Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott found guilty of sexually abusing children
Five-day trial at high court in Glasgow heard Dott subjected a girl and a boy to multiple incidents of abuse
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England drop Carse after nightclub incident
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Hong Kong Football Club’s faith in ‘world-class’ ex-Premier League coach to inspire upturn
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Swan's assistant takes-over as Essendon coach
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South African police arrest 4 in the killing of former champion boxer Zolani Tete
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Boks drop Feinberg-Mngomezulu to bench for All Blacks rematch
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Amorim’s Milan live up to billing as teenage star Cissè upstages signings | Nicky Bandini
Rossoneri overcome fascinating first challenge at Torino as teams across Serie A give homegrown talent a chance
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Fans suffer firework burns and eye injuries in Eredivisie
One of the fireworks exploded just metres away from Feyenoord goalkeeper Tjark Ernst
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Mercedes’ Wolff wary that Norris and Hamilton are genuine F1 title contenders
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Filipina star Alex Eala becomes highest-ranked Southeast Asian woman in history | The National
The Philippines' Alex Eala has risen to a career-high No 18 in the WTA rankings, making her the highest-ranked woman from Southeast Asia in tennis history.
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Can Ryan Silverfield lead Razorbacks to Southeastern Conference success?
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Angry Chinese Super League fans attack visiting team bus and make racist, offensive gestures
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Angry Chinese Super League fans attack visiting team bus and make racist, offensive gestures
Sudden death of a spectator at another match sparks debate about the readiness of medical equipment at Chinese stadiums
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Alvarez's Triple Crown bid will have to survive challenge from AL East
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Cristiano Ronaldo back with a bang and more to come from Summerville: Saudi Pro League talking points | The National
Matchday 3 of the Saudi Pro League gets a shift forward this week, with games on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
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PSG players must defend rapid attacks better after two games without a win
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The Premier League is back, and the nine games across the weekend provided shock results, plenty of goals and several talking points.
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The men claiming to defend women’s sports are throwing sex toys at female athletes
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England bowler Brydon Carse under investigation over nightclub video
Brydon Carse is under investigation over a video of him appearing to be led away from a nightclub by police. (Getty Images: Jason McCawley/Cricket Australia)
Australia’s bowlers restore order but batting headaches remain ahead of South Africa tour
Ex-skipper Ricky Ponting says it is time replacements for Marnus Labuschagne should be considered; others say no urgency for more changes
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Australia’s bowlers restore order but batting headaches remain ahead of South Africa tour
Ex-skipper Ricky Ponting says it is time replacements for Marnus Labuschagne should be considered; others say no urgency for more changes
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McVeigh announced as Essendon’s new coach
Mark McVeigh has been appointed Essendon coach, winning the race for the top job at the Hangar ahead of club great James Hird.
Abu Dhabi to host first EuroLeague Basketball SuperCup in September | The National
Abu Dhabi will host the first EuroLeague Basketball SuperCup next month.
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Mateta's contract claim leaves Palace with transfer decision
Jean-Philippe Mateta has 10 months left on his Crystal Palace contract
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Race-by-race preview and tips for Newcastle (Beaumont) on Tuesday
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NRL to trial controversial kick-off rule change on Thursday night
The NRL will run the first trial of its controversial kick-off rule change on Thursday night in the match between Brisbane and Melbourne.
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Cricket captains from around the world renew appeal for medical treatment of Imran Khan
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Pant, Jurel lift India to 419-6 at lunch on Day 2 of 2nd cricket test against Sri Lanka
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Ceferin rules out Fifa presidency - who are the candidates who could run against Infantino? | The National
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has ruled himself out of the running for the Fifa presidency but said Gianni Infantino would probably face a challenger if he seeks re-election next year following a global backlash over a plan to sell part of the World Cup to private investors.
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Why England’s summer of cricket chaos could yet have a silver lining | Ali Martin
For all the upheaval and neurosis, it may yet be that the darkest hour came just before dawn for this England team
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Premier League: 10 talking points from opening weekend of the season
Manchester United’s under-powered attack, Brentford’s £39m bargain and Dewsbury-Hall delivers for Everton
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Chelsea change course with Alonso primed to banish the chaos of youth
The 44-year-old is focused on maintaining ‘emotional control’ and a slew of sensible signings offer genuine hope
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Alonso 'always thinking' but Arbeloa becoming boss 'a surprise' - Benitez
Alvaro Arbeloa and Xabi Alonso won three major trophies with Spain together
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Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m
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AFL boss addresses Swans sexual assault investigation
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Talented gelding a Force to be reckoned with at Newcastle
A lightly raced home-track four-year-old is set to return for only her second campaign with a bang at Tuesday’s Newcastle meeting on the Beaumont track.
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