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The hotel booking mix-up that could free mushroom murderer
Erin Patterson, convicted of murdering three relatives with poisoned mushrooms, is appealing her convictions on the grounds that a hotel booking mix-up compromised the fairness of her trial. Her lawyers argue that the sequestered jury, who were meant to be fully isolated during deliberations, ended up staying at the same hotel as the lead police…
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Here’s Where to Watch 2026 U.S. Open Tennis Championships: Best Ways to Livestream the Grand Slam Online
The 2026 U.S. Open Tennis Championships will run from 23 August to 13 September at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York. Billboard’s article explains how viewers can watch the Grand Slam through ABC, ESPN and ESPN2, including cable-free streaming options and free trials. The tournament is scheduled to begin…
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The ruthless leader of the Richardson gang who brutalised his enemies in a torture dungeon, fought a bloody feud with the Krays – then became Reggie’s table tennis partner in jail
The Daily Mail profiles Charlie Richardson, the ruthless leader of London’s Richardson gang, examining how he brutalised rivals in a torture dungeon before becoming embroiled in a violent feud with the notorious Kray twins during the 1960s underworld era. The piece traces his transformation from feared crime boss to an unlikely later chapter behind bars,…
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Top-ranked Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open with right knee injury: ‘Sad and disappointed’
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the US Open due to a right knee injury, ruling him out of the year’s final Grand Slam tournament. The Italian said he had been working closely with his team and medical staff, but was ultimately forced to pull out, describing himself as “sad and disappointed” about…
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‘Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter’ Doc Director Unpacks the Tennis Champ’s Resilience and His Retirement
A new Prime Video documentary, “Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter,” directed by Jason Hehir, explores the tennis champion’s career and looming retirement. In an interview with Variety, Hehir explains he was drawn to Djokovic as a compelling, controversial and polarising figure, and wanted to examine how, at 39, he balances continued dominance on court…
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US Open offers biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history
The US Open has announced a record $108 million (£79.2 million) prize pool for the 2026 tournament, a 20% rise on last year and the largest fund in Grand Slam history. The increase comes after players, including some who curtailed media appearances at the French Open and Wimbledon in protest, pushed for higher pay and…
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The Best Tennis Brands to Shop Ahead of the U. S Open
Ahead of the U.S. Open, tennis fashion is having a moment, with luxury and performance brands alike ramping up their presence around the tournament. The sport’s growing style profile is reflected in initiatives such as the ATP’s new “Athlete Arrivals” pre-match styling programme and increasing partnerships between top players and major fashion houses, underscoring how…
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Why positive cocaine test could mean end of Kyrgios’ career
Nick Kyrgios once said he did not want to play tennis into his 30s. A positive cocaine test could have brought an end to his career aged 31.
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Nick Kyrgios admits cocaine test failure and undisclosed suspension
Nick Kyrgios has revealed he tested positive for cocaine and served a secret ban from tennis, announcing that he would step away from public life to “get myself right.” The 31-year-old Australian, long known for his volatile on-court temperament and outspoken personality, chose to disclose the failed drugs test himself, adding a serious new dimension…
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Kyrgios provisionally suspended after positive cocaine test
Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from professional tennis after testing positive for cocaine, with the International Tennis Integrity Agency confirming the ban has been in place since 4 August. The Australian, a former world number 13, submitted a sample during the Mallorca Open on 22 June that was found to contain benzoylecgonine, a metabolite…