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Former NFL player, funded by league notables including Roger Goodell, wins Arizona GOP Congressional Primary
Former NFL kicker Jay Feely has won the Republican primary for a US congressional seat in Arizona, covering parts of Phoenix and most of Scottsdale. His victory, secured with the endorsement of President Donald Trump, marks a significant step towards a seat in the House of Representatives and reflects the continued influence of Trump’s backing…
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Eccles and Salmon given Team Wales honour in Glasgow
Boxer Rosie Eccles and lawn bowler Daniel Salmon have been named as Team Wales’ flag and baton bearers for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Both are reigning champions from the Birmingham 2022 Games, and the honour recognises their status as leading figures and ambassadors for Welsh sport ahead of the…
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Sheffield becomes cycle track as grand prix arrives in city centre
Sheffield city centre was turned into a temporary race circuit for the Sheffield Grand Prix, with leading cyclists competing on closed streets. The event brought a high-profile sporting spectacle into the heart of the city, but also affected motorists and public transport. Road closures began at 4am and, on parts of the route, were due…
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‘She’s done it!’ – Rodrigues’ superb runout gives Brave hope
During Southern Brave’s opening 2026 Hundred match against Welsh Fire, fielder Jemimah Rodrigues produced a crucial run-out to dismiss Welsh Fire’s Freya Kemp with a direct hit, despite briefly fumbling the ball first. The moment gave Southern Brave a renewed chance of victory in a tight run chase, injecting fresh drama into the tournament’s opening…
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McInnes given four-match ban for ‘disgusting’ Celtic penalty remark
Rangers manager Derek McInnes has been handed a four-game touchline ban, with one match suspended, by the Scottish FA after calling a late penalty awarded to Celtic “disgusting”. He made the comment while still in charge of Hearts, after Celtic were awarded a stoppage-time spot-kick for handball at Motherwell in May, converted by Kelechi Iheanacho,…
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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch bid for 2032 Afcon
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, all currently led by military governments, have submitted a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football (Caf) opened applications for the 2028, 2032 and 2036 editions. The move is notable given the security situation across the Sahel states remains volatile due…
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Garnacho, Rogers and two clubs trying to balance the books
Chelsea have completed a British-record £117m signing of forward Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, and are now in talks to loan Alejandro Garnacho to Villa with a conditional obligation to make the move permanent. The deal highlights the delicate financial balancing act both clubs face: Chelsea remain close to their spending limits under UEFA’s financial…
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Arokodare forces Wolves training to be cancelled
Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare forced the cancellation of a training session after refusing to leave the pitch, in an apparent protest over his desired transfer to Fiorentina. The incident is an early setback for new head coach Cesar Peixoto, who only took charge weeks ago, and highlights growing friction between the club and the striker…
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Brain injury cases should be thrown out, High Court told
The High Court has heard arguments that hundreds of claims in rugby’s multi-million-pound concussion legal action should be dismissed, after lawyers for the sport’s governing bodies alleged breaches of a 2024 disclosure order relating to neurological testing documents. World Rugby, the Welsh Rugby Union, Rugby Football Union and Rugby Football League all deny failing in…
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Angels third baseman brings basketball onto the diamond, turns slick double play with unconventional move
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Vaughn Grissom completed an unconventional double play by throwing a basketball-style bounce pass to second base, a moment of individual flair that stood out during the team’s win over the St Louis Cardinals. The play showcased Grissom’s athleticism and quick thinking in the field, and has drawn attention as a…