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Match reports, transfers, and analysis. Latest stories first using each publisher’s original timestamp.

BBC

Alex Batty vanished at 11. Now he tells his story

At 11 years old, Alex thought he was going on holiday. Instead, he vanished for six years.

DAWN

Tottenham relegation fears remain after draw with Leeds

LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur wasted a golden chance to ease their Premier League relegation fears as Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s penalty earned Leeds United a 1-1 draw in North London on Monday. A first home win in the league since December would have put Spurs four points clear of 18th-placed West Ham Uni...

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Cleary to finish up as Panthers coach and end greatest modern-day NRL dynasty

Decorated coach to remain with club in advisory role after 2027 Penrith assistant Peter Wallace to take over in job in 18 monthsIvan Cleary has 18 months remaining in his current role at the Penrith Panthers before the four-time premiership-winning NRL coach steps aside and his assistant Peter Walla...

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Molineux fit, Hamilton, Harris named for T20 World Cup, Brown omitted

Molineux fit to lead the team with 19-year-old Hamilton included in the 15 at the expense of Brown after playing just one T20I, with Harris also returning to the squad

DAWN

Ton-up Ayesha dazzles as Pakistan rout Zimbabwe in first T20

KARACHI: A dazzling century by Ayesha Zafar and a fiery spell from captain Fatima Sana powered Pakistan to a crushing 153-run victory over Zimbabwe in the opening fixture of the three-match women’s Twenty20 International series at the National Bank Stadium here on Tuesday night. After being asked to...

BBC

Collins, first openly gay NBA player, dies aged 47

Collins shared late last year that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

SKY

'It breaks my heart': Emotional Hellberg hits out at 'disgraceful spying'

Kim Hellberg said the 'Spygate' saga that overshadowed his Middlesbrough side's Championship play-off semi-final defeat to Southampton was "disgraceful" and "breaks my heart".

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'It breaks my heart': Emotional Hellberg hits out at 'disgraceful' 'spying'

Kim Hellberg said the 'Spygate' saga that overshadowed his Middlesbrough side's Championship play-off semi-final defeat to Southampton was "disgraceful" and "breaks my heart".

SKY

'Are you a cheat?' | Saints boss walks out of press conference early AGAIN!

Southampton's Tonda Eckert walked away from his press conference early after being asked if he is a 'cheat' following the Saints' 'spygate' saga that surrounds their play-off clash with Middlesbrough.

BBC

Immortality beckons - but Hearts must overcome Celtic & weight of history

For Heart of Midlothian, the tantalising, scarcely-believable, bottom line is this: after 66 years they may be crowned champions of Scotland on Wednesday.

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‘It breaks my heart’: emotional Hellberg on spying row after loss at Southampton

Middlesbrough coach accuses rivals of ‘disgraceful’ actEckert insists Saints are taking allegations ‘very seriously’Southampton’s head coach, Tonda Eckert, insisted the club are taking allegations of cheating “very seriously” after they advanced to the Championship playoff final against Hull at Midd...

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Emotional Hellberg suggests 'Spygate' has stolen PL dream

Following their play-off semi-final defeat to Southampton, Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg shares a passionate answer on the alleged 'spygate' drama that's surrounded the fixture.

SKY

Emotional Hellberg suggests 'spygate' has stolen PL dream

Following their play-off semi-final defeat to Southampton, Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg shares a passionate answer on the alleged 'spygate' drama that's surrounded the fixture.

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Australia’s top sprint hope Kaden Groves quits Giro d’Italia due to crash injuries

Groves was involved in a crash as race opened in Bulgaria last weekGC contenders Jai Hindley and Ben O’Connor remain in raceKaden Groves, Australia’s best sprint hope for a stage win at the Giro d’Italia, has been forced to quit on the fourth stage as a result of injuries suffered on day one. He fol...

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‘The pecking order’s clear’: Australia aim to send T20 World Cup into a spin with squad selection

Four spinners could play in same side, says selector Shawn FleglerDarcie Brown omitted in favour of rising quick Lucy HamiltonA fit Sophie Molineux will create a spin selection squeeze as Australia hunt T20 World Cup redemption. The left-armer and new captain has fully recovered from a lower back is...

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Jason Collins, NBA's first out gay player, dies aged 47 of brain tumor

Collins, a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the NBA, died after eight-month battle with glioblastomaJason Collins, the retired NBA player who made history as the league’s first openly gay athlete, has died after a short battle with stage 4 glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, his fam...

BBC

How Gerrard went from 'best night' to 'head like a box of frogs'

Steven Gerrard inspired Liverpool's Champions League win in 2005 but just two months later wanted out. What happened?

BBC

VAR is a flip of a coin, says Guardiola

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says his players have to play well enough to ensure VAR does not decide the outcome of their games, comparing the system to a "flip of a coin".

SKY

Charles sends Saints to Wembley with LATE extra-time strike!

Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final second leg match between Southampton and Middlesbrough.

SKY

Late extra-time winner sends Saints to Wembley over Boro

Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final second leg match between Southampton and Middlesbrough.

SKY

Saints win it LATE in extra-time to book Wembley spot over Boro

Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final second leg match between Southampton and Middlesbrough.

SKY

SCENES! Charles sends Saints to Wembley with late extra-time winner!

Shea Charles scores the winner for Southampton in extra-time as they beat Middlesbrough 2-1 to seal a place in the play-off final.

SKY

WOW! Shea Charles sends Saints to Wembley with late ET winner!

Shea Charles scores the winner for Southampton in extra-time as they beat Middlesbrough 2-1 to seal a place in the play-off final.

SKY

Ronaldo left STUNNED as goalkeeper HOWLER denies long-awaited Al Nassr title!

Cristiano Ronaldo was left stunned after Al Nassr spectacularly blew their chance to seal the Saudi Pro League title after an own-goal from Al Nassr goalkeeper Bento handed Al Hilal an equaliser.