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Hearts agree £1.7m deal to sell Kyziridis to unnamed Turkish club
Heart of Midlothian have agreed to sell Greek winger Alexandros Kyziridis to an unnamed Turkish club for a fee of around £1.7m. The move ends a season-long spell at Tynecastle for the 25-year-old, who had attracted interest from several clubs over the summer following an impressive first year in Scottish football. Kyziridis joined Hearts last…
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Brazilian top-flight club wear name of English fan with MND on shirts
Coritiba, a Brazilian Serie A football club, wore shirts bearing the name of Jonny Butcher, a 29-year-old Norwich fan diagnosed with motor neurone disease, during their match against Chapecoense to raise awareness of the incurable condition. Butcher, who was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in February, had developed ties to the club through his wife…
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South Yorkshire cold case convictions, Kellogg’s dye pledge and Wales’ World Cup exit dominate
Police secure historical assault convictions using DNA breakthroughs, while Kellogg’s drops an artificial colouring and Australia probes graduate visa abuse; also, Brussels’ new square disappoints, Caitlin Clark avoids suspension and Mattel honours Whitney Houston with a new Barbie.
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Huddersfield thrash Catalans to mark Dewsbury move
Huddersfield Giants marked the announcement of their upcoming move to Dewsbury with a commanding 42-20 Super League victory over Catalans Dragons, securing a third successive win. The result matters for Huddersfield’s season as they remain bottom of the table but are showing clear signs of improvement under head coach Jim Lenihan, who took charge in…
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Fulham land Shea Charles from Southampton for record £30m
Fulham have agreed a fee of up to £30m with Southampton for midfielder Shea Charles, subject to a medical, in a deal that will make the 22-year-old the most expensive Northern Irish footballer in history. He is set to sign a five-year contract at Craven Cottage, having chosen Fulham over interest from Leeds United, and…
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Welsh Fire eliminated after heavy defeat by Sunrisers Leeds
Welsh Fire have been eliminated from The Hundred Women’s competition after suffering a heavy six-wicket defeat to Sunrisers Leeds at Headingley. The result ends Fire’s involvement in this year’s tournament, while boosting Sunrisers’ own hopes of reaching the knockout stages. Sunrisers were guided to victory by Phoebe Litchfield, whose innings of 55 proved decisive in…
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Litchfield helps Sunrisers boost knockout hopes
Sunrisers Leeds kept their hopes of reaching The Hundred’s knockout phase alive with a six-wicket win over Welsh Fire at Headingley, a result that also eliminated Fire from top-three contention. Opener Phoebe Litchfield produced a match-winning innings in the must-win contest, powering Sunrisers to their target with plenty of balls to spare and lifting her…
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Gianni Infantino comes out fighting: FIFA hit out at campaign to bring president down following bombshell allegation of his ‘affair’ with former UEFA staffer
FIFA has pushed back against what it describes as a campaign to remove president Gianni Infantino, after a bombshell allegation emerged claiming he had an affair with a former UEFA staff member. The governing body has framed the claims as part of a wider effort to undermine Infantino’s leadership, though the full details of the…
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Forget golf or boozy lunches, top firms are now wooing new clients over a game of padel
A growing number of professionals and law firms in Britain are turning to padel, the fast-growing racquet sport, as their preferred way to entertain and build relationships with clients, replacing traditional pursuits such as golf or long lunches accompanied by alcohol. Firms say the sport’s short, sociable format and energetic pace make it an easier…
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Five-time Super League champion Makinson to retire
Catalans Dragons winger Tommy Makinson has announced he will retire at the end of the 2026 season, bringing an end to a decorated rugby league career. The 34-year-old former England international spent 2011 to 2024 at St Helens, where he won five Grand Finals and a Challenge Cup, before moving to the French club in…