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Wiebes sprints to Tour de France Femmes stage one win
Lorena Wiebes won the opening stage of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes, outsprinting a reduced group in Lausanne to take the first yellow jersey. The Dutch rider’s victory reinforces her status as the leading sprinter in the women’s peloton and gives her team an early advantage in the nine-stage race. Wiebes survived a 1.5-mile…
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Brave see off Spirit to extend lead at top of the table
Southern Brave defeated London Spirit by five wickets at Lord’s to strengthen their position at the top of the Women’s Hundred table. The win extends Brave’s winning run and moves them eight points clear of the competition, increasing their advantage in the race for the knockout stages. The BBC highlights report describes the result as…
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History-maker Finucane claims third Games gold
Emma Finucane won gold in the women’s 1,000m time trial to become the first Welsh woman to claim three gold medals at a single Commonwealth Games. The result strengthens her status as one of Wales’ leading cyclists and leaves her one victory away from becoming the most successful Welsh woman in Commonwealth Games history. The…
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Brentford sign Sangare for club record fee
Brentford have signed Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare from Lens for a club-record fee, underlining the Premier League club’s investment in strengthening their midfield. The 24-year-old has agreed a five-year contract with an option for a further year after an impressive season in France and an increasing role for his national side. Although the fee was…
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Maresca loses first match as Inter beat Man City on penalties
Enzo Maresca lost his first match as Manchester City manager after Inter Milan won a penalty shoot-out following a 1-1 draw in a friendly in Hong Kong. The result is an early setback for Maresca, though the match was a pre-season fixture rather than a competitive game. Inter won the shoot-out 3-1 after the sides…
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Transfer news: Welbeck joins Chelsea, Brentford complete record Sangaré deal
Chelsea have signed the 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton for a reported £5m on a two-year contract, while Brentford have made Mali international Mamadou Sangaré their record signing in a reported £39m move from Lens. Welbeck’s arrival is notable because it departs from Chelsea’s recent preference for younger recruits and reflects manager Xabi Alonso’s…
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Knurr and Spell Revival, Waverley Fire and Care Reform Calls
Yorkshire revives a traditional game as firefighters quell a major grass blaze; unpaid carers urge reform amid mounting strain. Clair Obscur’s creators also reveal anime influences behind its distinctive character designs.
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Root guides Fire to victory over Phoenix
Joe Root made an unbeaten 58 to lead Welsh Fire to a seven-wicket win over Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred at Edgbaston. The victory lifts Fire from fifth to second in the table on net run-rate, while Phoenix remain eighth after a third consecutive defeat. Phoenix posted 137-9 after collapsing from 53-1 to 79-5 despite…
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How Rufus Sewell Found a TV Role Worth Staying For
Rufus Sewell says Netflix’s The Diplomat has changed his long-held reluctance to commit to a continuing television role. The actor, nominated for a best actor Emmy for the show’s third season, believes its evolving character dynamics and blend of political suspense with sophisticated drama have kept the work creatively engaging. Sewell plays Hal Wyler opposite…
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Chelsea confirm Welbeck signing from Brighton
Chelsea have signed 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton on a two-year contract, with the fee undisclosed. The move is notable because it departs from the club’s recent preference for younger recruits and could affect the prospects of several existing centre-forwards. Welbeck scored a career-best 13 Premier League goals in 37 appearances for Brighton last…