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Tragic footballer Maddy Cusack’s inquest is delayed by five months – extending her family’s agony – after new medical evidence is submitted
The inquest into the death of footballer Maddy Cusack has been adjourned partway through proceedings after new medical evidence was submitted, meaning it will not now resume until December. Cusack, the former Sheffield United Women vice-captain, was found dead at her home in Horsley, Derbyshire, by her father, David Cusack, on 20 September 2023, aged…
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What a clusterpuck! Race to parody hockey hit Heated Rivalry results in multiple musicals
The Canadian-set “horny hockey” TV series Heated Rivalry, adapted by Jacob Tierney from Rachel Reid’s Game Changers novels, has become such a hit that it has inspired an unusual glut of comedy stage spoofs — four musical parodies are appearing this summer, with three of them heading to the Edinburgh fringe. The rush reflects both…
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‘Is he a nice guy? No. He’s a good guy’: how Harry Kane became an England great
The Guardian profiles Harry Kane’s rise to become one of England’s greatest players, timed to his six goals at the 2026 World Cup, which equal his 2018 tally. The piece matters because it draws on those who coached and worked with Kane in his early years to explain how a player whose talent did not…
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Benitez open to Scotland job – what would he bring and is he affordable?
Rafael Benitez has publicly declared his interest in the vacant Scotland head coach position, becoming the highest-profile candidate to do so since Steve Clarke’s unexpected resignation. Speaking on Talksport, the 66-year-old Champions League winner said he had watched Scotland at this summer’s World Cup and would be “open to the challenge” of taking his first…
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Egypt’s World Cup ended in heartbreak but they gave the country reason to smile | Karim Zidan
For Egypt this World Cup was about more than football – it was the first glimpse of collective joy that Egyptians have enjoyed in 15 yearsFor nearly 15 minutes on Tuesday it seemed Egypt were about to complete one of the great World Cup upsets. The Pharaohs were up 2-0 against Argentina, the world champions.…
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The Hundred 2026 – schedule and how to follow
The Hundred returns on 24 July for its sixth edition – here’s everything you need to know, including the schedule and how you can follow on the BBC.
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Anthony Volpe calls retracted position change report ‘BS,’ vows to do anything to help Yankees win
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe has publicly pushed back against a since-retracted report claiming he refused to play second base during a spell in Triple-A this season. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, the 25-year-old called the claim “B.S.”, insisting it “couldn’t be further from the truth” and stressing that he would “literally do anything”…
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Female players 69% more likely to suffer online abuse
World Rugby has published findings showing that female rugby players are 69% more likely to experience abuse on social media than their male counterparts, with misogyny, gender identity, sexuality and body-shaming among the most common forms. The governing body has referred eight cases to law enforcement and platforms for action, framing the research as part…
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Inquest into Maddy Cusack’s death delayed as forensic audit of medical records ordered
The inquest into the death of Sheffield United midfielder Maddy Cusack, who died on 20 September 2023 aged 27, has been adjourned for a second time this year and will now restart on 7 December. The delay was ordered after additional documents were lodged with the court, prompting the coroner to recall witnesses and apologise…