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Carsley is not the problem – something feels rotten at the core of this England Jonathan Liew This squad cries out for a coach who could imbue a sense of purpose that goes beyond simply wanting to win something
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Like a cricketing Michelangelo, Joe Root has chiselled his name in Test history Ali Martin
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‘Very dynamic’: Socceroos coach Tony Popovic promises style change in China clash
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Viva la vida: Hull KR’s rise to Grand Final and a revolution built from the ground up Jonathan Liew Willie Peters’ side have earned their Grand Final place by staying true to themselves and serving the local community
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Paulo Gazzaniga’s historic hat-trick leaves Athletic to pay the penalty
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Napoli and Antonio Conte fall for the ‘Jolly’ charms of Scott McTominay
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Are the NFL’s reimagined kickoff rules working? The early returns are mixed The general idea behind the NFL’s revamped kickoff rules was spicing up a stale play by encouraging returns with a lower risk of injury. Further tweaks could be necessary
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Dogged recovery leads Nathan Cleary to chance of Penrith grand final four-peat The Panthers halfback has missed most of the season but – with the help of his pet groodle – seems set to start against Melbourne in the NRL showcase
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Dearth of Arc runners raises questions over health of British Flat racing
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Australia learned lessons on white-ball tour of England – for good and ill
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Penrith v Melbourne: a clash of NRL titans where generational greatness is at stake When the Panthers play the Storm in Sunday’s grand final, rugby league fans will get a matchup of champion sides that carries the weight of history
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Brisbane bury their AFL demons as stubborn optimism turns into unbridled joy
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Romantic swirl of Villa v Ipswich four decades ago feels so quaint as to be absurd Jonathan Wilson
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Daniel Ricciardo departs as one of Formula One’s most endearing figures The unabashed Australian with a penchant for shoeys was hugely popular but memories of his larrikin character should not overshadow his talent as a driver
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Patrick Cripps burnishes reputation as one of best and most admired players of his generation
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Labour conference fringe event may be turning point for racing’s fortunes
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Grace Brown’s historic double ensures she bows out on top of the cycling world
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Lachie Neale’s Lions dance on thin ice to set up classic AFL grand final clash with Swans
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Arteta must seize the day against City or risk seeing title rivals surge further ahead Jonathan Wilson A goalless draw at the Etihad last season cast Arsenal as frontrunners but they need to better balance aggression with defence
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City Of Troy wows crowds gathered for key Breeders’ Cup test at Southwell O’Brien hails superstar colt after racecourse gallop before his date with destiny in California in November
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