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The Football Association said Thursday they have received an offer to buy iconic Wembley stadium in a shock move that increases the chances of an NFL team taking up permanent

Chelsea's Marcos Alonso has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association after an incident during the Premier League match against relegation-threatened Southampton.

In the time it took Tottenham Hotspur to register their first league win at Stamford Bridge since 1990, Chelsea had won 22 trophies.

A wave of sympathy for disgraced Australia skipper Steve Smith gathered pace on Friday after his heart-wrenching apology and as opposition grew to the severity of bans handed out in a
Sebastian Vettel says he is searching for the "ultimate satisfaction" of winning his fifth Formula One world title driving for Ferrari ahead of this weekend's season opener in Australia.

Sweden's Charlotte Kalla claimed the first gold of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics but the spotlight on Saturday was expected to fall on the unified Korean hockey team.
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson praised the video assistant referee (VAR) system after its debut in English competitive football following initial confusion around Brighton's winning

West Ham's Manuel Lanzini has been charged over diving to win a penalty against Stoke City, the second Premier League player to be targeted under new rules aimed at stamping out cheating.
The 24-year-old Argentine went down when challenged by Erik Pieters and West Ham captain Mark Noble converted from the spot to give the visitors a 1-0 lead on Saturday.

Eden Hazard gave England followers a glimpse of what to expect at next summerâs World Cup with a glorious display as Chelsea beat Newcastle

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is not expecting Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho to set his team up defensively when the sides clash on
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Culture
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Bloomsbury keeps profit outlook unchanged as AI partnerships boost early-year trading
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Salman Rushdie warns free speech is under threat as London honours his literary legacy
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Universal unveils £5 billion UK theme park project, set to open in 2031
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Beatles’ final rooftop performance to be preserved in new London museum
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Rare Declaration of Independence to headline landmark exhibition on America’s founding
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Newly released UK archives shed light on early years of Northern Ireland Troubles
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£127.8 million lifeline for UK arts venues signals renewed push for cultural access
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Paddington and Sondheim lead the pack as Olivier Awards mark 50 years of theatre excellence
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