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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, ENGLAND - JULY 23: Ben Stokes of England walks off the pitch as the rain starts to fall again on day five of the LV=Insurance Ashes 4th Test Match between England and Australia at Emirates Old Trafford on July 23, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Mason / Getty Images)
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      CricketJuly 23, 2023
      Tunisia's Ons Jabeur celebrates winning her fourth-round match against Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova at Wimbledon. Reuters
      Jabeur demolishes Kvitova to line up repeat of last year's final

      Tunisian brushes aside former Wimbledon champion 6-0, 6-3

      TennisJuly 10, 2023
      England's Harry Brook hits a boundary off Australia's Todd Murphy during the 3rd Ashes Test at Headingley on Sunday, July 9, 2023. Reuters
      Brilliant Brook keeps England’s Ashes dream alive

      Yorkshire batsman makes battling 75 as Woakes and Wood see home side over line at Headingley

      CricketJuly 09, 2023
      Phil Foden celebrates with fans after Manchester City won the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium on May 21, 2023. Catherine Ivill / Getty Images
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      ExclusiveFoden: Man City 'unstoppable' ahead of Champions League final

      England midfielder and defender Ruben Dias speak exclusively to The National as Pep Guardiola's side target historic treble

      FootballJune 08, 2023
      Alexis Mac Allister has joined Liverpool from Brighton & Hove Albion on a five-year deal. Getty
      Argentina World Cup winner Mac Allister signs for Liverpool

      Brighton midfielder joins Jurgen Klopp's side on five-year contract

      FootballJune 08, 2023
      France striker and current Ballon d’Or holder Karim Benzema with Al Ittihad club officials after he agreed to join the Saudi Pro League champions on an initial three-year deal. Photo: Al Ittihad Club
      Karim Benzema agrees three-year deal to join Al Ittihad

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      FootballJune 06, 2023
      Novak Djokovic on his way to beating Pablo Juan Varillas of Peru on Sunday, June 4, 2023, to reach a record 17th French Open quarter-final. Getty
      Djokovic beats Varillas to reach French Open quarter-final

      World No 3 beat Peruvian 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 and will face Khachanov in last eight

      TennisJune 04, 2023
      Ilkay Gundogan (R) of Manchester City celebrates with teammate John Stones (L) after scoring the 2-1 goal during the FA Cup final soccer match between Manchester City and Manchester United, in London, Britain, 03 June 2023. EPA/ANDY RAIN EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized 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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      Man City v Man United ratings: Gundogan 10, Rashford 5

      Pep Guardiola's team complete double with 2-1 win at Wembley on Saturday

      FootballJune 04, 2023
      Sevilla's Moroccan goalkeeper Bono celebrates after he saved two spot kicks in the penalty shoot-out to help win the Europa League against Roma. Reuters
      Morocco star Bono is penalty hero as Sevilla beat Roma to win Europa League

      Goalkeeper makes two saves in shoot-out as Argentine World Cup star Montiel again hits decisive spot kick

      FootballMay 31, 2023
      Kamaldeen Sulemana celebrates after scoring Southampton's second goal in the 4-4 Premier League draw against Liverpool FC at St Mary's Stadium on May 28, 2023. Getty
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      Southampton v Liverpool ratings: Sulemana 9, Lyanco 3; Jota 8, Salah 7

      After 4-4 draw at St Mary's, Jurgen Klopp's team ready for title tilt next season while relegated Saints look to bounce straight back

      FootballMay 29, 2023
      Mauricio Pochettino, who has been out of work since leaving Paris St Germain, has agreed to take over as Chelsea manager. Reuters
      Pochettino signs two-year deal as Chelsea manager

      Former Spurs boss will take over from Frank Lampard at Stamford Bridge on July 1

      FootballMay 29, 2023
      Chennai Super Kings' Ruturaj Gaikwad, right, raises his bat to acknowledge his fifty runs as Devon Conway looks at him during the Indian Premier League qualifier cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Gujrat Titans in Chennai, India, Tuesday, May 23, 2023. (AP Photo /R. Parthibhan)
      Opener Gaikwad blasts Chennai past Gujarat into Indian Premier League final

      Super Kings beat defending champions by 15 runs in first qualifier to reach 10th showpiece

      CricketMay 23, 2023
      AC Milan's Rafael Leao trains on May 15, 2023, on the eve of their Champions League semi-final second leg against Inter. AFP
      Milan boost as Leao set to return for Champions League semi-final

      Rossoneri's key man likely to start as they seek to overturn 2-0 deficit against rivals Inter

      FootballMay 15, 2023
      Former Tottenham Hotspurs and Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino is set to take over at Chelsea, according to reports Reuters
      Pochettino reportedly agrees deal to become new Chelsea manager

      Former Tottenham and PSG coach said to have agreed terms with Premier League club

      FootballMay 14, 2023
      West Ham manager David Moyes oversees Michail Antonio and Aaron Cresswell during training on May 10, 2023, on the eve of their Europa Conference League semi-final against AZ Alkmaar. Reuters
      West Ham manager Moyes calls on big players to step up against Alkmaar

      Hammers take on Dutch side in Europa Conference League semi-final first leg at London Stadium on Thursday

      FootballMay 10, 2023
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