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Who could challenge Sinner and Alcaraz in 2026?
Dominance at the top of the men’s game is nothing new. As age caught up with Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, thoughts turned to the void left by the ‘Big Three’, who won 66 of the 78 Grand Slams held between 2004 and 2023. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have shattered any expectation…
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Alcaraz announces shock split with coach Ferrero
Six-time major champion Carlos Alcaraz has split with his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero in a shock move. Alcaraz, 22, has worked with his fellow Spaniard since he was a teenager, but announced on Wednesday that the pair have “decided to part ways” before the 2026 season. Neither the world number one nor Ferrero has given…
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Suarez signs one-year deal to stay at Inter Miami
Inter Miami striker Luis Suarez has signed a one-year contract that will keep him at the Major League Soccer club for the 2026 season. Suarez scored 17 goals and provided 17 assists in 50 appearances across all competitions in 2025 as Miami won the MLS Cup for the first time by defeating Vancouver Whitecaps earlier…
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England battle despite Carey ton in crucial Test
Third Ashes Test, Adelaide Oval (day one of five) Australia 326-8: Carey 106, Khawaja 82; Archer 3-29 England: Yet to bat Australia won the toss Scorecard England battled hard to stay in the Ashes as Alex Carey’s century led Australia to 326-8 on the first day of the third Test. On a dramatic, poignant and…
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Lawwell cites ‘abuse and threats’ as he quits as Celtic chairman
Peter Lawwell will stand down as Celtic chairman at the end of December – citing “abuse and threats” – as chief executive Michael Nicholson revealed that three staff members were assaulted at Celtic Park after Sunday’s League Cup final defeat. The club’s board have been the subject of fan protests this term following a disappointing…
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‘When fans turn, that’s the end. I don’t think we’re far away from that’
The most fleeting occupant of the Celtic manager’s job in the club’s storied history lasted eight months. Wilfried Nancy has only been in charge for 14 days. Fourteen days, four defeats – one a cup final, another a top-of-the-table clash – several alarmingly naive comments, the ridiculed use of a tactics board, and an eye-popping…
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Henry honoured with Lifetime Achievement award
Former Arsenal and France striker Thierry Henry has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025. The 48-year-old, widely considered to be one of the Premier League’s greatest players, retired in 2014. He was presented with the award by his four children – Tea, Tristan, Tatiana and Gabi…
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‘He cannot play left-back’ – should Trafford ‘stick it out’ at Man City?
On Tuesday afternoon, James Trafford was preparing for Manchester City’s Carabao Cup quarter-final against Brentford after boss Pep Guardiola told the media he would be starting the game. At the same time, Gianluigi Donnarumma was polishing his latest individual accolade having been named Fifa best goalkeeper for 2025, three months on from winning a similar…
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‘Walking away a great’ – Crawford retires from boxing
Five-weight boxing world champion Terence Crawford says he is “walking away as a great with nothing else left to prove” after announcing his retirement at 38. The American, who finishes with a perfect record of 42-0, made history in September when he beat Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez to become the first male fighter in the modern…
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Snicko operator error behind controversial Carey reprieve
Alex Carey’s controversial reprieve on the first day of the third Ashes Test was down to an error by the operator of the Snicko technology. Carey admitted he edged a delivery from England pace bowler Josh Tongue that was caught by Jamie Smith when the Australia wicketkeeper had 72. Carey went on to make 106…