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Le Clos would ‘love’ Commonwealth Games medal record
South African swimmer Chad le Clos says he hopes to become the Commonwealth Games’ most decorated male athlete at Glasgow 2026. The 34-year-old is currently tied on 18 medals with Australian shooter Phil Adams and England’s Mick Gault, and believes another medal would be a significant personal achievement after a difficult recent period. Le Clos…
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England amputee team’s World Cup dream on hold
England’s men’s amputee football team may be unable to compete at November’s World Cup in Mexico because it lacks sufficient funding. Former head coach Scott Rogers called the situation “criminal”, arguing that players, staff and families make major sacrifices while the team relies on donations despite representing England and holding the Nations League title. The…
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Kane set for talks with Bayern Munich over new deal
Bayern Munich are preparing to begin formal contract talks with Harry Kane, whose existing deal is due to expire at the end of next season. Retaining the England captain would be significant for the German champions after his prolific contribution to their recent domestic success, although he remains of interest to other clubs. Kane joined…
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Messiah or papering over cracks? Klopp must sway doubters in Germany rebuild
Jürgen Klopp has been appointed Germany head coach on a four-year deal after Julian Nagelsmann resigned following a shock World Cup penalty shootout defeat by Paraguay. The former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund manager is expected to restore confidence, reconnect the team with supporters and lead a rebuild through Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup.…
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Chelsea agree deal to sign Palace defender Lacroix
Chelsea have agreed a deal with Crystal Palace to sign France defender Maxence Lacroix, with the 26-year-old expected to complete a medical and sign a contract running until 2032. The move would strengthen Chelsea’s central-defensive options, while representing a major sale for Palace after Lacroix became a key player in their recent success. Palace had…
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Jürgen Klopp confirmed as Germany head coach for Euro 2028 and 2030 World Cup
Jürgen Klopp has been appointed head coach of Germany’s men’s national team until the end of the 2030 World Cup, replacing Julian Nagelsmann after Germany’s last-32 World Cup defeat by Paraguay. The appointment marks Klopp’s return to frontline coaching following his departure from Liverpool in 2024 and gives Germany a high-profile manager for Euro 2028…
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SEN MIKE LEE: Trump proves America can stand up to a power-mad foreign court
The article argues that the Trump administration’s sanctions and visa restrictions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) demonstrate a defence of US sovereignty against what its author portrays as an overreaching foreign institution. Written by Senator Mike Lee, it frames the measures as part of a longstanding American resistance to outside powers influencing US policy…
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USA Today columnist who attacked Caitlin Clark has history of injecting far-left views into sports
Fox News reports that a USA Today sports columnist who criticised Caitlin Clark has a record of bringing strongly progressive political views into sports coverage. The article frames this as part of a wider dispute over whether sports journalism should focus on athletic issues or engage more directly with political and cultural debates. It points…
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Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland?
Scottish athletes say representing Team Scotland at the Commonwealth Games feels unusually personal and emotionally significant, despite also being proud to compete for Great Britain. They describe a warmer, more familiar atmosphere shaped by shared culture, longstanding relationships and the rare opportunity to represent their home nation, particularly ahead of Glasgow 2026. Olympians and Commonwealth…
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Scotland’s Gunn concedes four in San Jose debut defeat
Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn conceded four goals on his San Jose Earthquakes debut as Orlando City won 4-0 following Major League Soccer’s World Cup break. Although the result was a difficult start for Gunn after leaving Nottingham Forest, he was not considered at fault for the goals and made saves that limited the defeat. David…