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Russell returns for Scotland in South Africa
Star fly-half Finn Russell is fit to start for Scotland against South Africa in the second round of Nations Championship action.
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SWFC: Comparisons, retro feel and reaction: Owls release home kit for 26/27 campaign – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club (the Owls) have unveiled their new home kit for the 2026/27 season, prompting comparison and debate among supporters. The launch matters to fans as the annual home shirt reveal is a notable moment for the club’s identity and merchandise ahead of the new campaign. According to the headline, the design carries…
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R&B star Syd on the return of the Internet and falling out with Odd Future: ‘We only had three meetings as a group and I called two of them’
R&B singer, producer and engineer Syd (Sydney Bennett), 34, has spoken to the Guardian about her new solo album, Beard, and reflected candidly on her difficult years in the Los Angeles rap collective Odd Future, which also featured Tyler, the Creator, Frank Ocean and Earl Sweatshirt. She describes Beard as her “first really me album”,…
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‘Best player England has developed’: Olise’s rise from Hayes to the World Cup
Michael Olise, the Bayern Munich and France playmaker, has emerged as one of the standout performers at the 2026 World Cup, providing five assists — more than any other player in the tournament — and establishing himself as a Ballon d’Or contender. The article traces his path from a housing estate in Hayes, west London,…
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Sheffield waste contractor Veolia pledges to reinstate new paving after digging 6ft hole for ‘essential works’
Veolia, the waste management contractor operating in Sheffield, has committed to reinstating newly laid paving after excavating a hole around 6ft deep to carry out what it described as “essential works”. The pledge matters to residents concerned that recently completed public realm improvements should not be left damaged or unfinished following the contractor’s intervention. The…
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‘It’s Not Like That’: Scott Foley Notes Series’ Strong Reviews & Performance As “Disappointed But Grateful” Star Laments Cancellation By Prime Video
Scott Foley, the star and executive producer of the faith-based family drama It’s Not Like That, has responded to Prime Video’s decision to cancel the series after one season. In an Instagram video posted a day after Deadline reported the cancellation, Foley described himself as “disappointed but grateful”, pointing out that the show had performed…
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Wimbledon’s star-studded year as tournament attracts man of the moment Bad Bunny and huge US star Alix Earle as well as British regulars David Beckham and Sienna Miller
The Daily Mail reports that the 2026 Wimbledon Championships has drawn an unusually wide array of celebrities to south-west London, extending beyond the tournament’s traditional roster of British A-listers. The article’s main talking point is the debut appearance of Puerto Rican music superstar Bad Bunny, alongside American social media star Alix Earle and long-standing regulars…
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Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 32
The BBC has published the latest edition of its daily “Who am I?” football quiz, in which readers attempt to identify a mystery player. This instalment, No 32 in the series, is themed around FIFA World Cup 2026 stars. The feature is part of BBC Sport’s ongoing interactive puzzle offering rather than a news story.…
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TV tonight: can Maura Higgins outsmart the Traitors US?
The Guardian’s “TV tonight” column previews the evening’s television highlights, led by the finale of The Traitors US on BBC Three at 9pm. Hosted by Alan Cumming, the American version has drawn attention for its flamboyant celebrity cast and the host’s eccentric wardrobe, and the column asks whether former Love Islander Maura Higgins can identify…
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Disney Entertainment TV Chairman Debra OConnell on Emmy Noms, Recognition for ‘Dancing With the Stars’ and the New FX/Hulu Setup
Debra OConnell, four months into her role as chairman of Disney Entertainment Television, marked her first Emmy nominations morning in the position as the Walt Disney Company secured 125 nominations at the 78th Emmy Awards. The haul included 46 nominations for ABC — more than any other broadcast network — which OConnell described as “an…