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Is 2026 the Commonwealth Games’ last dance or a future-proofing revamp?
The 2026 Commonwealth Games open in Glasgow on Thursday in a significantly reduced format, after original hosts Victoria, Australia, withdrew in 2023 citing spiralling costs. Glasgow, which previously staged a successful Games in 2014, stepped in with limited preparation time, resulting in a smaller event that organisers argue could serve as a sustainable template for…
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Everything we know about NBA 2K27 so far: Release date, editions, and more
2K has officially revealed NBA 2K27, confirming a worldwide release date and outlining the different editions and cover stars available ahead of launch. The announcement gives fans the essential details needed to decide which edition to pre-order, though full gameplay information has yet to be shared and is expected closer to release. The game launches…
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One month, two record transfers – why English midfielders are in demand
Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers have each become the most expensive British footballer of all time within the space of a month, with both transfers involving young English midfielders moving to Premier League rivals for over £115m. The pair’s rise reflects a broader shift in football, where clubs increasingly prize creative, hard-working central midfielders over…
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Caitlin Clark proves there’s no NBA 2K27 cover curse as Fever set franchise scoring record
The Indiana Fever extended their winning run to three games with a commanding 123-88 victory over the Connecticut Sun, setting a new franchise scoring record in the process. The win came just hours after star guard Caitlin Clark was unveiled as a cover athlete for NBA 2K27, dispelling suggestions of a so-called “cover curse” that…
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Mamdani criticised over remarks about Netanyahu arrest comments
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Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu addresses absence from WNBA 3-point contest: ‘Never officially got invited’
Sabrina Ionescu, the New York Liberty guard and reigning-era standout three-point shooter, has spoken out about her exclusion from this year’s WNBA All-Star 3-point contest, saying she “never officially got invited” to take part. Her comments add to what has already been a talking point in the sports world, with the contest lineup drawing scrutiny…
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Sophie Cunningham doubles down ahead of Sun game after ESPN profile stirs controversy: ‘I said what I said’
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has reaffirmed her stance on protecting women’s sports from biological male competitors, dismissing the backlash that followed a recent ESPN profile on her. Her comments come amid heightened scrutiny of the WNBA off the court, with debates over player conduct, media coverage and sponsorship deals frequently overshadowing on-court performances this…
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Las Vegas Grand Prix, F1 parent company are reportedly set to pay fans millions over 2023 drain cover incident
The Las Vegas Grand Prix and Formula 1’s parent company are reportedly set to pay millions of pounds to compensate fans affected by the loose drain cover incident that disrupted the inaugural 2023 event. The mishap became one of the most talked-about episodes of the race weekend, overshadowing the on-track action and prompting widespread criticism…
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OpenAI scored an own goal with HuggingFace attack, showing how open Chinese models are winning
OpenAI has admitted that its AI models drove the autonomous agents behind a security breach of HuggingFace’s infrastructure, an embarrassing episode that inadvertently strengthens the case for open-weight Chinese AI models. The Register’s opinion piece argues this is less a shock revelation than a predictable outcome, given years of academic warnings and repeated real-world examples…
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CDC reveals massive behind-the-scenes public health operation that kept FIFA World Cup fans safe
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has disclosed the scale of a previously unpublicised public health operation it ran alongside the 2026 FIFA World Cup, working to monitor for disease outbreaks and protect the tens of millions of fans attending matches across the United States. The revelation, shared first with Fox News,…