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Price beaten in Matchplay final as Littler defends title
Luke Littler successfully defended his World Matchplay title in Blackpool, beating seventh seed Gerwyn Price 18-9 in the final, and in doing so broke Phil Taylor’s long-standing tournament and final average records. The 19-year-old becomes only the third player, after Taylor and Michael van Gerwen, to win back-to-back Matchplay titles, further cementing his status as…
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Craig Overton stars against brother Jamie as Rockets beat Spirit
Craig Overton helped Trent Rockets beat London Spirit by four wickets in the Men’s Hundred, with the all-rounder getting the better of his twin brother Jamie Overton during the match. Trent Rockets secured the win with two balls to spare in a closely fought contest, highlighting a rare instance of sibling rivalry playing out directly…
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Japan legend Miura, 59, scores first goal since 2022
Kazuyoshi Miura, the 59-year-old widely recognised as the world’s oldest professional footballer, has scored his first goal in nearly four years while playing for Japanese third-tier side Fukushima United. The strike, netted during a comfortable Emperor’s Cup win, is a notable milestone given his advanced age and his enduring status as one of Japan’s most…
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‘That was pretty annoying’ – Bairstow talks through dropped catch
BBC Sport has published a short mic’d-up video clip showing London Spirit wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow reacting after dropping a catch during a Men’s Hundred match against Trent Rockets. The clip captures Bairstow’s candid, in-the-moment reaction and his explanation of what went wrong, offering fans a rare insight into player emotions during live play. Such behind-the-scenes…
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‘Masterful’ Duckett’s 75-run knock inspires Rockets to win over Spirit
Ben Duckett produced a standout innings of 75 runs to guide Trent Rockets to victory over London Spirit in the 2026 Men’s Hundred, with the performance drawing praise as “masterful” from commentators. The win highlights Duckett’s strong current form in the tournament and gives the Rockets a valuable boost in the competitive Hundred standings. Duckett…
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SNP MSP faces criticism over Cairngorms wildfire response as major incident declared
A major wildfire incident in the Scottish Cairngorms has prompted scrutiny of the government’s response, with particular focus on how officials handled the emergency. Neil Gray, an SNP MSP, has drawn criticism from those
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WNBA rocked by multi-player cheating scandal as DiJonai Carrington calls out ex NaLyssa Smith
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington has drawn attention away from WNBA All-Star coverage after publicly accusing her ex-girlfriend, Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith, of cheating with multiple players around the league. The claim has stirred controversy within the WNBA, adding a personal scandal to a weekend otherwise focused on the league’s showcase event. Carrington…
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WNBPA says it did not ask WNBA to drop USA 250 All-Star patch after union officer publicly objected
The Women’s National Basketball Players Association has said it did not ask the WNBA to scrap a plan to place “USA 250” patches on All-Star Game uniforms, despite one of the union’s own elected officers publicly criticising the idea. The clarification came after reports suggested players were pushing back against the patches, which had been…
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Evans steps out of shadows into spotlight with Scotland’s fourth gold
Angharad Evans was overlooked before these Commonwealth Games. But now the Scotland swimmer is a gold medallist.
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Herbert hits lowest LIV tour finish to land UK title
Australia’s Lucas Herbert sweeps to victory on the final day of the LIV UK event in Staffordshire, finishing six strokes clear of England’s Tyrrell Hatton.