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Nate Silver: Americans may be ‘moving on’ from Trump
Political analyst Nate Silver suggested that Americans may be becoming less focused on President Trump as the defining figure in US politics. His comment matters because it points to a possible shift in political attention ahead of the midterm elections, although it is an observation rather than evidence of a measured change in public opinion.…
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‘I feel pain’ – the British champion with no British passport
Bilal Fawaz, a British and Commonwealth boxing champion who has lived in the UK for more than two decades, remains without a British passport, forcing him to compete internationally under considerable practical and emotional strain. His case highlights the anomaly of an athlete winning national and Commonwealth titles for a country that has not granted…
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Cycling in rude health thanks to awesome Pogacar and stringent testing
Tadej Pogačar sealed his fifth Tour de France title in Paris, drawing level with cycling legends Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain as joint-most successful rider in the race’s history. The victory, achieved despite illness affecting much of his UAE Team Emirates-XRG squad in the race’s second half, cements the 27-year-old Slovenian’s…
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England netball team return to winning ways
England’s netball team bounced back from a heavy defeat by Australia to beat Malawi 73-38 at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, easing concerns after a difficult start to their title defence. The result matters because England are chasing a return to Commonwealth gold, having last won it in 2018, and have endured a turbulent build-up…
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McClenaghan finishes sixth in pommel horse final
Olympic champion Rhys McClenaghan finished sixth in the men’s pommel horse final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, missing out on a medal for the first time in the event after winning gold in 2018 and silver in 2022. The result ends a run of five consecutive major championship titles for the Northern Irishman,…
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Another crisis for Bill Belichick: UNC places GM Michael Lombardi on administrative leave amid investigation
The University of North Carolina has placed general manager Michael Lombardi on administrative leave amid an ongoing investigation, marking a fresh setback for head coach Bill Belichick as he begins his second season in charge. The move adds to a turbulent start to the campaign, with the decision reportedly made by the university itself rather…
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Wrexham close in on Palace defender Imray
Wrexham are closing in on the signing of Crystal Palace defender Danny Imray, who is set to become the club’s first signing of the summer. The versatile 23-year-old, who can play at full-back or right wing-back, is expected to complete his move to north Wales as manager Phil Parkinson looks to strengthen his wing-back options…
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Commonwealth Games medal table and results
BBC Sport has published a page directing readers to the Commonwealth Games medal table for Glasgow 2026, though the article itself contains no standings or results. Instead, it points visitors to the official Commonwealth Games website for up-to-date medal counts and results as the Games get under way. The page was published on 17 July…
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‘Give him his passport’ – Hearn backs British champion’s citizenship fight
British boxing champion Bilal Fawaz, who was trafficked to the UK aged 14, is still unable to obtain a British passport more than 20 years later, prompting his promoter Eddie Hearn to say the government should be “embarrassed” by the delay. Fawaz’s immigration status means he cannot fight abroad or take his family on holiday,…
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Salah, Stones & Sancho – Premier League free agents
With the 2026-27 Premier League season approaching, several notable players who featured in the top flight last season remain without a club. BBC Sport has compiled a list of prominent out-of-contract free agents, spanning established internationals to squad players whose futures at their former clubs have ended, whether through choice, injury, off-field issues or relegation.…