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New-look Villa turn to Scandinavia as they rebuild squad
Aston Villa have signed four Scandinavian players this summer as part of a wider squad overhaul following a disappointing ninth-place finish in the Women’s Super League last season. The arrivals – three Norwegians and one Dane – form part of eight senior signings and mark a notable shift for a club that previously had no…
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WSL’s ‘big two’: Arsenal and Chelsea record more revenue than rest of league combined | Tom Garry
An analysis of eight seasons of Women’s Super League club accounts reveals that the commonly used term “big four” for Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United is misleading financially, as it is really Arsenal and Chelsea who dominate off the pitch. The two London clubs together generated more revenue in 2024-25 than the rest…
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I won FPL last season – here are my five best tips
Erik Ibsen, a 23-year-old Danish medical student and Everton fan, won Fantasy Premier League (FPL) outright last season after finishing top of 11 million players in his first ever season playing the game. He has shared his strategy with BBC Sport ahead of the new campaign, arguing that his inexperience and refusal to follow paid…
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Revealed: The films and series you HAVE to see to be cultured
A survey of 2,000 Britons commissioned by the National Film and Television School (NFTS) has produced a list of 30 films and TV shows deemed essential viewing for anyone wanting to be considered culturally literate, suggesting screen knowledge is increasingly rivalling literary knowledge as a marker of taste. The NFTS said the findings reflect how…
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How Carrick’s Man Utd are shaping up for Premier League season
Manchester United’s new head coach Michael Carrick has spent pre-season shaping a playing style that leans back into the club’s attacking traditions, after previous managers struggled to bed in a slower, possession-based approach. Carrick has said he wants his side to win while also being “exciting”, echoing former manager Sir Alex Ferguson’s belief that the…
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Wrexham’s Moore aiming to stay the distance
Wrexham striker Kieffer Moore scored the club’s opening goal of the new Championship season, less than three minutes into Monday’s 1-1 draw with Cardiff City, before Rubin Colwill’s late equaliser denied the club victory in the Welsh derby. The 34-year-old says he has taken extra measures over the summer to avoid a repeat of the…
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Adult Swim’s Longest-Running Sci-Fi Is So Good, Its Spin-Off Has Already Been Renewed for Season 2
The Rick and Morty universe has expanded with President Curtis, an Adult Swim spin-off centred on President Andre Curtis (voiced by Keith David), which has already been renewed for a second season ahead of its first season’s premiere. Star Keith David announced the renewal last month at San Diego Comic-Con, and the new season is…
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Gallery: Here’s A Look At The Electrifying Pikachu Cards In Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration
The Pokémon Company has previewed the Pikachu-themed cards featured in the Pokémon Trading Card Game’s upcoming 30th Celebration series, which launches worldwide simultaneously. The set marks three decades of the franchise and is expected to be highly sought-after among collectors, given the enduring popularity of Pikachu in trading card releases. The 30th Celebration series will…
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Ryan Fitzpatrick says friends raving about Highmark Stadium despite harsh critics: ‘Absolutely unbelievable’
Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has pushed back on early criticism of the team’s new Highmark Stadium, saying friends who have attended have given it glowing reviews. His comments come after the venue drew a mixed reception from fans following its first public appearances, offering a more positive counterpoint to the initial wave of…
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The Greatest Superhero Movie of All Time Is Now Dominating on Netflix
A Collider article revisits Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, the 2018 Sony animated film, arguing it remains the finest superhero movie ever made as it finds a new audience on Netflix. The piece notes the film introduced Miles Morales (voiced by Shameik Moore) to cinema audiences without displacing Tom Holland’s Peter Parker in the MCU, and…