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Henderson has surgery in USA after breaking arm
England midfielder Jordan Henderson has undergone surgery on a broken arm but has not been ruled out of the remainder of the 2026 World Cup. The 36-year-old suffered the freak injury when he fell awkwardly while attempting to jump over the advertising hoardings during celebrations after England’s 3-2 last-16 victory over Mexico, and was carried…
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Uefa could block Russia returning to football in potential new clash with Fifa
Uefa is prepared to block the return of Russian teams to international football, setting up a potential fresh clash with Fifa after the International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted Russia’s suspension from global competition. The stance matters because, while the World Cup is a Fifa tournament, European qualifying is run by Uefa, meaning European associations effectively…
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How are famous faces invited into Wimbledon’s royal box?
A photograph of Roger Federer apparently sitting alone in Wimbledon’s royal box prompted questions about both empty seats at the tournament and how celebrities come to be invited to the exclusive VIP area. The BBC’s “Ask Me Anything” team explained that the 74-seat royal box, first installed in the southern stand of Centre Court when…
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A royally good day of tennis! Queen Camilla enjoys Wimbledon with her little sister Annabel Elliot – alongside newlyweds Peter and Harriet Phillips
Queen Camilla attended day ten of Wimbledon on 8 July 2026, taking her seat in the Royal Box alongside her younger sister Annabel Elliot, in what has become a near-annual tradition for the pair. The outing matters chiefly as a snapshot of a busy royal summer social calendar and marked a public appearance for Peter…
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Pure Flix Founder Michael Scott Teams With ‘Duck Dynasty’ Stars Willie and Korie Robertson on Faith-Based Company EKKL Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)
Michael Scott, the co-founder and former chief executive of faith-based film distributor Pure Flix, has partnered with “Duck Dynasty” stars Willie and Korie Robertson to launch EKKL Entertainment, a new faith-and-family entertainment platform. The venture aims to bring together films, series, podcasts, daily devotionals, community, commerce and travel in a single connected destination, targeting Christian…
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Christian Pulisic’s ‘rest’ comment after World Cup exit draws strong reactions from USA soccer legends
Christian Pulisic, the United States men’s national team’s talisman, has faced a sharp public backlash after a disappointing 2026 World Cup campaign that ended in a 4-1 Round of 16 defeat to Belgium. Once the darling of American soccer, the 27-year-old AC Milan forward struggled throughout the tournament, and his post-match remark that he could…
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London City sign Ballon d’Or winner Putellas
London City Lionesses have signed two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas on a three-year deal, in what is being described as one of the biggest transfers in women’s football history. The 32-year-old Spain midfielder, widely regarded as one of the game’s greatest players, left Barcelona in May after 14 years and drew interest from almost…
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London City Lionesses confirm signing of Spanish superstar Alexia Putellas
London City Lionesses have confirmed the signing of Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas, unveiling the two-time Ballon d’Or winner at an event in New York. The 32-year-old joins on a free transfer after leaving Barcelona at the end of the season, ending a 14-year spell at the Catalan club, and her arrival is a landmark moment…
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McIlroy concern for Scottish Open under Tour revamp
Rory McIlroy has warned the PGA Tour to “be careful” over the future of the Scottish Open when it introduces a two-tier structure in 2028, arguing that national opens risk losing their identity if they become closed events restricted to a limited group of players. Under the planned format, a top-tier Championship series and a…
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Portugal confirm departure of coach Martinez
The Portuguese football federation (FPF) confirm the departure of national team coach Roberto Martinez following Portugal’s last-16 loss to Spain.