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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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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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Granada vs Athletic La Liga match abandoned after fan dies
Supporters leave as the match is being suspended due to a medical issue in the tribunes, during the Spanish league football match between Granada FC and Athletic Club Bilbao at Los Carmenes stadium in Granada on December 10, 2023. (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO / AFP) Granada’s match against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday in La Liga…
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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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Japanese racer Haruki Noguchi dies in Indonesian circuit crash – rezal404
Japanese rider Haruki Noguchi. –Asia Road Racing Championship Japanese Superbike racer Haruki Noguchi has died from injuries suffered in a crash during an Asia Road Racing Championship race in Indonesia, organizers said Thursday. The 22-year-old died on Wednesday evening despite three days of treatment at a hospital in Mataram, on the island of Lombok. “It…
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Everton Football Club new stadium: Man dies after incident at Bramley-Moore Dock
A man has died after an incident at the site of Everton’s new stadium in Bramley-Moore Dock. Police in Liverpool said the 26-year-old died in hospital following the incident, which took place around 1pm on Monday. “His next of kin have been told, and an investigation is under way,” a Merseyside Police spokesperson said. “Officers…
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Former Wales captain and coach Clive Rowlands dies at the age of 85
Clive Rowlands managed the Lions to victory on their tour of Australia in 1989 Former Wales captain and coach Clive Rowlands has died at the age of 85, theWelsh Rugby Union has announced. Rowlands, who played 14 times for Wales as scrum-half, also managed the British and Irish Lions and served as president of the…
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