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Sheffield Wednesday Midfielder Stunned By Bradford City Defeat – Football Lowdown
Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Barry Bannan said he was stunned after his side lost 1-0 at home to Bradford City in their League One opener. The result mattered because Wednesday had controlled much of the first half but failed to take their chances, allowing Bradford to make a strong start to the campaign. Aden Baldwin scored…
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De Zerbi let us bond over a few beers – Maddison
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison has revealed that new manager Roberto de Zerbi allowed the squad to bond over drinks as part of preparations for the new Premier League season. The gesture comes as the club looks to rebuild team spirit and improve significantly after a disappointing 17th-place finish last season. Maddison’s comments were shared…
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Medication switch behind Musiala collapses – Bayern
Bayern Munich have said a recent change to Jamal Musiala’s medication was behind two collapses the midfielder suffered during pre-season friendlies in the space of four days. Head coach Vincent Kompany said the 23-year-old, who is being treated for a “neurological dysfunction” causing brief seizures, had made the change himself and that the resulting side…
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Not hanging around – England lose final two wickets early on day three
England’s first innings ended early on day three of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley, as they lost their last two wickets in quick succession. Resuming on 366-8 overnight, the hosts batted for only 39 minutes before being dismissed, with the loss of Jamie Smith and Josh Tongue completing the innings at 409 all…
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UVA football player Solomon Beebe faces animal cruelty charges after witness alleges he punched dog: report
Solomon Beebe, an incoming University of Virginia football transfer, is facing three misdemeanour animal cruelty charges over alleged incidents earlier this month, according to online court records obtained by 247Sports. The case has drawn attention because a witness alleges Beebe punched a dog, raising questions about his standing with the UVA programme ahead of his…
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Our writers’ predictions for the 2026-27 Premier League season – video
The Guardian’s football writers have shared their predictions for the 2026-27 Premier League season in a video segment ahead of the campaign getting under way. The piece offers readers a lighthearted, forecast-driven look at how the league might unfold, reflecting the traditional pre-season ritual of pundits and journalists offering their expectations for the title race,…
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Premier League 2026-27 preview No 20: Tottenham
Tottenham enter the 2026-27 Premier League season under new manager Roberto De Zerbi after two disappointing 17th-place finishes, with Guardian writers predicting a significant improvement to sixth place. The turbulent recent past included Thomas Frank’s tenure proving worse than expected despite European football, followed by a chaotic spell under Igor Tudor that brought Spurs close…
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Michaela tops GCSEs as US politics row grows and Premier League returns
The US Navy is reportedly working to rename an aircraft carrier that had been due to honour Doris Miller, a Black sailor celebrated for his heroism at Pearl Harbor, with two sources telling CNN that discussions have centred on naming it after Donald Trump instead. The move has drawn sharp criticism from veterans’ advocates and…
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IndyCar star Alex Palou reflects on White House, Oval Office visit with Trump: ‘incredible experience’
IndyCar driver Alex Palou has spoken about his visit to the White House and the Oval Office, describing it as an “incredible experience” he hopes one day to tell his grandchildren about. The visit came ahead of an IndyCar event held around Capitol Hill, marking a notable crossover between motorsport and the political world, and…
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West Ham’s Wan‑Bissaka joins Aston Villa on loan
Aston Villa have signed West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka on a season-long loan, with the deal including a “conditional obligation to buy”. The move takes the DR Congo right-back back into the Premier League after West Ham’s relegation to the Championship last season, and comes as Unai Emery looks to strengthen his squad ahead of…