18 minutes ago Eight staff members at Laos hostel arrested over 'tainted shot' tourist deaths

All six victims were staying at the NANA Backpackers Hostel in Vang Vieng - a popular tourist spot

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20 minutes ago Former world snooker champion set for dramatic career change that’d mean more

Luca Brecel will have more time to focus on his newfound sporting passion after another early tournament exit at the UK Championship, where he was beaten by Jak Jones

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28 minutes ago Former Liverpool star's dad tells him to 'get out' of new club as transfer turns sour

Liverpool sold Fabio Carvalho to Brentford in the summer transfer window, but the Portuguese attacker has struggled for chances in the Premier League under Bees boss Thomas Frank

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37 minutes ago Arsenal star breaks rank as Mikel Arteta's comment on transfer target ignored

Arsenal have been tipped to sign Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres, who'll look to add to his 24 goals this season when he faces Mikel Arteta's side in the Champions League

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39 minutes ago Liverpool v Real Madrid team news: Latest updates on Vinicius Jr, Trent Alexander

The Reds host Real Madrid in the Champions League ahead of the weekend’s crunch match with Manchester City

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40 minutes ago Manchester United to offer male sanitary facilities in Premier League first

Designated bins and products such as sanitary pads will be offered at Old Trafford

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48 minutes ago Gary Neville reveals 'red flags' watching Manchester United in Ruben Amorim's first game

New era for Red Devils began with 1-1 draw at Ipswich

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48 minutes ago The two Lukes headline new darts era that is both deeply trival and deathly serious | Jonathan Liew

Rising star Luke Littler and world champion Luke Humphries are the stars of an ever-expanding cultural phenomenonThere are plant burgers and arancini on sleek dark plates. There is a beer mat with the face of Brendan Dolan on it. In one corner of the room Michael van Gerwen is being interviewed by Troy Deeney live on TalkSport. In another an influencer called JaackMaate is filming a video for his YouTube channel.Dave Allen, the press chief at the Professional Darts Corporation, remembers the first time they held a media launch before the world championship. It was 2008, Phil Taylor and Raymond van Barneveld and Sid Waddell dressed as Santa Claus, holding a huge novelty dartboard. A handful of people turned up, a few photos were taken, and then everyone packed up and went home. Continue ...

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48 minutes ago Jannik Sinner’s biggest opponent is off the court after astounding rise to the top | Tumaini Carayol

Italian has enjoyed a sublime 2024 on tour but Wada’s appeal after he was cleared over two positive doping tests looms aheadAt the end of the 2023 tennis season, as Jannik Sinner had elevated his game to new heights and his Italy team to their first Davis Cup title in 46 years, there was one comparison to note. Thirteen years earlier, Novak Djokovic had found his way after a difficult period by winning the Davis Cup, a victory that provided a platform for one of the greatest tennis seasons in 2011 and the start of his decade-plus reign.Sinner’s first triumph for Italy at the Davis Cup has similarly preceded a staggering breakout season and, one year on, he ends 2024 as by far the best and most consistent tennis player in the world. Continue reading...

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66 minutes ago Celtic B clash leaves Albion Rovers boss concerned about lack of goals in his side

Sandy Clark's side have failed to score in their last three outings

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