Harry Poole

usually writing about sport @BBCSport

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At a French Open full of shocks, a triumph for a qualifier with only one previous Grand Slam match win who simply wanted to be in the main draw at Roland Garros would provide a fitting conclusion.

Maja Chwalinska is one win away from a fairytale success.
https://t.co/1qESly05oE

[Liverpool FC @LFC]

We can confirm Andoni Iraola has agreed a deal to become the club’s new head coach ahead of the 2026-27 season 🤝

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Keely Hodgkinson has chosen to throw herself "in at the deep end" by beginning what she hopes will be a record-breaking outdoor season with a 400m in Rome tomorrow night.
https://t.co/JTqIrpro94

[HSBC Championships @QueensTennis]

THE QUEEN RETURNS 👑

Serena Williams is BACK & set for doubles at the #HSBCChampionships!

@WTA | @serenawilliams

[Liverpool FC @LFC]

Liverpool FC can confirm Arne Slot is to depart his role as head coach with immediate effect and that the process to appoint a successor is under way.

He leaves with a Premier League title to his name and our deepest gratitude and appreciation.

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Hodgkinson ready for 'battle of world records' in London

https://t.co/q3BMtLpKL4

[Manchester City @ManCity]

Pep Guardiola to step down after incredible decade as City Manager 🩵

🔗 https://t.co/u84AZYY23t

[Manchester United @ManUtd]

It's Carrick, you know ❤️

🇾🇪 We are delighted to announce Michael Carrick will continue as our head coach, having signed a new contract.

[England @England]

It’s official. Your #ThreeLions players heading to the @FIFAWorldCup! 🏆

[ATHLOS @athlos]

"We know we're entering into something really ambitious." — @alexisohanian

The ATHLOS League is here, and we're making our international debut at StoneX Stadium in London!

via @BBCSport

https://t.co/Yt7Geu2jzm

[EFL Communications @EFL_Comms]

An Independent Disciplinary Commission has today expelled Southampton from the Sky Bet Championship Play-Offs after the Club admitted to multiple breaches of EFL Regulations related to the unauthorised filming of other Clubs’ training.

In addition, the Club has received a four-point deduction that will be applied to the 2026/27 Championship table.

The effect of today’s order is that Middlesbrough are reinstated into the 2026 Play-Offs and will proceed to the Play-Off Final against Hull City. The final remains scheduled for Saturday 23 May, with the kick-off time to be confirmed.

📘 https://t.co/kGIhl4GksL

[Chelsea FC @ChelseaFC]

Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Xabi Alonso as Manager of the Men’s Team.

The Spaniard will begin his role on July 1, 2026, having agreed a four-year contract at Stamford Bridge.

Welcome to Chelsea, Xabi!

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The 2026 Diamond League season begins in China today, live on the BBC.

Everything you need to know + a catch-up with Ben Pattison:
https://t.co/JTqIrpro94

[BBC News (UK) @BBCNews]

Man Utd chiefs to recommend Carrick for permanent job https://t.co/lTugEy3Jdr

[BBC Sport @BBCSport]

Incredible numbers! 👏👏

It is the first time that more than a million applications from the UK alone have been submitted!

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After a historic day at the London Marathon, Sebastian Sawe, the first person to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a race, says he can go even faster. https://t.co/qrVt8nGnSw

[BBC News (UK) @BBCNews]

How special Sawe broke iconic sub-two-hour barrier https://t.co/ufCWt1Y0ju

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Still a bit speechless...

Sabastian Sawe smashes the two-hour barrier to make history at the London Marathon.

1:59:30
https://t.co/449ZXseefW

[BBC Sport @BBCSport]

A moment we thought we would never see 🤯

Sabastian Sawe has become the first person to run a marathon in under two hours in race conditions.

[BBC News (UK) @BBCNews]

Sawe smashes two-hour barrier to make history in London https://t.co/uc9wulTrUo