4 h. ago Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 & Warzone Season 3 – release date, Verdansk, and multiplayer maps

A reliable Call of Duty leaker claims the upcoming update will be the game’s biggest yet

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4 h. ago Calls for 'game changer' lateral flow tests which detect drink spiking to be rolled out in UK

They were part of everyone’s life during the Covid-19 pandemic, but now lateral flow tests could be used in UK pubs and clubs to test for drink spiking.

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48 h. ago Barcelona doctor tragically passes away as La Liga game cancelled and tributes pour in

The game was called off 20 minutes before kick-off at 8.00pm and tributes have poured in

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48 h. ago European football: Barcelona game called off after club doctor dies

Osasuna match postponed by death of Carles Miñarro Garcia Barcelona extend ‘heartfelt condolences’ to his familyBarcelona called off their match against Osasuna on Saturday night after their first-team doctor, Carles Miñarro Garcia, died. The game was scheduled to start at 9pm local time but an announcement was made shortly beforehand.“FC Barcelona is deeply saddened to announce the passing of first-team doctor Carles Miñarro Garcia this evening,” the club statement said. “For this reason, the match between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna has been postponed to a later date. The FC Barcelona board of directors and all staff extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.”This story will be updated Continue reading...

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60 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo calls lookalike who turned up at game 'very ugly' in awkward exchange

Cristiano Ronaldo was involved in a light-hearted exchange with a lookalike fan before scoring in Al Nassr's 2-2 draw with Al Shabab on Friday, cracking a joke about the fan's looks

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3 d. ago Maro Itoje urges England to prioritise victory over big points haul against Italy

England retain slim hope of winning Six NationsItoje: ‘It’s not going to be a straightforward game’Maro Itoje has called on his England side to put Italy to the sword on Sunday before worrying about a bumper points haul that could boost their hopes of clinching the Six Nations title.England go in search of a third straight victory of this year’s championship and are hot favourites to do so, having never lost to the Azzurri. Both their recent victories, against France and Scotland, were secured by a solitary point, however, with question marks raised over their clunky attack. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago If we’re going to rank the hottest video game characters, let’s not be boring about it

Once again Lara Croft has appeared near the top of an arbitrary list of the hottest video game characters – but when are we going to admit there’s something about Luigi’s eyes?Is Lara Croft hot? It’s a question that’s plagued our greatest minds for almost three decades. Yes, she appeared on the cover of the Face magazine next to the tagline “bigger than Pammy” in 1997, and yes, in 2006 lad mag FHM created a whole TV special designed to find the “real” tomb raider. But what does science say? In a world where American academics can’t use the word “women” without jeopardising their scientific funding, it’s a relief that a gambling site called Casino Days is willing to do this important work, recently ranking “The Top 10 Most Attractive Video Game Characters According to Science”.Using the so-called “golden ratio” – which determines how beautiful someone is by measuring their facial features – the company has found that Lara Croft is the second most attractive video game character in th...

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3 d. ago If we’re going to rank the hottest video game characters, let’s not be boring about it | Amelia Tait

Once again Lara Croft has appeared near the top of an arbitrary list of the hottest video game characters – but when are we going to admit there’s something about Luigi’s eyes?Is Lara Croft hot? It’s a question that’s plagued our greatest minds for almost three decades. Yes, she appeared on the cover of the Face magazine next to the tagline “bigger than Pammy” in 1997, and yes, in 2006 lad mag FHM created a whole TV special designed to find the “real” tomb raider. But what does science say? In a world where American academics can’t use the word “women” without jeopardising their scientific funding, it’s a relief that a gambling site called Casino Days is willing to do this important work, recently ranking “The Top 10 Most Attractive Video Game Characters According to Science”.Using the so-called “golden ratio” – which determines how beautiful someone is by measuring their facial features – the company has found that Lara Croft is the second most attractive video game character in th...

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3 d. ago Basketball is Scottish! Someone tell the tea towel people it needs an update

Basketball was based on a Scottish game called “duck-on-the-rock” and invented by a man who considered himself Scottish although he was born in Canada

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6 d. ago Nintendo Switch 2's Call of Duty 2025 release date and platforms 'leak' sparks upset among some fans

A new Call of Duty game is expected to release in 2025 but there are some eyebrow-raising developments

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1 week ago Ruben Amorim makes call on star Man Utd are ‘losing patience with’ for Ipswich game

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has confirmed his team for the crucial Premier League fixture with Ipswich Town as the Red Devils bid to climb the table

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1 week ago Man City told they have 'become Spursy' and Tottenham game is 'impossible to call'

Pundits have offered their predictions ahead of Manchester City's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.

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2 w. ago Andy Madley banned from refereeing game, sack calls and Man Utd controversy, penalty fury

Premier League referee Andy Madley was at the centre of controversy once again during Everton's 2-2 draw with Manchester United at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon

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2 w. ago CoD players slam Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles skin prices as Season 2 Reloaded kicks off

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are now part of Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and Warzone, but the game's latest store prices are putting many players off, with some saying to buy the set costs the same as a full game

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