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England make it two out of two in Women’s World Cup qualifiers: what we learned

Sarina Wiegman made a few positional adjustments as a showdown with Spain looms, and Georgia Stanway and Lauren James shone There were few fireworks, but six points from six meant “job done” for England in their first two World Cup qualifiers. They might have preferred to score more goals to boost their goal difference, but […]

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German grandmaster’s vast collection of chess memorabilia to be sold in London

Artefacts include souvenirs from 1972 ‘Match of the Century’ between Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer A vast collection of chess memorabilia, including souvenirs from the 1972 “Match of the Century” and considered to be the largest and most important of its kind in private hands, is to be auctioned at Sotheby’s in London next month.

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‘We can’t slack off now’: Lampard and Coventry close on return to top after 25 years

A win at Bristol City tightened leaders’ grip at top of the Championship and boosted hopes of top-flight return After securing a fifth straight victory, Coventry City’s players, staff and supporters savoured the moment as one. “We are top of the league,” was the chorus stuck on loop. As Frank Lampard left the pitch with

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