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WNBA silent on Clay Travis offer to pay Las Vegas Aces $10 million to beat high school boys team
Right-wing commentator Clay Travis has raised his public offer to $10 million (from an initial $1 million) for the WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces to play a high-school boys’ basketball team, as part of an ongoing dispute over the exclusion of transgender women from women’s sports. The WNBA has not publicly responded to the challenge,…
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Le Clos’ home destroyed by fire after he sets Commonwealths record
South African swimmer Chad le Clos has revealed that his apartment in Cape Town was destroyed by a fire that also killed a neighbour, just a day after he became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history. Le Clos, 34, said the blaze broke out in his Sea Point apartment block on the evening…
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Runs and records galore as Sunrisers beat Spirit in men’s Hundred
SunRisers Leeds set a new record for the highest score in the men’s Hundred as they defeated London Spirit by 37 runs at Headingley. The match was notable for numerous records being broken on both sides, highlighted by a standout batting performance from England star Harry Brook, who led the home side’s innings. SunRisers posted…
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Brilliant Brook leads Sunrisers to record Hundred score
Sunrisers Leeds posted the highest total in Hundred history, reaching 241-2 against London Spirit at Headingley, with England limited-overs captain Harry Brook smashing a sensational 15-ball fifty to spearhead the innings. The record-breaking score helped Sunrisers to a 37-run victory, lifting them to fourth in the table and keeping their play-off hopes alive, while Spirit’s…
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Irish League season set to start on time after EGM votes
The 2026-27 Irish League season is set to begin on schedule this weekend after Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL) member clubs overwhelmingly backed three restructuring proposals at an extraordinary general meeting on Tuesday night. The vote had been in doubt after Banbridge Town successfully challenged the league’s plans through the Irish FA’s appeals committee, which…
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‘There’s nothing like bowling fast’ – Wood explains his technique
BBC Sport’s coverage of The Hundred features fast bowler Mark Wood, of SunRisers Leeds, giving a masterclass on the technique behind his express pace bowling. The video segment, tied to a match against London Spirit, sees Wood break down the key elements of his bowling action as he reflects on what it takes to consistently…
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This $19 Charger Pulls Triple Duty to Power Up Your Phone, Watch and Earbuds at the Same Time
Amazon is currently discounting a 3-in-1 wireless charging station to $19.99, a device that lets users simultaneously charge a phone, smartwatch and earbuds from a single wall outlet. The product, reviewed by a Billboard writer after a travel mishap left multiple devices low on power at once, is aimed at people who juggle several Apple…
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The Fifa family: which confederations could support Infantino or turn against him?
Fifa president Gianni Infantino faces mounting pressure after a bungled plan to sell off World Cup commercial rights, with several confederations withdrawing support ahead of a possible leadership challenge. Uefa has led the push against him, threatening to boycott Fifa competitions and declaring that his leadership has lost the confidence of “many other members of…
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Women’s advocacy groups respond to Caitlin Clark’s answer on demonstrations at Fever games
Women’s advocacy groups have reacted to comments made by WNBA star Caitlin Clark after she was asked about demonstrations taking place at Indiana Fever games tied to the “Save Women’s Sports” movement. Her response sparked debate within the movement itself and among her fanbase, highlighting ongoing tensions in American sport over policies on transgender athletes…