35 h. ago Ilia Topuria makes dig at beaten Paddy Pimblett as UFC grudge match slips away

Pimblett missed out on the opportunity to set up a grudge match with long-time rival Topuria as fell to Justin Gaethje with interim gold on line

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3 d. ago 'They said my test was clear but now disease is back and in my bones'

Aimi Hopkins, 54, is embarking on her second battle after an early opportunity was missed

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4 d. ago 'Always smiling' girl, 8, killed by 'lost soul' mum after 'missed opportunities'

Iliza Parkinson, eight, died in hospital following a fire in Huddersfield - an inquest concluded mum Danielle Parkinson had taken her own life and unlawfully killed her daughter

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4 d. ago Mum with 'lost soul' face tattoo killed daughter, 8 before taking her own life

Danielle Parkinson, 31, and her daughter Iliza, 8, died in hospital following the blaze at their home in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, days after the mum was released from mental health services

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5 d. ago The tragic error before death of talented footballer, 15, as coroner probes 'missed opportunities'

'She said she believed at the time that it was the police's responsibility'

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6 d. ago David Beckham has 'missed an opportunity' to have his say after 'catastrophic' statement

David Beckham has broken his silence after his eldest son dropped a bombshell statement about his family life – but the Daily Star's showbiz expert Ed Gleave says it was a 'missed opportunity'

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8 d. ago Africa Cup of Nations final buildup, Premier League news, and more – matchday live

⚽ News, buildup and discussion before the day’s action⚽ Fixtures | Tables | Afcon final preview | Email us hereMeanwhile, title-chasers City were left red-faced after losing the Manchester derby to bitter rivals United. Michael Carrick enjoyed a dream start to life as United’s interim head coach and won the fans over in the best possible way.Elsewhere in the Premier League, Arsenal missed the opportunity to go nine points clear at the top of the table with a 0-0 draw away at Nottingham Forest. The Gunners missed several opportunities to take the lead, but the main talking point was a penalty incident that was cleared by VAR following a brief check. Mikel Arteta spoke very strongly about the handball incident at full-time. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Britain’s Arthur Fery delivers Australian Open upset with win over 20th seed Flavio Cobolli

23-year-old dismantles unwell Italian 7-6 (1), 6-4, 6-1First Grand Slam appearance as a direct qualifying entrantFor a few fleeting moments inside the vast John Cain Arena, it seemed like Arthur Fery had missed his opportunity. The 23-year-old’s attempts to serve out an excellent set against, the 20th seed at the Australian Open, Flavio Cobolli, had ended painfully. He quickly found himself serving down 5-6 against one of the best players in the world with his back to the wall.These circumstances often do not favour the more inexperienced, lower-ranked players, but in one of the biggest matches of his career Fery made his own luck as he rose to the occasion and delivered the first great upset of the Australian Open, dismantling Cobolli 7-6 (1), 6-4, 6-1 to reach the second round for the first time. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Edwards stuns Liverpool with Burnley equaliser as Szoboszlai pays the penalty

Arne Slot had made his wishes clear before kick-off. “We want to do better in making more chances from all the ball possession we have. I am waiting for the moment it really clicks,” he had said. Thirty two shots on goal with 11 on target would suggest Liverpool obliged against Burnley, but Anfield still waits for Slot’s side to click.Liverpool were held to a fourth consecutive Premier League draw as Marcus Edwards stunned the champions by cancelling out Florian Wirtz’s first half opener. Scott Parker’s visitors were far more enterprising after the interval but Edwards’ fine equaliser came from their only shot on target while Liverpool were left to rue a procession of missed opportunities and careless final balls. Boos greeted the final whistle as Liverpool dropped points yet again. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Offshore wind power auction a ‘missed opportunity’, Scottish Government says

The latest round of contracts under flagship renewable energy auctions has been announced.

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1 week ago Blind man given two weeks to pay £60,000 bill after council sent him letters he could not read

The ombudsman found the council ‘missed opportunities’ to assist with the man’s growing debt

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2 w. ago Man Utd may miss bargain January transfer opportunity after Ruben Amorim decision

Marcos Senesi is set to leave Bournemouth on a free transfer this summer after telling the club he won't sign a new deal, with Manchester United, Juventus and Barcelona all interested in the Argentina defender

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2 w. ago Mikel Arteta reveals why 'remarkable' Arsenal deserve credit despite missed opportunity in Liverpool draw

Gunners end the festive period six points clear at the top of the Premier League table

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3 w. ago Arsenal, Man City and Aston Villa's next Premier League fixtures after late title twist

Manchester City dropped points for the second game running by conceding a 94th-minute equaliser at home to Chelsea, having missed a series of opportunities to put that match to bed.

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3 w. ago Reed’s rocket rescues Fulham point and denies Liverpool in thrilling finish

Perhaps they underestimated Harrison Reed. Certainly there was little reaction when the ball came back to the Fulham substitute with 96 minutes gone at Craven Cottage. Liverpool simply stood off Reed, almost daring the midfielder to shoot, and were made to regret their lack of urgency when one of Fulham’s more unfashionable players rescued a point for Marco Silva’s stubborn side by ripping a stunning shot into Alisson Becker’s top corner.It was only the popular 30-year-old’s fourth goal in six years in west London, and it said a lot about the state of Liverpool this season. The champions, after all, had just gone 2-1 up through Cody Gakpo and should have defended their lead with more determination. Instead their complacency gave Fulham hope and left Arne Slot’s side ruing a missed opportunity to tighten their grip on fourth place. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Epstein disclosures raise key question: why wasn’t he stopped earlier?

New documents reveal numerous missed opportunities as experts and victims condemn US authorities’ failuresOver the course of two decades, Jeffrey Epstein repeatedly appeared on law enforcement’s radar for sexual misconduct involving teen girls and young women. And over this same period of time, Epstein avoided serious and meaningful punishment for his crimes.The US justice department’s recent disclosure of long-secret investigative files related to Epstein has once again raised the question of why he wasn’t interdicted sooner, despite numerous reports of misconduct. The issue has been the subject of many conspiracy theories, often focusing on the idea that Epstein – who lived at the center of a network of powerful people – enjoyed some form of protection. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Manchester United have been handed a January opportunity they can't afford to miss

Man Utd have reached the halfway point of the season and they are firmly in contention for a Champions League spot in 2026/27.

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4 w. ago Distraught Dutch darts star sick to the stomach after torturous World Championship hell

Wesley Plaisier is in a world of pain after missing a golden opportunity to progress to the last 16

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