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Will revival of Crystal Palace’s ‘hallowed turf’ create more athletics history?

Redevelopment of the National Sports Centre would be a boost to locals and those who have fought for its return “There were trees growing out of the main stand and on the indoor track and no one was doing anything about it,” says Jim Powell of the groundswell of despair at a crumbling Crystal Palace

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FA opens investigation into alleged breach of betting regulations by Kettering manager

Allegations relate to Liam McDonald’s time at Redditch They include a claim that he bet against his own team The Football Association has opened an investigation into allegations of a breach of betting regulations by the Kettering Town manager, Liam McDonald. The allegations are understood to be historic and relate to McDonald’s time as manager

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Ticket to ride? Fifa premium makes this the World Cup that actively hates you | Jonathan Liew

The $95 bus trip to Foxborough highlights a tournament unique in modern times – one that ultimately makes no secret of its disdain for the paying public Like any journalist with an unerring nose for an offbeat feature, my interest was sharply piqued by this week’s announcement of the $95 bus ride. What magnificent accoutrements

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Andy Simpson, the unluckiest England rugby player in history, finally gets his Test cap

Longsuffering hooker, who warmed bench for 21 Tests and lost part of a thumb, is getting RFU recognition at last Initially, Andy Simpson thought it was a Saturday morning wind-up. Someone from the Rugby Football Union museum was phoning to tell him that, at the age of 71, he was finally a capped England player.

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