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Junta calls in Russian troops to crush Niger mutiny as Williams sisters bow out at US Open
Also tonight: a Venice documentary exposes Putin’s war on press freedom, a Florida woman avoids charges after a fatal Walmart car-park shooting, the Muppets mark fifty UK years, and two children hurt in a bouncy-castle accident in Australia.
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Mike Dean insists he refereed ‘properly and professionally’ after podcast claims
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has defended his 25-year officiating career, insisting he always performed his job “properly and professionally”, after remarks he made on a podcast sparked widespread criticism. Dean had told the Jamie Vardy’s Having a Party podcast that he would “joke about” during matches and see how long he could avoid…
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Manchester City v Coventry, Nottingham Forest v Tottenham and more: football clockwatch – live
This extract comes from the Guardian’s live “clockwatch” football blog covering Saturday’s 3pm Premier League and EFL kick-offs, including Manchester City v Coventry and Nottingham Forest v Tottenham. Rather than a conventional report, the piece is a light-hearted, in-the-moment commentary reflecting the chaotic nature of covering several simultaneous blacked-out matches, where writers cannot actually watch…
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College football’s first full Saturday is here and it’s a celebration of America at its best
A Fox News Outkick opinion column marks the first full Saturday of the American college football season, framing it as a celebration of the United States and its traditions. The writer, a University of Wisconsin graduate and Badgers fan, argues that college football uniquely unites Americans across generations through family loyalty to particular teams, setting…
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Newcastle United v Bournemouth: Premier League – live
Newcastle United host Bournemouth in the Premier League, a fixture that has recently favoured the visitors despite Newcastle’s stronger current form. Bournemouth have won their last two league trips to St James’ Park, while Newcastle head into the game buoyed by an encouraging start to the season under new manager Matthias Jaissle, who replaced Eddie…
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King Charles and Macron view historic Bayeux Tapestry as Canterbury pushes for local booking priority
The Bayeux Tapestry is on public display at the British Museum for the first time in the United Kingdom, marked by a visit from King Charles and French President Emmanuel Macron. The milestone marks a significant diploma
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Liverpool look for new sporting director after Richard Hughes formally leaves
Liverpool have confirmed that Richard Hughes has formally stepped down as sporting director, making him the fourth person to leave the role in four years, with FSG president Mike Gordon now leading the search for a successor. Hughes’s exit had long been expected: he told the club of his intention to leave earlier this year…
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3 One-Hit Wonder Songs From the 1980s That No One Else on Earth Could Have Written
This is a light entertainment feature listing three 1980s one-hit wonders whose songs are described as so distinctive that only their original artists could have created them. The article argues these tracks are inseparable from the quirky identities of the bands behind them, comparing them to iconic film roles no other actor could fill. The…
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Clarke gave SFA ‘a little shove’ over new contract
Former Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has revealed he pushed the Scottish FA into agreeing a new contract shortly before this summer’s World Cup finals, after growing suspicious that the governing body was delaying a decision until it saw how the tournament went. Despite securing the four-year deal, the 63-year-old always intended to quit if…
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FIA appeal court refutes Briatore impartiality claim
The FIA court of appeal has publicly refuted claims by Alpine boss Flavio Briatore that one of its judges was biased towards McLaren, calling the accusation an attack on “the independence and impartiality of the judges.” The dispute stems from a case brought by McLaren and Red Bull that saw the court reinstate a penalty…