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Benn to face WBC champion Garcia on 12 September
Conor Benn’s fight with WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on 12 September.
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World Cup 2026: ‘Dai Dai,’ ‘Champions,’ ‘El Último Baile,’ ‘Llego’ & More Best Songs to Celebrate
In the spirit of the 2026 soccer tournament, here’s a roundup of the best World Cup-related songs.
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ITV and BBC to screen full World Cup final half-time show despite time concerns
ITV and the BBC plan to broadcast the entire half-time show during Sunday’s World Cup final at the New York New Jersey Stadium, despite uncertainty over how long the interval will last. The decision matters because Fifa’s expanded entertainment plans have raised concerns about disruption to the match and about whether the governing body is…
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NBA’s Adam Silver pushed WNBA commissioner to suspend Alyssa Thomas for Caitlin Clark throat jab: report
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert reportedly planned not to suspend Alyssa Thomas until NBA Commissioner Adam Silver intervened, according to a report.
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In this star-powered World Cup, Spain show value of collective and control | Sid Lowe
Spain reached the World Cup final after an emphatic semi-final win over France, in a performance presented as the triumph of collective organisation over individual star power. Sid Lowe argues that Luis de la Fuente’s side succeeded not just because of talent, but because of a deep sense of togetherness, trust and clarity in how…
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Arsenal forward Trossard joins Besiktas for £15.3m
Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard joins Besiktas on a three-year deal.
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Referee Barrett-Theron stands down after cancer diagnosis
One of the world’s leading female referees, Aimee Barrett-Theron, has stood down from officiating after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Former coach Jon Gruden lands another pro football gig amid ongoing lawsuit against NFL: report
Jon Gruden is slated to call an NFL preseason game on play-by-play, marking his first return to pro football since his 2021 Raiders departure.
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Argentina start Simeone as England prepare for World Cup semi-final
England were beaten 2-1 by Argentina in a World Cup 2026 semi-final, ending England’s hopes of reaching the final on home soil for this stage of the tournament. Argentina’s starting line-up included Simeone, a selection choice highlighted ahead of kick-off as significant for how the South American side set up against England. The Guardian’s live…
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Knife campaign push after Harvey death; woman dies at drug ceremony
Ministers face calls to help schools work with anti-knife crime groups after Harvey Willgoose’s death, while a report finds a woman died after taking ketamine and MDMA at a paid “clarity” ceremony.