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Tennis civil war erupts with details of initial peace deal revealed for first time

PTPA had launched lawsuit against four grand slams Djokovic says he still has issue with PTPA leadership The civil war engulfing tennis has been laid bare on the opening day of this year’s first grand slam event, with details of Tennis Australia’s peace deal with the Professional Tennis Players’ Association (PTPA) published for the first […]

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Shane Lowry chips into water at 72nd hole to blow lead as Elvira wins in Dubai

Nacho Elvira takes advantage for Dubai Invitational title Rory McIlroy finishes in tie for third after final-day drama Shane Lowry blew a one-shot lead on the last hole as Nacho Elvira recovered to claim victory in a dramatic finish to the Dubai Invitational. Lowry, who had started the final round in a tie for second,

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Crystal Palace consider sacking Oliver Glasner after outburst about board

Manager’s comments after loss have angered hierarchy Paddy McCarthy would likely take over as caretaker Crystal Palace are considering whether to sack Oliver Glasner after he accused the club’s board of abandoning him and the rest of his squad by selling captain Marc Guéhi to Manchester City 24 hours before they were due to face

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Growing sense of embarrassment at Fifa over Donald Trump peace prize

Mid-level and senior officials uncomfortable with award Fifa says it still ‘strongly’ supports the peace prize There is a growing sense of embarrassment among mid-level and senior officials within Fifa over the awarding of its peace prize to Donald Trump. The US president was handed the award at the World Cup draw in Washington DC

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Lisandro Martínez hits back at Scholes and Manchester United punditocracy

Former players Scholes and Butt critical before derby ‘If he wants to say something … he can come to my house’ Lisandro Martínez has criticised Paul Scholes for mocking him on a podcast but not directly to the Manchester United defender’s face, following Saturday’s 2-0 win over Manchester City at Old Trafford. Scholes and Nicky

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