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MI London hold on to beat Phoenix but fail to progress to eliminator
MI London beat Birmingham Phoenix by two runs at Edgbaston in the Men’s Hundred, but the narrow margin was insufficient to lift them into the top three. As a result, MI London were eliminated from the competition despite winning their final match. The result means MI London miss out on the eliminator, with qualification determined…
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Teenager Madgo scores equaliser for Villa
Seventeen-year-old Brian Madjo scored an equaliser for Aston Villa against Paris St-Germain in the Uefa Super Cup. The goal is notable because it came from a teenage player in a high-profile European match. The BBC clip reports that Madjo’s strike levelled the match for Villa against PSG. The video is available only to UK users…
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Guimaraes makes Arsenal debut in draw with Como
Bruno Guimaraes made an encouraging Arsenal debut in a 1-1 friendly draw with Como, shortly after completing his £75m move from Newcastle United. The Brazilian midfielder looked composed and quickly connected with supporters, offering early signs that he could strengthen Arsenal’s midfield before the competitive season begins. Myles Lewis-Skelly gave Arsenal a first-half lead, but…
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Atlético Madrid agree £34.2m deal for Cristian Romero
Atlético Madrid have agreed a £34.2m (€40m) fee to sign Tottenham captain Cristian Romero, with Spurs retaining a 15% sell-on clause. The move ends the Argentina defender’s five-year spell in north London and removes a key defensive leader following Tottenham’s narrow escape from Premier League relegation, while strengthening Atlético after their fourth-place La Liga finish.…
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Rybakina comeback knocks Osaka out of Canadian Open
Elena Rybakina recovered from a set and a break down to beat Naomi Osaka 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4 in the Canadian Open quarter-finals in Toronto. The victory sends Rybakina into the semi-finals, while Osaka’s defeat is followed by her withdrawal from the Cincinnati Open through fatigue ahead of the US Open. Osaka led 4-2 in…
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On This Day in 1969, Charley Pride Was Making Country Music History With His First Run at No. 1
On 12 August 1969, Charley Pride reached number one on the Hot Country Songs chart with “All I Have to Offer You (Is Me)”, marking his first chart-topper. The achievement was historically significant because he became the first Black artist to lead the country chart in 25 years and only the third to do so,…
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PSG beat Aston Villa 2-1 to win Uefa Super Cup
Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg to win the Uefa Super Cup, continuing their strong run under Luis Enrique after retaining the Champions League. Villa produced a fearless performance and came close to forcing penalties, but Désiré Doué’s second-half winner proved decisive. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave PSG the lead in the 20th minute before…
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Kvaratskhelia smashes PSG into lead in Super Cup
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia put Paris St-Germain ahead against Aston Villa in the Uefa Super Cup, striking the opening goal. The goal gave PSG an early advantage in a major European showpiece between the previous season’s continental trophy winners. The BBC Sport clip focuses on Kvaratskhelia’s finish, described as a powerful strike. It was published an hour…
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Manchester United enjoy trip to Dublin with penalty shootout win over Leeds
Manchester United drew 1-1 with Leeds United at Dublin’s Croke Park before winning the pre-season friendly 5-4 on penalties. The match marked the first meeting between two English clubs at the stadium and gave both sides a competitive test ahead of the new campaign. Joshua Zirkzee put United ahead after being set up by Bryan…
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Anderson still pained by England defeat but ready to shine at Manchester City
Elliot Anderson says England’s World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina remains painful, but he intends to use confidence gained from the tournament to make an immediate impact at Manchester City. The 23-year-old could debut against Arsenal in the Community Shield, beginning a new chapter despite the disappointment of England’s loss. Anderson joined City from Nottingham…