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Multiple people injured following crowd “stampede” at London music event
Multiple people were injured after a crowd “stampede” broke out at the Ghana Party In The Park festival in Barnet, London, forcing organisers and police to end the event early on Saturday 1 August 2026. The Met Police said a small fire led to the venue’s gates being temporarily closed, causing a crowd to build…
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Worn in the USA: Liverpool’s pre-season tour had highs but exposed glaring gaps in the squad | Andy Hunter
Andoni Iraola’s first pre-season tour as Liverpool head coach delivered mixed results, with wins over Sunderland and Wrexham followed by a 4-2 defeat to Leeds in Chicago, underlining how much work remains before the Premier League opener at Newcastle. The Basque coach has still not met several senior players, including Virgil van Dijk, Alisson and…
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Celtic drawn against LASK in Champions League play-off
Celtic have been drawn against Austrian champions LASK in the Champions League play-off round, with the winner securing a place in the lucrative league phase of the competition. The tie is a tough draw for Martin O’Neill’s side, as LASK – who won their first Austrian title since 1965 last season – avoided the other…
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OMB’s proposed grantmaking rule will destabilize biomedical research, experts warn
Biomedical research groups have warned that a proposed US Office of Management and Budget rule could make federal research funding less predictable by increasing political control over grant decisions and allowing grants to be ended more easily. They argue this could disrupt long-term studies, discourage scientific collaboration and slow the development of treatments, while supporters…
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FIFA backs off World Cup private equity pitch after global fury: 5 things to know
FIFA has abandoned a proposal to bring private investors into a new commercial company managing revenues from the World Cup and other major tournaments, following strong opposition across football. The retreat matters because the plan had raised concerns about governance, the future ownership of football’s most valuable competitions and FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s leadership. -…
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Remembering When NBC Presented Its Own Alternative to MTV in 1983
Friday Night Videos, launched by NBC in July 1983, was one of the most notable network television responses to MTV’s rise as a cultural force. While MTV had debuted two years earlier and was gradually spreading across cable systems, NBC’s late-night offering brought music videos to a national broadcast audience who might otherwise have had…
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SUFC News: United linked with Premier League winner as Wilder weighs up options – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield United have been linked with a move for former Chelsea goalkeeper Asmir Begovic as manager Chris Wilder considers experienced options for his squad. The potential signing would provide additional depth in goal, although the club’s immediate recruitment priority remains strengthening at centre-back. Begovic, a Premier League winner with Chelsea in 2016–17, is a free…
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Watch highlights as Said strike earns Motherwell victory over Hibs
Motherwell secured a victory over Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership, thanks to a late goal from Ibrahim Said. The match took place at Easter Road, Hibernian’s home ground, with Said’s strike proving decisive in settling the contest in Motherwell’s favour. BBC Sport’s Sportscene programme has released video highlights of the match, showing the key moments…
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Sheffield United and Bolton Wanderers ‘exploring’ deal for ex-Chelsea and Evertong goalkeeper Asmir Begovic – Yorkshire Post
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‘It’s my time’: Christos Tzolis fighting fit for Arsenal on return to England
Christos Tzolis has spoken of feeling ready for the Premier League following his £34m summer move to Arsenal from Club Brugge, insisting he is a far more complete player than during his unsuccessful spell at Norwich. The Greek winger already made an early impression at Arsenal’s training ground, topping a demanding pre-season fitness test, and…