Stories By Scott Balaam
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Rugby Union
/ 7 months agoSix Nations round one review: France make a statement, Italy dream but Ireland under-pressure
France make a statement, Ireland wobble, England cruise, and Italy dare to dream. Round one of the Six Nations delivered exactly...
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Football
/ 7 months agoSven-Göran Eriksson Remembered: A gentleman of football on what would have been his 78th birthday
On what would have been his 78th birthday, Sven-Göran Eriksson is remembered not only for the trophies he lifted and the teams he...
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Domenica Bastardi
/ 7 months agoDomenica Bastardi – Game 21 of 38: Lazio vs Como – Early goal, Curva defiance and a miserable night at the Olimpico
Despite the victory against Hellas Verona, I was still struggling to feel any real optimism ahead of the visit of Como....
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Rugby Union
/ 8 months agoSix Nations 2026: Weekly fixtures, title favourites, odds and predictions
Six Nations is set up nicely: France are the defending champions (2025 winners) and they open with a blockbuster against Ireland...
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European
/ 8 months agoTransfer deadline day 2026: When the January window closes and who’s still active
As the clock ticks down on transfer deadline day, clubs across Europe are scrambling to complete last-minute deals that could define...
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Tennis
/ 8 months agoCarlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to win the 2026 Australian Open and complete the Grand Slam
In a final that felt less like a tennis match and more like a handover of history, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak...
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Domenica Bastardi
/ 8 months agoDomenica Bastardi – Special: Silence, numbers and a familiar anger … Lazio fans protest during Genoa win
Lazio’s dramatic 3–2 victory over Genoa should have been a rare night of relief in a difficult season. Instead, it became...
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Features
/ 8 months agoFRIDAY FEATURE: David Moyes, Everton and the familiar feeling of progress
There’s something quietly reassuring about David Moyes back at Everton. Not flashy. Not loud. Just competent, structured, and purposeful. Since his...
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Domenica Bastardi
/ 8 months agoDomenica Bastardi – Game 20 of 38: Hellas Verona vs Lazio – trains, scarves and Lazio friends
Hellas Verona away is usually one of those fixtures you circle early: a proper old-school ground, a manageable trip, and a...
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Darts
/ 8 months agoLuke Littler leads the way as 2026 darts season gathers pace
The Professional Darts Corporation season is fully under way, and early signs suggest 2026 could be another landmark year for the...
