97 m. ago 'Persistent and relentless paedophile' raped child every week for years leaving them suicidal

'You have no capacity of understanding or even wanting to understand or try to come to terms with the enormity of your offending. You are a persistent and relentless paedophile' - Judge

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1 hour ago TALK OF THE TOWN: More royal woe as Princess Anne's son Peter files to dissolve company behind his annual horse festival at Gatcombe Park

The princess's son, Peter Phillips, has applied to dissolve the company that organises the event, which has not run since 2023 - when the final day was abandoned because of bad weather.

Politics

2 h. ago He's the breakout star of the TV smash who's correctly identified both remaining Celebrity Traitors. Now Faithful Joe looks certain to become a 'big dog' himself... on BBC sofa

KATIE HIND: He's the larger-than-life rugby player who has long been the dark horse on Celebrity Traitors.

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3 h. ago William Buick follows Rebel’s Romance defeat with ‘copybook’ Breeders’ Cup Mile win

After being denied a third Breeders’ Cup Turf success on the globetrorring favourite by Willie Mullins, Buick delivered success for Godolphin on Notable Speech

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4 h. ago Thomas Frank reacts to brutal Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence snub after Spurs loss

Tottenham were beaten 1-0 by Chelsea with Thomas Frank's side failing to register a single shot on target as they slipped to a third defeat of the season

Politics

4 h. ago Virgil van Dijk slams 'ridiculous' Liverpool 'noise': 'Like we're in a relegation battle'

Reds kept a clean sheet for first time since September

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4 h. ago Virgil van Dijk left trailing as Max Verstappen overtakes Liverpool star's net worth

Max Verstappen is the highest-paid driver on the Formula One grid, and his net worth has soared in the last 12 months as he looks to defend his world championship

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4 h. ago Willie Mullins lands stunning victory in £3.8 million Breeders’ Cup Turf with first runner

The British and Irish champion jumps trainer claimed one of the richest Flat races in the US when he saddled Ethical Diamond to defeat a field of stars including Godolphin’s Rebel’s Romance and Aidan O’Brien’s Minnie Hauk

Economics

4 h. ago New Celtic aura emerges after Brendan Rodgers impact as Martin O'Neill seeks out his Rangers nemesis

Forrest impressed by new coach but has words for Rodgers

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6 h. ago Thomas Frank defends Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence after Tottenham loss

The defensive pair walked straight down the tunnel as Spurs were booed off after a third home defeat this season and a fifth loss in a row to Chelsea.

Politics

6 h. ago 'Small issue': Thomas Frank plays down Djed Spence and Micky Van de Ven spat after Tottenham derby defeat

The pair refused to acknowledge their manager after losing to Chelsea

Politics

6 h. ago Irish sprinter She’s Quality hospitalised after injury during £736,000 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint

The four-year-old trained by Jack Davison left the track in a horse ambulance after being pulled up while trailing the field by jockey Colin Keane

Economics

6 h. ago Jockey Tommie Jakes 'in bad place' and 'struggled' before his tragic death at 19

One of Tommie Jakes' weighing room colleagues has paid tribute to the jockey who was found dead at his home near Newmarket on Thursday at the age of 19, just hours after his final ride at Nottingham Racecourse

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7 h. ago Scotland captain hails 'impressive' teammate after USA thrashing and hopes one coach is pleased

Glasgow Warriors pal excels in 13-try rout of Americans

Politics

7 h. ago ‘Great blend’: Borthwick praises England’s character after beating Australia

Coach says team were composed in difficult conditionsBench forwards help England to 25-7 victorySteve Borthwick praised his team’s resilience and composure as England secured their eighth Test win in a row, beating Australia 25-7 in a soggy contest. England bossed the match, scoring four tries to one, and dominated the skies as both teams reverted to a kicking battle.Even though Borthwick lamented a lack of accuracy in the wide channels, citing numerous line-breaks that were left unconverted, he was pleased with the control his players maintained. “There was a period where the game was tight in very difficult conditions against an Australian side that are tough and really well drilled,” he said. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant lashes out at coaching staff after NBA Cup defeat

Morant shoots 3-for-14 in loss to LA LakersRepeatedly tells media to ‘ask the coaches’Suggests benching message from Iisalo staffMemphis Grizzlies All-Star guard Ja Morant took aim at his own coaches when asked about his struggles during the team’s 117-112 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night.Morant went 3-for-14 from the floor – and 0-for-6 from three-point range – en route to being limited to just eight points in the setback. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Grizzlies’ Ja Morant suspended after lashing out at coaches after defeat

Morant suspended one game for team conduct issueStar guard clashed with coaches after Lakers lossThe Memphis Grizzlies have suspended two-time All-Star guard Ja Morant for Sunday’s game against the Toronto Raptors, citing what they described as conduct detrimental to the team.Morant scored just eight points in the Grizzlies’ 117–112 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night and appeared visibly frustrated. During a brief postgame media session, he repeatedly deflected questions, responding several times with some version of “Go ask the coaching staff.” Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Tottenham player ratings vs Chelsea: Guglielmo Vicario steps up again but Xavi Simons terrible

Micky van de Ven unusually shaky and Rodrigo Bentancur lucky not to be sent off in latest home defeat for Spurs

Sport

7 h. ago Jockey Tommie Jakes ‘obviously in a bad place' before tragic death aged 19

Senior jockey Hector Crouch said the tragic news of 19-year-old apprentice jockey Tommie Jakes' sudden death on Thursday was being keenly felt within the weighing room

Events

9 h. ago Australia coach Joe Schmidt accuses England of ‘gamesmanship’ over breakdown row

The build-up to England’s win over the Wallabies was overshadowed by an allegation of illegality reported

Sport