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England seal series with record Lord’s ODI total
England beat India by 27 runs at Lord’s to seal a 2-1 series victory, with Ben Duckett striking a record-breaking 141 as the hosts posted the highest ODI total ever recorded at the venue. His innings surpassed England’s previous individual best at Lord’s, set against India back in 1975, and underpinned a total of 387-3…
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‘Everything was shaking’ – Fox on putt that won him The Open
Ryan Fox has won his first men’s golf major, claiming victory at The Open Championship 2026 at Royal Birkdale. The New Zealander described the intensity of the moment as he sank the decisive putt, saying “everything was shaking” as he sealed the title, capping a tense final round played out on a firm and fast…
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‘They’re trying not to pay their bills’: Sherrill unhappy with FIFA as World Cup wraps up
New Jersey governor-elect Mikie Sherrill criticised FIFA as the 2026 World Cup concluded, accusing the governing body of trying to avoid paying bills. Her remarks indicate a dispute over financial obligations connected with staging the tournament and raise questions about the costs borne by host governments and local organisers. The supplied article text contains no…
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‘Satisfaction and joy’ for triumphant Limerick
Limerick reclaimed hurling’s biggest prize, winning the All-Ireland final and lifting the Liam MacCarthy Cup for the first time since 2023 after two years without the title. Manager John Kiely described the victory as bringing “great satisfaction, a shared sense of joy,” with the win carrying extra weight after the pain of losing their “drive…
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Post Malone Debuts New Song, Brings Out Swae Lee at 2026 World Cup Closing Ceremony
Post Malone headlined the closing ceremony ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, delivering a three-song set that included the live debut of a previously unreleased track before Sunday’s championship match between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The performance formed part of a star-studded pre-match build-up that FIFA…
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‘Royal entertainment from an Indian great’ – Kohli’s final farewell?
Virat Kohli, one of India’s greatest batsmen, produced an entertaining innings of 74 runs during the third and final One Day International against England at Lord’s, in what may prove to be his last appearance on English soil. The knock was widely praised as a fitting display from the veteran player, adding to the occasion’s…
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‘Can you believe it?’ – Best shots from final round of The Open
BBC Sport has published a video highlights reel showcasing the best shots from the final round of the 2026 Open Championship, one of golf’s most prestigious major tournaments. The clip captures standout moments from the closing day of competition, offering fans a condensed look at the quality of play on show as the championship reached…
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How Fox kept cool at baked Birkdale to win The Open
Ryan Fox produced a composed final round to win the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, holding his nerve in sweltering conditions to claim his first major title. The 39-year-old New Zealander, son of former All Black Grant Fox, carded a two-under 68 to finish one shot clear of American Cameron Young, sealing victory with…
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‘The stuff dreams are made of’ – Fox sinks birdie on 18th to win The Open
New Zealander Ryan Fox won The Open Championship 2026, sealing victory with a birdie putt on the 18th hole. His success on golf’s oldest and most prestigious major marks a career-defining moment, edging out American Cameron Young in a tight finish that went down to the final green. Fox holed a 12-foot putt on the…
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Scandal-proof: why Infantino’s Fifa power can’t be touched – video
Gianni Infantino is set to be re-elected unopposed as Fifa president for a fourth term in March, with the Guardian reporting that more than 200 of Fifa’s 211 member associations have already sent formal letters of support. The scale of this backing, arriving despite a summer marked by controversy surrounding Infantino and Fifa, illustrates how…