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Kevin Sinfield knighted after raising millions in Rob Burrow's memory
Original: Kevin Sinfield: The rugby legend who became a knight after raising millions in memory of his mate https://www.nytimes.co
Rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield has been knighted after raising millions of pounds for motor neurone disease charities, in tribute to his former Leeds Rhinos teammate Rob Burrow, who died from the condition. A long-distance running campaign by the pair became one of Britain's most celebrated fundraising efforts, and tributes are pouring in for Sinfield's loyalty and charity work.
Why now: A new profile of Sinfield's knighthood and his friendship with Rob Burrow is drawing wide attention and admiration.
Kevin SinfieldRob BurrowLeeds Rhinos
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- Kevin Sinfield: The rugby legend who became a knight after raising millions in memory of his mate https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7645900/2026/10/02/kevin-sinfield-rob-burrow-mnd-charity-run/ # Sports # Rugby # Charity · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 2
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