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Empty cupboards to full hearts – Tonga’s remarkable road to Glasgow
Tonga’s netball team will begin its first Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow against Australia, capping a rapid rise from an almost non-existent national programme to eighth in the world. The achievement matters because it shows how sustained leadership, overseas recruitment and international coaching have enabled a small Pacific nation to compete with established netball countries…
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Premier League: club-by-club guide to transfer business so far – and what they still need
This is a club-by-club overview of Premier League transfer activity during a notably busy summer, in which the English transfer record has been broken by moves involving Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers. It outlines each side’s major arrivals and departures, alongside the positions they still need to address before the new season. – Arsenal: signed…
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USA’s Lyles wins 100m in world-leading 9.79 seconds
Noah Lyles won the men’s 100m at the US athletics championships in a world-leading 9.79 seconds, matching the personal best he set when winning Olympic gold in Paris in 2024. The performance reasserts his status as a leading sprinter despite 2026 having no Olympics or World Championships. Lyles finished ahead of Ronnie Baker and Kenny…
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‘Maybe he’s a racist’ – Trump critical of James
President Donald Trump said NBA player LeBron James “maybe” is racist during a White House press conference, while explaining his view that Michael Jordan is basketball’s greatest player. The comment matters because it escalates a long-running public political dispute between Trump and James, one of the sport’s most prominent figures. Trump cited his friendship with…
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Joshua v Prenga – heavyweight predictions
Boxing figures overwhelmingly expect Anthony Joshua to beat Kristian Prenga in their heavyweight contest in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with most predicting an early stoppage. The bout matters because a Joshua win would preserve plans for a long-awaited fight with Tyson Fury later this year. Joshua brings a record of 29 wins, including 26 stoppages, and…
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Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 5
BBC Sport has published the fifth edition of its daily Premier League “Who am I?” football quiz. Players try to identify a featured footballer using as few clues as possible, with further clues unlocked after incorrect guesses. The quiz awards higher scores for earlier correct answers: three is described as a good score, while four…
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How do Manchester City manage the Rodri dilemma?
Manchester City face uncertainty over Rodri after the Spain captain’s planned back surgery, with only a year remaining on his contract and reports linking him with Real Madrid. New manager Enzo Maresca wants to retain the 30-year-old, whose recovery and future will be central to City’s wider squad rebuild following several senior departures. Rodri returned…
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Sean McCann – brother of Madeleine – to swim at Commonwealths
Sean McCann, the younger brother of Madeleine McCann, will represent Scotland in the 400m, 800m and 1,500m freestyle at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The 21-year-old’s first senior major championships is significant personally and professionally, particularly as it is a home Games with family attending and follows his childhood visit to the 2014 event. McCann,…
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Azzi Fudd wins WNBA 3-point contest, becomes first rookie champion
Azzi Fudd won the WNBA All-Star three-point contest, becoming the first rookie in the league’s history to claim the title. The Dallas Wings guard’s victory marked an impressive debut at All-Star weekend and underlined her reputation as an elite outside shooter. Fudd scored 30 points in the opening round, just 10 short of the maximum…
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Gordon Ramsay left deflated as his rare £1.6million Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta is towed away after tyre puncture in Cornwall
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s rare Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta was reportedly towed away in Cornwall after suffering a tyre puncture. The incident drew attention because of the car’s extreme value and rarity, rather than because anyone was reported to have been injured. The vehicle is described as being worth about £1.6 million. A puncture can leave…