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England-Argentina World Cup semi-final in Atlanta prompts joint security operation
A joint security operation is being put in place in Atlanta ahead of England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina because officials believe the fixture carries an unusually high risk of disorder. The match is seen as sensitive because of the long-running football rivalry between the two countries, recent crowd trouble elsewhere in the tournament, and…
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Knicks’ NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson spotted with sling on arm in first public appearance since surgery
A photo showed Jalen Brunson in a sling at a Margate, New Jersey, beach grille weeks after left wrist surgery following his NBA Finals MVP season.
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Manchester City set sights on signing Morocco’s Ayyoub Bouaddi for £85m
Lille teenager impressed during the World Cup Signing would make it £200m on two midfielders Manchester City are intent on signing Ayyoub Bouaddi for €100m (£85m), Lille’s 18-year-old midfielder who impressed for Morocco at the World Cup. Bouaddi, who is French-born, is attracting a host of suitors following his performances for Morocco this summer, and…
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Walked for 47% of the World Cup – the evolution of Messi
Lionel Messi is looking to beat England and reach a third World Cup final with Argentina. Guillem Balague looks at the evolution of one of the game’s all-time greats.
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Arsenal sign Germany forward Baum from RB Leipzig
Arsenal have signed Germany forward Lisa Baum on a permanent deal from RB Leipzig.
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Paige Bueckers sparks debate with comments about Black women WNBA coaches amid Caitlin Clark comparisons
Paige Bueckers advocated for Black female coaches in the WNBA, sparking debate as comparisons to Caitlin Clark intensify around race and privilege.
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Baloucoune and Loughman fit to face New Zealand
Ireland assistant Andrew Goodman confirms that Rob Baloucoune and Jeremy Loughman are fit ahead of Saturday’s Nations Championship match against New Zealand at Eden Park.
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Coleman gets first England squad call for France Test
Wigan Warriors prop Mary Coleman – a former Blue who played in three Varsity Cups – earns her first call-up for England’s summer Test in France on 25 July.
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England Under-20 sent off for semi-final headbutt
England Under-20 flanker Seb Kelly is sent off for a headbutt as his team’s hopes of regaining the age-grade world title ended in semi-final defeat.
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Pimblett would have considered retiring if he lost to Saint-Denis
Paddy Pimblett says he would have considered retiring had he lost to Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 329 last week.