Great Britain’s gamble pays off but Billie Jean King Cup desperately needs change
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Two maximum breaks in World Championship qualifier earn Jackson Page £147,000
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The Olympic silver medalist runs it back with the tricky Cameron after a controversial finish to their first fight last October
Phoenix Suns fire Mike Budenholzer after single, disastrous season
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Real Madrid’s Luka Modric becomes part-owner at ‘incredible’ Swansea
‘Swansea has a strong identity,’ says Croatia captainMidfielder’s contract with Real ends in the summerThe Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has acquired a minority stake in Swansea.The 39-year-old Croatia captain, who is out of contract at the end of the season, has made his first foray into football ownership after being attracted by the “exciting …
Kevin Campbell died from ‘naturally occurring illness’, coroner finds
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Eddie Howe to miss further Newcastle games after pneumonia diagnosis
Manager pays tribute to NHS for ‘specialist care’Howe watched win over Manchester United from hospitalEddie Howe remains in hospital on Tyneside but is said to be on the road to recovery after being diagnosed with pneumonia.The Newcastle manager was admitted late on Friday night and, as he underwent a series of tests over the weekend, anxious club …
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Ex-Man United ace Nicky Butt rips into players for playing 'ridiculous, passive walking football' after Newcastle loss - and singles out star who 'can't run'
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Snooker star, 23, earns six-figure payday after making history with stunning feat
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PHOTO SPOTLIGHT: Cambridge dominate on a glorious day on the banks of the River Thames as spectators cheer the Light Blues - with ANDY HOOPER capturing all the action from the Boat Race
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Arsenal dealt injury blow as first-team star is ruled out of Champions League showdown with Real Madrid
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Paddy Pimblett tucks into a feast and puffs on a cigar as he celebrates UFC 314 win in style despite admitting he piles on the pounds between fights
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Man City set to decide James McAtee's summer plans during talks with England amid tournament clash
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Masters Sunday becomes the most-watched day on Sky Sports EVER - as almost 2 MILLION tune in to see Rory McIlroy end his major drought in dramatic fashion
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Man United director to LEAVE role and move to new position as turnover at Old Trafford under Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues
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IAN LADYMAN: If Tottenham or Manchester United scrape into the Champions League through victory in the Europa League it is 'fundamentally WRONG and UNFAIR'
Since its inception in 1971, UEFA has promised a Champions League spot to the winner of its sister competition, the Europa League.
Red Bull chief admits 'great concerns' over Max Verstappen's future at struggling team after world champion's exit clause was revealed
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