Xabi Alonso’s fight to save Real Madrid job. Plus: Why World Cup will have hydration breaks

Xavi, the exquisite midfielder who coached Barcelona for as long as he could stand it, used to speak about the entorno at ...

Cardiff’s grubby attempt to claim £100m over Emiliano Sala’s death – using ‘virtual projections’ of xG – is delusional and an insult to his family

There was an incalculable sadness about being there, in a chilly, oak-panelled coroner's court three years ago, to hear ...
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Paul Hollywood's plans to build on-screen garden kitchen rejected by council

Plans made by Paul Hollywood to build a walled kitchen garden for filming at his Grade II-listed home have been rejected. The ...
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Famous Idaho Potato Bowl pits Utah State against Washington State

The Las Vegas Bowl will feature the Utah Utes and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The Armed Forces Bowl will feature the Texas State Bobcats and the Rice Owls. The Gator Bowl will feature the Missouri ...
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Former soccer player Joey Barton given a suspended sentence over offensive social media posts

Former Premier League soccer player Joey Barton has been given a suspended jail sentence after he was convicted of sending grossly offensive social media posts about two female pundits and ...