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Broos's blunt style has backfired as MLS sources refute his Mbokazi claims

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos' straight-talking approach has usually worked out well, but his recent comments on Mbekezeli Mbokazi were not only factually incorrect, but out of touch with Mzansi.

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Broos reported for 'racially-coded' comments about Mbokazi

A minority party within South Africa's ruling coalition government have reported Hugo Broos to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) over comments regarding Mbekezeli Mbokazi and his agent, Basia Michaels.

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Nigeria AFCON squad holds no real surprises - Osimhen, Lookman, but no Okoye

Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Tolu Arokodare and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye were the surprise exclusions as Nigeria pruned their 54-strong provisional Africa Cup of Nations squad to a final 28.

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AFCON 2025: Who has been left out of squads? Cameroon chaos, Nicolas Pépé and other surprises

From the Premier League to all around the Europe, ESPN rounds up who has missed out on representing their country at the tournament in Morocco.

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Transfer rumors, news: Salah out, Elliott back at Liverpool in January?

Mohamed Salah's possible Liverpool exit could be offset by Harvey Elliott's return to Anfield in January. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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Ranking NFL head coach candidates: Which coordinators could land an open job?

Will former head coaches Vance Joseph and Matt Nagy get another shot? Could Joe Brady get interviews? We stacked the hottest coaching candidates right now.

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NBA Cup preview: Everything to know about each semifinal in Las Vegas

The Emirates NBA Cup semifinals are officially set. Here is everything to know ahead of Saturday's games.

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Classy de Kock shows shades of old at just the right time

A 46-ball 90 against India restored his touch and confidence, as he reignited interest ahead of the IPL auction

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Quinton de Kock's 90 powers SA to massive win

Chasing 214, India lost their last five wickets for just five runs and succumbed to a 51-run defeat

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Suryakumar's lack of runs a worry in lead-up to T20 World Cup

Against South Africa in the second T20I, Suryakumar Yadav perhaps missed a trick by going down to No. 4, and promoting Axar Patel to No. 3 for the first time

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    LIVERPOOL

    Don't turn Liverpool chaos into Slot vs. Salah: Club bosses must step in

    Salah's unhappiness at Liverpool has been framed as a battle between star player and manager, but the reality is that this is an issue for the club's executives to address.

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    If Liverpool replace Salah, they have to go big and sign one of these guys

    Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah could be on the way out in January, and the Reds have to think big if they want to replace his goals and assist numbers.

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