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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…
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Marquez moves top with MotoGP win in San Marino
Marc Marquez won the San Marino Grand Prix at Misano, moving to the top of the MotoGP drivers’ standings as the season heads into its final stretch. The result is significant because it hands the seven-time champion the outright lead on countback after he closed a substantial points gap on rival Jorge Martin over recent…
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Trump doubles down on support for ‘natural’ Irish reunification saying he ‘loved’ making UK politicians angry – as allies including Farage attack president
Donald Trump has reiterated his support for a united Ireland, saying he “loved” the anger his comments provoked among right-wing British politicians. His remarks, made during a two-day visit to the Irish Republic combining diplomacy and golf, have deepened strains in the UK-US relationship and drawn sharp criticism from senior figures across the political spectrum,…
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Forget ‘Reacher,’ This ’90s Movie Officially Reinvented the Spy Thriller Formula
The Hunt for Red October, the 1990 Cold War submarine thriller, has surged in popularity as a rental on Apple TV some 36 years after its cinema release. The article argues the film reshaped the spy thriller genre by ditching the usual exotic locations and suave secret agents in favour of claustrophobic submarine settings and…
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America’s women’s basketball epic reaches its climax with national unity on the line in FIBA World Cup final
The United States women’s basketball team will contest the FIBA World Cup final against France in Berlin on Sunday, aiming to extend a 35-game World Cup winning streak. Head coach Kara Lawson has framed the occasion, which falls on the 25th anniversary weekend of the September 11 attacks, as an opportunity for the team to…
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Opener may not have to be specialist – Trescothick
Marcus Trescothick, England’s interim Test coach, has said the team’s opening batter does not need to be a specialist, as selectors weigh how to fit Jacob Bethell back into the top order when he returns from injury for the South Africa tour in December. The comment reflects a broader reshuffle facing England’s batting line-up, with…
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Rangers v Celtic: Scottish League Cup quarter-final – live
Rangers host Celtic in the Scottish League Cup quarter-final, the first Old Firm derby of the season, with kick-off at 12pm BST. Both sides have endured difficult European campaigns, while Celtic currently hold a perfect record in the league; the League Cup offers a fresh context away from those pressures. The tie also marks notable…
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Manchester United v Chelsea: Women’s Super League – live
Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor spoke ahead of her side’s Women’s Super League match against Manchester United, emphasising the need to maintain confidence and ruthlessness in front of goal. She referenced Chelsea’s previous fixture against Aston Villa, saying the team should have been further ahead by half-time and must adopt a killer mentality to see…
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How Zverev and Shelton emerged from ‘Sincaraz’ shadow
Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton meet in Sunday’s US Open men’s final, with both players already having reason to view their 2026 Grand Slam season as a success regardless of the result. German top seed Zverev has broken free of the shadow cast by Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who dominated the last two years’…