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SNP MSP faces criticism over Cairngorms wildfire response as major incident declared
A major wildfire incident in the Scottish Cairngorms has prompted scrutiny of the government’s response, with particular focus on how officials handled the emergency. Neil Gray, an SNP MSP, has drawn criticism from those
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WNBA rocked by multi-player cheating scandal as DiJonai Carrington calls out ex NaLyssa Smith
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington has drawn attention away from WNBA All-Star coverage after publicly accusing her ex-girlfriend, Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith, of cheating with multiple players around the league. The claim has stirred controversy within the WNBA, adding a personal scandal to a weekend otherwise focused on the league’s showcase event. Carrington…
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WNBPA says it did not ask WNBA to drop USA 250 All-Star patch after union officer publicly objected
The Women’s National Basketball Players Association has said it did not ask the WNBA to scrap a plan to place “USA 250” patches on All-Star Game uniforms, despite one of the union’s own elected officers publicly criticising the idea. The clarification came after reports suggested players were pushing back against the patches, which had been…
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Evans steps out of shadows into spotlight with Scotland’s fourth gold
Angharad Evans was overlooked before these Commonwealth Games. But now the Scotland swimmer is a gold medallist.
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Herbert hits lowest LIV tour finish to land UK title
Australia’s Lucas Herbert sweeps to victory on the final day of the LIV UK event in Staffordshire, finishing six strokes clear of England’s Tyrrell Hatton.
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Pride and emotion as Mayo end 75-year wait for glory
Mayo have won the All-Ireland football final for the first time since 1951, beating favourites Kerry at Croke Park and ending a wait of 75 years that had come to define the county’s sporting identity. Jack Coyne became the first Mayo captain to lift the Sam Maguire Cup since Sean Flanagan, capping a run in…
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King’s Cross Rich List row, Cairngorms wildfire major incident, King Kazu scores at 59
Labour faces NHS pay-rise pressure as a wildfire in the Cairngorms is declared a major incident; elsewhere, Japan’s Kazuyoshi Miura scores aged 59, PlayStation fans plan a disc-protest blackout, and SNL UK’s Paddy Young talks fame.
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Norris and McLaren almost perfect as Ferrari flounder in Hungary
Lando Norris secured a commanding victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix, calling it “one of my best performances” as McLaren delivered its strongest car of the season to end the first half of the campaign. The win came at the expense of Ferrari, the pre-race favourites, whose team principal Frederic Vasseur admitted they made “too…
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Watch Oliver Tree’s ‘Celebration of Life’ Memorial Service
Oliver Tree was remembered by friends, family and fellow musicians at a public “Celebration of Life” memorial held on Saturday in his hometown of Santa Cruz, California. The event took place six weeks after the singer died in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, and brought together figures from across his personal and professional…
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Middlesex and Worcs extend 100% One-Day Cup starts
Middlesex and holders Worcestershire both extended perfect starts to the One-Day Cup after eight group matches were played on Sunday, with Middlesex becoming the only side to win all three of their opening fixtures while Worcestershire remain one of three teams on two wins from two. Middlesex again impressed with a ruthless bowling display, skittling…