40 m. ago Glory and Fury to Devils and Dolphins: Australian team names come full circle | Jack Snape

The trend for unorthodox sporting nicknames has made way for a return to more traditional monikers in recent timesThe naming trends for Australian professional sports teams have come full circle, as fans and officials overlook vibe-driven monikers like Glory and the plurally-challenged Power or Storm to return to animals that bite, some 30 years after one of the great sports marketing revolutions took hold.The three most recent expansion announcements in the NRL and AFL have revived classic animal mascots, through the Perth Bears, Tasmania Devils and Dolphins from Redcliffe. Continue reading...

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54 m. ago Jannik Sinner won't say why he fired two team members right before Wimbledon

Jannik Sinner has confirmed that he recently fired two members of his team but declined to explain the reason for the change ahead of Wimbledon

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1 hour ago Chelsea XI vs Benfica: Confirmed team news and injury latest for Club World Cup

Cole Palmer will return to the starting line-up

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2 h. ago Glastonbury 2025: Saturday with Pulp confirmed as secret act, Kneecap, Charli xcx and more – follow it live!

There’s a stacked bill on offer at Worthy Farm. We’ll be bringing reviews, news, pictures and more throughout the day, with Skepta replacing Deftones and Neil Young headlining the PyramidWhen Ichiko Aoba was a child, experiencing loneliness and isolation, she lost herself in the fantasy worlds created by animation studios such as Studio Ghibli and Disney. The Japanese folk singer-songwriter further nurtured that interest in intricate world building as a form of escapism through creating her music – and despite its niche and experimental composition, she has found global popular appeal built up from a significant cult following.She sings entirely in Japanese so live I cannot dissect her lyrics, but you can parse her themes from the visuals and from her tone: the stage is draped with willows and Aoba’s airy vocals are atmospheric and expansive, bringing to mind the serene and tranquil ancient forests of Japan like Aokigahara or Yakushima. You half expect a deer to gallop on stage and ...

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2 h. ago Paul Pogba to take Monaco squad number worn by SIX Premier League stars

Paul Pogba has confirmed his return to club football after nearly two years and the ex-Man Utd star will play for Ligue 1 side Monaco as he chases a recall to the France squad

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2 h. ago Legendary Mission: Impossible composer Lalo Schifrin dies aged 93

Lalo Schifrin died inside his Los Angeles home on Thursday from complications with pneumonia , his son, Ryan, confirmed. He was surrounded by his loved on

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3 h. ago Glastonbury fans say 'had to be' after Patchwork identity revealed

The iconic band Pulp were officially confirmed at Glastonbury after rumours

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3 h. ago Glastonbury Patchwork secret act finally confirmed as iconic band hit stage

This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated as the story develops

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3 h. ago Glastonbury 2025: Saturday with Pulp confirmed as secret gig, Kneecap, Charli xcx and more – follow it live!

There’s a stacked bill on offer at Worthy Farm. We’ll be bringing reviews, news, pictures and more throughout the day, with Skepta replacing Deftones and Neil Young headlining the PyramidWhen Ichiko Aoba was a child, experiencing loneliness and isolation, she lost herself in the fantasy worlds created by animation studios such as Studio Ghibli and Disney. The Japanese folk singer-songwriter further nurtured that interest in intricate world building as a form of escapism through creating her music – and despite its niche and experimental composition, she has found global popular appeal built up from a significant cult following.She sings entirely in Japanese so live I cannot dissect her lyrics, but you can parse her themes from the visuals and from her tone: the stage is draped with willows and Aoba’s airy vocals are atmospheric and expansive, bringing to mind the serene and tranquil ancient forests of Japan like Aokigahara or Yakushima. You half expect a deer to gallop on stage and ...

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3 h. ago Inside the Hotspur Press building before blaze left it in ruins

The historic former mill in Manchester city centre was destroyed by fire just days ago

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4 h. ago Huge US band drops out of Glastonbury last minute as festival confirms replacement

Glastonbury festival organisers have confirmed a very different act will take to the Other Stage at 9pm on Saturday after US band Deftones pulled out

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4 h. ago The hidden symptoms that reveal whether YOU are one of the millions of adults with undiagnosed dyslexia

Sue Kershaw, as one of 11 children, said that education in her family was never much of a priority. So when she struggled to spell words at school in the 1960s, she was left to 'figure it out' alone.

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4 h. ago Southend park UPDATES: Multiple casualties 'including kids' as tree crashes down

Essex Police and ambulance crews responded to Chalkwell Park, Southend-on-Sea, at around 3pm this afternoon after a tree fell on people, with several confirmed hurt

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5 h. ago Rick Hurst dead: Dukes of Hazzard star dies unexpectedly at 79 as co

The Dukes of Hazzard star Rick Hurst, who played Deputy Cletus Hogg on the popular TV show, has died at the age of 79, his ex-wife has confirmed

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5 h. ago Ben White comes into Lions conversation as Tomos Williams limps off against Western Force

Welsh scrum-half picks up hamstring injury in big win in Perth

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5 h. ago Carrie Johnson issues warning from hospital bed after emergency admission

The mum-of-four confirmed that she had been in hospital for two nights due to severe dehydration

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6 h. ago WWE Night of Champions 2025: UK start time, live stream and confirmed match card for today

John Cena and CM Punk will headline WWE’s latest Premium Live Event

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6 h. ago Kate Middleton and William facing huge Prince George decision as 'reality hits home'

The summer holidays are fast-approaching for the Royal Family - and the time away from school this year will be particularly poignant for Prince George and the Prince and Princess of Wales

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6 h. ago 5G phone mast 'set on fire deliberately' as VodafoneThree 'support police probe'

The telecoms giant said a firebug started the blaze.

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7 h. ago Red Bull chief makes cutting George Russell remark as Mercedes chase Max Verstappen

George Russell let slip Mercedes' ongoing talks with Max Verstappen a day before Toto Wolff confirmed his contact, though Red Bull bosses Helmut Marko and Christian Horner seem unmoved

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