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Respected British tennis coach Alan Jones dies aged 75: Billie Jean King and Laura Robson pay tribute | Tennis News
Billie Jean King and Laura Robson have been among those to pay tribute after Alan Jones, one of the most respected coaches in British tennis, passed away at the age of 75 following a short illness. Jones coached for over half a century with players he worked with including Robson, Anne Keothavong, Elena Baltacha, Jo…
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Mark Bradstock: Tributes paid to Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning trainer after death aged 66 | Racing News
Tributes have been paid to Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning trainer Mark Bradstock, who has died aged 66. Along with his wife Sara, Bradstock trained Coneygree to become the first novice since Captain Christy 41 years earlier to land the blue riband at Prestbury Park in 2015. The Old Manor Stables handler also saddled Carruthers to win…
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Chris Nicholl: Former Aston Villa, Southampton and Northern Ireland defender dies aged 77 | Football News
Former Southampton and Northern Ireland defender Chris Nicholl, who captained Aston Villa to League Cup glory, has died at the age of 77. Nicholl, who also managed Southampton before taking charge of Walsall, had been living with dementia, specifically chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which he attributed to brain damage caused by repeatedly heading balls over his…
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Kelvin Kiptum: World marathon record holder dies in car accident aged 24 | Athletics News
World Athletics president Seb Coe said: “We are shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the devastating loss of Kelvin Kiptum and his coach, Gervais Hakizimana”; Kiptum, 24, broke the course record for the London Marathon last year Last Updated: 12/02/24 12:17am Kelvin Kiptum won the 2023 London Marathon World marathon record holder and London…
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Terry Venables: Former England manager dies aged 80 | Football News
Former England manager Terry Venables has died aged 80. Venables was at the helm for England’s unforgettable run to the semi-finals of Euro 96 after forging a highly successful club managerial career with Crystal Palace, QPR, Barcelona and Tottenham. He also made over 500 appearances for Chelsea, Tottenham, QPR and Crystal Palace as a player.…
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Dale Reid: Former European Solheim Cup captain dies aged 64 | Golf News
Dale Reid has died at the age of 64; she was a life member of the tour, won 21 LET titles, the Order of Merit twice and enjoyed a successful Solheim Cup career Last Updated: 08/11/23 5:35pm Dale Reid has died at the age of 64 Former Solheim Cup captain Dale Reid has died at…
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Sir Bobby Charlton: Man Utd and England legend dies aged 86 | Football News
Sir Bobby Charlton, the Manchester United and England legend, has died aged 86. Charlton is regarded as one of Manchester United’s greatest ever players, scoring 249 goals in 758 appearances between 1956 and 1973. He won the European Cup with United in 1968, as well as three First Division titles. The 1966 World Cup winner…
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Bev Risman: Former rugby dual-code international dies aged 85
Bev Risman represented England and toured with the British & Irish Lions in rugby union before switching to rugby league with Leigh in 1961 and later moving to Leeds. Leeds announce a minute’s silence to be held prior to Friday’s Super League game between the Rhinos and Huddersfield Last Updated: 23/06/23 5:30pm Bev Risman represented…
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Paul Rendall: Former England rugby international dies aged 69 after battle with motor neuron disease
Paul Rendall dies at the age of 69 after battle with motor neuron disease; prop played 28 times for England after making debut during 1984 Five Nations; Brian Moore says Rendall, nicknamed The Judge, was “the best of men and a superb technician” Last Updated: 06/13/23 3:07pm Former England rugby union international Paul Rendall has…
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic: AC Milan star retires from football aged 41
Zlatan Ibrahimovic said on Sunday he had decided to end his football career aged 41. The striker’s AC Milan contract expires at the end of June and he had already announced he would not be renewing it following an injury-plagued season. But the Swedish legend announced on Sunday that “the time has come to say…
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