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Bavuma epic drags SA back into Test - do they have time to beat Australia?
Captain Temba Bavuma drags South Africa back into their Test series against Australia but did his side bat on too long on day three?
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Why Swiatek is ending her 'most demanding' season now
Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek ends her 2026 season after failing to qualify for the WTA Finals for the first time since 2019.
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Sloppy England start winter with Pakistan defeat
England begin their wandering winter with a sloppy loss to Pakistan in the one-day tri-series in Rawalpindi.
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The little-known friendship between Nina Simone and Langston Hughes
A new book charts how a 1949 meeting between the renowned poet and the legendary musician, then a 16-year-old girl, sparked enduring ties and fruitful collaboration In 1949, the poet and…
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Allen considers retirement after NI Open exit
Mark Allen says that retiring from snooker is "something I have been contemplating for a while" following his 4-2 loss to Jordan Brown in the Northern Ireland Open.
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Stembridge named England coach for 2027 Netball World Cup
England have appointed Anna Stembridge as their head coach through to the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney.
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Jon Stewart on JD Vance’s rhetoric on immigrants: ‘cornerstone and intentional strategy’
Late-night hosts discussed Vance’s apology for ‘imperfect’ comments on immigrants, and Katie Zacharia’s brief tenure as press secretary Late-night hosts mocked JD Vance ’s apology for…
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Former world champion Cordina cleared of assault after petrol station punch
The judge said she was satisfied the boxer was defending himself during the incident.
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‘It’s important that Michael’s voice is heard’: Jaafar Jackson says second biopic of his uncle will cover sexual abuse allegations
The star of Michael, the most commercially successful biopic of all time, has said sequel will give airtime to point-of-view of late singer Of all the criticisms levelled at the authorised…
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US under-17 women beat Samoa 17-0 for biggest win in World Cup history
Result is largest margin at any age level of a World Cup DiMaria is first to score six at Fifa finals since Haaland Tournament is in year two of expanded 24-team field The United States…
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‘It was so satisfying when I threw a rock through the screen’: the people sick of being spied on by their smart TV
Is your television listening to every conversation? Filling your home with highly invasive ads? Some viewers have had enough of tech violating their privacy When Dan had had enough of his…
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Football Daily | Kulusevski and Maddison return to form but are Tottenham also back?
As Tottenham edged to victory over Coventry , a familiar face among the post-match salutations. Could that be Dejan Kulusevski? For it was he, playing 526 days since his last Spurs…
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Jalen Hurts played through a blood clot. Are NFL players cattle?
The Eagles quarterback’s recent health issues highlight how football’s toughness culture puts its players at risk Jalen Hurts is likely to miss the rest of the NFL season after an…
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‘I feel like I’m 21’: Joe Ingles on the NBA, life in Australia and 1,500 days without drinking
The veteran is adjusting to living in Melbourne and playing in the NBL after 12 years spent on the North American basketball rollercoaster Basketballer Joe Ingles appears as the archetype…
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Actor Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis
The Married … With Children actor says the news is ‘unnerving’ and ‘really confusing’ Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email After becoming a prominent advocate for multiple…
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Why O'Sullivan faces a battle to stay in world's top 16
Snooker's World Championship without Ronnie O'Sullivan is hard to conceive, after years of him being so often the central figure at the Crucible. But it may not be far away.
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How Brazil’s election result could shape women’s football in the country
Female players including Carlinha and Tayla Carolina have spoken out against the far right, who they fear will harm the women’s game as well as wider society The day before the first round…
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Ronaldo let Manchester United down - Ten Hag
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo "let the team and let me down" during the Dutchman's spell at Old Trafford.
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Animal rights group urges Crystal Palace to retire bald eagle mascot
Peta calls on club to never again use a live animal mascot ‘There’s no reason to drag a wild animal into a stadium’ A leading animal rights group has urged Crystal Palace to retire their…
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Tom Cruise’s Digger is a commercial flop – but also the perfect climate film for our time
The movie follows Digger Rockwell, whose drilling triggers a vast iceberg that’s five times the size of Washington DC Digger, the new Alejandro González Iñárritu film, is bombastic…
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‘Oh God, I can’t bear it’: Judi Dench says Cats film was ‘a waste of goodwill and talent’
The actor’s forthcoming memoir Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It? says the makers had honourable intentions but the elements ‘didn’t coalesce’ Dame Judi Dench has long made her feelings…
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What does Celtic's demolition of Hearts mean for Hogh?
BBC Scotland examines whether Celtic’s 7-1 win over Hearts proved they are better without their record signing.
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‘Unguarded moments’: a lost archive of street photography – in pictures
Little-known photographer John Baer captured everyday life before putting down his camera in 1954. His son discovered the images decades later after his death, and John Baer: The…
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We were not underprepared for World Cup, says England's O'Neill
England's Brad O'Neill has dismissed the suggestion they were underprepared for their Rugby League World Cup campaign as they bid to start salvaging it with an unchanged team against France.
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