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Watkins could leave Villa before transfer deadline – Emery
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has admitted he cannot guarantee striker Ollie Watkins will stay at the club beyond the current transfer window, with Saudi side Al-Hilal understood to have made offers. This would deepen an already significant summer exodus at Villa Park, which has seen key figures from the side that won the Europa…
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Ex-England bowler Cross to retire at end of summer
Former England international Kate Cross has announced she will retire from cricket at the end of the current summer, bringing to a close a career spanning more than a decade at the top level of the women’s game. The 34-year-old seamer, who has continued playing domestic cricket for Lancashire since losing her England contract last…
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Speed-dating, sharks & Hunted – unique pre-season tales from WSL 2
Clubs in the Women’s Super League 2 have been embracing unconventional team-bonding activities during pre-season as they prepare for the campaign kicking off on 4 September. With several sides travelling abroad or taking trips within the UK, managers and players have used the downtime to help new signings settle in and strengthen squad relationships ahead…
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McIlroy bounces back to take share of BMW Championship lead
Rory McIlroy has recovered from a disappointing performance at the previous event to share the lead at the BMW Championship in St Louis, the second event of the FedEx Cup play-offs. The result marks a notable turnaround for the Northern Irishman after a difficult showing last time out, and keeps him firmly in contention as…
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England Women U20s squad named amid boycott threat
England Women’s U20s manager Lydia Bedford has named her 21-player squad for the Fifa U20s Women’s World Cup in Poland, despite the ongoing threat of a European boycott of Fifa competitions. The dispute stems from a now-abandoned Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal, which would have created a new company to manage commercial and ticketing rights across…
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New PE Firm BlackSun Raises $1 Billion For Sports, Media Fund
BlackSun Private Equity, a newly launched firm led by figures from politics, sport and entertainment, has raised $1 billion for its first fund, with another $1 billion committed, targeting investments in professional sports and franchise ownership. Unlike many private equity firms now circling sports franchises, BlackSun says it will emphasise community and stakeholder participation, extending…
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Duplantis releases song for Ultimate Championship
Swedish pole vault world record holder Armand Duplantis has released “Gold”, the official anthem for World Athletics’ inaugural Ultimate Championship, continuing his side career as a musician alongside his athletics success. The song, written and performed by Duplantis, has been released on major streaming platforms and will be performed live by him at the close…
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Martha’s Vineyard toddler ‘died calling out dad’s name’ after being left in COLD car by babysitter now charged with his murder
A toddler on Martha’s Vineyard, named in reports as Frank “Frankie” Rodenbaugh, reportedly died after being left in a cold car by his babysitter, who has now been charged with his murder. The case has caused shock on the Massachusetts island, with reports suggesting the child called out for his father before he died, raising…