Charles shows plenty of pluck as he picks up ukulele on Northern Ireland visit
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Prince William gets hands on Europa League trophy as he celebrates Aston Villa's historic win
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Guardiola leaves Manchester City as one of the game’s greats – and someone who knows its dark heart | Barney Ronay
While there is no denying the magnitude of his achievements, his legacy is also tied up in politics, propaganda and hard powerWell, that’s that then. Put out more flags. Mount the iconic Jedi‑style woollen cardigan in the club museum. He really does seem to be done this time.In the absence of formal denials, it now seems highly likely the scheduled final year of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City contract will be spent trawling the high-concept food ateliers of the Iberian peninsula, debating spati...
NAACP asks Black athletes to boycott SEC, ACC powers in latest sports-as-politics pressure campaign
The NAACP is once again asking Black athletes to use sports as political leverage and put their own interests aside to advance the organization's radical left-wing agenda.This time, college football country is the target.The organization launched its "Out of Bounds" campaign Tuesday. It calls on Black athletes, recruits, families, fans, alumni and consumers to withhold athletic and financial support from public universities in states it accuses of weakening black voting representation after the...
Grenfell Tower fire: Up to 57 people facing charges over disaster
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Sadiq Khan slams plans for 'Olympics in North of England' snubbing world-class sporting venues in London
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OPINION - My fellow cyclists, what tragedy would it take to stop you running a red light?
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Police disperse crowds amid ‘disorder’ after Celtic’s Scottish Premiership win
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Police say Celtic failed to plan for fan celebrations ahead of Hearts showdown
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London's first designated bathing area in Thames opens in boost for capital's wild swimmers
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The Rolling Stones perform as younger selves in new CGI music video
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Olly Murs spends 42nd birthday tackling fourth day of Soccer Aid challenge
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London Colosseum: Ambitious plans unveiled for 'world-class' 25,000-seat sporting arena in Stratford
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Celtic penalty decision ‘gut-wrenching’, says Hearts supporting MP Ian Murray
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ITV hopes for World Cup boost as it remains in ‘active’ talks over Sky TV deal
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Levy: ‘Not in a million years’ did I think Spurs would be in relegation scrap
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Pubs for a pint in Wembley after the FA Cup final
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Price of World Cup shuttle bus in New York slashed following fan backlash
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Jodie Whittaker: Gareth Southgate a ‘revolutionary’ football manager
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Olly Murs completes first day of 400km challenge for Soccer Aid
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