna Khonkhobe’s breakthrough season, establishing him as one of South Africa’s rising road-running stars.




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Sport | More to Bok prodigy Moodie after turbulence with Duhan and Co in Edinburgh

Canan Moodie used his start against Scotland to show that he is about far more than just pace out wide and aerial ability.




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Sport | Football legend Dalglish lauds Gary Player after golf event: 'Fantastic what he's done for SA'

Sir Kenny Dalglish hailed nine-time Major champion Gary Player and expressed his delight at Liverpool's position at the top of the Premier League during his visit to South Africa this weekend.




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Sport | Key dying minutes of Tests: Boks have been demons, England disasters

In his latest Rucking with Rob newsletter, Rob Houwing argues that for England to have any hopes of beating the Springboks, they'll have to be on the ball in the final stages.




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Sport | Sri Lanka hires McKenzie as consultant coach ahead of Proteas Test tour

Sri Lanka's cricket board named former South African batsman Neil McKenzie as a consultant coach ahead of their Test tour of South Africa.




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Sport | Khanyiso Tshwaku | Markram's T20 run drought no laughing matter as leadership crown weighs heavy

As captain, Aiden Markram is allowed a long rope from a wonky form perspective, but how long can that rope be as the run river continues to shrivel, asks Khanyiso Tshwaku.




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Sport | Marco Jansen hopes for better showing against spin as T20 series takes Highveld turn

Proteas all-rounder Marco Jansen, while acknowledging that spin has been a challenge for them in the ongoing T20 series against India, reckons things could be a bit different for Wednesday's third T20 in Centurion.




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Sport | Prioritise players' progress over your own pockets, Broos urges agents as starlets shine in the PSL

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has welcomed the number of young players who are given a chance and backed in the premier division, but has warned that to build on their progress, agents must prioritise players' development over their personal enrichment.




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Sport | Difference between good and great is handling pressure, says Kaizer Chiefs legend Baloyi

Former Kaizer Chiefs legend Brian Baloyi says that holding the Kaizer Chiefs No 1 jersey requires a hardened mentality, but he is upbeat over Amakhosi's chances this season.




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Sport | Boks will be Boks while evolving attack under Brown: 'I won't teach us to play like All Blacks'

The Springboks will continue to evolve their attack, but they must do so within the framework of what has made them so successful, says attack coach Tony Brown.




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Sport | Sinner turns aside Fritz to close in on ATP Finals last four

Jannik Sinner hit the accelerator at the end of each set as he cruised past Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday to close in on a semi-final spot at the ATP Finals in Turin.




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Sport | Here are the 3 candidates in line to replace Bill Beaumont as World Rugby chairman

The race to succeed Bill Beaumont as chairman of World Rugby comes to a conclusion in a vote in Dublin at the governing body's headquarters on Thursday.




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Sport | The battle cries begin: Springboks 'not unbeatable' says England winger Freeman

The first battle cry has sounded ahead of the showdown at Twickenham on Saturday, with English winger Tommy Freeman reckoning that the Springboks are 'still human' and 'still playing the same game'.




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Sport | Makgopa's rise evidence of Broos' Bafana impact: 'You don't want to disappoint such a person'

Evidence Makgopa wore a sheepish smile when Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos showered him with praise before literally patting the forward on the back, making him blush at Dobsonville Stadium.




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Sport | BIG PREVIEW | SA v India: Jansen wary of India's blazing batters as Centurion run fest awaits

Wednesday's third T20 between South Africa and India at SuperSport Park in Centurion is shaping up to be a run-drenched one, especially if the weather holds and SA's bowling centre doesn't.




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Sport | 'Dangerous' and 'arrogant': Rassie's latest Bomb Squad whips up fresh criticism up north

Rassie Erasmus' 7-1 variation of the Bomb Squad used against Scotland on Sunday set off a few tremors in the north, with Times writer Stephen Jones the latest to criticise the "dangerous" and "arrogant" tactic.




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Sport | Boks: Why tour-closing Test seems best ‘youth showcase’ opportunity

Late injection Johan Grobbelaar may find himself more than simply an “extra” on the Bok tour, writes Rob Houwing.




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Sport | Springbok injuries: Sacha on the mend, doubt remains over Kitshoff future

Springbok team doctor Jerome Mampane says that injured utility back Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is recovering well.




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Phillies, Sean Rodriguez agree to Minors deal

The Phillies continued to bolster their infield depth on Friday by signing versatile veteran Sean Rodriguez to a Minor League contract with an invite to big league Spring Training, MLB.com has learned.




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Phillies land Realmuto for 3 players, int'l money

The Phillies acquired All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto from the Marlins on Thursday for catcher Jorge Alfaro, right-hander Sixto Sanchez, left-hander Will Stewart and $250,000 in international bonus slot money, the latest move in a busy and ambitious offseason for a team eager to return to the postseason.




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Segura ranked No. 9 SS by MLB Network

MLB Network's countdown of baseball's best players at each position came to a conclusion with the final installment of the "Top 10 Right Now!" series, featuring the game's top relief pitchers and shortstops.




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Uniform patch to mark 150 years of pro baseball

All 30 Major League teams will wear special "MLB 150" patches on their uniforms for the entire 2019 season in honor of the 150th anniversary of the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings, the first openly all-salaried professional baseball team.




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Predicting the Phillies' Opening Day roster

Phillies pitchers and catchers have their first workout Wednesday morning at Carpenter Complex. Almost anything can happen between Wednesday and Opening Day. That said, here is a very early prediction of the Phillies' Opening Day roster, knowing the Phillies remain in the hunt to sign Bryce Harper or Manny Machado.




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30 low-key acquisitions who could pay off big

Fans and analysts spend the entire offseason speculating where the top free agents could go, but sometimes an under-the-radar pickup can end up making a world of difference. As positional competitions begin to heat up at Spring Training camps this month, MLB.com's beat writers were asked to identify one potentially overlooked acquisition for each of the 30 clubs. Here's who they came up with.