The Premier League’s best-kept managerial secret taking Bournemouth to new heights
Andoni Iraola has impressed with the Cherries but there’s a limit to how high he can take them
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Yusra Mardini and the power of sport in ‘the next steps’ of Syria’s new era
Exclusive interview: The former Olympian speaks candidly to Jack Rathborn about Syria’s future after President Bashar al-Assad was overthrown earlier this month
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Patrick Mahomes dominant as Kansas City Chiefs cruise past Pittsburgh Steelers
Elsewhere on Christmas Day, the Baltimore Ravens demolished the Houston Texans.
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Few revelations but a fond trip down memory lane in new ‘Sir Alex’ documentary
The two-part BBC series is available from Boxing Day.
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Eddie Howe sees Andrea Pirlo similarities in Newcastle star Sandro Tonali
The 24-year-old is back in fine form after completing a 10-month ban.
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We are at risk – Pep Guardiola accepts Man City may not make Champions League
City have suffered defeat in six of their last eight Premier League outings.
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Ange Postecoglou sees a bigger picture with potential new arrivals at Tottenham
Spurs will aim to be active during the winter transfer window.
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Liverpool boss Arne Slot looking forward to Ruud van Nistelrooy reunion
Arne Slot pipped Ruud van Nistelrooy to the Eredivisie title as manager of Feyenoord.
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Arne Slot heaps praise on Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy ahead of Boxing Day meeting
Slot and Van Nistelrooy crossed paths while coaching in the Eredevisie and the Liverpool manager believes his fellow Dutchman is a
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Rodrigo Bentancur keen ‘to help team’ after ban – Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou
The Uruguay midfielder’s last domestic match was on November 10.
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Valencia appoint West Brom boss Carlos Corberan as new head coach
The Baggies confirmed the deal after compensation, reported to be in the region of 3million euros (£2.49m), was agreed on Christmas Eve.
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Jadon Sancho, Nikola Milenkovic and the best and worst Premier League 24-25 transfers so far
Some new additions have settled quickly while others seem to be struggling to thrive at their new clubs
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The year of Bryson: How DeChambeau emerged as the real winner from golf’s civil war
From US Open success to YouTube stardom, DeChambeau enjoyed an almost perfect 2024, writes Luke Baker, and he has shown the template for success in the messy modern world of golf
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Olympic snowboarder dies in avalanche at 26
Sophie Hediger competed in the 2022 Beijing Olympics
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Enzo Maresca continues to play down Chelsea title chances with bold Man City prediction
Chelsea are four points behind leaders Liverpool while Man City are 12 adrift, but Maresca believes Pep Guardiola’s side are still in the race
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Pep Guardiola reveals how Erling Haaland can rediscover scoring form
The Norway striker has failed to score in five of his last six games ahead of facing Everton on Boxing Day
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‘I know what I’m doing’: Ruben Amorim remains defiant over Marcus Rashford absence
Amorim confirmed that Rashford ‘wants to play, he is trying’ but ‘it’s my decision, only my decision’
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Manchester United’s food hygiene rating takes hit after mice infestation
The news comes as the club are considering whether to renovate or knock down the iconic stadium
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Ange Postecoglou gives update on transfer plans with Tottenham ‘a little bit short’
Spurs have suffered injuries to several key players in recent weeks, including starting centre-backs Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven
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Antoine Dupont magic, a Springboks double and the 2024 Rugby Union Awards
A captivating year of rugby saw plenty of storylines across the sport, including the thrilling sevens tournaments at the Paris Olympics
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