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Rangers crash out of Europa League as Derek McInnes’s winless start goes on
Rangers were eliminated from the Europa League qualifiers after drawing 1-1 with Jagiellonia Bialystok at Ibrox, losing 3-2 on aggregate. The result prolongs Derek McInnes’s winless start as manager to four competitive matches and leaves the club facing early-season pressure, although it moves into the Conference League playoff round. Lawrence Shankland’s 19th-minute penalty briefly levelled…
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Overturned cars shut down multiple 405 Freeway lanes in West Los Angeles during morning commute
Two cars overturned on Los Angeles’ 405 Freeway in West Los Angeles during the morning commute, prompting the closure of multiple lanes. The disruption caused significant traffic delays on a major route used by commuters across the city. The incident triggered a SigAlert, which is issued for serious traffic disruptions in the Los Angeles area.…
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‘Dad rang and I was like: What’s happening?’ – England U20s boss on Uefa threat
England Under-20s coach Lydia Bedford says the Football Association has instructed her team to prepare normally for next month’s Women’s Under-20 World Cup, despite Uefa’s continuing threat to boycott Fifa competitions. The dispute could affect the tournament in Poland, but Bedford is focusing on selecting and preparing a competitive squad rather than uncertainty surrounding its…
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‘Chad Powers’: Glen Powell’s Russ Holliday Struggles To Keep Up The Ruse On His College Football Playoff Run In Season 2 Trailer
Hulu has released a trailer for the second season of *Chad Powers*, in which Glen Powell’s disgraced quarterback Russ Holliday faces growing pressure to maintain his false identity as college football player Chad Powers. The season centres on the South Georgia Catfish’s attempt to reach the College Football Playoff while Russ’s increasingly implausible behaviour threatens…
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“Robert Plant sat at the back. You could see his brain ticking away, thinking, ‘I should do this.’ That’s what I like”: What drives the prog veteran who’s been compared to God?
Ashley Hutchings, a founding figure in British folk rock, reflects on the enduring creative drive that has kept him writing, performing and curating his catalogue well into later life. The article presents his influence through the admiration of fellow musicians, including Robert Plant, and underscores his role in establishing a modern British folk-rock tradition. Hutchings…
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English wins Ireland’s first men’s gold in 800m
Mark English won the men’s 800m at the European Athletics Championships, securing Ireland’s first-ever men’s gold medal at the event. The victory is significant both as a personal achievement for English and as a historic milestone for Irish athletics. English capitalised after Great Britain’s Max Burgin withdrew from the final because of injury. The BBC…
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Anthony Volpe has face-palm moment with ABS system as first batter of minor league game
Anthony Volpe used both available Automated Ball-Strike System challenges during his first at-bat for the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, creating an awkward early moment in his return to the minor leagues. The incident drew attention because the New York Yankees shortstop is trying to rebuild his form and earn another opportunity in the major leagues. The…
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NFL Preseason 2026 Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch Pro Football Games Online
The article outlines ways to watch the 2026 NFL preseason online without a traditional cable subscription, ahead of most teams beginning preseason play on 13 August. It matters chiefly as a consumer guide, explaining that games will be split across several broadcasters and streaming platforms, so viewers may need different services depending on the fixture…
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Kennedy Center board OKs new way of adding Trump’s name to building
The Kennedy Center board voted Thursday to add President Trump’s name to the performing arts building months after a judge blocked an effort to rename the center after him, according to multiple reports. The Trump-aligned board approved an inscription underneath the Kennedy Center’s name, reading: “Restored and Renovated by President Donald J. Trump.” The new…
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Done in a weekend – the $12.5bn LA Lakers sale that shocked the NBA
The Los Angeles Lakers’ controlling stake has been sold for a reported $12.5bn (£9.3bn) to an investor group led by Josh Kushner and former Disney chief executive Bob Iger, in a deal agreed over a single weekend. Subject to NBA approval, it would be the most expensive reported sale of a sports team, highlighting the…