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      Stuart James

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      Stuart James is a sports sub-editor at The National and was previously the paper's production editor. Before moving to the UAE in 2018, he had more than three decades’ experience on newspapers in the UK. He worked for 23 years on national newspapers, including three and a half years as editor-in-chief of a national Sunday newspaper. He has also been a deputy sports editor on a national paper and an assistant sports editor on three other national titles. He started life as a news reporter before switching to newspaper production and has been sports editor of a busy regional daily and also a sports columnist on a national title. He is now based in the UK.

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      Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Southampton at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (AP Photo / Darren Staples)
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      Man City move top of Premier League after they beat Saints

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      FootballOctober 26, 2024
      The West Indies' Aaliyah Alleyne and Chinelle Henry celebrate after their side's six-wicket win against England in the Women's Cricket T20 World Cup. Reuters
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      West Indies thrash England to reach Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals

      Caribbean side triumph by six wickets in Dubai to set up clash with New Zealand in last four

      CricketOctober 15, 2024
      New Zealand's Amelia Kerr, left, celebrates the wicket of Pakistan's Nida Dar during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match between Pakistan and New Zealand at Dubai International Stadium, United Arab Emirates, Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. (AP Photo / Altaf Qadri)
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      CricketOctober 14, 2024
      Reigning World Champion Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar poses with the trophy on the podium after winning Il Lombardia, Tour of Lombardy cycling race, in Como, Italy, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (Gian Mattia D'Alberto / LaPresse via AP)
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      SportOctober 12, 2024
      Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha celebrates after scoring century during the second day of the first test cricket match between Pakistan and England, in Multan, Pakistan, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. (AP Photo / Anjum Naveed)
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      CricketOctober 08, 2024
      Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag (left) speaks with Marcus Rashford during a break in play during the Premier League match at Villa Park, Birmingham. Picture date: Sunday October 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Villa. Photo credit should read: Mike Egerton/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
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      Old Trafford club sit 14th in table after their worst start to Premier League season

      FootballOctober 06, 2024
      LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 05: Diogo Jota of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Liverpool FC at Selhurst Park on October 05, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling / Getty Images)
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      Palace v Liverpool ratings: Van Dijk 8, Gakpo 7; Mateta 7, Nketiah 5

      Diogo Jota gives Arne Slot's side victory to keep them top of Premier League pile

      FootballOctober 06, 2024
      Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic (left) celebrates with Phil Foden after scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday October 5, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Man City. Photo credit should read: Martin Rickett/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
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      Kovacic double helps Man City edge out Fulham as Arsenal beat Saints

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      FootballOctober 05, 2024
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      OlympicsSeptember 07, 2024
      Liverpool's Egyptian striker #11 Mohamed Salah celebrates with Liverpool's Colombian midfielder #07 Luis Diaz after scoring the team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on August 25, 2024. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /
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      FootballAugust 26, 2024
      BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Joao Pedro of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Manchester United FC at Amex Stadium on August 24, 2024 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh / Getty Images)
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      Brighton v Man United ratings: Pedro 8, Welbeck 7; Garnacho 7, Casemiro 4

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      FootballAugust 25, 2024
      Erling Haaland scores Manchester City's opener past Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez in the 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge. EPA
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      Kovacic hits late strike to seal Man City win

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      FootballAugust 18, 2024
      Gold medal winner Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates on the podium at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Roland Garros. EPA
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      OlympicsAugust 04, 2024
      Soufiane Rahimi puts Morocco 1-0 up against the United States. Getty Images
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      Rahimi helps fire Morocco into Olympic semi-finals

      Al Ain forward opens scoring for Atlas Lions in 4-0 rout in Paris

      OlympicsAugust 02, 2024
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      Polish top seed and gold medal favourite loses to Chinese player in straight sets as Spaniard beats Paul of USA

      OlympicsAugust 01, 2024
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