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WSL roundup: Arsenal rue missed chances after draw with Crystal Palace
Arsenal were held to a goalless draw by promoted Crystal Palace at the Emirates despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, one of several results in a busy Women’s Super League weekend that saw upsets, comebacks and controversy across the division. Elsewhere, Brighton staged a dramatic late fightback, Everton beat ten-woman Charlton, and Liverpool salvaged…
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Manchester United 0-1 Manchester City: Premier League – live
Manchester City beat local rivals Manchester United 1-0 in the 199th Manchester derby, with Erling Haaland scoring the only goal despite City playing much of the match with 10 men. New signing Enzo Fernández emerged as the standout performer, drawing praise from City supporters after a combative display that included involvement in the winning goal,…
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Foden dismissed in derby – but did he deserve it?
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden was sent off in the Manchester derby after kicking out at Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes, sparking widespread debate over whether the decision was correct. Referee Michael Oliver dismissed Foden after 23 minutes at Old Trafford following a VAR review, making him only the second City player to be sent off…
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German far-right surge, Charlie Kirk backlash and Aspinall’s title under threat
Germany’s AfD nears historic regional power as Sweden votes Sunday amid a hard-right surge; US students spark outrage reenacting Charlie Kirk’s killing; plus a Rotherham cost-of-living charity, a Boko Haram survivor’s story, and sport and music updates.
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Europe’s big names shine in Solheim Cup win over US
Europe reclaimed the Solheim Cup with a 15-13 victory over the United States in the Netherlands, as star players Charley Hull and Lottie Woad finally delivered in Sunday’s singles after a disappointing start to the tournament. Hull opened the day with a 3&2 win over Megan Khang, while Woad secured her first full point of…
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Sam Surridge in stoppage time denies Messi and Miami a win: MLS roundup
Nashville SC snatched a late 2-2 draw away to Inter Miami in Saturday’s MLS action, with Sam Surridge equalising in the first minute of second-half stoppage time after Lionel Messi had put the hosts ahead. The result was one of several notable outcomes across the league, including Sporting Kansas City ending a long winless run…
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Lewis Dunk’s showstopper helps five-star Brighton to rout 10-man Coventry
Coventry City’s alarming start to the season deepened as they became only the second team in Premier League history to lose their opening four matches without scoring, thrashed 5-0 at home by Brighton despite playing more than half the match with 10 men. Manager Frank Lampard insisted his side were not playing as badly as…
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Antonelli wins as Norris loses out under virtual safety car
Kimi Antonelli won the Spanish Grand Prix after McLaren’s Lando Norris, who had dominated from pole position, was denied victory by unfortunate timing of a virtual safety car (VSC). Norris had already passed the pit entry when the VSC was triggered, allowing rivals Antonelli and Max Verstappen to make cheap pit stops while he was…
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Boks power & All Blacks of old – what did we learn from series?
South Africa secured a 3-1 series victory over New Zealand in the inaugural “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry” series, further underlining their status as the world’s top-ranked side ahead of next year’s Rugby World Cup. The Springboks lost the opening Test in Johannesburg but responded by leaning on their trademark forward power, particularly the driving maul and…
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Cristiano Ronaldo calls for lifetime bans in Saudi Pro League after Diogo Jota chants
Cristiano Ronaldo has called for lifetime stadium bans after fans appeared to chant Diogo Jota’s name at his former Wolves and Portugal teammate Rúben Neves during a Saudi Pro League match. The incident occurred as Neves’ club, Al-Hilal, played away against Al-Taawoun, and has drawn strong condemnation from Ronaldo, who said such behaviour has no…