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Why are Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund nicknamed BVB?

The passion surrounding Borussia Dortmund is like no other. With the Bundesliga giants squaring off against Newcastle in the Champions League, let's look at why the team adopted the nickname “BVB” in the first place.  What does “Borussia” mean BVB? Beyond the roaring crowds and iconic yellow and black kits, the...

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Esme Morgan pleads for patience and politeness from England’s autograph hunters

England defender Esme Morgan has urged critics to empathise with players who have the desire, but no longer the capacity, to meet every autograph hopeful amid growing concern that a minority of fans feel overly entitled to their time. Morgan’s fellow Lioness, Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps, this week posted on Instagram after she was […]

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Everton could face 12-point deduction over alleged breaches of financial rules

The Premier League has recommended a deduction of up to 12 points for Everton over alleged breaches of financial rules, according to a report on Wednesday. The Daily Telegraph has reported that the league has asked an independent commission hearing charges against the Merseyside club to impose a severe sanction. A 12-point deduction would leave […]

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama will make his NBA regular season debut tonight on ESPN vs. the Mavericks

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama will make his NBA regular season debut tonight on ESPN vs. the Mavericks - originally posted on Sportslens.com

The 2023-24 NBA season started yesterday with two primetime matchups. Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets beat the Lakers 119-107 for their first win of the season. Later in the evening,...

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Cody Gakpo in line for return to Liverpool line-up against Toulouse

Cody Gakpo could return for Liverpool when they face Toulouse in a Europa League clash on Thursday night. The Dutch forward has been missing since suffering a knee injury in the 2-1 defeat to Tottenham at the end of last month, but after returning to training in the build-up to the 2-0 derby win over […]

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Derek McInnes insists there is no Kilmarnock deal for Gary Mackay-Steven

Derek McInnes waxed lyrical about free agent Gary Mackay-Steven but insists training facilities is still all he is being offered at Kilmarnock at the moment. The 33-year-old winger left Hearts in the summer and is continuing his return to full fitness at Rugby Park following a foot injury. McInnes was boss of Mackay-Steven at Aberdeen […]

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