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60 years of hate

Leeds fans on the roots of their Chelsea grudge

By Rory Smith

Football

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A touch of Azaz, a moment of hope, and then City’s juggernaut steams on
A touch of Azaz, a moment of hope, and then City’s juggernaut steams on
Arsenal devise new set-piece twist as marathon title chase slogs on
Arsenal devise new set-piece twist as marathon title chase slogs on
Remodelled Lyon aim to recapture European glory against Arsenal
Remodelled Lyon aim to recapture European glory against Arsenal
Rochdale vs York, and the scarcely believable drama only sport can deliver
Rochdale vs York, and the scarcely believable drama only sport can deliver

Cricket

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Ageing fast bowlers still delivering the goods despite the strain on their bodies
Ageing fast bowlers still delivering the goods despite the strain on their bodies
Paige Scholfield on the shocks, surprises and ‘ridiculous money’ of The Hundred auction
Paige Scholfield on the shocks, surprises and ‘ridiculous money’ of The Hundred auction
Mining for talent: coal and cricket’s partnership
Mining for talent: coal and cricket’s partnership
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the future of cricket. But is cricket ready for him?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the future of cricket. But is cricket ready for him?

Rugby Union

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‘Millie Whizz’ gives a glimpse of a glorious England future
‘Millie Whizz’ gives a glimpse of a glorious England future
Wales show spirit but 12 defeats in 13 is a big problem for Lynn
Wales show spirit but 12 defeats in 13 is a big problem for Lynn
Reprieve or dread for Ospreys as plans to cut region are stalled
Reprieve or dread for Ospreys as plans to cut region are stalled
Try and try again! The Blackheath hooker who can’t stop scoring
Try and try again! The Blackheath hooker who can’t stop scoring

Great reads

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‘It’d be great if table tennis becomes as popular as darts or snooker’
‘It’d be great if table tennis becomes as popular as darts or snooker’
It’s coming home – London ready to welcome the world for table tennis championships
It’s coming home – London ready to welcome the world for table tennis championships
Clash of the giants that could decide destiny of the world title
Clash of the giants that could decide destiny of the world title
How the NFL’s player draft became a multi-million dollar live TV spectacle
How the NFL’s player draft became a multi-million dollar live TV spectacle

Rugby Union

Try and try again

Meet the Blackheath hooker who can’t stop scoring in a remarkable season

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Commentary

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Many are paying price for forgetting Saudi billions were never a free ride
Many are paying price for forgetting Saudi billions were never a free ride
How long will it be before Chelsea monetise the team huddle?
How long will it be before Chelsea monetise the team huddle?
Afcon chaos is latest blot in world football
Afcon chaos is latest blot in world football
Lewis Hamilton, and the joy of seeing someone like me succeed
Lewis Hamilton, and the joy of seeing someone like me succeed

London Marathon 2026

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A survivor’s guide to making the most of your first marathon
A survivor’s guide to making the most of your first marathon
How the running boom is paying off for the pros
How the running boom is paying off for the pros
Inspired to do the London Marathon? It’s time to dust off your old trainers
Inspired to do the London Marathon? It’s time to dust off your old trainers
Running after these three is great for Marathon training
Running after these three is great for Marathon training

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