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UK Athletics to announce record £3.7m loss months before Paris Olympics

Team’s preparation for Games will be unaffected, says chairFront-loaded Nike deal will ease financial plight UK Athletics is set to announce record losses of £3.7m for the financial year after failing to secure a title sponsor or television deal in the buildup to the Paris Olympics. The latest accounts from athletics’ governing body will show

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Vancouver, Vegas or … Dakar? Ranking the candidates for NBA expansion cities

The league has made noises recently about growing beyond 30 teams. But who would get a new franchise? And is a move outside North America possible? The NBA may boast the most talent it’s ever had. There are all-time greats still dominating (LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant) and one-of-a-kind rookies (Chet Holmgren and

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Chelsea’s youth plan is paying dividends while United’s passengers linger

A brave transfer strategy is in play at Stamford Bridge and clubs such as Manchester United should take note It remains to be seen whether Chelsea’s decision to prioritise potential over proven talent in the transfer market is a recipe for success, but one element of their recruitment strategy under the ownership of Todd Boehly

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What is the longest sequential run of points in a football league table? | The Knowledge

Plus: late Premier League sackings; which club has had the most England managers; and a Son Heung-min double Mail us your questions or tweet @TheKnowledge_GU “The Sunday before last, a draw in Tottenham v Aston Villa would have left the top five Premier League teams on 30-29-28-27-26 points,” notes Christopher Zorn. “What are the longest

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