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Bell stays cool as Brave win last-ball thriller
Lauren Bell kept her nerve to help Southern Brave beat MI London by a single run in a last-ball thriller in The Hundred, extending Brave’s unbeaten start to the tournament. The victory keeps Brave top of the women’s standings with three wins from three, while MI London remain winless after falling agonisingly short in their…
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Former college soccer player found dead off San Diego beach in one of nation’s wealthiest beach communities
A former college soccer player has been found dead in the water off La Jolla Shores Beach in San Diego, one of the United States’ wealthiest coastal communities, prompting an investigation by local authorities into the circumstances of her death. The discovery has drawn attention both because of Bryn Waite’s athletic background and the affluent…
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Spurs’ plans for new training facility in London park blocked by high court
A high court judge has quashed Enfield council’s decision to grant Tottenham Hotspur planning permission for a women’s and girls’ football training academy in Whitewebbs Park, north London. The campaign group Guardians of Whitewebbs successfully argued that councillors had been “materially misled”, as they were not given full information about the development’s environmental impact before…
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‘Born out of quality’: Webb vows to increase match officials from minority groups
Howard Webb, England’s chief refereeing officer, has pledged to keep expanding the pool of match officials from under-represented communities, defending the approach against a wider backlash against diversity initiatives. Speaking at a conference held by Bamref, an advocacy group for Black, Asian and mixed-heritage officials, Webb insisted the drive is “born out of quality” and…
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O’Sullivan makes winning start to season in Shanghai
Ronnie O’Sullivan began his 2026-27 season with a routine victory in the opening round of the Shanghai Masters, beating Chinese amateur wildcard Liu Linhao 6-1. The seven-time world champion’s win sets up a last-16 clash with top seed and defending champion Kyren Wilson, while the tournament also saw a shock exit for four-time world champion…
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Liverpool’s centre-back situation and why Iraola must act
Liverpool have been left short at centre-back after Joe Gomez was forced off injured just eight minutes into new head coach Andoni Iraola’s first game in charge, against Sunderland. With summer signings Jeremy Jacquet and Giovanni Leoni still not match-fit, the club were left fielding two teenage academy prospects for most of the match, exposing…
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FIFA president’s leaked letter to Argentina following World Cup Final brawl comes across as tone deaf
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has drawn criticism after a letter he sent to the Argentine Football Association following the 2026 World Cup final was leaked, with the tone widely seen as tone-deaf given the circumstances. The final, won by Spain after extra time against Argentina, was marred by ugly scenes as brawls broke out among…
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‘Every country wants to beat Nigeria’ – Super Falcons hunt 11th Wafcon title
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have begun their bid for an unprecedented 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) title, opening their campaign in Morocco against debutants Malawi, with Zambia and Egypt also in Group C. Having won a record-extending 10th title on home turf in Morocco last July under coach Justin Madugu, Nigeria remain the dominant…
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The 2026 World Cup is over, but the onslaught of soccer relentlessly rolls on | Leander Schaerlaeckens
Now that the 2026 World Cup has finished, football’s calendar has snapped straight back into its usual non-stop rhythm, with domestic leagues and cup competitions across Europe and beyond already under way or about to start. Guardian writer Leander Schaerlaeckens argues this constant churn undermines the sport’s own appeal, since the World Cup’s rarity and…
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Unexpected Boost for Sheffield Wednesday? – Vital Football
Sheffield Wednesday could receive a timely boost ahead of the new League One season, with reports suggesting defender Yan Valery may remain at the club rather than leave following relegation. The Tunisian international has been told by manager Henrik Pedersen to return to pre-season training, though the club has stopped short of confirming his long-term…