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Foxes are small to medium-sized, omnivorous mammals belonging to several genera of the family Canidae. They have a flattened skull, upright, triangular ears, a pointed, slightly upturned snout, and a long bushy tail ("brush").

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Leicester daring to dream of FA Cup glory - Coady Leicester City are again "daring to dream" of FA Cup glory after beating Premier League Bournemouth, says Foxes defender Conor Coady. BBC Sport - Published on February 28, 2024
'The Jester' talks Leicester with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall Caroline De Moraes takes up the role of referee as 'The Jester from Leicester' Mark Selby plays a frame with Foxes midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2024
Two ejected from Millwall for alleged gestures Two men were detained and ejected from Millwall's The Den for allegedly making gestures mocking the Leicester City helicopter crash during Saturday's 3-2 FA Cup defeat by the Foxes. BBC Sport - Published on January 6, 2024

Ex-Foxes captain Morgan joins Kick It Out board Former Leicester City captain Wes Morgan is appointed to the board of anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out. BBC Sport - Published on November 30, 2023
'Little Leicester aren't so little any more' BBC Sport looks at Leicester City's impressive turnaround with the Foxes surpassing expectations early on in the Women's Super League season. BBC Sport - Published on November 2, 2023
Leicester's perfect start ends with defeat by Hull Liam Delap scores the only goal as Hull City win at Leicester City to end the Foxes' 100% start to the new season. BBC Sport - Published on September 2, 2023

Foakes ton but Foxes beat Surrey in One-Day Cup England's Ben Foakes hits a ton but Surrey lose at home to Leicestershire in the One-Day Cup, while Notts skittle Essex and Yorks-Lancs is rained off. BBC Sport - Published on August 3, 2023
Leicester set to name Man City's Maresca as manager Treble-winning Manchester City assistant coach Enzo Maresca is set to be appointed Leicester City manager after agreeing terms with the Foxes. BBC Sport - Published on June 16, 2023
'That was fantastic' - The Foxes wins Dante at York The Foxes is around 8-1 for the Derby at Epsom after winning York's Dante Stakes under jockey Oisin Murphy. BBC Sport - Published on May 18, 2023
'A big game, and we weren't at it' - Leicester's Maddison on Fulham defeat Leicester midfielder James Maddison says they are "just not quite right at the minute", after the Foxes dropped into the bottom three with a 5-3 defeat at Fulham. BBC Sport - Published on May 8, 2023

Patel ton steers Foxes to draw against Glamorgan Rishi Patel hits a career-best 134 not out as Leicestershire easily bat out time at 252-3 against Glamorgan with the game drifting to a draw. BBC Sport - Published on April 30, 2023
WSL: Build-up to Leicester v Liverpool as Foxes aim to move off bottom Follow updates and listen to local BBC radio commentary as Leicester City host Liverpool, followed by Tottenham v Brighton in the WSL BBC Sport - Published on April 28, 2023
Smith disappointed with Leicester draw at Leeds Leicester boss Dean Smith says he is "disappointed" his side did not take all three points at Leeds as the Foxes fought back to salvage a point in their battle against relegation. BBC Sport - Published on April 25, 2023	'Low and sad' - are rudderless Leicester heading down? Seven years ago Leicester shocked the footballing world by lifting the Premier League trophy, but the Foxes are now grimly staring at the prospect of relegation. BBC Sport - Published on April 8, 2023
Leicester ready for relegation fight - Sadler reacts to Villa defeat Leicester's caretaker manager Adam Sadler reacts to "difficult" 2-1 loss at home to Aston Villa but insists the team are "united and ready for the fight" as the managerless Foxes are drawn further into.. BBC Sport - Published on April 4, 2023	Width key to Man Utd improvement in Foxes win Match of the Day 2 pundits Dion Dublin and Stephen Warnock analyse the tweaks Manchester United made at half-time in their 3-0 win over Leicester. BBC Sport - Published on February 20, 2023
'Fox in charge of henhouse': Activists criticise move to appoint UAE oil chief as chair of COP28 Appointing the head of one of the United Arab Emirates' state-owned oil companies as the head of this year's UN climate conference "goes beyond putting the fox in charge of the hen house", according to.. Sky News - Published on January 12, 2023	Bournemouth 2-1 Leicester: Brendan Rodgers says Foxes got 'too comfortable' Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers says his team "got too comfortable" as they lost 2-1 to Bournemouth having initially taken the lead after ten minutes. BBC Sport - Published on October 8, 2022
Leicester 4-0 Nottingham Forest: James Maddison scores twice as Foxes win first game of season Leicester thrash Nottingham Forest to secure their first Premier League win of the season and move off the bottom of the table. BBC Sport - Published on October 3, 2022	James Maddison: Leicester have 'greed' for more trophies Leicester City midfielder James Maddison tells MOTDx's Craig Mitch about the Foxes' desire for more trophies - and discusses his love of snooker on a trip to the Crucible Theatre. BBC Sport - Published on April 28, 2022
Manchester United 1-1 Leicester City: United's Champions League hopes dented by Foxes Manchester United stay sixth as Fred's equaliser saves a point against Leicester at Old Trafford. BBC Sport - Published on April 2, 2022	Rennes 2-1 Leicester (2-3 on aggregate): Wesley Fofana scores in first game in seven months as Foxes advance in Europa Conference League Wesley Fofana scored on his return after serious injury to help Leicester see off Rennes and move into the Europa Conference League quarter-finals. BBC Sport - Published on March 17, 2022
Leicester 1-0 Leeds United: Brendan Rodgers proud of Leicester's 'courage' Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers says he "couldn't be prouder" of his team, and believes they have found "cohesion", after the Foxes beat Leeds 1-0. BBC Sport - Published on March 5, 2022	Burnley 0-2 Leicester: James Maddison and Jamie Vardy give Foxes first league win of 2022 Leicester claim their first Premier League win of 2022 as second-half goals from James Maddison and the returning Jamie Vardy gave them victory over Burnley. BBC Sport - Published on March 1, 2022
Leicester 4-1 Randers: Foxes win first leg of Europa Conference League tie Leicester City beat Danish Cup winners Randers in their Europa Conference League knockout round play-off first leg. BBC Sport - Published on February 17, 2022	Leicester City 1-0 Liverpool: Ademola Lookman scores as Foxes beat Reds Ademola Lookman scores the only goal as Leicester beat Liverpool to leave the Reds six points off the top of the Premier League table. BBC Sport - Published on December 28, 2021
Leicester City 4-0 Newcastle United: Youri Tielemans scores twice as Foxes bounce back from Europa League exit Leicester City bounced back from their Europa League exit to earn an emphatic Premier League victory over Newcastle United at the King Power Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on December 12, 2021	Napoli 3-2 Leicester: Foxes pay for slack defending Leicester City are made to pay for slack defending as hosts Napoli advance in the Europa League at the Foxes' expense. BBC Sport - Published on December 9, 2021
Brighton 1-0 Leicester: Brighton strike late to beat Foxes Maisie Symonds scores an injury-time free-kick as Brighton move up to third in the WSL table by inflicting a seventh straight loss of the campaign on Leicester. BBC Sport - Published on November 14, 2021	Leeds United 1-1 Leicester: VAR rules out Foxes winner VAR rules out a second-half Leicester goal as the Foxes share the points with Leeds in an entertaining game at Elland Road. BBC Sport - Published on November 7, 2021
Crystal Palace 2-2 Leicester City: Brendan Rodgers' side throw away two-goal lead Leicester throw away a two goal lead as Crystal Palace came from behind to draw with the Foxes at Selhurst Park. BBC Sport - Published on October 3, 2021	West Ham 4-1 Leicester City: Brendan Rodgers says Foxes were too slow Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers says his side were too slow in their 4-1 defeat by West Ham at London Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on August 23, 2021
Chelsea 2-1 Leicester: Brendan Rodgers says Foxes conceded a 'very very harsh' penalty against Chelsea Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers says his side conceded a "very very harsh" penalty but adds his team will learn from it. BBC Sport - Published on May 18, 2021	Chelsea 2-1 Leicester: Thomas Tuchel 'happy' as Blues bounce back from FA Cup defeat Manager Thomas Tuchel says he is "absolutely happy" as Chelsea beat Leicester to gain some measure of revenge just three days after the Foxes beat his side in the FA Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on May 18, 2021
Chelsea 2-1 Leicester City: Blues beat Foxes in crucial top-four showdown Chelsea beat Leicester City to boost their Champions League hopes - and leave the Foxes in danger of missing out. BBC Sport - Published on May 18, 2021	Leicester City: The inside story of La Manga and the Foxes last cup final As Leicester City prepare to face Chelsea in the FA Cup final, BBC Sport looks back to their last cup final and the controversial events before it. BBC Sport - Published on May 14, 2021