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Remembering When Devo Boldly Reinvented a Rolling Stones Classic in 1977
In early 1977, the American band Devo took on The Rolling Stones’ classic “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” as one of their first major moves, transforming it into a jerky, mechanical reworking that bore little resemblance to the original. The reinterpretation, born from a jam session in the studio, shifted the song’s tone from Mick…
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Fighting relegation & eyeing promotion? Championship set for six-team play-offs
The Championship play-offs expand to six teams this season. Here’s a closer look at how it may pan out and the thoughts of those involved.
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U21s draw Sheffield United, Brighton and Millwall in 2026/27 Premier League Cup – West Ham United
West Ham United’s Under-21 side have been drawn against Sheffield United, Brighton & Hove Albion and Millwall in the 2026/27 Premier League Cup. The draw establishes the young Hammers’ initial opponents in the competition and provides a competitive test against academy sides from London, the south coast and Yorkshire. The group includes fellow Premier League…
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Everton and Palace complete McNeil-Johnson swap
Everton and Crystal Palace have completed a swap deal that sends winger Dwight McNeil to Selhurst Park and takes Brennan Johnson to Goodison Park. McNeil, 26, has signed a deal until 2030, while 25-year-old Johnson has agreed a four-year contract with Everton. The move ends a saga that began in February, when a proposed loan-to-buy…
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SEC SEAN DUFFY: Freedom Haulers puts veterans in the drivers’ seats of new careers
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has written to promote “Freedom Haulers”, a new interagency campaign launched with President Donald Trump to recruit military veterans into the US trucking industry. The initiative aims to fast-track veterans through the process of obtaining commercial driver’s licences (CDLs), helping them move into trucking careers more quickly, and is framed as…
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Football transfer rumours: Vardy to West Ham? Madrid move for Zubimendi?
The Guardian’s daily transfer rumour column covers a busy summer of speculation across the Premier League and beyond, with a “midfield merry-go-round” theme after Bruno Guimarães’s move to Arsenal and Manchester United’s recent signings. The most eye-catching claim is that free agent Jamie Vardy, 39, could make a stunning return to English football with West…
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Football Australia backs AFC call for FIFA governance action
Football Australia has publicly backed the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) critical stance on FIFA president Gianni Infantino, calling for “clear and credible action” over the governance crisis engulfing world football, though it stopped short of demanding his resignation. The dispute stemmed from Infantino’s now-withdrawn proposal to privatise part of the World Cup through the Fifa…
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Australia falls into line with AFC stance but stops short of calling for Infantino’s head
Football Australia has issued a statement backing the Asian Football Confederation’s tougher stance towards Fifa president Gianni Infantino, whose leadership has come under intense scrutiny amid a wider governance crisis at world football’s governing body. Notably, the Australian body stopped short of explicitly calling for Infantino to resign, positioning itself as a cautious but engaged…
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Meet Liverpool’s rising star who can only play friendlies
Liverpool’s 18-year-old defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe has emerged as a standout figure in pre-season under new manager Andoni Iraola, impressing with his performances against sides including Monaco at Anfield. Despite catching the eye, post-Brexit work permit rules mean he cannot play for the club in any competitive fixture in 2026, as he has not accumulated enough…
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Destination unknown – goalkeeper’s 2,000-mile van trip to find new club
An 18-year-old goalkeeper, Milo Beimers, has left Northern Irish club Glentoran to search for a new team by travelling roughly 2,000 miles across Spain and Portugal in a converted van with his father. Beimers, who joined Glentoran aged 13, decided to pursue trials on the continent after finishing his A-levels, describing it as a chance…