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Super Giants suffer batting collapse but hang on to beat Brave
Manchester Super Giants survived a dramatic batting collapse to beat Southern Brave by 10 runs in Southampton in the men’s Hundred. The result keeps their hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive, despite losing momentum badly during their innings. After a strong start, the Super Giants lost eight wickets for 30 runs, prompting a tense…
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Upmarket £2,664-a-year private tennis club axes its social media over geese cull backlash
A private tennis club charging £2,664 a year has reportedly removed its social-media presence after facing backlash over a planned or completed cull of geese. The dispute matters because it has prompted criticism of how the club handled wildlife management and public communication. The article identifies the club as upmarket and says the reaction centred…
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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert sends trans inclusion memo after Enes Freedom, Royce White announcements
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has sent a memo to teams addressing growing attention on transgender athlete participation in women’s basketball. The move follows announcements by former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White that they intend to enter a future WNBA draft, raising questions about the league’s eligibility rules and public response. According to…
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Ruthless Wire crush Bulls to go fourth
Warrington Wolves strengthened their Super League play-off prospects with a commanding 42-4 win at struggling Bradford Bulls, moving up to fourth place. The victory keeps Sam Burgess’ side in touch with the leading teams and maintains their outside chance of securing a top-two finish with six matches remaining. Bradford, second from bottom and winless in…
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St Mirren start strongly using relegation scare as ‘fuel’
St Mirren have begun the Scottish Premiership season with consecutive wins and clean sheets against Falkirk and St Johnstone, placing them top of the table after a difficult previous campaign. Manager Craig McLeish says last season’s relegation play-off scare is motivating the team to improve their resilience, fitness and defensive standards. Goalkeeper Jacob Chapman saved…
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‘They are falling apart’ – Super Giants lose eight wickets for 30 runs
Manchester Super Giants suffered a dramatic batting collapse against Southern Brave in The Hundred, losing eight wickets for 30 runs after reaching 119 without loss. The sequence turned a commanding start into a stuttering finish of 149-8 and gave Southern Brave significant momentum in Southampton. The BBC video highlights all eight wickets from the collapse…
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Tielemans cameo against PSG hints at Man Utd future
Youri Tielemans impressed Manchester United figures during a 26-minute debut in a 1-1 draw with Paris St-Germain, suggesting he could become an important midfield option alongside Bruno Fernandes. His calm passing and ability to help United retain possession were seen as particularly encouraging after scrutiny of the club’s summer transfer activity. United triggered a previously…
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Mason Mount injury overshadows Manchester United’s draw with PSG
Manchester United drew 1-1 with Paris Saint-Germain in a pre-season friendly in Gothenburg, but Mason Mount’s apparent foot injury dominated the occasion. The midfielder was substituted before 20 minutes had elapsed, renewing concerns over his fitness record since joining United in 2023 and potentially disrupting their preparations for the new season. PSG took an early…
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Versatile Bruno Guimarães gives Mikel Arteta options to shuffle midfield pack | Ed Aarons
Bruno Guimarães has joined Arsenal from Newcastle United for £75m, giving Mikel Arteta a versatile and combative midfielder capable of playing in several central roles. The move matters because Arsenal want greater depth and flexibility in a midfield already regarded as among Europe’s strongest, particularly while Declan Rice’s fitness is managed after a demanding season…
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Premier League managers have never been less English, title-winning or secure in their jobs
Nine Premier League clubs will begin the 2026-27 season with a different manager from the one who finished the previous campaign, underlining an unprecedented lack of job security. With 11 coaches having been in post for less than a year, the division’s median managerial tenure is at its lowest at the start of a season,…