All news by author: Darren Lewis

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Ange Postecoglou hints at Tottenham transfer plans amid Son Heung-min demand
Ange Postecoglou plans to beef up his attack at Tottenham but - whatever happens - Son Heung-min will be a key component of his plans after an impressive start to the season
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'Ronnie O'Sullivan's documentary shows we still don't understand mental health'
O'Sullivan has become the oldest player to win the UK ­Championship – 30 years after he became the youngest. And thanks to his new documentary, The Edge of Everything, he's helping others prioritise mental health issues in the sporting world. And it couldn't come soon enough
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe pushing for imminent start as Man Utd star handed lifeline
Sir Jim Ratcliffe will try to transform Manchester United into a title-winning team again once his 25 percent investment in the three-time European champions is finalised
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Toure warns Man City about "unbelievable" Tottenham talent ahead of Etihad clash
Toure, on the shortlist for the Premier League ’s Hall of Fame earlier this year, believes the 27-year-old could easily play in City’s midfield. Just like he did.
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'No escape from trauma for those in Israel-Gaza war and they're still no safer'
For the families still knee-deep in the grief and psychological trauma of the Israel-Hamas war there is no escape
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'No escape from grief and trauma and still no safer'
We have the luxury of turning the TV off but for all of the families knee-deep in grief and trauma over the last 52 days in Israel and Gaza there has been no escape, writes Darren Lewis
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'I'm A Celeb signing Farage shows contempt for ethnic minorities - get him out'
'For the ITV show, it seems no public figure is too controversial, too off limits, too distasteful or too beyond the pale. No boundary of taste and decency is too sacrosanct to breach'
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'Goodbye Braverman - our most dangerous minister and poster girl for racists'
After a day of political chaos with a major reshuffle of Sunak's cabinet - which included Suella Braverman's sacking - Darren Lewis celebrates the loss of Britain's 'most dangerous cabinet minister'
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'There's a hate preacher in the Government - she uses the name Suella Braverman'
The Home Secretary's latest divisive statement is that sleeping rough is a "lifestyle choice"
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Mikel Arteta's reason for picking David Raya becomes clear in Arsenal title chat
Arsenal are hoping to end a 20-year wait for a Premier League title this season - but Mikel Arteta knows his team must keep clean sheets if they want to achieve that aim
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Everton make Doucoure highest-paid player as bumper new contract confirmed
Everton have tied Abdoulaye Doucoure down to the club until 2025 with a new contract that will see him become the top earning player at Goodison Park after his stunning form proved his importance to manager Sean Dyche
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Mikel Arteta in full agreement with Arsene Wenger's bold Tottenham opinion
Tottenham currently sit top of the Premier League after a brilliant start to the season under new manager Ange Postecoglou and both Mikel Arteta and Arsene Wenger believe they are genuine title challengers
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'Change we need to see in the Metropolitan Police is coming – and tech can help'
Technology is still the most powerful tool in levelling the playing field, but official statistics show Black drivers are still several times more likely to be pulled over by police
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'Onana is wrong for protecting Garnacho - he can't decide what offends others'
Alejandro Garnacho used two gorilla emojis to caption a picture of him and his Manchester United teammates celebrating with Andre Onana after the goalkeeper's penalty save Copenhagen
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Ange Postecoglou aims to unite Tottenham fans as Israel-Hamas war rages
Tottenham host Fulham as they bid to maintain their fine start to the season by returning to the top of the Premier League. The spectre of far more serious events in the Middle East has put sport firmly into perspective
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Windrush pioneer returned to Jamaica after landlord 'made him sleep in kennel'
Not all Caribbeans who heeded the call 75 years ago to come and help with a post-Second World War labour shortage decided to stay put in the UK. Darren Lewis meets them
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'No father should feel grateful his daughter is dead - we must pray for peace'
No parent should endure what too many already have during the terrifying, blood-soaked, cycle of vengeance in the Middle East since last Saturday's attack, writes Darren Lewis
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Jewish fans hit out at "football family" for silence over Hamas attack in Israel
Jewish football fans have spoken out on their disappointment at the silence from the footballing world in the wake of the horrific scenes in Tel Aviv and Gaza this week
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Muslim and Arab sports stars hold summit over Israel-Hamas war as players clash
Around 30 athletes from football, cricket and rugby held a meeting to discuss the Israel-Hamas war, with players wanting to see fitting tributes to all who have lost their lives
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Hazard leaves fans wanting more despite etching himself into Chelsea folklore
Eden Hazard has retired from football after a wretched spell at Real Madrid, but his starring role for Chelsea in an era of massive success means he will not be forgotten
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'Keir Starmer needs to give us hope there will be real change on knife crime'
Darren Lewis knows only too well the heartbreak that comes with our knife epidemic, and he says we urgently need a better way forward and a national strategy so families don't live in fear
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Fiona Bruce called Question Time audience member to apologise after backlash
Question Time presenter Fiona Bruce called Roberto Gocan, 35, to apologise for describing him as 'the Black guy' on air. The broadcaster said she was 'wrong to identify him as I did'
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Mikel Arteta makes confident Declan Rice vow ahead of Arsenal vs Man City clash
Arsenal face Manchester City on Sunday in an early test of both side's title credentials, but the champions will arrive to the capital without influential Spanish midfielder Rodri
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Mikel Arteta makes bold Man City statement as Arsenal look to make history
Arsenal have a poor record against Manchester City and it cost them in the Premier League last season, but Mikel Arteta is confident his side can turn the tide this weekend
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Kevin Keegan's problem with women pundits shows football's dinosaurs still exist
Kevin Keegan has made national headlines with his comments on not liking former female footballers working as TV pundits on the men's game - a dinosaur's viewpoint straight out of the dark ages