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New season, new boss – will Alexander-Arnold be key figure at Real Madrid?
Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to begin his second season at Real Madrid under new manager Jose Mourinho, more than 14 months after leaving Liverpool for the Spanish club. The 27-year-old right-back’s debut campaign fell short of the high expectations that accompanied his move, as injuries, managerial upheaval and the challenge of adjusting to a new…
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Boat overturns near Statue of Liberty as woman and child airlifted in critical condition and a dozen others rescued from water
A boat capsized near the Statue of Liberty in New York, leaving a woman and a child in critical condition after they were airlifted for emergency treatment, while around a dozen other passengers were pulled from the water by rescuers. The incident highlights the dangers posed by busy waterways around one of America’s most-visited landmarks…
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Wales must learn from Bosnia loss in Euros bid – Rush
Wales legend Ian Rush says the national side must learn from their penalty shootout defeat by Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup play-off semi-final as they turn their attention to qualifying for Euro 2028, which will be hosted in the UK and Ireland. Wales are winless in four matches this year and face a…
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WNBA walks back Caitlin Clark technical foul, sparing Fever star from suspension
The WNBA has reversed a technical foul issued to Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, avoiding what would have been an automatic one-game suspension. The foul, initially recorded as Clark’s eighth of the season, was called during the Fever’s win over the Chicago Sky on Saturday, but the league rescinded it shortly afterwards. Under WNBA rules,…
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How a schoolteacher’s son became Kashmir’s first India Test cricketer
Auqib Nabi, a 29-year-old all-rounder from Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir, has become the first cricketer from the region to earn an India Test call-up, replacing the injured Jasprit Bumrah in the squad for the two-Test series against Sri Lanka starting 15 August. The selection is regarded as a landmark for a region where conflict,…
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Jaissle starts with win but not planning to ‘smash locker room’
Newcastle United’s new head coach Matthias Jaissle oversaw a 2-1 pre-season friendly win over Valencia at the Mestalla Stadium, his first match in charge, but was quick to temper expectations despite the trophy. He said the club would not “smash the locker room” in celebration, stressing there was still plenty to work on, particularly after…
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Fifa rallies behind Infantino as severance payment questions grow
Fifa has issued a statement rallying behind president Gianni Infantino as scrutiny grew over a severance payment made by Uefa to a female employee during his tenure as the governing body’s general secretary. Rather than addressing the specifics of the payment, Fifa characterised the media coverage and criticism as part of a deliberate campaign to…
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Simpson avenges only loss in Williamson rematch
Callum Simpson reclaims the British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles as he earns a unanimous decision in his rematch with Troy Williamson.
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Footballers’ wives tell all to scientists for first ‘Wag-ademic’ study into how they REALLY live – from drunk husbands and predatory women to deepfake porn and light-fingered nannies
A new academic study, dubbed “Wag-ademic” research, has for the first time surveyed footballers’ wives and girlfriends (WAGs) directly to examine the realities of their lives, moving beyond tabloid stereotypes. Researchers gathered first-hand accounts covering issues such as husbands’ drinking habits, women pursuing their partners, deepfake pornography being created of them, and nannies stealing from…
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Fifa launches new attack on media over alleged ‘concerted effort’ to undermine Gianni Infantino
Fifa has issued a fresh statement defending president Gianni Infantino, alleging a “concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine Fifa and its president” amid growing scrutiny of his leadership. The statement came after Uefa confirmed on Saturday that a “departure payment” was made to a female employee allegedly linked romantically to Infantino during his…