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Trump’s remarks on recruiting LeBron James to women’s basketball resurface amid WNBA trans athlete debate
Footage of Donald Trump joking in July 2022 about recruiting NBA star LeBron James to play for a women’s basketball team has resurfaced online in August 2026, amid a heated debate within the WNBA over transgender athletes competing in women’s sport. The clip has gained fresh attention as it dovetails with an ongoing row sparked…
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A real college football team is letting one fan call plays in an actual game this season
The Akron Zips have announced that they will let a member of the public call plays during the team’s opening offensive series of the 2026 college football season, in an unusual publicity stunt aimed at engaging fans. The move gives an “armchair quarterback” the rare chance to direct real play-calling in a live NCAA game,…
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Tributes to ‘talented young footballer’, 14, who drowned in River Thames amid heatwave
Tributes have been paid to a 14-year-old described as a “talented young footballer” who drowned in the River Thames during the current heatwave. His death has added to growing concern about the dangers of swimming in open water during periods of hot weather, as more people seek relief from high temperatures in rivers and lakes…
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Derry City part ways with manager Lynch
Derry City have parted company with manager Tiernan Lynch by mutual consent following a run of poor results, the club confirmed. Lynch, 50, had been in charge for less than two years after joining from Larne, and his departure comes as the Candystripes have struggled to build on last season’s second-place finish in the Premier…
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Why are Arsenal signing Newcastle captain Guimaraes?
Arsenal are moving to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes as manager Mikel Arteta looks to push the club to a “different dimension” after winning last season’s Premier League title. Arteta values Guimaraes’ top-flight experience, leadership qualities and durability, all seen as key to strengthening a midfield that suffered badly from injuries and heavy squad demands…
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Lightning strike kills footballer and injures 12 others during match
A footballer died and 12 other players were injured after lightning struck a pitch during a match in southern Thailand, highlighting the serious dangers posed by playing outdoor sport in severe weather. The incident occurred on Tuesday at Santiphap Stadium in Sungai Golok, prompting an emergency response from medical teams and drawing attention to safety…
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Cardiff City set to sign Lincoln midfielder Moylan
Cardiff City are set to sign midfielder Jack Moylan from Championship rivals Lincoln City, strengthening the Bluebirds’ squad ahead of the new season. The 24-year-old Republic of Ireland international would become Cardiff’s second summer signing after goalkeeper Nathan Trott joined in May, and he will reunite with fellow Irishman Brian Barry-Murphy, Cardiff’s manager. Moylan was…
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The diploma divide is reshaping American politics
A degree does not, on its own, confer common sense or merit.