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De Klerk holds nerve as Spirit edge past Rockets
Nadine de Klerk hit an unbeaten 41 to guide London Spirit to a five-wicket victory over Trent Rockets in The Hundred Women’s Competition at Trent Bridge, sealing Spirit’s first win of the season with just three balls remaining. The chase looked in danger after Spirit slumped to 67-4, but a rapid stand between De Klerk…
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Andy Burnham defies Trump, Berlin Pride attacker hunted, Adrian’s law campaign launched
The new PM vows to stand up to Trump when needed, German police hunt a Berlin Pride attack suspect, and Adrian Howe’s family push for franchisee protections; plus a Spotify phishing warning, Liverpool’s win overshadowed by Gomez injury, and tributes to Jayden Adams.
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Tennis star’s socialite wife flies off the handle at posh Nantucket shop that put up ‘no influencers’ sign inside
A prominent tennis player’s wife became involved in a heated dispute at an upmarket shop on the exclusive Massachusetts island of Nantucket after staff displayed a sign banning influencers from the premises. The confrontation, which reportedly drew attention from other customers and passers-by, highlights growing tension between social media personalities seeking content and retailers in…
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Mayo beat Kerry in thriller to end 75-year All-Ireland wait
Mayo defeated Kerry 1-20 to 1-17 in a dramatic All-Ireland Senior Football Final at Croke Park, ending a 75-year wait for the county’s fourth title. The victory denied Kerry back-to-back championships and capped an emotional day for Mayo, whose supporters had endured 13 final defeats, including two replays, since their last triumph in 1951. Mayo…
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‘Bowls him!’… twice! – two in two for Tongue as Smeed and Ahmed fall
Manchester Super Giants seamer Josh Tongue struck twice in successive deliveries to give his side an ideal start with the ball in their men’s Hundred match against Birmingham Phoenix. Phoenix, chasing 188 to win after a 90 from Jos Buttler, lost openers Will Smeed and Rehan Ahmed in quick succession, leaving them in early trouble…
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Greaves wins Women’s Matchplay in last-leg decider
Beau Greaves has won the Women’s World Matchplay for the third time in four years, beating Fallon Sherrock 6-5 in a last-leg decider at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens. The 22-year-old from Doncaster was pushed hard by Sherrock, who is still seeking her first title in the tournament since its 2022 inception, and needed nerve and a…
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Régis Le Bris says Chelsea’s pursuit of Sunderland captain Xhaka is ‘closed’
Sunderland head coach Régis Le Bris has flatly ruled out any prospect of Granit Xhaka joining Chelsea this summer, describing the matter as “closed” after the club rejected an £8m bid for their captain. The interest stemmed from Chelsea’s new manager, Xabi Alonso, who worked with the 33-year-old midfielder at Bayer Leverkusen and was keen…
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Gittens keen to impress ‘world-class’ Alonso
Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens says he has been told he will feature in new manager Xabi Alonso’s squad plans for next season, praising the Spaniard as a “world-class midfielder” who commands respect from the squad. The 21-year-old struggled to make a significant impact in his debut campaign after his £52m move from Borussia Dortmund last…
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Chiesa vows to fight for regular Liverpool starts under Iraola
Federico Chiesa has said he wants “a new chapter” at Liverpool under incoming head coach Andoni Iraola, after two frustrating seasons of limited game time under Arne Slot. The Italian forward, who has been linked with a return to Serie A, scored in Liverpool’s 4-2 pre-season friendly win over Sunderland in Nashville and said he…
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SUFC News: United’s rivals ‘interested’ in goalkeeper as West Brom ‘work’ on deal – thestar.co.uk
Reports suggest that a goalkeeper linked with Sheffield United could also attract interest from one of the club’s rivals, while West Bromwich Albion are said to be working on a separate deal. The developments matter because they could affect United’s options in the transfer market and competition for targets ahead of the new season. The…