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Football transfer rumours: Everton to sign Youssef En-Nesyri and Callum Wilson?

Today’s rumours are air-tight David Moyes is a keen admirer of massive centre-forwards, so it should not come as a surprise that Everton want to bring in all 6ft 2in of Youssef En-Nesyri from Fenerbahce. An initial loan offer, with a £20m option, is on the table for the Moroccan, leaving a decision to made […]

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Roger Federer hails Alcaraz and Sinner’s ‘great’ rivalry amid Australian Open return

Six-time champion returns for opening ceremony World No 1 to face Adam Walton in first round Roger Federer hailed the dominance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner as the six-time champion returned to the Australian Open for the first time since his retirement in 2022. Federer, who last travelled to Australia in 2020, will headline

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What’s in a club DNA? Alonso exit shows the only reliable predictors of success are wealth and good decisions | Jonathan Liew

Real Madrid and Manchester United put their faith in familiarity but the lesson of Ferguson is dynastic greatness rests not in tradition but ditching principles “It is all too easy to make mistaken inferences unless the process involved is already very well understood.” Francis Crick, molecular biologist “This club is about winning, winning and winning

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Sports piracy explodes in UK with 3.6bn illegal streams and rise of black-market bookmakers

Unlicensed betting has surged over the last four years Gambling Commission accused of underestimating issue The number of illegal streams of sports events in Britain has more than doubled to 3.6bn in the past three years according to a new report, which provides a stark illustration of the challenge facing broadcasters and leagues in combating

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‘Smiling assassin’ Jordan Smith basks in spotlight after hitting $1m tennis jackpot

Amateur player celebrates winning One Point Slam at Australian Open Sydney coach to use million-dollar payday to travel and buy property Pending tax advice, tennis coach Jordan Smith is Australia’s newest millionaire, thrust into the global spotlight after beating top professionals in the One Point Slam on Wednesday night. Smith’s improbable run to the $1m

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