SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The Lions' victory over Australia was like watching men against boys - here's why that's a worrying sign
It was not what a Lions series should all be about.
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Astros RHP Lance McCullers Jr. back on IL with finger blister
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US bans trans women from competing in women's sports at Olympics
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