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Arthur Fils celebrating with the winner's trophy on the clay court in Barcelona
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Arthur Fils defeats Andrey Rublev to win Barcelona clay-court title

Arthur Fils has crowned his return from a long-term back injury by defeating Andrey Rublev in straight sets to win the clay-court title in Barcelona.

Tammy Abraham celebrating his stoppage-time winning goal for Aston Villa at Villa Park
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Tammy Abraham scores stoppage-time winner as Aston Villa beat Sunderland

Tammy Abraham secured a dramatic 4-3 victory for Aston Villa against Sunderland with a stoppage-time winner at Villa Park.

Elena Rybakina holding the Stuttgart Open championship trophy after defeating Karolina Muchova
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Elena Rybakina defeats Karolina Muchova to win Stuttgart Open title

Elena Rybakina has won her second title of the season, defeating Karolina Muchova in straight sets to claim the Stuttgart Open.

Jack Clarke of Ipswich Town preparing to take his controversial late penalty against Middlesbrough at Portman Road
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Ipswich Town rescue late 2-2 draw against Middlesbrough to go second

Jack Clarke's controversial late penalty rescued a crucial 2-2 draw for Ipswich Town against Middlesbrough. The point returns Kieran McKenna's side to the Championship's automatic promotion places.

Giorgi Mamardashvili diving at full stretch to make a save
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Giorgi Mamardashvili denies Beto with stunning save in Merseyside derby

Giorgi Mamardashvili produced a spectacular full-stretch save to deny Everton's Beto an early goal in a tense Merseyside derby.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looking concerned on the touchline during a Premier League match
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Manchester City could face relegation and stripped titles over charges

Manchester City are awaiting the outcome of a 12-week independent tribunal regarding 115 alleged financial breaches. Finance experts warn that severe punishments, including relegation and stripped titles, are likely if the club is found guilty.

Thomas Tuchel and Steve Clarke standing on the touchline during an international football match
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Opta supercomputer predicts England and Scotland 2026 World Cup odds

An Opta supercomputer has rated England as third favourites to win the 2026 World Cup, while predicting a tough group stage for a returning Scotland side.

Gabriel Martinelli playing for Arsenal in the Premier League
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Paris St-Germain hold transfer talks for Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli

Paris St-Germain have held initial transfer talks over a summer move for Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli, as major European clubs begin preparing for the upcoming window.