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Boater was drunk, dancing before Boston Harbor crash that killed 24-year-old former soccer player, DA says
A Boston man has been charged after a boat crash in Boston Harbor killed Elizabeth “Lizzie” Dankert, a 24-year-old former university footballer, and injured two other women. Prosecutors allege that Lawrence Shieh was intoxicated, distracted and dancing at the helm shortly before the vessel struck a pier, making the case a serious alleged instance of…
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Swans sign Canada midfielder Eustaquio from Porto
Swansea City have signed Canada midfielder Stephen Eustaquio from Porto for an undisclosed fee, understood to be about £3.4m. The 29-year-old’s arrival is a significant addition for the Championship side, who have been rebuilding their midfield after Ethan Galbraith’s sale and Malick Yalcouye’s departure. Head coach Vitor Matos said Eustaquio’s experience, technical ability and leadership…
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Are Moyes and Everton’s owners on the same page?
Everton manager David Moyes has questioned whether the club’s owners share his view of last season, after chief executive Angus Kinnear described missing European qualification as a “failure”. Moyes said he had not been set a target of reaching Europe and believed the priority was a secure first season at the new stadium, exposing differing…
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Tanzania’s VP expelled from ruling party for indiscipline as his successor named
Tanzania’s Vice-President Emmanuel Nchimbi has been expelled from the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party for alleged indiscipline after resigning from office, becoming the first vice-president in the country’s history to step down. The move suggests a widening rift with President Samia Suluhu Hassan and comes amid renewed debate over constitutional reform and political freedoms following…
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Police investigating alleged assault in connection with Brydon Carse arrest after cricketer was handcuffed outside Derby nightclub in another shocking moment for England team
Police are investigating an alleged assault linked to an incident in Derby involving England fast bowler Brydon Carse, who was briefly arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly before being de-arrested. Carse has been left out of England’s second Test against Pakistan, adding to concerns about alcohol-related incidents involving members of the team and…
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Why Sheffield United case could be a test for the new football regulator
Sheffield United’s ownership arrangements are being examined by the new Independent Football Regulator after the company used to buy the club was wound up owing £35m to former owners United World. The case could test the regulator’s ability to assess owners’ integrity and financial soundness, while the EFL may also consider sanctions if it concludes…
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Heavyweight champion Aspinall rejects UFC exit claims
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has denied social-media claims that he is leaving the promotion, saying he remains in daily discussions with the UFC. The clarification matters because Aspinall is recovering from a serious eye injury and is expected to pursue a title unification fight with France’s Ciryl Gane. Aspinall, 33, has not fought since…
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Nottingham Forest sign Liam Delap from Chelsea for £45m
Nottingham Forest have signed Chelsea striker Liam Delap for a club-record £45m, giving the 23-year-old a five-year contract. The move matters because Forest’s new manager, Oliver Glasner, identified Delap as a priority and will hope he can strengthen the side’s goalscoring options. Delap joins his third club in three seasons after being told he was…
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Alan Shearer to make monthly Match of the Day appearances
Alan Shearer has said he will appear on Match of the Day only about once a month, ending his regular weekly presence after two decades as a pundit. He said the change will give him more Saturdays to attend Newcastle United matches, while he will continue providing co-commentary for the BBC’s live FA Cup coverage.…