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Behind Milburn’s magic: Wor Jackie was a pit village hero and ‘everybody’s friend’ in Newcastle
Jackie Milburn is portrayed as more than Newcastle United’s great goalscorer: “Wor Jackie” was a deeply local figure whose identity was rooted in Ashington, the Northumberland mining town that shaped his character and appeal. A new book examines his shy manner, strong self-discipline and extraordinary work ethic, explaining why he came to embody both sporting…
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Afcon’s biennial switch cost African governing body deal worth more than $1bn
The Confederation of African Football (Caf) abandoned a prospective commercial deal worth at least $1bn after deciding to hold the Africa Cup of Nations every four years rather than every two. The decision changed the rights available to bidders and forced Caf to restart its sales process, prolonging the organisation’s lack of a long-term financial…
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Why three is no crowd for Swansea boss Matos
Swansea City head coach Vitor Matos says the signing of Ross Stewart is intended to strengthen, rather than replace, his attacking options. He believes a squad containing Stewart, Zan Vipotnik and Adam Idah can manage the demands of the Championship and cup competitions, addressing the lack of striker depth Swansea experienced last season. Stewart, 30,…
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Caldentey embraces ‘cool’ pressure as Arsenal target Treble
Mariona Caldentey says Arsenal must embrace the pressure of competing for the treble in 2026-27, as they seek their first Women’s Super League title since 2019 alongside domestic cups and European success. The Spain midfielder believes the squad is ready to take the next step after last season’s near misses, while manager Renee Slegers has…
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39 moves across five countries – football’s ultimate journeyman
Zeph Thomas, a 36-year-old winger and former St Kitts and Nevis international, has made 39 moves between 29 clubs across five countries since leaving Rotherham United in 2008. Now player-manager of ninth-tier Dearne & District, he is preparing the South Yorkshire club for its first FA Cup match, highlighting the team’s rapid rise from local…
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Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 18
This is a daily BBC Sport quiz feature rather than a news story: the 18th instalment of its “Who am I?” series challenges readers to identify a Premier League footballer from a set of progressively revealed clues. Players earn points based on how few clues they need, with three correct guesses considered good and four…
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Who will leave Chelsea? How Blues could cut 41-man squad
Chelsea have 41 senior players and just 25 days left in the transfer window to trim their squad, with new head coach Xabi Alonso keen to make significant cuts after the club missed out on European football for the coming season. Even reaching a more workable 25-man senior squad would require offloading 16 players by…
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Student shoots multiple people at a high school in Thailand, authorities say
A 14-year-old student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok, Thailand, on the morning of Friday 7 August 2026, killing several school staff before turning the gun on himself. Officials said the boy had earlier shot dead his grandparents at the family home before attending school with the weapon, which was legally registered to…
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TV tonight: Jon Hamm’s offbeat adult animation lands in the UK
The Guardian’s TV listings roundup for the evening highlights the UK debut of Grimsburg, an adult animated comedy starring Jon Hamm as a maverick detective who returns to his hometown, alongside the finale of Scottish crime drama Granite Harbour. The selection spans a range of genres, from documentary and travelogue to comedy and film, giving…
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Rams have assembled a roster to ruin football, just like the Dodgers have ruined baseball
The article argues that the Los Angeles Rams have built a roster so stacked that they risk dominating the NFL in the way the Los Angeles Dodgers have come to dominate Major League Baseball, to the detriment of competitive balance in both sports. The comparison centres on concerns that heavy spending and star-studded rosters make…