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Tuchel deal delights FA - but timing has echoes of Capello decision

The FA is celebrating England head coach Thomas Tuchel's new deal as a coup - but the timing revives memories of its Fabio Capello blunder, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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Sterling joins Feyenoord until end of season

Former Chelsea and Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling joins Dutch club Feyenoord on a deal until the end of the season.

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Scotland change four for 'biggest game of season' with England

Jamie Ritchie, Nathan McBeth, George Turner and Gregor Brown come into the Scotland XV for Saturday's Six Nations meeting with England, with head coach Gregor Townsend saying it is "always our biggest game of the season".

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New cars 'like Formula E on steroids' - Verstappen

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen says the new cars in Formula 1 this year are "not a lot of fun".

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Ice hockey chief calls for Russia & Belarus return

The head of the international ice hockey federation, Luc Tardif, says he would like Russia and Belarus to return to international competition "as soon as possible".

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Recalled Francis relishing chance to help Wales

After more than two years in the international wilderness, Tomas Francis says it is "awesome" to be back with Wales.

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Ireland make six changes for Italy game in Dublin

Ulster duo Robert Baloucoune and Cormac Izuchukwu will make their Six Nations debuts as part of a much-changed Ireland side for Saturday's game against Italy in Dublin.

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Centre Brau-Boirie to make France debut in Wales

France to field promising centre Fabien Brau-Boirie as one of two changes for Sunday's Six Nations game against Wales in Cardiff.

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Nottingham Forest close in on Pereira appointment

Nottingham Forest close to appointing former Wolves boss Vitor Pereira as their new head coach.

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Statement win over Sweden franks golden claim of GB curlers

Team GB's men's curlers reinforce their credentials as Winter Olympic gold medal favourites with a statement 6-3 win over Sweden.

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First to fourth in seconds! Snowboard cross final delivers dramatic finish

Alessandro Haemmerle retains his Olympic snowboard cross title in dramatic style, snatching the win on the finish line.

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Ratcliffe sorry language 'offended some' after immigration comments

The Manchester United co-owner previously said the UK had been "colonised" by immigrants.

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Aston Martin 'look four seconds off top teams'

Lance Stroll says Aston Martin are four seconds off the pace in the run-up to the new Formula 1 season.

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DeChambeau tops drive but makes birdie & ties lead

Bryson DeChambeau recovers from topping a drive to share the lead with home hope Marc Leishman after the first round of LIV Adelaide.

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Did Dyche deserve the sack at Nottingham Forest?

After Sean Dyche's reign lasts just 114 days, Nottingham Forest are on the hunt for a fourth head coach of the season - but as he hard done by?