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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,…
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Eight-try Wigan thump Toulouse to move into second
Wigan Warriors beat Toulouse Olympique 48-18 to record an 11th consecutive Super League win and rise to second place. The result underlined Wigan’s attacking strength, particularly after half-time, despite Toulouse briefly levelling the match shortly before the break. Zach Eckersley and Liam Marshall each scored twice, while Bevan French, Noah Hodkinson, Sam Eseh and Jai…
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Brilliant Ballymena shock Blues to lay down early marker
Ballymena United began the Irish Premiership season with a commanding 3-0 win over Linfield at Windsor Park, signalling an impressive start to Oran Kearney’s first full campaign in charge. The result matters because Ballymena have substantially reshaped their squad and defeated one of the league’s expected title contenders, while exposing a troubling opening performance from…
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‘What a throw!’ – Southern Brave’s two stunning run outs
Southern Brave produced two outstanding run-outs during their Hundred match against Manchester Super Giants in Southampton. Moeen Ali and Tristan Stubbs each made direct-hit throws to dismiss Tim Seifert and Leus du Plooy, helping Brave fight back in the field. The moments highlighted the importance of sharp fielding in a close, fast-paced format, with both…
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Stubbs ‘fuming’ about stunning elbow catch is overturned
Southern Brave’s Tristan Stubbs was left angry after a spectacular attempted catch using his elbow to dismiss Manchester Super Giants batter Tim Seifert was overturned on review. The incident mattered because the review found the ball had touched the ground, meaning Seifert was correctly given not out despite Stubbs’ athletic effort. The moment came during…
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Super Giants close in on knockout stages after beating Brave
Manchester Super Giants strengthened their bid to reach the knockout stages of The Hundred women’s competition with a 27-run victory over Southern Brave. The win keeps the Super Giants firmly in contention as the group phase approaches its conclusion. Richa Ghosh led the way with a rapid half-century for Manchester, providing the impetus for their…
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Swansea fear serious injury to key man Burgess
Swansea City fear centre-back Cameron Burgess may have sustained a serious Achilles injury during their 1-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Birmingham City. The 30-year-old was taken to hospital for scans after limping off late in the match, potentially disrupting Swansea’s preparations for the new Championship season. Burgess had played every minute of league football since…
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Vollering wins stage to claim Tour lead before final day
Demi Vollering won stage eight of the Tour de France Femmes to take the yellow jersey with one day remaining. Her late attack on the final climb and descent put her eight seconds ahead of defending champion Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney, setting up a close final-stage contest. The Dutch FDJ-Suez rider completed the 171.9km Sisteron-to-Nice stage in…
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Santner sends Rockets eight points clear at the top
Mitch Santner hit an unbeaten 52 from 23 balls to lead Trent Rockets to a six-wicket win over MI London in The Hundred at The Oval. The result moved the Rockets eight points clear at the top of the men’s competition and secured their place in the knockout stage. Santner’s rapid innings proved decisive in…