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The mental health crisis affecting vetsUnder The Radar Death of Hampshire vet highlights mental health issues plaguing the industry
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Man City’s ‘World Cup’: Pep Guardiola’s team bid for Champions League gloryThe Week Recommends Sky Blues prepare for a potential three knockout games in eight days in Portugal
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On the prowl for No.16: Tiger Woods is geared up for PGA Championship challengeThe Week Recommends First major of the year will be held behind closed doors at TPC Harding Park
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The Players: a big opportunity awaits defending champion Rory McIlroyThe Week Recommends World No.1 golfer aims to become the first back-to-back winner of the PGA Tour’s flagship event
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F1 Australian GP finally cancelled after McLaren withdrawThe Week Recommends McLaren team member tests positive for coronavirus
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Premier League: Man United maintain superiority over CityThe Week Recommends Ole Gunnar Solksjaer's side have beaten City three times this season, and result leaves Liverpool close to title
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