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James Dart
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Editor of Guardian sport (digital). We go again
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'England played their supporters back at home, a collapse to 172 all out like waking up to a horse’s head in the bed, only for Ben Stokes and his stable of quicks to deliver a more telling statement of their own.'

By @ali-martin.bsky.social
Ashes begins with a bang after 19 wickets on dramatic day one give England early edge
Ben Stokes takes five wickets as England battle back in Perth after Mitchell Starc’s opening salvo for hosts
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November 21, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Big interview with Boris Becker: 'Whoever says a prison life is easy is lying. It’s a real punishment.'

By @donmcrae.bsky.social
Boris Becker: ‘Whoever says a prison life is easy is lying – it’s a real punishment’
Former Wimbledon champion tells Donald McRae about how taking accountability for his crimes allowed for rehabilitation, watching Novak Djokovic from his cell and the new era of brotherhood in the spor...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
‘Smith insisted the comments “didn’t really bother me”, but apparently demonstrated the opposite by raking over Panesar’s notoriously miserable appearance on Mastermind in 2019’
Steve Smith fires up over sandpaper sledge as Australia confirm team for Ashes opener
Australia’s first Test team announcement was overshadowed by an extraordinary verbal attack on Monty Panesar
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November 20, 2025 at 8:51 AM
It wouldn’t be Turkish football without drama and drama is what the hardline president of the Turkish Football Federation has delivered
‘Purge it of all its filth’: inside the betting scandal gripping Turkish football
FA crackdown has led to the suspension of 149 match officials and more than 1,000 players in push to restore public faith in the game
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Reposted by James Dart
NEW: Following our @us.theguardian.com investigation, Major League Soccer is reopening its own investigation into Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner.

The club says Tanner has since been placed on leave.

Details here: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
MLS reopens investigation into Philadelphia Union executive as team places him on leave
Tanner denies the allegations contained in a Guardian investigation into his conduct as Union sporting director, including claims of racist, sexist and homophobic behavior
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
One for luck: Kenny McLean, from downtown, from the stands ✈️
Kenny McLean goal vs Denmark #kennymclean #scotland #footballhighlights #kierantierney l
YouTube video by WEST BROM FAN TV
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November 18, 2025 at 10:26 PM
‘Hampden Park has hosted seismic, spine-tingling occasions in a storied history dating back to 1903. Add this one to the list. Scotland’s long, long wait is over’
Tierney and McLean send Scotland to World Cup with thrilling win against Denmark
Scotland scored twice in added time to beat Denmark 4-2 and secure a place at World Cup for the first time in 28 years
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November 18, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Kenny McLean sums it up. What an international break. Scotland are off to the World Cup!

📸 Russell Cheyne
November 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Scott McTominay’s stunner: the height of contact is unreal

📸 Andrew Milligan
November 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Here’s @davidsquires.bsky.social on the history, histrionics and heroism of the Ashes
David Squires on … the history, histrionics and heroism of the Ashes
Our cartoonist looks back at cricket’s biggest rivalry as we gear up for seven weeks of joy, despair and animosity
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November 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
‘We crave being in nature and having breaks from the noise in our heads … It’s like a drug that’s a very safe and healthy one.’

What ultrarunners can teach us about life. By @seaningle.bsky.social
‘A drug that’s very safe and healthy‘: what ultrarunners can teach us about life | Sean Ingle
Caitriona Jennings ran 100 miles in just over 12 hours and wants other women to follow her example – ‘it’s not actually that difficult’
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Troy story 3

📸 Attila Kisbedenek
November 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Just the ninth England team to beat the All Blacks. Now 10 wins in a row
Fantastic Ford steers battling England past All Blacks in Twickenham thriller
England stormed back from 12-0 down against New Zealand to claim a historic 33-19 victory against the All Blacks and secure their 10th successive win
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November 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
‘I always felt understimulated in football. Don’t get me wrong, I loved it. But I felt I could be doing more.’ So that’s what Han Willhoft-King did
The teenager who quit Manchester City for Oxford University: ‘I felt I could do more’
Han Willhoft-King was fancied to succeed at Spurs then City but opted for law at Brasenose College above pressing sessions with Guardiola
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November 15, 2025 at 8:12 AM
'Raise the Playboy pants like a pirate flag. Twirl the big brimmer in celebration. It was always going to be Shane, really, wasn’t it.'

By @barneyronay.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The Ashes Weekly video podcast … has arrived!

@maxrushden.bsky.social, @geofflemon.bsky.social, @ali-martin.bsky.social and Emma John on pilot duty
Who are the 100 greatest Ashes cricketers? | Ashes Weekly podcast
YouTube video by Guardian Sport
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November 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The 100 greatest men’s Ashes cricketers of all time
The 100 greatest men’s Ashes cricketers of all time
Sport’s famous rivalry began in 1877 and since then 853 men have featured in Australia v England Tests. But who are the very best of the best?
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November 14, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Disgraced former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales had eggs flung at him, allegedly by his uncle, during the presentation of his book in Madrid
Luis Rubiales has eggs thrown at him during book launch in Madrid
The man that former Spanish football president claimed was his uncle threw three in the direction of the 48-year-old
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November 14, 2025 at 6:36 AM
As the first female president in Ternana’s hundred-year history, 23-year-old Claudia Rizzo has ambitions to change the game.

'The key is to send a clear message: football isn’t just for men'
‘The future is female’: Claudia Rizzo flies flag for women in Italian football
As the first female president in Ternana’s hundred-year history, the 23-year-old has ambitions to change the game
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Wythenshawe’s veterans squad includes 1,867 Premier League appearances, 389 international caps and 15 major honours. So @dombooth19.bsky.social went along to spend a day with them
‘Just as enjoyable as the Premier League’: Wythenshawe’s top-flight veterans take centre stage
Sunday league team with over 1,800 top-flight appearances has contributed to feelgood factor in community
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November 11, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Joey Barton is facing another court case and a potential defamation and harassment bill for hundreds of thousands of pounds. The trial in a civil case brought by Eni Aluko has been scheduled for the high court next May
Joey Barton faces new court case in 2026 for defamation allegations
A civil case brought against Barton by Eni Aluko has been scheduled for May while he faces a potentially massive bill over his guilty verdict at Liverpool crown court
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM
🚨 Winning on a nine-darter! 🚨
Luke Humphries hits MATCH-WINNING NINE DARTER against Michael Smith! 🤯
YouTube video by Sky Sports Darts
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November 9, 2025 at 10:49 PM
The play and the call!
ok here is the COMPLETE Gusgasm experience I didn't have time earlier to post
November 8, 2025 at 9:58 PM