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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".

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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".

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Ronaldo 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.

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Molineux fit to lead Australia World Cup squad

Australia captain Sophie Molineux is passed fit and named in Australia's squad for the T20 World Cup.

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Pep: We lost two finals to refs and VAR

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he has "never trusted anything" with referees and VAR after a pivotal decision in the Premier League title race.

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Pep: I have never trusted anything with VAR

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he has "never trusted anything" with referees and VAR after a pivotal decision in the Premier League title race.

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Dundee United held by relegated Livingston

Dundee United and relegated Livingston battled to a goalless draw at Tannadice

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Messi remains top MLS earner with salary of £18.5m

Lionel Messi remains the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer with an annual base salary of $25m (£18.5m) - more than double that of the North American league's next-highest earner.

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Southampton in playoff final after freak winner settles Middlesbrough grudge match

Southampton advanced to the playoff final against Hull City, though it seems unlikely it will be quite that straightforward from here owing to the alleged foul play that dominated the buildup to a fraught second leg that went the distance, more than 130 minutes in total. If found guilty of cheating,...