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FOOTBALL – Coventry City in talks to re-sign former midfielder Gustavo Hamer – The Coventry Observer
Coventry City are reportedly in discussions about bringing former midfielder Gustavo Hamer back to the club. A return would reunite the Sky Blues with a player who was central to their recent rise and could strengthen their midfield, although no agreement has been confirmed. Hamer joined Coventry from PEC Zwolle in 2020 and made 132…
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Alexia Putellas poised for London City debut against United
The 2026-27 Women’s Super League season will begin on Friday 4 September, when London City Lionesses host Manchester United in a match expected to feature Alexia Putellas’ debut for her new club. Her arrival, alongside seven other signings, reflects London City’s ambition to challenge the established leading teams, while United face a demanding early test…
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Fifa wants more money for its members but that does not guarantee investment | John Duerden
Fifa says selling stakes in the World Cup to private investors would allow it to distribute more than $10bn to its 211 member associations for football development. The proposal could benefit countries lacking facilities and infrastructure, but the article argues that greater funding does not itself ensure that money reaches grassroots football or is properly…
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Digital habits that rob attention and energy — and how to combat them
The article examines everyday digital behaviours that can drain attention and energy, such as constant notifications, compulsive scrolling and switching repeatedly between tasks. It argues that these habits can make people feel busy without feeling productive, and that regaining control of technology use can support concentration, rest and more intentional time offline. It recommends noticing…
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U.S. resumes strikes on Iran in retaliation for attack on American troops
The United States has resumed air strikes on Iran after Iranian forces launched ballistic missiles at a US base in Jordan, according to US Central Command. The renewed action ends a short pause in the bombing campaign intended to allow diplomacy, and raises the risk of a further escalation between Washington and Tehran. CENTCOM said…
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Eddie Howe departs Newcastle after nearly five years
Eddie Howe has left Newcastle United after almost five years as head coach, ending a tenure that included the club’s first major trophy in decades and two Champions League qualifications. His departure follows growing frustration over reduced influence on transfers, a disappointing 12th-place Premier League finish and the sale of several key players, leaving Newcastle…
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Club at centre of ‘Clicky Ponting’ scandal break their silence on cheating storm: Saltburn CC confirm player who tricked umpires has been BANNED after he was ‘knocked sideways’ by outrage
Saltburn Cricket Club has issued its first public statement since a video showing one of its players deceiving umpires — dubbed the “Clicky Ponting” incident — went viral and provoked widespread condemnation. The club confirmed that the player involved has been banned from playing, saying he was “knocked sideways” by the scale of the backlash…
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US tour highlights Wrexham’s stock higher than ever
Wrexham AFC’s pre-season tour of the United States has underlined the club’s growing global profile, with co-owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds unveiling the 2026-27 home kit and ringing the Nasdaq bell in Times Square, New York. The Welsh club, now a fixture of transatlantic pre-season football, drew large crowds and commercial attention that few…
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How Tottenham’s transfer window shows big WSL ambitions
Tottenham’s summer recruitment signals a stronger push to challenge the Women’s Super League’s established leading clubs and eventually qualify for European football. After finishing fifth last season under Martin Ho, Spurs have targeted early, planned signings to give their reshaped squad a full pre-season together. The club broke its transfer record for France defender Alice…