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Charlton Athletic sign Leicester’s Neville
Charlton Athletic have signed full-back Ashleigh Neville from Leicester City on a two-year deal, reuniting her with manager Karen Hills, whom she previously worked under for three years at Tottenham. The move brings significant Women’s Super League experience to newly-promoted Charlton, with the 33-year-old having made over 100 WSL appearances during her career. Neville joined…
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Majors, Believe, BMG, Concord, HYBE and more propose chart eligibility rules for AI music
A coalition of major and independent music companies — including Sony Music, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Believe, BMG, Concord and HYBE Corp. — has proposed a set of principles governing when AI-assisted recordings can qualify for official music charts. Announced on 29 July 2026, the framework aims to draw a clear line between…
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PSG want British transfer record for Liverpool’s Barcola pursuit
Liverpool are preparing an opening bid for Bradley Barcola after talks with the Paris Saint-Germain forward’s representatives, having received encouragement that the France winger wants to move to the Premier League. The interest followed the collapse of Liverpool’s pursuit of RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande, with PSG withdrawing from that deal and Diomande instead heading to…
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Luke Fickell says ‘burn the ships’ as Wisconsin more than doubles NIL spending for 2026
Wisconsin’s football programme is set to significantly increase its investment in player compensation for the 2026 season, with head coach Luke Fickell using the phrase “burn the ships” to signal a full commitment to the new pay-for-play era of college football. The move reflects growing pressure on traditionally conservative-spending programmes to keep pace with rivals…
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Welsh Rugby Union confirms Scarlets or Ospreys to be cut
The Welsh Rugby Union has set out a timeline for cutting its professional men’s teams from four to three by 2028, confirming that Ospreys and Scarlets will compete against each other for the sole remaining licence in west Wales. Cardiff and Dragons are expected to be awarded the capital and east licences respectively, meaning the…
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LIV Golf reportedly canceling its finale makes CEO’s comments about ‘incredible’ Saudis look wildly foolish
LIV Golf’s team championship, the season-ending finale of the Saudi-backed golf league, will reportedly not take place this year, according to a report from Flushing It Golf. The development undercuts recent upbeat remarks from LIV CEO Scott O’Neil about the league’s Saudi backers, highlighting the growing difficulties facing the breakaway circuit as it struggles to…
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Defence promises to be a central issue for Carrick and Manchester United
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faces a key test over the fitness and consistency of his central defensive options as he prepares for his first full season in charge, with the club competing on four fronts for the first time under him. Despite having five recognised centre-backs, Carrick reportedly has private concerns about the group’s…
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Cardiff boss Barry-Murphy signs contract extension
Cardiff City manager Brian Barry-Murphy has signed an improved three-year contract, extending his stay at the club despite recent interest from Burnley, as the Bluebirds prepare to return to the Championship. The 48-year-old, who already had a deal until 2028, guided Cardiff back to the second tier at the first attempt after taking charge last…
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Scotland striker Shankland named Rangers captain
Lawrence Shankland has been named the new captain of Rangers, succeeding James Tavernier who led the club for 11 years. The appointment is notable because the 30-year-old Scotland striker only joined Rangers two months ago from Hearts, meaning he takes on the leadership role remarkably soon after arriving at Ibrox. At Hearts, Shankland also captained…
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Mooney leads Rockets to comfortable win over Fire
Trent Rockets secured a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Welsh Fire in Cardiff during The Hundred women’s competition, marking their second win of the tournament. Batter Beth Mooney was the standout performer, guiding her side to a routine chase and helping the Rockets build early momentum in the campaign. The report is video-based coverage from BBC…