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Former England bowler David Lawrence dies aged 61 after MND battle

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Former England bowler David Lawrence dies aged 61 after MND battle

David ‘Syd’ Lawrence, the first British-born black cricketer to play for England, has died at the age of 61. It was revealed almost exactly a year ago that Lawrence, who took 18 wickets in five Tests for England between 1988 and 1992, was the latest sportsperson to be diagnosed with motor neurone disease. The announcement was in the same month ex-England and Leeds rugby league great Rob Burrow died after […]

todayJune 22, 2025

Beth Mead urges England to feed off the pressure of European title defence

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Beth Mead urges England to feed off the pressure of European title defence

Beth Mead has challenged England to use pressure as fuel when they kick off their European title defence against France. The Lionesses squad travelling to Switzerland this summer is very different from the one that lifted the trophy on home soil at Euro 2022. Seven members of Sarina Wiegman’s group have never played in a major tournament and England will be defending a major title for the first time. “There’s […]

todayJune 22, 2025

Premier League fixtures released

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Premier League fixtures released

Liverpool to begin their title defence against Bournemouth. Liverpool will kick off their Premier League title defence with a home game against Bournemouth on Friday, August 15. Arne Slot’s side have the chance to secure the first points of the new season at Anfield as they launch the 2025-26 campaign. Thomas Frank’s first match as Tottenham boss will come the following day at home against newly-promoted Burnley, while Sunderland’s return […]

todayJune 19, 2025

David Beckham ‘immensely proud’ of knighthood in King’s Birthday Honours

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David Beckham ‘immensely proud’ of knighthood in King’s Birthday Honours

Former England captain David Beckham said he is “immensely proud” to have been given a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours. The sports star, who celebrated his 50th birthday last month, is being honoured for services to sport and charity. Sir David said in a statement to the PA news agency: “Growing up in East London with parents and grandparents who were so patriotic and proud to be British I […]

todayJune 15, 2025

Thomas Frank appointed Tottenham boss

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Thomas Frank appointed Tottenham boss

Thomas Frank has been confirmed as Tottenham’s new head coach on a three-year deal. Spurs chairman Daniel Levy moved swiftly for former Brentford boss Frank after they dismissed Ange Postecoglou only 16 days on from Europa League glory. Following negotiations with Brentford during the past week over Frank’s release clause and backroom staff, the 51-year-old has been announced as Tottenham head coach and will bring with him Justin Cochrane, who […]

todayJune 13, 2025

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