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Van Bommel appointed Belgium head coach
Belgium have appointed former Netherlands captain Mark van Bommel as head coach until Euro 2028, replacing Rudi Garcia after the Red Devils’ 2026 World Cup quarter-final defeat by eventual champions Spain. The appointment gives Belgium a coach with recent domestic success in the country as it seeks to develop a disciplined, competitive side capable of…
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The recovery routine behind the world’s top soccer teams
Elite football teams are increasingly treating recovery as a core part of performance, alongside training, because congested fixtures, travel, heat and extra time place heavy physical demands on players. The article highlights the trend through a promotional focus on infrared saunas, arguing that recovery staff work to help athletes prepare for subsequent matches. It says…
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Prince William? David Cameron? JD Vance? Celebrities brace – and Staines celebrates – ahead of new Ali G film
Sacha Baron Cohen has revived Ali G ahead of a new film, Ali G: Who Iz I?, due for worldwide release on 23 October. The character made a disruptive appearance at the Wimbledon men’s final, where he allegedly heckled spectators, made provocative claims involving Prince Harry and tried to sell illegal substances; the incident may…
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Chase & Status Link With J Hus, Irah For New ‘Disgruntled’
Chase & Status have released a new single, ‘Disgruntled’, featuring rapper J Hus and regular collaborator Irah. The track continues the drum-and-bass duo’s active summer following their headline appearance at the British Grand Prix, bringing together their production style with prominent UK vocal talent. Clash describes ‘Disgruntled’ as a bass-heavy breaks track with an anthemic,…
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LA Dodgers and MVP Ohtani launch summer of live baseball on BBC
The Los Angeles Dodgers will face the New York Mets on Sunday to begin the BBC’s summer coverage of live Major League Baseball. The match starts a run of 10 consecutive Sunday-night games, followed by four post-season broadcasts, giving UK audiences regular access to the sport during the latter part of the 2026 season. The…
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Stroll has suspension failure on new Aston Martin
Lance Stroll suffered a rear-suspension failure during first practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix, interrupting Aston Martin’s first major upgrade of the season. The team has introduced an extensively revised car after falling towards the back of the field, so the incident is an early setback, although Fernando Alonso’s subsequent running offered some encouragement. Charles…
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McClenaghan set to qualify for pommel horse final
Olympic champion Rhys McClenaghan is almost certain to reach the Commonwealth Games pommel horse final after recording the highest qualifying score so far. His flawless performance with a new routine underlines his strong return to competition following shoulder surgery and puts him in contention for a third Commonwealth Games medal. The 27-year-old scored 14.500, comprising…
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Opetaia sues IBF to return cruiserweight world title
Australian boxer Jai Opetaia has sued the International Boxing Federation in the United States, seeking to have his cruiserweight world title restored after it was stripped following his first bout with Zuffa Boxing. The case matters because it challenges a governing body’s authority to withdraw a sanction shortly before a fight and alleges broader efforts…
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Oliver Tree Celebration of Life in Santa Cruz to Feature Diplo, Tribute Videos, Live Music
The article says Oliver Tree will be memorialised at a celebration of life at UC Santa Cruz’s Quarry Amphitheatre on Saturday, 25 July. The event matters as it will honour the musician following his reported death in a helicopter crash, while also raising money for a foundation he established. The three-hour programme and livestream are…
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GB Paralympian Schrager given two-year ban after failed drug test
Paralympic cyclist Daphne Schrager has received a two-year ban after testing positive for Ligandrol, a substance prohibited in sport. The National Anti-Doping Panel concluded that she had not intentionally taken it, but said she had not proved that environmental contamination was the source; the case highlights the strict burden athletes face in explaining positive tests.…