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Kane says Tuchel will ‘learn a lot’ from England pressures after exit to Argentina
Harry Kane has defended Thomas Tuchel after England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, saying the manager will “learn a lot” from the pressures of the tournament. Tuchel, who signed a contract extension before the World Cup, faced heavy criticism for switching to a back five to protect a 1-0 lead against Argentina, but Kane…
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DeChambeau at Irish Open would be great – McIlroy
Rory McIlroy has said he would welcome Bryson DeChambeau’s participation in September’s Irish Open at Doonbeg, describing it as something that “would be great for the tournament”, despite recently criticising the American golfer over a rules controversy at The Open Championship. The comments came after McIlroy had accused DeChambeau of holding the Open “hostage” on…
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Vingegaard out of Tour after spectator crash as Evenepoel wins
Jonas Vingegaard’s Tour de France ended on stage 15 after a crash caused by a spectator seated near a corner, leaving him with a broken collarbone that will require surgery. The incident overshadowed a stage win for Remco Evenepoel, who used his post-race platform to condemn the “inhuman” practice of waking riders for middle-of-the-night doping…
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Two Equestrian Deaths in Separate British Eventing Events Spark Safety Concerns
Two experienced horse riders died on Saturday after falls during cross-country phases at separate British Eventing competitions. Sophie Fouracre, 34, was fatally injured whilst riding Rhubarbsfox Brittania at Swalcliffe
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‘He’s got it!’ – Rohit Sharma reaches historic century in style
Rohit Sharma became the first Indian batter to score an ODI century at Lord’s, reaching the milestone during India’s run chase in the deciding third ODI against England. The achievement adds a notable individual landmark to a high-stakes series decider, with India chasing a huge target set by England at the historic ground. India were…
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World Cup final: Trump, half-time show and everything but the football – live
The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is being played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with the occasion overshadowed by a huge supporting cast of celebrity performers and the confirmed attendance of US President Donald Trump. The White House has confirmed Trump’s presence, prompting speculation over whether he will be booed, as has…
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Trump to present FIFA World Cup winners with trophy
President Donald Trump is set to present the FIFA World Cup trophy to the winning team’s captain after Sunday’s final between Spain and Argentina, a White House official has confirmed to Fox News. The ceremony will take place on the pitch at New York/New Jersey Stadium, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino joining Trump to hand…
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Antonelli near-perfect but too much drama for Hamilton – driver ratings
Belgian Grand Prix winner Kimi Antonelli produced a near-flawless weekend at Spa-Francorchamps, extending his championship lead to 45 points over Lewis Hamilton after Mercedes team-mate George Russell was collected in a first-lap collision with the Ferrari driver. BBC Radio 5 Live pundit Harry Benjamin’s driver ratings assess how each competitor performed across the whole weekend,…
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“Steve Lukather’s guitar collided with a mic stand. He banked the guitar against it and made it a feature of the song. I don’t even understand!” Toto’s Dennis Atlas and his star-studded solo album
Dennis Atlas, who joined Toto as second keyboardist in 2024 at the age of 28, has released his second solo album, Principle, featuring an array of high-profile guest musicians. His growing role within Toto followed the retirement of longtime keyboardist Greg Phillinganes, and the California-based musician has used the opportunity to bring in notable collaborators…