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Vikings quarterback battle meets expected end as Kyler Murray beats out JJ McCarthy for starting job
The Minnesota Vikings have named Kyler Murray their starting quarterback, ending a competitive battle with second-year passer JJ McCarthy ahead of the new NFL season. The decision resolves uncertainty over the team’s quarterback plans and reflects a preference for Murray’s experience and track record over McCarthy’s more limited college and professional football exposure so far.…
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NBA appears to prioritize European audience with announcement of unique 2026-27 season opener
The NBA has made an announcement regarding its 2026-27 season that appears to place unusual emphasis on the league’s European audience, continuing a push towards global expansion under commissioner Adam Silver. Silver has repeatedly described the NBA as a “global league” since taking charge in 2014, and this latest move, revealed on a Tuesday, is…
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Jaissle ‘bit scared’ how refs will take ’emotional’ touchline style
Newcastle United’s new head coach, Matthias Jaissle, has said he will not tone down his animated touchline demeanour despite acknowledging it could put him at odds with Premier League referees. Speaking at his first extended news conference since taking charge earlier this month, the 38-year-old German described himself as calm off the pitch but “emotional”…
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Women’s football shouldn’t be penalised by Uefa boycott – Nandy
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has said women’s footballers should not be “penalised” by a potential Uefa boycott of next month’s Under-20 Women’s World Cup, as tournament hosts Poland report no notice of any withdrawals. Uefa and its 55 member associations have threatened to boycott Fifa competitions in protest at president Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell…
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Stephen A. Smith blames ‘the right’ for WNBA firestorm, says league ‘left the door open’
ESPN host Stephen A. Smith addressed the political controversy engulfing the WNBA, arguing that while “the right” bears some responsibility for stoking the row, the league itself was ultimately to blame for allowing the situation to develop. His comments come amid mounting criticism of the WNBA following forward DiJonai Carrington’s social media post citing “White…
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Ramsay-Peaty fifth in European Championships 100m final
Adam Ramsay-Peaty suffered his first-ever defeat at a European Aquatics Championships, finishing fifth in the men’s 100m breaststroke final in Paris. The 31-year-old, who had won 16 European titles and never previously lost a heat, semi-final or final at the event, was beaten as Italy’s Nicolo Martinenghi took gold. It marks a further setback for…
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Infantino’s opponents developing new framework for running world football
Opponents of Fifa president Gianni Infantino are jointly developing a new governance framework for world football, seeking to replace what they see as a patronage-based system he has built since taking office ten years ago. Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation have repeatedly called for an independent review of Fifa’s governance after a plan…
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An ultra-rare Cooper Flagg trading card has been found, and the Mavericks are prepared to give a lot for it
An ultra-rare Cooper Flagg rookie trading card has surfaced, and the Dallas Mavericks are reportedly willing to offer a great deal to acquire it. The card is a 1-of-1 Topps release featuring a patch from Flagg’s NBA debut game, making it one of the most sought-after items in the trading card market for the 2025…
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Grand Slam Track athletes deny Johnson claim they have been paid
Athletes who competed in Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track (GST) series say they have still not received prize money and salaries they are owed, despite Johnson stating publicly that he had “got the athletes paid”. The discrepancy matters because it raises questions about the transparency of GST’s collapse, which saw its final Los Angeles event…
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Sunrisers hammer Super Giants to reach knockouts
Sunrisers Leeds booked their place in the knockout stage of The Hundred with a comprehensive 41-run win over Manchester Super Giants at Old Trafford, in a match that decided the final Eliminator spot. The Super Giants’ chase of 167 collapsed as they struggled in the heat, with the situation growing so desperate that one batter…