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Charlie Webster: ‘Diversity shouldn’t be a box-ticking exercise

Charlie Webster: ‘Diversity shouldn’t be a box-ticking exercise

Charlie Webster is a broadcaster and writer, a campaigner on social issues, and is a keen Ironman and triathlon competitor. You can hear her chatting about the EFL with Adrian Chiles on BBC Radio 5 Live on Chiles on Friday from 10:00 GMT."Do you actually like sport?"You're reading this on the BBC Sport website, so you probably do. I have always liked sport for as long as I can remember but, for some reason, I have to prove I like it, despite having the knowledge under my belt from 15 years of journalism.It's a question that has always really got…
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Women’s T20 World Cup final: India v Australia -play clips, radio & text

Got a TV Licence?You need one to watch live TV on any channel or device, and BBC programmes on iPlayer. It’s the law.Find out moreLive ReportingBy Mark MitchenerAll times stated are UK13.2 oversAus 128-1Off-spinner Deepti Sharma is back, and Lanning cuts just wide of backward point for four.From the press box13 oversAus 123-1Mooney moves to 41 with a single - it means Gayakwad finishes with 0-29 from her four overs.How's stat?!12.4 oversAus 122-1Lanning dabs a quick single to short third man.commentsMax Larter: India setting themselves up well for a record run-chase here.12.1 oversAus 121-1Gayakwad on to bowl her final over…
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DC United 2-1 Inter Miami: David Beckham’s new MLS side scores first goal

DC United 2-1 Inter Miami: David Beckham’s new MLS side scores first goal

Pizarro scored with Inter Miami's first attackDavid Beckham's Inter Miami scored their first-ever goal in Major League Soccer but were denied a maiden victory as DC United fought back to win 2-1.Rodolfo Pizarro got Inter Miami off to a dream start in what was just their second league game with the landmark goal after two minutes.They then had a goal ruled out by VAR and Roman Torres sent off for handball.Yamil Asad and Frederic Brillant then scored twice in two minutes as DC United turned the game around to win.Inter Miami have now lost both their MLS games, having been…
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England 33-30 Wales: Dramatic end on a confusing day in the Six Nations

England 33-30 Wales: Dramatic end on a confusing day in the Six Nations

Media playback is not supported on this device Six Nations 2020: England narrowly beat Wales in fiery game at TwickenhamA chaotic game on a confusing day in a messy championship.For everything that made sense at Twickenham on a grey Saturday afternoon there was something that did not. England comfortable winners but only three points in it. Hand sanitiser on tables around the ground and hugs and shared drinks everywhere you looked. Wales scoring a record-breaking number of points in south-west London yet leaving full of regrets. No-one quite knows how this Six Nations will end because no-one is sure if…
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Tanguy Ndombele: Jose Mourinho slates Tottenham’s record signing

Tanguy Ndombele: Jose Mourinho slates Tottenham’s record signing

Ndombele was making just his third Premier League start for TottenhamTottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho singled out the club's £54m record signing Tanguy Ndombele for criticism after substituting the midfielder at half-time in the 1-1 draw at Burnley.Spurs dominated midfield in the opening 45 minutes and Burnley capitalised when Chris Wood put the hosts ahead.Ndombele and Oliver Skipp made way for Giovani lo Celso and Lucas Moura at the break as Spurs fought back for a draw."In the first half we didn't have a midfield," said Mourinho."Of course I'm not speaking of Skipp because he's a kid of 19 who's…
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Coronavirus outbreak: PSG’s game at Strasbourg postponed

Coronavirus outbreak: PSG’s game at Strasbourg postponed

PSG are top of Ligue 1 while Strasbourg are 10thParis St-Germain's Ligue 1 game at Strasbourg, which was scheduled for Saturday, has been postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak.It is France's first top-flight game to be called off, with 613 people testing positive and nine deaths in the country as of Friday evening.No details have been given on when the rearranged game will take place.Other sporting events in the country have been affected including the Paris Marathon and the Paris-Nice cycling."Following an order from the Bas-Rhin authorities concerning the spread of the coronavirus, the meeting is postponed," PSG said in…
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Tiger Woods out of Players Championship with back injury

Tiger Woods out of Players Championship with back injury

Woods won his 15th major at the Masters last yearTiger Woods will miss next week's Players Championship at Sawgrass because of a back injury.Woods has not played since the Genesis Open three weeks ago where he came 68th and missed this week's Arnold Palmer Invitational, citing back stiffness.The Masters begins on 9 April where Woods, 44, will hope to defend the title he won for a fifth time in 2019."I have to listen to my body and properly rest when needed," Woods tweeted. "My back is simply just not ready for play next week." The American has twice won the…
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Coronavirus: FIA sets up crisis cell to discuss Formula 1 events

Coronavirus: FIA sets up crisis cell to discuss Formula 1 events

Doubts remain over the staging of next month's Vietnam Grand PrixMotorsport's governing body, the FIA, has set up a "crisis cell" to monitor the implications of the coronavirus.On Friday, a race of the all-electric Formula E championship scheduled for Rome on 4 April became the latest sporting casualty of the outbreak.Formula 1 has so far postponed only the Chinese Grand Prix from its original 19 April date, but questions remain over the Vietnam Grand Prix on 5 April.The crisis cell plans to meet every two days to discuss any changes.Vietnam has imposed a 14-day quarantine period on any travellers from…
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England v Wales: George Ford v Dan Biggar and other key battles

England v Wales: George Ford v Dan Biggar and other key battles

Wales have not beaten England at Twickenham in the Six Nations since 2012Guinness Six Nations: England v WalesVenue: Twickenham Stadium Date: Saturday, 7 March Kick-off: 16:45 GMTCoverage: Live on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Wales & Radio Cymru, with text commentary on BBC Sport website and app.Highlights: Watch on BBC Sport website and app after match.Wales have not won at Twickenham in the Six Nations since 2012, but England head coach Eddie Jones and his men will be under no illusion about the size of challenge that awaits them this weekend.Victory for England will secure the Triple Crown and…
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Mason Greenwood: Manchester United striker breaking records and scoring goals one year on from debut

Mason Greenwood: Manchester United striker breaking records and scoring goals one year on from debut

Greenwood came on for the final few minutes of last season's Champions League win at Paris St-GermainOne year ago to the day, Mason Greenwood made his competitive debut for Manchester United.At the age of 17 years and 156 days, Greenwood made history in the 3-1 win against Paris St-Germain by becoming the club's youngest-ever Champions League player.Since then records have continued to be broken, goals have been scored, and the plaudits have been plentiful.Before this Sunday's Manchester derby, BBC Sport takes a look back at how Greenwood's first 365 days in professional football have gone.Into the record books and up…
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