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Mark Selby given highest possible praise by Stephen Hendry with Ronnie O'Sullivan point
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Snooker icons Stephen Hendry and Jimmy White have said Mark Selby is the only player who can beat seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan, even when he's at his best
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Cricketer Mohammed Shami loses 20lbs on OMAD diet after weight gain
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The fast bowler gained weight after surgery and inflammation saw him laid off for 14 months
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NFL 2025 review: Get your Super Special publication of the season now
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Look back on the 2025 NFL season with our 48-page publication - available in participating retailers now - with exclusive interviews, what's next for Patrick Mahomes and the low-down on the 2025 Draft
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Your Ultimate Guide to the Autumn Internationals - On sale now!
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As the pride of the Northern Hemisphere takes on the might of the South!
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'Embarrassing' - Mark Allen doubles down on scathing World Snooker rant amid TV host apology
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Mark Allen was far from impressed with conditions at the British Open in Cheltenham - despite the world No.3 beating Gary Wilson in his opening match.
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High jumper Broom-Edwards proud of performance after beating 'one per cent' chance of making Paralympics
Paralympic games
The Loughborough-based high jumper cleared 1.89m but bringing down the bar at 1.97m and again at 2m to exit the competition.
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Tearful Dan Greaves reflects on Paralympic journey
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The Anstey-born thrower missed out on the podium at Paris 2024
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Leicester Tigers wheelchair rugby players narrowly miss out on Paralympic medal
London 2012 Olympics
Four players from the Leicester Tigers were in the British squad that finished fourth at the Paralympics.
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Will Ellard still hitting new heights in the pool at Paris 2024
Paralympic games
Ellard has already racked up two golds and one silver from his maiden Paralympics
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Zoe Newson's son watched on as she claimed Paralympic silver
Paralympic games
Zoe Newson is competing at her fourth consecutive Paralympic Games
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Alex Yee insists Cole Palmer-inspired celebration was a show of 'personality' not disrespect
London 2012 Olympics
Yee continued a golden summer with victory in the Boston supertri but his triumph was not without controversy
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Coach switch could be key for Dahnon Ward on his Paralympic debut in wheelchair tennis
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Ward is making his debut at Paris 2024 having enjoyed a meteoric rise up the wheelchair tennis rankings.
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I hid my skinny left leg with baggy basketball shorts - now I'm defending my gold medal
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The 36-year-old heads to Paris this month to defend his Paralympic title from Tokyo, a phrase that might have sounded odd when turning up to the basketball court aged 10
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Loughborough-based Paralympic legend Stef Reid delivers message of advice to athletes ahead of Paris 2024
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Reid competed at four Paralympic Games during her storied athletics career, representing Canada at Beijing 2008 and then ParalympicsGB at London, Rio and Tokyo
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Gimson hopes wedding bells will drown out Olympic disappointment
London 2012 Olympics
John Gimson and Anna Burnet were unable to make it onto the podium at Paris 2024
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Ben Pattison not resting on laurels after cruising through 800m heats at Paris 2024
London 2012 Olympics
Ben Pattison underwent life saving surgery in 2021 and is now back in the mix for medals at Paris 2024
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Izzy Petter sees Paris 2024 Olympics campaign come to an end
London 2012 Olympics
The Loughborough hockey player was part of the Team GB squad defeated by the Netherlands
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Leicester sailor eyeing medal going into final day of Olympic racing
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John Gimson and partner Anna Burnet are well placed in the mixed multihull class
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Leicester's Gimson riding his luck and the waves as Olympic campaign gets underway
London 2012 Olympics
After days of disruption at the Olympic sailing due to lack of wind, John Gimson and his Nacra 17 partner Anna Burnet were able to capitalise on increased wind speeds.
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Sam Ward can help Team GB's men's hockey bounce back from defeat
London 2012 Olympics
Team GB lost 2-1 to Germany in their pool stage match
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Leicester's teenage archery sensation proud of Olympic debut which included selfie with Tom Daley
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Megan Havers made it the furthest of any Brit in the women's individual competition before being beaten by the eventual champion
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Lake admits to 'playing a bit of maths' in premature Paris 2024 exit
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Morgan Lake has missed out on the high jump final after a clearance of 1.88m
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Sam Ward helps Team GB to hockey victory over hosts France at Paris 2024
London 2012 Olympics
Team GB came from behind to win 2-1 in their pool stage match
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Leicester City survival hopes assessed as Wolves and Ipswich relegation run-in fixtures compared
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Leicester City fixtures against Newcastle and Liverpool moved for TV coverage
Leicester City FC
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Leicester City FC
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Leicester City FC
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