3 d. ago Rachel Reeves goes to Washington – and will need nerves of steel

Editorial: The chancellor can only make the case for free trade and hope for the best

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7 d. ago US Olympic committee sidesteps transgender athlete policy amid LA28 buildup

USOPC won’t set transgender eligibility rules for LA28LA28 passes $1bn in sponsorship, confirms key venuesUSA Football certified ahead of flag football’s debutThe United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has said it will not set any policy on transgender athlete eligibility ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games, despite growing political pressure from the Trump administration and increasing scrutiny over access and inclusion in women’s sport.Speaking Thursday after the committee’s first board meeting of 2025, chief executive Sarah Hirshland said the USOPC had no plans to define eligibility criteria, even as US president Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14201 – titled Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports – threatens to upend international participation protocols. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Judd Trump in surprise admission about ideal World Snooker Championship final opponent

The Ace in the Pack is determined to win a second world title - and hopes to have the chance to defeat one of the greats

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2 w. ago 'After the Switch 2 unveiling, here's one game I hope Nintendo gives a second chance'

Nintendo's Switch 2 will launch with Mario Kart World and upgraded versions of Zelda titles, but there's one game I want to play on it more than any other — and you may not have heard of it

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2 w. ago A look at the honours won by Kevin De Bruyne at Manchester City

The Belgium international’s haul includes six league titles and Champions League glory.

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3 w. ago Marco Silva praises 'more mature' Rodrigo Muniz after eventful cameo in Fulham defeat to Arsenal

Fulham striker missed a huge chance but then got himself on scoresheet to give Fulham late hope

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3 w. ago Hannah Darling hopes to tee up 'somewhat of a chance' again at Augusta National

On back of strong season, Scottish No 1 is excited to be making her fourth ANWA appearance

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3 w. ago Broxburn boxing hopeful’s chances of international title boosted by new sponsor

Having just returned from competing in the world’s largest female boxing tournament – the Golden Girl Championship in Sweden – Kara Young received the news that Workflo Solutions would fund her travel expenses and training equipment

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4 w. ago The Chancellor is hopelessly boxed in and higher taxes are sadly inevitable

Big changes in the world order require big changes in fiscal policy - something is going to have to give

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