43 minutes ago Jannik Sinner tops off dream year by leading Italy to defence of Davis Cup

World No 1 seals 2-0 triumph over NetherlandsMatteo Berrettini beat Van de Zandschulp in first matchThe rise of Italian men’s tennis has been forecast by many for years as a special generation of young, talented players gradually climbed up towards the top of the game. It is fair to say that they have arrived. One year on from their second ever triumph in the competition, Italy won the Davis Cup for a second straight year by defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in Malaga.In a rematch of Italy’s group-stage victory in September, Matteo Berrettini opened the tie with a dominant 6-4, 6-2 win over Botic van de Zandschulp, providing the perfect platform for the world No 1 Jannik Sinner. After edging out a tough opening set over an impressive Tallon Griekspoor, Sinner opened up his shoulders and mar...

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95 minutes ago Florentino Perez finally breaks silence on Real Madrid decision to boycott Ballon d'Or

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr missed out on winning the Ballon d'Or, despite the Spanish giants' politicking ahead of the awards, with Manchester City midfielder Rodri taking the top prize - a decision which lead to Florentino Perez insisting his club boycott the ceremony

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1 hour ago Drink driver nan was 4x over limit and on way to buy more booze when cops stopped her

A 47-year-old grandmother from Blyth, Northumberland, who was nearly four times the legal limit when she drove her Mini Cooper to get more alcohol has avoided a prison sentence

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2 hours ago Dwayne Johnson on his Moana role: It has brought me closer to my own culture

Set three years after the original, Moana 2 will see Moana and Maui reunite for the new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers.

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2 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Chris McCausland leaves fans 'sobbing' after heartbreaking admission

The Scouse comedian had set a target for himself in the competition and achieved it during tonight's show

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2 hours ago Barmy Army trumpeter scales iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and belts out tunes in bid to wind up the Aussies a year before the Ashes

England are set to begin their battle to regain the Ashes urn in Perth from 21 to 25 November followed by Tests in Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney.

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2 hours ago Bill Maher HUMILIATES Neil deGrasse Tyson in trans debate: 'You're part of the problem'

The comedian and scientist repeatedly sparred over why Democrats lost the election during Friday's episode of Real Time.

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2 hours ago Welsh rugby bosses set deadline to decide Warren Gatland's future with all options on table

Wales are looking for answers after going through 2024 without winning a single Test match

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2 hours ago KATIE HIND: Why Zoe Ball is set to keep raking in a huge BBC salary AFTER quitting Radio 2 breakfast show... and what she'll be doing next

KATIE HIND: How Zoe Ball's decision to quit her lucrative job hosting Radio 2's breakfast show has only deepened a grumbling resentment among BBC staffers, not least over money.

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