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Leeds in talks to sign Man City keeper Trafford
Leeds United are in talks to sign Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford, with the England international potentially leaving the Etihad Stadium just a year after returning there. The move comes as Leeds seek a new goalkeeper following the departures of Karl Darlow and Illan Meslier from Elland Road this summer, with existing options Lucas Perri…
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Manchester United consider Camavinga and Berge as midfield overhaul continues
Manchester United are looking at Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga and Fulham’s Sander Berge as potential midfield additions, as Michael Carrick’s squad rebuild continues. The move comes after Casemiro’s departure and an injury to Manuel Ugarte, whose knee ligament problem could keep him out for a lengthy spell, leaving United keen to add further cover despite…
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Fury as firefighters face disciplinary action for taking children including one boy recovering from cancer for rides on their engine during an open day
Firefighters are facing disciplinary action after giving children rides on a fire engine during an open day, a move that has triggered a public backlash. Among the children involved was a boy who is recovering from cancer, adding to the sense of outrage expressed by critics who see the punishment as an excessive response to…
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Record number of patients prescribed ADHD drugs on NHS as numbers soar by a third in a year – and more than TRIPLE in a decade
A record number of patients in England are now being prescribed medication for ADHD on the NHS, according to new figures, with prescriptions rising by around a third in the past year alone. Over the last decade, the number of people receiving these drugs has more than tripled, reflecting a marked and accelerating rise in…
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Potter and Yee among favourites at World Triathlon London event
Olympic medallists Alex Yee and Beth Potter will compete for Great Britain at the World Triathlon Championship Series event in London this weekend, with the action broadcast live on the BBC. The London leg is part of the flagship elite series featuring the world’s top triathletes, and matters as both British stars look to return…
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‘Everyone is hooked on football’: Indian league seeks to ride World Cup wave
The Indian Super League (ISL) is aiming to capitalise on huge domestic interest in the World Cup, even though India did not qualify, by launching a revamped and more stable season on 4 September. Club executives, including FC Goa’s chief executive Ravi Puskur, hope the tournament’s popularity will translate into sustained support for the domestic…
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‘Don’t become the protagonist’: Andoni Iraola on the secret of Spain’s success and his role at Liverpool
Andoni Iraola, Liverpool’s new head coach, has explained his philosophy of collective effort over individual glory, framing it as the key to Basque and Spanish football’s dominance across club and international trophies. Speaking during Liverpool’s pre-season tour in Chicago, he argued that Spain’s lack of standout individual athletes in solo sports is offset by exceptional…
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Marvel Is Officially Going All-In on Doctor Doom Ahead of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
Marvel’s October solicitations put Doctor Doom at the center of multiple major comics ahead of Avengers: Doomsday.
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Metcalf out of England’s Commonwealth netball squad
England netballer Natalie Metcalf has withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games squad in Glasgow after picking up a calf injury, with scans confirming she cannot continue. The 33-year-old, who only returned to the sport in December after giving birth 14 months ago, described the news as devastating, and her exit is significant because she was the…
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St Helens boss Rowley leaves club day before derby
St Helens head coach Paul Rowley has left the Super League club with immediate effect, less than a year after taking charge, with the announcement coming the day before Saints’ derby against Wigan Warriors. The 51-year-old had struggled to arrest a dip in form, with the club currently sixth in the table, six points off…