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Revealed: Amateur cricket cheat ‘Clicky Ponting’ used his notorious finger clicking hoax to get THREE batsmen out in title decider
An amateur cricketer nicknamed “Clicky Ponting” has been exposed for using a finger-clicking trick to con three batsmen into believing they had edged the ball, helping his side dismiss them during a league title-deciding match. The hoax relies on the fielding side clicking their fingers to mimic the sound of bat on ball, tricking batsmen…
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Selfies, signatures & social media – how Kerr embraced Glasgow Games
Josh Kerr embraced his home Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, taking time to pose for selfies, sign autographs and share the experience widely on social media after winning mile gold. The Scottish athlete, who set a mile world record of three minutes 42.66 seconds in London last month, said he wanted to inspire the young athletes…
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Rockets survive late fightback to beat Sunrisers
Trent Rockets held on to beat defending champions Sunrisers Leeds by five runs at Trent Bridge in The Hundred women’s competition, extending their winning run to three matches despite a dramatic late fightback from the visitors. The result lifts Rockets to within four points of leaders Southern Brave, while Sunrisers, still without a win since…
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GB’s Henry and Pritchard win golds at European Championships
Great Britain’s Lauren Henry and Benjamin Pritchard won gold medals on the second day of the European Rowing Championships in Varese, Italy, both successfully defending their titles from the previous year. Henry, an Olympic champion from the Paris 2024 Games, took command of the women’s single sculls in the second half of the race, while…
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Bournemouth close in on £11.1m Juanlu
Bournemouth are finalising an £11.1m deal for Sevilla right-back Juanlu as manager Marco Rose continues to strengthen his squad for the club’s first-ever Europa League campaign. The 22-year-old, an attacking full-back with extensive Spanish youth international experience, is expected to sign a long-term contract on the south coast, marking the Cherries’ third significant summer signing.…
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WNBA followers enraged over three head coaches’ comments on protecting women’s sports in two days
Several WNBA head coaches have drawn strong criticism from fans and commentators after making comments in press conferences over a two-day period about protecting women’s sports, particularly in relation to transgender athletes. The remarks came amid heightened attention on the issue following Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham’s outspoken stance on the topic, which had already…
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Robert Lewandowski strikes twice for Chicago Fire in MLS win over Charlotte
Robert Lewandowski scored twice on his home debut for the Chicago Fire, helping the club to a 2-1 win over Charlotte FC in Major League Soccer on Saturday. The result was Chicago’s first MLS win since the international break and closes the gap to the Eastern Conference’s top three, while Charlotte suffered its fourth defeat…
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TalkFuse morning briefing, 2 Aug 2026 10:33
A Cambridge professor alleges a pig’s head was sent to his family amid plagiarism claims; two women face charges over a racist Sydney station attack; and Tom Holland’s new Spider-Man outing shatters Endgame’s opening-day record.
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McKeown and Kelly win men’s pairs gold after tiebreak
Northern Ireland’s Adam McKeown and Gary Kelly won gold in the men’s pairs bowls at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, beating England’s Nick Brett and Jamie Walker in a dramatic extra-end decider. It is Northern Ireland’s third gold of the Games, following Kate O’Connor’s heptathlon triumph and Jon McConnell’s boxing win, and marks a…
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Ex-champion jockey Crowley retires 10 months after fall
Former champion jockey Jim Crowley has retired from race riding, 10 months after suffering serious injuries in a fall at York, calling it “the most difficult decision” of his life. The 48-year-old announced his retirement at Goodwood on Saturday, his home track, marking the end of a career that spanned both National Hunt and Flat…