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Nic Smith: Georgia native, Kentucky football player dies at 20

A college football player from metro Atlanta has died suddenly at the age of 20. The University of Kentucky athletic department confirmed defensive lineman Nic “Happy” Smith, who grew up in Loganville, died on Monday. “Today our hearts are broken.…

Who is David Sullivan and what are the allegations against him?

David Sullivan, the billionaire businessman and West Ham co-owner, has denied allegations of abusing his power and preying on women for sex over the course of several decades. Multiple women have come forward against the prolific pornography industry tycoon, their…

'Blessed' Mowbray on beating cancer and Rovers return

Tony Mowbray left his post as Birmingham City manager when he was diagnosed with cancer [Shutterstock] Returning Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray says beating cancer has made him realise how lucky he is. Mowbray is back at Ewood Park, four…

Tickets for Iran fans revoked, says federation

Iran are playing at the World Cup for the seventh time after coming through Asian Football Confederation qualifying [Getty Images] Iran’s allocation of fan tickets for the group stage of the World Cup has been revoked just days before the…