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FIFA says UEFA legal filings aim to sway Infantino’s re-election bid
FIFA has accused UEFA of waging a “misinformation campaign” and attempting to influence the world football governing body’s upcoming presidential election through legal filings related to an abandoned commercial investment proposal. The dispute centres on a plan to transfer World Cup commercial rights into a subsidiary called Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE), which Infantino developed but…
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Rubio says foreign actor suspected in RAF Fairford terror plot
Five British men aged 23 to 25, all from London, were detained on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offences near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire early on Sunday morning. Three vans were found at the base, which is used by the US military for operations against Iran, prompting the evacuation of approximately 85 households. Despite the…
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‘Goodison Gazza’ Billy Kenny: ‘The only time I’ve had peace was when I was locked up’
Billy Kenny was a highly rated Everton midfielder whose career collapsed after he developed a cocaine addiction as a teenager. In an interview, he describes his anger that the club did not support him, alongside his own regret and responsibility, and recounts years of addiction, depression and imprisonment. His story highlights the drinking culture around…
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Every saint has a past: how man at heart of City’s first scandal became a United hero | Sean Ingle
Manchester City’s first major scandal erupted in 1906 when star player Billy Meredith was heard offering a £10 bribe to Aston Villa’s captain during a title-deciding match in 1905. This triggered an FA investigation that uncovered systematic illicit payments to players—including Meredith earning £6 per week when the maximum wage was £4—leading to the banning…
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Dennis Haskins, Saved By the Bell’s Principal Belding, Dead at 75
Actor Dennis Haskins, best known for playing Principal Richard Belding in *Saved by the Bell*, has died aged 75. His agent confirmed his death to TMZ on Monday; no cause was immediately given. Haskins first played Belding in *Good Morning, Miss Bliss* in 1988, then continued in the NBC series *Saved by the Bell* from…
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Will the College Football Playoff selection committee’s new rules make their rankings better?
The College Football Playoff selection committee has introduced a new “strength of conference” metric to help separate teams with similar records within the same league and across different conferences. Whilst the concept sounds reasonable, the article argues that the committee’s lack of transparency about how it will evaluate this metric—and its existing evaluation criteria—remains frustratingly…
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Caleb Williams, limited by a hamstring injury, seen casually pacing Bears sideline during national anthem
During the national anthem before the Bears’ game against the Eagles, injured quarterback Caleb Williams was shown pacing along the sideline while other players and staff stood. The article criticises this as potentially disrespectful, though Williams was not playing because of a hamstring strain suffered against Minnesota. It cites the US national anthem conduct code,…
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Netflix’s Next Great Western Epic Officially Arrives in 48 Hours
Netflix will release a seven-episode adaptation of John Steinbeck’s *East of Eden* on 1 October. The series is part of the streaming service’s effort to build dramas that can attract viewers of Western family sagas such as *Yellowstone*. Florence Pugh leads the cast, alongside Christopher Abbott and Mike Faist, with Ciarán Hinds and Tracy Letts…
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MTV VMAs Producer Van Toffler Reflects on Surprise Performers (Adam Lambert! Bruno Mars!), Madonna’s Big Wins and Pat Smear’s Onstage Cigarette Break
Producer Van Toffler said the VMAs’ strong ratings reflected a mix of star power, new talent and performances appealing to different age groups. He highlighted Taylor Swift’s awards and new video, Madonna’s opening performance, tributes to George Michael and Dolly Parton, and Nirvana receiving the Video Vanguard Award. Toffler said streaming has made listeners more…
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Be like Sophie Cunningham, not Chris Simms — never give in to the outrage mob
The article argues that Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was right to stand by her comments opposing transgender women competing in women’s sport, despite criticism and boos. It contrasts her response with NBC analyst Chris Simms, who apologised after saying Dante Moore’s late slide contributed to a difficult situation for the defender who hit him.…