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GB’s Hudson-Smith wins historic 400m gold on home track – highlights & report
Matthew Hudson-Smith won the men’s 400m gold at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, securing a third European title in the event on the track where he began competing as a child. The victory was especially significant because the 31-year-old, from Wolverhampton, raced at Alexander Stadium in front of a stand named after him.…
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More history made at Croke Park as Man Utd beat Leeds
Manchester United beat Leeds United on penalties after a 1-1 friendly draw at a sold-out Croke Park in Dublin, marking the first match there between two English clubs. The occasion underlined the stadium’s growing role beyond Gaelic games, following a summer of major sporting events and the relaxation of rules previously restricting ‘foreign’ sports. Joshua…
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How ‘hugely impressive’ Villa teen Madjo took fight to PSG
BBC pundits Nedum Onuoha and Stephen Warnock praised Aston Villa’s 17-year-old Brian Madjo after his goalscoring display against Paris St-Germain in the European Super Cup. Despite Villa’s 2-1 defeat, they said the teenager was “hugely impressive” for taking the game to one of Europe’s strongest sides. Madjo’s performance came in a high-profile match against PSG…
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Trump snaps back to economic warfare in struggle to make Iran tap out
President Trump’s efforts to bring the Iran war to an end have faltered several times. The U.S. military’s limited airstrike campaign did not move the needle. Trump’s threats to wipe Iran off the face of the earth didn’t either. Every time there appears to be a breakthrough in diplomatic talks, a wrench gets thrown in…
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Lukaku seals ’emotional’ move to Fenerbahce
Romelu Lukaku has joined Fenerbahce from Napoli, marking a return to Turkey for the Belgium striker, who lived there as a child while his father played professionally. The move gives Fenerbahce another high-profile forward as they attempt to end a long wait for the Turkish league title. The 33-year-old made only seven appearances for Napoli…
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Tulane Green Wave wins offseason ‘uniform wars’ with their Mardi Gras-inspired threads
Tulane’s Green Wave have been praised for their Mardi Gras-inspired football uniforms, with the article presenting the designs as a standout of the college football off-season. The focus is on the growing importance of alternate kits and helmets in helping programmes create excitement and strengthen their visual identity before the season begins. The article contrasts…
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Galatasaray submit Martinelli bid – Thursday’s gossip
Football transfer gossip reports several potential deals involving Premier League and European clubs. – Galatasaray have reportedly offered £38.4m for Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli. – Arsenal may sell Martin Zubimendi for at least £77m, with Chelsea interested. – Aston Villa have discussed signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka and proposed a Palhinha loan. – Newcastle are pursuing Benfica’s…
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Russell Westbrook retires after 18 wild NBA seasons, leaving behind one of basketball’s craziest careers
Russell Westbrook has announced his retirement from the NBA after 18 seasons, ending a career defined by intense, high-energy play and a distinctive competitive style. The 37-year-old revealed the decision in a farewell video posted on X, signalling the end of one of modern basketball’s most memorable careers. The announcement was made on Wednesday and…
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Chelsea set Friday deadline over £120m Fernandez
Chelsea have given interested clubs until 17:00 BST on Friday to make an offer of at least £120m for Enzo Fernandez, seeking to resolve uncertainty over the midfielder’s future before the new season. The deadline matters because Chelsea intend either to secure a sale at their valuation or fully reintegrate the Argentina international as a…
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Fernandes the centre of attention – but what next for Man Utd captain?
Bruno Fernandes received a rapturous reception from Manchester United supporters during a pre-season draw with Leeds at Croke Park, underlining his importance to the club and its fans. However, the captain’s future is uncertain as overseas clubs are reportedly interested and his contract is entering its final year, potentially creating a difficult decision for United.…