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Billy Sharp retires after incredible 22-year career

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Sheffield United legend Billy Sharp has announced his retirement from football at the age of 40.

Sharp, who played for Rushden & Diamonds, Scunthorpe United, Southampton, Nottingham Forest, Reading, Leeds United and Doncaster Rovers as well as the Blades during a 22-year professional career, during which he scored 299 goals.

He had been a free agent since leaving Doncaster at the end of last season, when he signed off in style in his final game with a hat-trick against Peterborough.

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For Wild's Matt Boldy and Panthers' Tkachuks, it's friends off the ice but foes on it

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Despite having a close friendship with the Tkachuks, when push came to shove, Boldy made it pretty clear where his loyalties lie.

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Kyrie Irving makes long-awaited return in Mavericks' preseason game in China

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Irving is in the Dallas lineup for the first time in 19 months and getting his first chance to play alongside Cooper Flagg.

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England: Alessia Russo named women’s player of the year

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Forward Alessia Russo has been named England women’s player of the year.

The 27-year-old, who also won the award two seasons ago, has been a key player in the 2025-26 campaign, featuring in all 10 games and scoring five goals.

Last week she scored the third goal as England beat Greece 3-1 in their 2027 World Cup play-off semi-final first leg.

Arsenal’s Russo pipped Chelsea pair Lucy Bronze and Hannah Hampton to the award, which is voted for by fans.

“To receive the award is really special, particularly as it comes directly from the fans. I am so grateful for their support,” said Russo.

“A big thank you also to my team-mates – it is always about the collective.”

England host Greece in the second leg at Leicester’s King Power Stadium on Tuesday.

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