9 h. ago Grandma and breast cancer survivor decided to play the lottery on her phone. Then she hit it big

Nicole Walter won over $2 million for playing the Pennsylvania Lottery’s Monopoly game on her phone

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13 h. ago Prince Andrew's 'odd Royal Lodge game' that Sarah Ferguson 'doesn't like'

Prince Andrew, who is the subject of a bombshell new biography, allegedly plays a bizarre game with the staff at Royal Lodge, but ex-wife Sarah Ferguson takes a "dim view" of it

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15 h. ago Battlefield 6 beta start time, end time and everything new in the explosive playtest's second week

Battlefield 6 is back in action for another beta, allowing players to get their hands on some new game content and get a headstart ahead of the game's official release

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16 h. ago Premier League chief gives verdict on playing games abroad after La Liga decision

The Premier League has no desire to follow La Liga and Serie A by taking domestic matches abroad despite the presence of American ownership among English clubs

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35 h. ago We know that cosy games have big audiences – so where’s my epic Call the Midwife sim?

In a world overwhelmed by noise and with more players looking for solace, it’s time the triple-A developers pay attentionI am 85 hours into Death Stranding 2, an apocalyptic nightmare about Earth becoming infected with death monsters, and I’ve realised that I’m playing it as a cosy game. For hours at a time, I trundle along the photorealistic landscapes in my pick-up truck, delivering parcels to isolated communities and building new roads. The only reason I complete the main story missions is to open new areas of the map so that I can meet new people and build more roads. I find it blissfully enjoyable.Of course, I am far from alone in playing video games this way. “Cosy games” have become a thriving cottage industry over the past five years, led by crossover successes such as Minecraft, Stardew Valley and Untitled Goose Game, but also housing hundreds of smaller titles that appeal to highly engaged communities. On Steam this month you’ll discover Catto’s Post Office, a delightful g...

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59 h. ago Punchdrunk's new live action video game is searching for early access players

Everything to know about how to become a part of this IRL multiplayer stealth survival game set in space

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64 h. ago Delta Force console release date and when the PC shooter makes the pilgrimage to new

TiMi Studio Group has announced the Delta Force console release date, and we've got all the details on when you can expect the game to drop on Xbox and PlayStation.

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66 h. ago Football transfer rumours: Real Madrid’s Rodrygo to join Manchester City?

Today’s rumours quibbles with their valuationPep Guardiola is the foremost football genius of his generation, revolutionising the game with imaginative tactics such as having the best players and the most money. But he has a particular expertise when it comes to wingers: consider Jack Grealish, now binned to Everton; Savinho, in the process of being binned to Spurs; Jérémy Doku, once fun, now ineffective; Julián Alvarez, binned to be brilliant at Atlético Madrid; Ferran Torres, binned after two seasons; Nolito, binned to Sevilla after a season; all acquired for a combined total of roughly £234.4m.Consequently, one can only imagine Rodrygo’s excitement at the prospect of joining Manchester City from Real Madrid, who have decided that, though he offers goals, assists, energy, effort, experience, selflessness, variety, balance and big-game performances, he simply isn’t famous enough or attention-seeking enough to remain part of their squad. They value him at £87m – or, if he moves to t...

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66 h. ago Liverpool handed huge Alexander Isak boost as striker makes Newcastle vow

The striker hopes to have played his final game for Newcastle regardless of whether he moves to Liverpool

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3 d. ago Aryna Sabalenka grinds down Emma Raducanu in Cincinnati Open classic

Briton beaten 7-6 (3), 4-6, 7-6 (5) in third roundMatch lasted three hours and nine minutesBy the end of another breathless opening set against the best player in the world, Emma Raducanu was a picture of frustration and despair. Instead of allowing her emotions to consume her, though, they inspired one of the most impressive performances of her career as she pushed Aryna Sabalenka, the world No 1, to her limits over three hours and nine minutes on court before narrowly falling 7-6(3), 4-6, 7-6(5) in the third round of the Cincinnati Open.Although Raducanu’s record against the top five now stands at 1-11, this is just the third time that she has won a set against a top two opponent. In recent months, Raducanu has performed well against lower-ranked opponents but she has been the first to recognise the gulf between her and the top players and the necessity for her to continue working on her game and general level in order to compete with them on equal ground. On Monday afternoon, sho...

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3 d. ago Dogs should 'stay inside playing board games' instead of walking during heatwave

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home is urging pet owners to give their pets 'puzzle feeder' toys, which look like board games, during the sweltering heatwave

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3 d. ago PS Plus Extra and Premium August 2025 reveal time and when you can expect to play the incoming games

The latest PS Plus Extra and Premium games will be announced this week and fans are hoping for a strong line-up following months of top picks

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3 d. ago Flashing mouthgards for concussion to be introduced at Women’s Rugby World Cup

LEDs will flash red for potentially concussive impacts‘It will create awareness,’ World Rugby saysRugby union is to introduce flashing LED mouthguards that light up when a player suffers a significant head impact during a match. The mouthguard will flash red if the impact is severe enough to potentially cause a concussion. The referee will then stop play and the player will go off for a head injury assessment.Dr Lindsay Starling, a science and medical manager at World Rugby, said the new system would debut at the Women’s Rugby World Cup, which begins next week, before being rolled out across the men’s and women’s elite game. “Match officials and players will be able to see that this player has sustained a big head impact because their mouth guard is flashing red,” she said. “And it will create awareness about head injuries and concussions in the stands and for fans at home, being able to see it on TV.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Cricket must get on the front foot in helping women and girls to feel accepted | Isa Guha

The charity Take Her Lead is striving to get more South Asian females taking up the sport, and cut the number of them dropping out due to feelings of alienationNearly a quarter of a century has passed since myself and Ebony Rainford-Brent made our England cricket debuts. It was awesome for us to win World Cups together as the first two female internationals from ethnically diverse backgrounds. Since then there have been only four others, two with an Indian heritage. When you think of the interest shown in the game by the South Asian community, it is a staggering number.In 2022 I founded a charity, Take Her Lead, in honour of my mum, with the aim to increase the number of women and girls playing and staying in the game, and advance equity and diversity in cricket. We do this through connecting young players from under‑represented groups to aspirational role models through life-skills workshops, to build the mental and social skills required to stay in the sport (girls ...

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3 d. ago Influencer's son, 3, drowns in pool as husband 'makes bet on basketball game'

Brady Kiser, the husband of popular TikTok influencer Emilie Kiser, left his three-year-old son, Trigger, outside playing while he watched a basketball game, according to a police report

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4 d. ago Liverpool given reality check after summer transfers and tragedy | John Brewin

Despite goals from two new signings, Liverpool’s Community Shield defeat asks fresh questions of Arne SlotWembley was supposed to be a case of the men who weren’t there. It ended up posing questions of the team asked to defend the Premier League title.Alexander Isak may become a Liverpool player. That will be decided soon enough by the transfer market; a game of charades is being played before money eventually dictates its conclusion. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Christine McGuinness says she has can have a deeper connection with a woman

The 37-year-old TV star – who split from Take Me Out host Paddy McGuinness, 57, in 2022 – revealed she wants her next serious relationship to be with a woman as she doesn't want someone who is "playing games".

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4 d. ago Alert issued to anyone who plays mobile phone games while travelling abroad

Holidaymakers have been urged to stop using their mobile phones for one thing at the airport. According to gaming expert, Dmitry Kandratsyeu, the mistake could be "costly"

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4 d. ago Oasis hold up at Hearts brushed off as Cumbernauld Colts 'Roll With It' to land first win

Colts players and staff were caught in traffic around Edinburgh as their game clashed with the huge gig at Murrayfield

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5 d. ago Andy Murray's life since tennis retirement – new job, banned TV advert, marriage to Kim

It's been a year since Andy Murray called time on his playing career after the 2024 Olympic Games, with the Scottish hero keeping himself busy with a wide range of projects

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