-
Rahmanullah helps Afghanistan see off improved Ireland
Afghanistan beat Ireland by three wickets in the third one-day international at Stormont, taking a 2-0 lead in their five-match series after the opening game was washed out. Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s 71 anchored the run chase, extending Afghanistan’s unbeaten ODI record against Ireland to eight matches, despite a much-improved batting display from the hosts. Ireland were…
-
Marinakis launches defamation claim against Crystal Palace over gun banner
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has filed a defamation claim in the High Court against Crystal Palace over a banner unfurled by Palace supporters that depicted him holding a gun to the head of Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White. The claim, lodged by Marinakis’ lawyers, names CPFC Limited as one of two defendants and reflects lingering…
-
Liverpool sign Araujo on loan from Barcelona
Liverpool have signed Uruguay centre-back Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan from Barcelona, with an option to buy included in the deal. The 27-year-old, who can also play right-back, arrives as Liverpool look to strengthen their defence following the departure of France international Ibrahima Konate to Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer. Araujo…
-
2 aircraft intercepted while Trump watched New Jersey golf tournament
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said Sunday it intercepted two aircraft over Bedminster, N.J., where President Trump watched the LIV Golf Bedminster tournament at his New Jersey golf course. According to a statement from NORAD, “F-16s intercepted multiple general aviation aircraft today that violated temporary flight restrictions over Bedminster, NJ.” “All aircraft were…
-
Rockets recover to beat Brave and qualify for final
Trent Rockets fought back from a disastrous start to their innings to beat Southern Brave in a Hundred women’s competition eliminator-stage match at Trent Bridge, securing their place in the tournament final. The victory means Southern Brave, who had appeared strong opponents, are instead knocked into the eliminator, leaving their route to the final far…
-
‘Ted Lasso’ Actor Tanya Reynolds on Joining Season 4 as a ‘Tough’ and ‘Cold’ Women’s Soccer Coach
Tanya Reynolds has joined the fourth season of Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” as Alice Chilton, the tough and guarded coach of AFC Richmond’s newly introduced women’s football team. Her arrival forms part of a wave of new cast additions as the beloved comedy returns for a much-anticipated new run, three years after its Season 3…
-
Sciver-Brunt cameo helps Rockets into Hundred final
Nat Sciver-Brunt’s rapid 32 helped Trent Rockets beat Southern Brave by three wickets at Trent Bridge, sealing their place in The Hundred women’s final. The result matters because it confirms Rockets as table-toppers, meaning they progress straight to the final at Lord’s rather than having to navigate the Eliminator stage. Chasing 118 to win, the…
-
UNC wanted the Deion Sanders effect with Bill Belichick, along with wins. It got something much different
North Carolina hired Bill Belichick, the storied former New England Patriots coach, two years ago hoping to replicate the transformative buzz Deion Sanders brought to Colorado, alongside on-field success. University administrators saw the hire as a way to boost season ticket sales and elevate the Tar Heels’ profile as they entered a new era of…
-
Derby ‘off market’ as takeover deal collapses
Saudi official Turki Alalshikh has withdrawn his proposed takeover of Derby County, ending a deal that had already been approved by both the English Football League and the Independent Football Regulator. The club confirmed it is now “off the market” and will continue under the ownership of Clowes Developments, closing off what would have been…
-
Clacton by-election looms as Burnham launches cost-of-living tour
Voters go to the polls in Clacton-on-Sea on Thursday to replace Nigel Farage, while PM Andy Burnham unveils a summer cost-of-living drive; also: John Oliver hits Trump’s DOJ, ESA backs a British astronaut eye-scanner, and Linux’s Torvalds flags AI-driven growth.