41 h. 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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53 h. ago Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death confirmed months after Gossip Girl star dies at 39

Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death has been confirmed two months after her tragic passing - the actress was found dead at her New York City apartment

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5 d. ago NFL draft prospect Kyren Lacy dies at 24 amid fatal car crash charges

Receiver had allegedly caused death in December crashCause of death for player has not been releasedLawyer says he believes charges will be declinedFormer LSU receiver Kyren Lacy, who was facing criminal charges stemming from a fatal car accident in December, has died at the age of 24, his attorney and the college confirmed on Sunday. A cause of death has not been released.“It is with profound sorrow that we confirm the tragic passing of Kyren Lacy. First and foremost, we ask that the public and the media give his family the space and time they need to grieve this unimaginable loss in peace,” Lacy’s attorney, Matthew Ory, told ESPN. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Two horses die at Ayr racecourse after Scottish Grand National tragedy

The Scottish Grand National went ahead as planned on Saturday afternoon but it was later confirmed that Macdermott and The Kniphand had both passed away

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8 d. ago Val Kilmer's cause of death confirmed after tragic passing aged 65

The Top Gun actor battled throat cancer and faced serious health struggles over the past decade

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2 w. ago 70s folk legend who rose to fame in Bob Dylan's NYC music scene dead at 83 as emotional tributes paid

His family announced his passing 'with resounding sadness' in a statement released by his record label, No Quarter Rex, on Thursday.

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2 w. ago Prince Andrew sex accuser Virginia Giuffre drops bombshell statement after death fears

In a statement released to the Daily Star, her family said that they wanted to 'thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support' and that she is 'is overwhelmed with gratitude'

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2 w. ago Prince Andrew sex accuser Virginia Giuffre hits back at police in bombshell new statement

In a statement released to the Mirror, Ms Guiffre's family said: "Virginia thanks everyone for the outpouring of love and support. She is overwhelmed with gratitude. Today she remains in serious condition while receiving medical care."

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2 w. ago McLaren F1 legend suffers ‘medical emergency’ with family releasing statement

A statement confirmed the ex-driver would take a ‘step back from all public appearances and engagements’

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3 w. ago I've been denied a passport... for a name I changed 35 YEARS ago

Comic book artist Stewart Kenneth Moore, 56, who has dual UK-US nationality, was told he could not add his Catholic confirmation name to his British passport - despite having it for 35 years.

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3 w. ago London Irish: 2026 return on course despite death of Eddie Jordan

London Irish: 2026 return on course despite death of Eddie Jordan  BBC.com

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3 w. ago Tourist submarine sinks off Egypt coast with at least six confirmed dead: Vessel with 44 passengers suffers disaster during trip to Red Sea

A further nine have been left injured in the incident, with four in critical condition, according to local reports.

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3 w. ago BBC Radio 1 legend dies aged 76 as heartbroken colleagues pay tribute to star

BBC Radio 1 star Andy Peebles has passed away age 76, as his fellow host Mike Read confirmed online. The news has spread leaving listeners devastated at the Beeb's huge loss

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3 w. ago BBC Radio 1 legend Andy Peebles dies aged 76 as heartbroken colleagues pay tribute to star

BBC Radio 1 star Andy Peebles has passed away age 76, as his fellow host Mike Read confirmed online. The news has spread leaving listeners devastated at the Beeb's huge loss

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4 w. ago George Foreman dead: Former world heavyweight champion dies as statement issued

George Foreman, the two-time heavyweight world champion, has passed away aged 76, his family have confirmed in a statement.

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4 w. ago Boxing legend George Foreman passes away at 76, family confirms

Legendary two-time heavyweight champion of the world George Foreman has died at the age of 76, it has been confirmed by his family in a statement posted to social media

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4 w. ago Eddie Jordan leaves huge fortune to family after F1 legend's death aged 76

Eddie Jordan was best known for Formula 1, but the much-loved Irishman also built up huge investment portfolios over a variety of industries and loved superyachts

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4 w. ago Chris Evans chokes up on air as he announces death of close friend

Chris Evans was left in tears on Thursday morning as he announced the death of his 'close friend' and former Formula 1 boss Eddie Jordan, who died aged 76

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last month Chris Evans breaks down in tears as he pays tribute to Eddie Jordan after F1 legend's death

Chris Evans broke down in tears on his Virgin Radio show as he paid tribute to former Formula 1 team owner Eddie Jordan, who has died at the age of 76.

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last month Eddie Jordan's huge net worth and famous wife, Chris Hoy relationship, cause of death

Eddie Jordan, the former F1 team boss and close peer to Olympic hero Chris Hoy, has passed away aged 76 after a long-fought battle with prostate and bladder cancer

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