17 h. ago England cricket legend Andrew Flintoff reveals he sunk 13 PINTS before scoring century at Lord's

The innings, one of the Preston-born star's finest, came during a Test against South Africa at the home of cricket in the summer of 2003.

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24 h. ago How extreme exercise could increase your risk of motor neurone disease

Drawing correlations between sport and neurological conditions was once considered controversial, but multiple studies have begun to map the link between the two. As the former England Rugby captain Lewis Moody becomes the latest to reveal his diagnosis, Zoe Beaty reports on what the latest studies are telling us

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31 h. ago Anthony Gordon reveals what Marcus Rashford is REALLY like with verdict on England rival

The Newcastle United attacker and Marcus Rashford are rivals for starting place in Thomas Tuchel's first-choice line-up but Gordon is blown away by the Barcelona man's brilliance and resilience

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36 h. ago Rugby’s international heavyweights join forces to deliver big blow to R360

A statement released by all the Six Nations unions except Wales, plus South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, is scathing of the rebel competition.

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36 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star dies as Shirley Ballas pays tribute to former partner who was ‘like family’

STRICTLY Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has released a heartfelt statement following the death of beloved former star Michael Wentink. The judge shared the emotional message on social media, saying "he was like family". Michael Wentink was a star judge on Strictly Come Dancing South Africa and was just 46 years old when he died....

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36 h. ago England among eight rugby nations who vow to ban players in rebel R360 league

Statement says R360 players ineligible for internationalsIreland and Scotland among those to impose sanctionGlobal rugby’s biggest unions have gone on the attack against the rebel Rugby 360 organisation that is seeking to poach the game’s leading stars. England, Ireland, Scotland, France and Italy, along with New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, made clear on Tuesday that players who join the proposed new competition will be ineligible for international selection and have confirmed they will not support the venture.Rugby 360’s backers, fronted by the former England international Mike Tindall, had been hoping to launch their multi-city franchise tournament next year but have now been told to back off in no uncertain terms. “As a group of national rugby unions, we are urging extreme caution for players and support staff considering joining the proposed R360 competition,” read a statement issued by the world’s leading unions. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago England among eight rugby nations vowing to ban players in rebel R360 league

Statement says R360 players ineligible for internationalsIreland and Scotland among those to impose sanctionGlobal rugby’s biggest unions have gone on the attack against the rebel R360 organisation that is seeking to poach the game’s leading stars. England, Ireland, Scotland, France and Italy, along with New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, made clear on Tuesday that players who join the proposed new competition will be ineligible for international selection and have confirmed they will not support the venture.R360’s backers, fronted by the former England international Mike Tindall, had been hoping to launch their multicity franchise tournament next year but have now been told to back off in no uncertain terms. “As a group of national rugby unions, we are urging extreme caution for players and support staff considering joining the proposed R360 competition,” read a statement issued by the world’s leading unions. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago Steven Gerrard lays out conditions to return to management as England legend reveals ‘six interesting phone calls’

STEVEN GERRARD has claimed he has "unfinished business" as a manager but will only join a club that gives him "support" and "competes to win". The Liverpool legend hasn't coached since being sacked by Saudi side Al-Ettifaq at the start of the year. He had great success in his first job at Rangers between 2018...

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39 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star dies as Shirley Ballas pays moving tribute to 'dear friend'

Shirley Ballas has paid an emotional tribute to her 'dear friend' and former Strictly Come Dancing South Africa judge Michael Wentink following his heartbreaking death aged 46

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41 h. ago Micah Richards reveals he’s giving up drinking after ‘putting on too much timber’ and needing an epidural

MICAH RICHARDS has revealed he has quit drinking in an effort to lose weight following a back injury. The former Manchester City and England defender-turned pundit revealed on The Rest is Football podcast with Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker that he had also had an epidural injection. During a playful exchange on the show, Newcastle...

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57 h. ago Major update in search for Brit tourist who ‘may have been eaten by a crocodile’ after ‘vanishing’ in South Africa

A MAJOR update in the hunt for a missing British hiker has come just a week after the search kicked off. British tourist Elaine McSorley vanished after embarking on a self-guided hike from her South African hotel last week. But the search for the missing 71-year-old has been called off with no trace of her,...

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63 h. ago Charlie Dean ready to step up after confirming role as England’s vice

The 24-year-old officially assumed her new England role in their World Cup curtain-raiser on Friday.

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67 h. ago Lewis Moody: England rugby legend reveals motor neurone disease diagnosis

The former England captain was given the devastating news just two weeks ago after experiencing 'minor' symptoms

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67 h. ago Plane carrying deportees from the US arrives in the African nation of Eswatini, lawyer says

A plane carrying a group of Southeast Asian migrants deported from the United States has landed in the African nation of Eswatini

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68 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas supported as she pays devastating tribute after sudden death

Shirley confirmed the death of a 'dear friend' who served as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing South Africa

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69 h. ago What is motor neurone disease? Former England captain Lewis Moody reveals diagnosis

Lewis Moody has spoken about his diagnosis after fellow rugby star Rob Burrow’s tragic death from MND

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69 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing star dies as Shirley Ballas pays tribute to 'caring soul'

Tributes have been pouring in for former Strictly Come Dancing South Africa judge Michael Wentink following his heartbreaking death aged 46

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2 d. ago Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody reveals he has motor neurone disease

The 47-year-old discovered weakness in his shoulder during a gym session before being diagnosed

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2 d. ago England legend Lewis Moody reveals motor neurone disease diagnosis in emotional interview

Former England rugby union captain Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease after the 47-year-old gave a heartbreaking interview

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2 d. ago England rugby legend Lewis Moody reveals motor neurone disease diagnosis

The former England captain was given the devastating news two weeks ago

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