-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
No Brits left in US Open singles – but are there reasons to be positive?
No British player has reached the second week of the US Open singles, marking the fourth time in five Grand Slams this year that home interest has been eliminated early, with British number one Katie Boulter losing 6-1 6-0 to Karolina Muchova in the second round. Despite this, British tennis figures argue there is less…
-
Eyes on big prize as Swansea and Wrexham collide
Swansea City and Wrexham face off in the Championship on Saturday evening in a fixture carrying unusual weight, as both clubs harbour genuine ambitions of climbing towards the Premier League. Although geographically distant, the meeting has taken on a derby-like intensity, sharpened by the fact that Cardiff City’s promotion means all three of Wales’s major…
-
Williams Sisters’ US Open Reunion Ends in Three-Set Doubles Defeat
Serena and Venus Williams’ first US Open doubles pairing in four years ended in a three-set defeat on Friday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium, with Chan Hao-ching and Maya Joint winning 6-3, 6-7(6), 7-6(10) after a match lasting just over three hours. The reunion, originally planned for Wimbledon before Serena withdrew through injury, drew a…
-
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Offers Cosmetic Customisation, Puzzle-Solving, and Extensive Optional Content
Onimusha: Way of the Sword includes a chain of optional “Hidden Treasure” side quests that become available once players reach the “To Live is to Suffer” main quest milestone, adding to the game’s broader offering of cosmetic customisation and puzzle-based extra content. Rather than pointing players directly to a reward via a simple map marker,…
-
Bayeux Tapestry unveiled to King and Macron as Diddy wins court round and Aaron Donald returns
King Charles and Macron viewed the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum ahead of its first UK display; a US judge let Diddy’s defamation suit proceed; and NFL star Aaron Donald un-retired for the Rams.
-
Premier League buildup, WSL opening weekend news, and more – matchday live
The Guardian is running a live blog covering Premier League action and wider football news on a busy Saturday, with Newcastle hosting Bournemouth in the early kick-off. The fixture carries added significance as Bournemouth’s former manager Andoni Iraola returns to face his old club, looking to build on a first win of the season after…