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Why a lack of Premier League games on Boxing Day has caused concern in the UK

Boxing Day games are a long-standing tradition in England Ian MacNicol/Getty Images The ripped wrapping paper has been cleared away, leftover turkey is firmly on the menu, and most people are off work ...
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Boxing Day football is not like killing foxes; it’s a noble tradition

Whenever anyone claims traditions are not being respected and that this is yet another thing to moan about in ‘Broken Britain’, it always sets my teeth on edge; ‘traditions’ are often just a synonym ...
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Why is there only one Premier League game on Boxing Day?

There will not be a feast of festive football in the Premier League this Boxing Day, with just one top-flight game scheduled for the traditional slot due to complications with a congested calendar ...
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Premier League Set to Break Tradition with Only One Fixture on Boxing Day

Premier League Set to Break Tradition with Only One Fixture on Boxing DayPaul Terry / Zuma Press / Profimedia The Premier League is set to move away from its long-standing Boxing Day tradition by ...
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For Arizona State football, coordinator Brian Ward’s boxing past shapes a strong defense

"The way he prepares ... in my mind, it all correlates back to boxing," an Arizona State assistant says of Ward's approach. Rich von Biberstein / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images TEMPE, Ariz. — ...