15 h. ago Fury as Israel gymnastics team denied visas for World Championships despite Gaza ceasefire

Israel's intended participation had sparked fierce opposition in the Muslim-majority country, a staunch supporter of Palestinians.

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19 h. ago Adam Peaty was forced to act after 'nearly kiss' before ex blamed Strictly 'curse'

Three-time Olympic gold medal-winner Adam Peaty is engaged to Holly Ramsay after his ex-girlfriend suggested the Strictly 'curse' led to the downfall of their relationship

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44 h. ago Chess: Ukraine soldier grandmaster wins gold medal at European team championships

Igor Kovalenko, 36, the world No 48 with a Fide rating of 2669, has been a frontline soldier for three years and only began playing again a month agoUkraine was the most successful nation at this week’s European team championships, winning gold in the open event and silver in the women’s. It also sparked one of the most memorable results of recent years, as Igor Kovalenko, a serving army soldier who played no chess for three years, won the individual gold on fourth board with 6.5/8, the best percentage of the entire tournament.Kovalenko’s games included a key win against Serbia’s 2024 European individual champion, Aleksander Indjic, and a draw with Gawain Maroroa Jones in the final round when the Englishman was in pole position for third board gold. Continue reading...

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68 h. ago Celia Imrie hilariously breaking wind on Celebrity Traitors called ‘TV gold’ by fans

‘Give her all the Baftas,’ said an enthusiastic viewer after the hysterical moment went viral

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3 d. ago Globetrotting Gavin Cromwell out to scoop second major international prize inside a week

The Gold Cup-winning handler sent Stumptown to conquer the Velka Pardubicka in the Czech Republic and this weekend Ballysax Hank runs in the American Grand National

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4 d. ago McLaren fears over Max Verstappen obvious after worried 'very competitive' comments

Max Verstappen has closed the gap to Oscar Piastri in the Drivers' Championship to just 63 points, with McLaren team principal Andrea Stella showing concerns about the Red Bull star's resurgence

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5 d. ago The Royal Mint releases ‘limited edition’ advent calendar with chance to win solid gold coin

The advent calendar is going on sale from today (Tuesday, October 14)

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9 d. ago Indonesia to block Israeli team from competing at gymnastics world championships in Jakarta

Indonesia will block Israeli athletes from competing at the upcoming gymnastics world championships in Jakarta, a government official says

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9 d. ago Graham Lee makes heartbreaking admission after horror fall left him paralysed

The Grand National and Ascot Gold Cup-winning jockey, who was paralysed in a fall in 2023 has opened up about his life in a new TV interview

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1 week ago Sheffield Wednesday coach rips contract up at crisis club and admits he needs to put his family first

SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY first team coach Andy Parslow has left the crisis club. The Championship side have been blighted by off-field issues during 2025. Controversial owner Dejphon Chansiri once again failed to pay staff on time in September - the fifth time that this has happened in the last seven months. Parslow joined the Owls in...

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1 week ago Viral Olympic shooter Yusuf Dikec wins gold in European Champions League

Dikec won a silver medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics but caught worldwide attention thanks to his relaxed shooting style

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2 w. ago Dan Pembroke completes miraculous recovery to win remarkable World Championship gold

Pembroke claimed an incredible F13 javelin gold in New Delhi despite tearing his hip adductor just four weeks before the event

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2 w. ago Wrexham players face brutal £500 fine as punishment for Ryan Reynolds' team revealed

Former Wrexham goalkeeper Ben Foster has revealed the reason for the biggest penalty on the Championship club's strict fines list, which is aimed at enforcing team discipline

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2 w. ago Axed Wrexham struggler's true character clear with his comments to fans after match

Conor Coady has not played in Wrexham's last few games, but the former England defender has still made a big impact off the pitch during his time at the Racecourse Ground

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2 w. ago Tane Edmed given fly half chance as Australia ring changes for second New Zealand clash

Wallabies prop James Slipper will bow out after the second Bledisloe Cup clash, with New Zealand missing Beauden Barrett

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2 w. ago Ox Nche returns as Springboks bid to seal Rugby Championship title

Prop Nche was a late withdrawal from South Africa’s first clash with Argentina but is fit to start at Twickenham

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3 w. ago Blackburn’s abandoned match against Ipswich to be replayed in full despite 1

Blackburn’s clash with Ipswich in the Championship was abandoned on Saturday, with the home team 1-0 ahead, due to heavy rainfall causing the surface to become unplayable

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3 w. ago Olympic gold medallist Keely Hodgkinson sparks backlash after calling Americans 'agitating and grating'

She is the darling of British athletics who has not put a foot wrong since winning the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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3 w. ago Olympic gold medallist Keely Hodgkinson sparks backlash for her comments about Americans

She is the darling of British athletics who has not put a foot wrong since winning the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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3 w. ago Eben Etzebeth returns as South Africa keep continuity for Argentina clash

The lock’s return is one of two changes to the starting side that dealt New Zealand’ their heaviest defeat in history

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