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Jalen Brunson Talks Taylor Swift’s Wedding, Giving Back and Whether the Knicks Will Visit the Trump White House
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson has discussed Taylor Swift’s high-profile wedding at Madison Square Garden and speculated that his team’s historic NBA championship run may have influenced the singer’s choice of venue, though he stressed this was likely coincidental given how far in advance weddings are typically planned. Speaking at Variety’s inaugural Sports &…
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‘I’m proud of it’ – Keegan looks back on career highlights and legacy
Kevin Keegan reflected on his career highlights and legacy in a 2018 interview with BBC Football Focus presenter Dan Walker, footage of which has resurfaced following news of his death. The former Liverpool, Newcastle United and England forward and manager discussed the moments he considered most significant from his decades in the game. Among the…
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Hearts agree deal to sign Forest Green captain Mendy
Hearts have agreed a deal to sign Laurent Mendy, the captain of English National League side Forest Green Rovers, ending a pursuit that stretched across two transfer windows. The Tynecastle club had a bid rejected in January, but talks have now progressed to personal terms as Hearts continue to strengthen their squad ahead of a…
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Are England finally improving in ODI cricket?
England’s one-day international side is showing signs of genuine improvement, having beaten world number one side India 2-1 in a recent ODI series, adding to a 4-0 T20 series win. This comes as a welcome upturn for coach Brendon McCullum, whose July has been far brighter than late June, when Test captain Ben Stokes retired…
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Documentary about BLACKPINK’s LISA, ‘Always Lalisa,’ to World Premiere at 2026 Toronto International Film Festival
BLACKPINK member LISA will be the subject of a new full-length documentary, “Always Lalisa,” which is set to have its world premiere in the gala programme at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. Sony Music Vision announced the project on 20 July, capturing what the singer has described as a landmark year of solo pursuits…
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F1 in Belgium: The 2026 cars look pathetic on all the best racetracks
Formula 1 returned to the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium this weekend, but the race exposed how poorly suited the 2026 cars are to one of the sport’s most storied tracks. The new hybrid power units allow only a few seconds of electric boost per lap, meaning cars run on minimal combustion power for much of…
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Rodri’s stock at all-time high as he adds to trophy collection
Rodri lifted the World Cup after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the final in New Jersey, adding the sport’s biggest prize to a trophy cabinet that already includes the Ballon d’Or, European and Nations League titles, four Premier League crowns and the Champions League. The Manchester City midfielder, who captained the side and was named…
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World Cup Final Ratings Skyrocket Across Europe, Despite England and France Losses
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina drew huge television audiences across Europe, even in countries whose own teams had already been eliminated, underlining football’s power as both a live sporting event and a broader cultural spectacle. Spain’s 1-0 victory delivered the country’s largest-ever recorded audience and the second-most-watched broadcast in Spanish…
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After this World Cup, here’s what I feel: a kind of messy hope | Jonathan Liew
Jonathan Liew reflects in the Guardian on the 2026 World Cup, arguing that far from reinforcing nationalism, the tournament exposed how flimsy and fluid national allegiance has become. He notes that supporters worldwide adopted teams with no personal connection to them, treating national identity as something disposable rather than fixed, which challenges the long-held assumption…
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Bong Joon Ho’s First Animated Feature ‘Ally,’ With a Voice Cast Including Bradley Cooper and Ayo Edebiri, Sell Globally for Pathé (EXCLUSIVE)
Bong Joon-ho’s first animated feature, “Ally,” has secured a wave of international distribution deals through Pathé following its launch at the Marché du Film in Cannes. The film had already been picked up by Neon for the US before Cannes, reuniting the Oscar-winning “Parasite” director with the distributor behind that film’s Palme d’Or and four-Academy-Award…