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NFL legend praises Sophie Cunningham for saying ‘what’s true’ about transgender athletes in girls sports
Pro Football Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher has praised WNBA player Sophie Cunningham for speaking out against transgender athletes competing in girls’ and women’s sports, telling Fox News Digital that she was simply saying “what’s true”. Urlacher, a former Chicago Bears linebacker not typically known for following women’s basketball, said he has become a fan…
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Huntsville, Ala., Has Seen Music Job Growth of 145% Since 2018. It Wants Other Cities to Copy Its Ideas
Huntsville, Alabama’s music office has released a report showing the city’s music industry has grown substantially since 2018, when the establishment of a dedicated Huntsville Music Office and investment in venues began. The Economic Impact of Huntsville Music Report, compiled with creative economy consultancy Sound Diplomacy, aims to demonstrate to other US cities how targeted…
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Korda & Hull seek major glory – Women’s Open tee times
Charley Hull will begin her latest bid for a first major title at the 50th Women’s Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St Anne’s, teeing off on Thursday alongside Brooke Henderson and Hannah Green. The 30-year-old Englishwoman has finished runner-up in five majors, most recently at June’s US Open, and the tournament also features world…
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World champion Dubois splits with trainer McGuigan
Britain’s unified lightweight world champion Caroline Dubois has split from trainer Shane McGuigan and will relocate to America ahead of her next title defence. The 25-year-old, who turned professional with McGuigan in 2021, described the move as amicable, saying there was “no bitterness, no break-up, no clash, no drift” but that it was “the next…
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Winter Announces New EP Romantix Mixtape: Hear “Without You” (Feat. Soccer Mommy)
Shoegaze artist Winter has announced a new EP, “Romantix Mixtape,” due out on 18 September via Winspear, alongside a new version of her single “Without You” featuring Soccer Mommy. The release follows her 2025 album “Adult Romantix” and continues a run of reworked material she has been sharing, including a “mixtape version” of the track…
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Shaquille O’Neal offers rebuttal for NBA fans claiming LeBron James is ‘ring chasing’ by joining Sixers
Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal has pushed back against NBA fans who accuse LeBron James of “ring chasing” after James signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. O’Neal’s defence comes as James, who will turn 42 in December, faces criticism over his choice of team for what may be one of his final…
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US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest human rights criticism
US diplomats briefly walked out of a UN Security Council meeting while France was speaking, after France criticised the Trump administration’s human rights record. The incident highlights a sharper public dispute between two close allies and wider strains between Washington and European governments over security and multilateral institutions. The row followed the UN General Assembly’s…
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Bernie Taupin Announces First Solo Album In Nearly 40 Years
Bernie Taupin, Elton John’s longtime lyricist and one of pop music’s most decorated songwriters, has announced The Sea Has No Mercy, his first solo album in nearly four decades. Due out this autumn, it marks a rare return to the spotlight for a writer far better known for the words behind other artists’ hits, including…
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Italy appoints Mancini as head coach after third World Cup qualifying failure
Roberto Mancini has returned for a second spell as Italy head coach, replacing Gennaro Gattuso, who left the post in April, as the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) overhauls its management of the national team. The move comes after the Azzurri failed to qualify for the World Cup for an unprecedented third consecutive time, a run…
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After 16 days of chaos, can Italian football reset for new era?
Italy’s national football association (FIGC) has appointed Roberto Mancini as head coach, ending a chaotic 16-day search that led technical director Paolo Maldini and special advisor Leonardo to resign from their own roles. The saga began after Italy’s failure to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup, prompting the resignations of FIGC president Gabriele Gravina…