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British Horseracing Authority (BHA) chair Joe Saumarez Smith has stepped down from his role after his health deteriorated.

England can "shock" Ireland and set themselves up for a run at the Six Nations title, says three-time winner Danny Care.

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Arsenal are charged by the Football Association after players surrounded referee Michael Oliver during their 1-0 win against Wolves at Molineux Stadium last weekend.

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Gunners players were left incensed after Myles Lewis-Skelly was sent off against Wolves

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Arsenal surrounded referee Michael Oliver after Lewis-Skelly’s dismissal, which has since been overturned

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Arsenal have been charged by the Football Association over an incident involving referee Michael Oliver.