35 h. ago Rory McIlroy must scale emotional mountain in search of home Open glory

The Northern Irishman has nothing left to prove, but still has to carry a vast weight of expectation at Royal PortrushThere was a lick of breeze riffling the long grass at Royal Portrush on Wednesday morning, and a lot of swirling talk besides. “Have you seen him?” “I heard he’s over by the putting green.” “He’s on the range.” “I heard he’s on the first now.” Round here everyone’s either looking for Rory McIlroy, looking at Rory McIlroy, or looking back on Rory McIlroy. A stretch of time watching him play is the one thing everyone wants to tick off during their day at the Open, along with a trip to spectator village, and a stop at the golf shop. You can track his progress around the grounds by keeping one ear open for the whispers.Sometimes all this is wind at McIlroy’s back, others it seems to be blowing into his face. Last time the Open was here in Northern Ireland, in 2019, it threw him so far off course that he hooked his opening drive into the crowd and out of bounds, then hook...

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3 d. ago Elmo’s X account ‘compromised by unknown hacker’ with racist and antisemitic posts

Hackers also demanded the US government release more information on the sex trafficker Jeffrey EpsteinHackers gained access to the X account of the puppet Elmo over the weekend and used it to post racist and antisemitic threats as well as make profane references to Jeffrey Epstein. Sesame Workshop was still trying to regain full control Monday over the iconic red character’s account.“Elmo’s X account was compromised by an unknown hacker who posted disgusting messages, including antisemitic and racist posts. We are working to restore full control of the account,” a Sesame Workshop spokesperson said Monday. Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit behind Sesame Street and Elmo. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Elmo’s X account posts racist and antisemitic messages after being hacked

Hackers also demanded the US government release more information on the sex trafficker Jeffrey EpsteinHackers gained access to the X account of the puppet Elmo over the weekend and used it to post racist and antisemitic threats as well as make profane references to Jeffrey Epstein. Sesame Workshop was still trying to regain full control on Monday over the red character’s account.“Elmo’s X account was compromised by an unknown hacker who posted disgusting messages, including antisemitic and racist posts. We are working to restore full control of the account,” a Sesame Workshop spokesperson said on Monday. Sesame Workshop is the non-profit behind Sesame Street and Elmo. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago PS Plus Extra and Premium games release time for July 2025 and when you can play the latest additions

The PS Plus Extra and Premium July 2025 games were a big one, with Cyberpunk 2077, Abiotic Factor, Twisted Metal and more joining the service. Here's everything you need to know about the release time

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4 d. ago Liverpool vs Preston LIVE updates as tributes paid to Diogo Jota in first match since death

Liverpool will play a match for the first time since the heartbreaking death of Diogo Jota last week as the Reds travel to Preston with tributes planned before kick-off

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4 d. ago Today's Wimbledon final start time changed in huge schedule shake

This year's Wimbledon singles finals will start at 4pm after the All England Club decided to delay the opening of play by two hours for the first time in the tournament's history.

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6 d. ago 'A bad day for football': Crystal Palace chairman slams UEFA for Europa League 'injustice'

FA Cup winners were set to play in Europe for the first time in their history

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6 d. ago Wimbledon 2025: Novak Djokovic 'definitely' aiming to play at Championships 'at least one more time'

Seven-time winner at the Championships wants another crack

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6 d. ago Novak Djokovic says he definitely plans to play at Wimbledon at least one more time

Novak Djokovic has made it clear that he is not saying goodbye to Wimbledon with a loss to Jannik Sinner in the semifinals

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6 d. ago Wimbledon 2025 live: Djokovic and Sinner face off to play Alcaraz in final after Fritz beaten

Seven-time champion Djokovic is due to play world No 1 Sinner, and reigning champ Carlos Alcaraz beat Taylor Fritz

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6 d. ago Wimbledon 2025 live: Alcaraz tie paused after fans require medical attention, plus Djokovic vs Sinner injury latest

Seven-time champion Djokovic is due to play world No 1 Sinner, and reigning champ Carlos Alcaraz faces Taylor Fritz

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6 d. ago Tearful Vernon Kay struggles over emotional personal story on Radio 2 ahead of Oasis show

The iconic band will play to their hometown crowd for the first time in 16 years

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6 d. ago Wimbledon 2025 live: Alcaraz leads Fritz plus Djokovic injury update for Sinner semi

Seven-time champion Djokovic is due to play world No 1 Sinner, and reigning champ Carlos Alcaraz faces Taylor Fritz

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6 d. ago Wimbledon 2025 live: Djokovic an injury doubt for Sinner semi

Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic is due to play world No 1 Jannik Sinner, and reigning champ Carlos Alcaraz faces Taylor Fritz

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8 d. ago Jofra Archer returns as England name team for third Test vs India

The pace bowler will play a Test match for the first time since 2021

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8 d. ago The most aggressive set piece team in the world plays in Minnesota

Under the guidance of a former Manchester United assistant, Minnesota United are finding MLS success with a surprising tacticNot many soccer players are as passionate about dead balls as Anthony Markanich. Then again Minnesota United, under the 33-year-old first-time head coach Eric Ramsay, don’t play soccer like most teams.“All the guys get really excited about set pieces, especially myself,” Markanich gushed last Friday after scoring a goal off a long throw-in by the center back Michael Boxall for the second time in a week. “I told Boxy I love when he has the ball for throw-ins and stuff – I get so excited about that.” Continue reading...

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9 d. ago The Centre, Livingston's Style Squad surprise shoppers with free gift cards

Lots of families were combining a day out shopping, either for new summer wardrobe or holiday outfits, with dining out in their favourite restaurants like wagamama, and some action-packed play time at Aerial Adventures.

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9 d. ago Prologue Go Wayback playtest start time for July and when you can play the full game in new testing

The Prologue Go Wayback July playtest is the next in a long line of opportunities for fans to get hands-on with the game, and it's an exciting chance to see the whole thing

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1 week ago PS Plus Extra and Premium July 2025 reveal time and when you can play the new PS5 and PS4 games

It's almost time for Sony to unveil the latest batch of PlayStation Plus games for Extra and Premium subscribers, with hopes high that they'll be as good as this month's Essential drop.

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2 w. ago "I got a letter in the post that said it may cause death.... people have been left stranded'

A number of Citroën owners have been told their cars are unsafe to drive

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