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Hopscotch Fest announces 2026 lineup
Hopscotch Music Festival has announced its 2026 line-up for a three-day return to downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, from 10 to 12 September. The announcement gives prospective attendees the first full indication of the programme, which combines outdoor main-stage performances with club shows across the city. Dexter and the Moonrocks, Cory Wong and King Princess will…
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FOX World Cup announcer says Trump’s appearance at final is ‘fun, unique thing’ despite potential backlash
FOX broadcaster John Strong says he'll “play it down the middle” as President Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino prepare to hand the FIFA World Cup trophy to the winning team.
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Disgraced West Midlands Police chief received £58k ‘golden goodbye’ when he retired on full pension after misleading MPs and public over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban
A senior West Midlands Police officer has retired with a pension and a reported £58,000 “golden goodbye” despite being found to have misled MPs and the public over a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans. The case has drawn criticism as it raises questions about accountability within policing, with the officer able to leave…
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‘Chaos v calm’ – Sutton’s World Cup final and third-place predictions
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup final and third-place play-off, BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton has given his verdict on both matches, alongside predictions generated by AI and by users of the BBC’s predictor game. Argentina face Spain in Sunday’s final in New York, while England meet France in Saturday’s bronze final in Miami, a…
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Convicted gun felon awaiting sentencing earned spot at Rikers World Cup watch party with Mamdani
An inmate previously convicted by a jury on felony gun charges and awaiting sentencing at Rikers Island was among the detainees invited to a FIFA World Cup watch party attended by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, according to court records reviewed by Fox News. Mamdani had faced online criticism for attending the event, which…
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Robbie Williams shares new version of Official Fifa Anthem ‘Desire’ featuring Nicole Scherzinger and Laura Pausini ahead of World Cup final
Robbie Williams has released a new version of the official FIFA World Cup anthem ‘Desire’, now featuring Nicole Scherzinger alongside Laura Pausini, ahead of the tournament’s closing ceremony. The updated track builds on the original Williams-Pausini duet, which became the first-ever official FIFA anthem after Williams was named the organisation’s Music Ambassador, and the three…
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Sheffield Wednesday Look To Boost Promotion Chances – Football Lowdown
Sheffield Wednesday are reported to be progressing in talks to sign former Millwall midfielder Billy Mitchell on a free transfer. The proposed move could strengthen their midfield as the club seek promotion from League One, following an active summer of recruitment. The 25-year-old was released by Millwall after helping them reach the Championship play-offs, making…
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Five reasons to be cheerful despite England’s World Cup exit
Despite the heartbreak of a World Cup semi-final loss, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about England’s footballing future.
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Football Daily | Donald Trump gives himself starting role in the bigliest occasion of all
The White House has confirmed that Donald Trump will attend Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at the New York New Jersey Stadium, despite having largely stayed away from the tournament otherwise. His only previous notable intervention was reportedly lobbying Fifa over a red card given to USA forward Folarin Balogun against Bosnia…
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Jarrod Bowen declares intention to stay at West Ham despite relegation
West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen has said he wants to stay with the club following their relegation from the Premier League, despite interest from several top-flight rivals. The forward’s comments matter because they suggest West Ham can retain a key player through the disruption of relegation, even as the club sells other assets to…