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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.
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TV presenter Knowles buys stake in Cornish Pirates
TV presenter Nick Knowles has become a shareholder in Championship rugby side Cornish Pirates, joining a growing ownership group as the club seeks investment to work towards Premiership status. Knowles, best known for DIY SOS and National Lottery: Who Dares Wins, has been an ambassador for the club for over a season, and chief executive…
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Briton Chapman suffers brain bleed after sparring session
British boxer Raven Chapman, 32, was airlifted to hospital and placed in a medically induced coma after suffering a brain bleed following a sparring session in Denmark on 24 July. The former world title challenger collapsed after training and was diagnosed with a brain haematoma and cerebral oedema, prompting emergency surgery to stop the bleeding…
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Transfer ‘shark’ De Zerbi hopes to drag Spurs up from depths
Roberto de Zerbi has said he wants to build Tottenham back into a top side after guiding them to Premier League survival at the end of a torrid 2025-26 season. The Italian took charge with Spurs facing relegation, describing a broken dressing room after his first game, a defeat at Sunderland, but he kept the…
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From media deals to roster rules: Five priorities for MLS’s new commissioner
MLS’s incoming commissioner Larry Berg faces an extensive to-do list as he prepares to take over from Don Garber, whose 28-year tenure ends this year. Berg, who officially begins the role on 1 January, used his first press conference to outline an ambitious vision for the league, though he deferred detailed questions about broadcasting strategy…
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Salah mobbed at airport before Trabzonspor move
Turkish club Trabzonspor are set to confirm the signing of Mohamed Salah, with the Egypt captain mobbed by hundreds of fans as he arrived at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport wearing the club’s colours. The move ends the 34-year-old’s nine-year spell at Liverpool, where he scored 257 goals, and follows a reported breakdown in talks with fellow…
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Hillary Clinton appears mesmerized by WNBA team’s dancing elephant mascot
Hillary Clinton attended a New York Liberty WNBA game against the Seattle Storm, where she was seated courtside and appeared captivated by a dance performance from the team’s elephant mascot. The moment, captured on video, has drawn attention amid the WNBA’s growing profile and the tendency for high-profile figures to be spotted at games. The…
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Hull sign goalkeeper Tzolakis for club record fee
Hull City have signed Greece goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis from Olympiacos for a club-record fee, strengthening their squad ahead of a return to Premier League football. The 23-year-old joins on a five-year deal, with the transfer reportedly worth around £20m plus add-ons, surpassing the £13m Hull paid Tottenham for Ryan Mason back in 2016. Tzolakis spent…