8 h. ago Atalanta fan stabbed to death in clashes with Inter supporters, police confirm

Male in his late teens arrested over incident, say policeViolence ‘must never happen again’, says GasperiniA 26-year-old fan of Serie A side Atalanta was stabbed to death during clashes between Atalanta and Inter supporters in the northern city of Bergamo, Italy’s police said.The groups of supporters clashed in a pub in Bergamo on Saturday night after one of the Inter supporters chanted provocatively, the head of the carabinieri office in Bergamo, Carmelo Beringheli, said. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Verstappen powers to pole at Miami Grand Prix with Norris in second

World champion bounces back after sprint race penaltyHamilton a disappointing 12th after promising sprintMax Verstappen claimed pole position for the Miami Grand Prix, securing the place for Red Bull with an immense lap at the Hard Rock Stadium in what was an enormously competitive session. Verstappen beat the McLaren of Lando Norris into second and the Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli into third by the tiniest of margins. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was fourth and Mercedes’ George Russell was fifth.Lewis Hamilton’s hopes of a strong qualifying after taking third in the sprint were dashed as he failed to make it to Q3, going out in 12th, his first exit in Q2 since he joined Ferrari this year. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Wallabies aim for smooth coaching transition with Les Kiss to take over in 2026

Kiss to see out Super Rugby Pacific contract with Queensland RedsJoe Schmidt to remain in charge for end-of-season European tourIncoming Wallabies coach Les Kiss is confident he will have enough time to prepare for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, despite only taking charge of the national side from mid-2026.Rugby Australia confirmed on Wednesday that current head coach Joe Schmidt will continue to lead the Wallabies through the upcoming British and Irish Lions tour and until July next year to allow Kiss to see out his contract with Queensland Reds. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago George Russell hints at 'interesting summer' as huge twist mooted for F1 driver market

George Russell is shining for Mercedes but his contract is up at the end of 2025 and he has been linked with a possible shock switch to Red Bull if Max Verstappen were to move on

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9 d. ago Head at Welsh primary school jailed for assault on deputy over ‘sexual jealousy’

Anthony John Felton ambushed Richard Pyke with spanner over suspected sex with teacher he had affair withA headteacher who was caught on video attacking his deputy with a large adjustable spanner, in an assault motivated by “overwhelming sexual jealousy”, has been jailed for more than two years.Anthony John Felton, 54, concealed the wrench in his jacket pocket as he approached his colleague, Richard Pyke, 51, from behind. Video of the incident showed him taking out the heavy tool and then repeatedly swinging it at Pyke’s head. Continue reading...

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1 week ago NBA legend checks in at Everton as Rangers eye up Toffees raid in wake of Kevin Thelwell swoop

The boardroom shake-up on Nerseyside continues following Thelwell's decision to head to Ibrox

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1 week ago George Russell ‘pays price’ as Mercedes chief makes key admission about unexpected issue

George Russell struggled badly in the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, only managing fifth place after raising concerns over whether he would even be able to finish the race

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1 week ago Welsh MS charged with betting offences pulls out of next Senedd election

MS Russell George said he will fight to clear his name

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1 week ago Welsh Tory to quit at next Senedd poll to fight general election betting charges

Russell George, who is among 15 people under investigation, says he wants to focus on clearing his nameA Welsh politician who is among 15 people charged after bets were placed on the timing of the 2024 general election is to quit at the next Senedd election. Russell George, the Conservative member for Montgomeryshire, said he was withdrawing his candidacy to stand in next year’s election to focus on clearing his name. The Senedd member was one of a number of people linked to the Conservative party reported to have made bets on the election date, which was called by then-prime minister Rishi Sunak. Senedd Conservative leader Darren Millar withdrew the whip from George last week after the Gambling Commission announced the charges, meaning he now sits as an independent within the Welsh parliament.George, 50, said in a statement on Tuesday: “I was shocked and surprised to have been informed by the Gambling Commission that I am facing charges for cheating. “To be clear, I have never chea...

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1 week ago George Russell talks with Red Bull uncovered as Christian Horner 'chats' come to light

George Russell's Mercedes contract is set to expire at the end of 2025 but the British racer remains relaxed about his future amid conversations with Red Bull's Christian Horner

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1 week ago Manchester United plan £62.5m Cunha move but must raise funds from sales

Wolves forward is Amorim’s prime target at No 10Sale of Rashford would allow United to finance dealManchester United are pushing to sign the Wolves forward Matheus Cunha but may have to raise the money to trigger his £62.5m release clause by selling Marcus Rashford or other players.Ruben Amorim has identified the 25-year-old as his prime target for the No 10 berth, one of the head coach’s two priority positions, along with a centre-forward. Continue reading...

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1 week ago George Russell sticks boot in on Max Verstappen after penalty changes Saudi GP result

Max Verstappen failed to secure victory at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix after a contentious incident involving title rival Oscar Piastri on the opening lap in Jeddah

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1 week ago Netanyahu demanded loyalty before trying to fire me, Shin Bet chief claims

Ronen Bar, head of Israel’s internal security service, says he was also asked to spy on anti-government protestersThe director of Israel’s internal intelligence agency, Shin Bet, has alleged that Benjamin Netanyahu fired him for refusing to pledge his loyalty to the prime minister over the courts and use the agency to spy on anti-government protesters.The battle between Netanyahu and Ronen Bar, the head of Shin Bet, has pushed Israel to the brink of a constitutional crisis, after the supreme court blocked a decision by the cabinet to dismiss Bar from his post – the first Shin Bet head to be fired. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Max Verstappen claims Saudi GP F1 pole after Lando Norris hits the wall

Championship leader will start race from 10th on gridOscar Piastri qualfies second with George Russell thirdAlready struggling for confidence in his car the world championship leader, Lando Norris, suffered another serious blow to his title ambitions, crashing out in qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. His Red Bull rival Max Verstappen claimed pole position, one-hundredth of a second clear of Norris’s teammate, Oscar Piastri.McLaren and, indeed, Norris had looked strong all weekend, but on the first of the final runs in Q3 at the Jeddah circuit he took too much kerb through turns 4-5 and 6 and it spat him out into the wall, taking a nasty hit on the front. He was unhurt but declared himself an “idiot” when speaking to his team. The session was red-flagged and Norris will start from 10th on Sunday, his title lead hanging by the slenderest of threads and his self-belief perhaps once more undermined. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Max Verstappen takes Saudi Grand Prix pole as Lando Norris fumes after high

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were bidding for another pole position to continue McLaren's strong start to 2025, but Max Verstappen and George Russell were also in the hunt

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2 w. ago George Russell shows true colours with comment on Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari struggles

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell were team-mates at Mercedes for three years until the seven-time F1 champion chose to join rivals Ferrari for this 2025 season

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2 w. ago George Russell reacts to prospect of Mercedes signing arch rival Max Verstappen

Verstappen’s tricky start to the season at Red Bull has again ignited speculation over his future

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2 w. ago George Russell would have no issues with Mercedes signing Max Verstappen

Verstappen’s tricky start to the season at Red Bull has again ignited speculation over his future.

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2 w. ago George Russell responds to Mercedes contract rumours and his answer sums him up

Rumours have suggested George Russell could be close to a new Mercedes contract though Max Verstappen's potential availability may still complicate the situation

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2 w. ago Manchester killer died from head injury in prison, tests show as murder probe continues

A 44-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder

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