2 hours ago Former British soldier ‘fighting for Ukraine is captured by Russian forces’

Man identifies himself as James Scott Rhys Anderson, 22, in widely circulated video

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4 hours ago European football: Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham on target as Real cruise

Madrid beat Leganes to move four points off BarcelonaLukaku takes Napoli back to top spot in Serie AKylian Mbappé ended his goal drought with a thunderous strike and England’s Jude Bellingham scored a header as Real Madrid thrashed Leganes 3-0 in La Liga on Sunday.Leganes’ defence kept Real at bay in the first half, but the visitors took the lead three minutes before the break when Vinicius Jr combined with Mbappé, who netted his seventh league goal this season. Real enjoyed most of the possession in the second half and Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde scored from a free-kick after Bellingham had been fouled at the 66th minute.This article will be updated later. Continue reading...

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5 hours 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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6 hours ago Sione Tuipulotu says Scotland were always ‘very confident’ of beating Wallabies

Australia-born Tuipulotu scored the first of the Scots’ four tries before the break in a 27-13 victory at Murrayfield.

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7 hours ago Revealed: Why Leicester City made bombshell decision to sack Steve Cooper already

Leicester City announced on Sunday that Steve Cooper, after just 12 Premier League matches in charge of the Foxes, had been relieved of his duties in a brief statement

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7 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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8 hours ago Why Gary Neville is absent from Sky Sports coverage for Ruben Amorim's first Man Utd game

Manchester United are hoping to usher in a new chapter under Ruben Amorim, who has made three changes from their 3-0 win over Leicester, but Gary Neville won't be present in the commentary box at Portman Road

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8 hours ago Leicester City sack former Swansea City boss Steve Cooper after poor start

Swansea legend Alan Tate has also left his post at the King Power Stadium

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8 hours ago Leicester City sack Steve Cooper after latest Premier League embarrassment

Leicester City have sacked manager Steve Cooper, becoming the first Premier League club to sack their manager this season with two of his staff leaving with alongside him

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