55 m. ago How Rory McIlroy seized control of the Masters to set up final

McIlroy takes a lead into the final round with another duel with the dangerous DeChambeau two shots back

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1 hour ago BBC and ITV Sport legend makes retirement decision from TV screens after 50

Steve Rider, 74, is one of the most recognisable faces in the history of British sports broadcasting, having anchored the BBC's coverage of numerous Olympic Games

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2 h. ago Downton Abbey legend Maggie Smith's spirit is present on movie set, says star

The world renowned actress, who died aged 89 last year, was 'present' as the emotional last ­instalment of the drama was being made, said US star, Paul Giamatti

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2 h. ago Rod Stewart 'thrilled' as he makes big announcement ahead of Glastonbury performance

Music legend Sir Rod Stewart is set to take to the stage at Glastonbury festival this summer - and will unleash a new album just hours before he takes to the stage

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3 h. ago Katie Boulter and Jodie Burrage doubles act sends Britain to BJK Cup Finals

Boulter and Burrage beat Dutch pair in decisive rubberSonay Kartal defeats Eva Vedder in singles in The HagueWith Great Britain’s presence at the Billie Jean King Cup this year hanging in the balance, their pivotal contest with the Netherlands tied at 1-1, Anne Keothavong made a dramatic call. Instead of the doubles specialist, Olivia Nicholls, present in The Hague precisely for these matches and with Harriet Dart positioned as the first-choice doubles team, the British captain chose to rely on the pure firepower provided by her singles players.It turned out to be a stroke of genius. Katie Boulter and Jodie Burrage, both ranked outside the top 250 in doubles and with minimal experience together, produced an inspired performance to lead their team to victory with a dominant 6-2, 6-2 win over Suzan Lamens and Demi Schuurs. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Northampton’s growing list of Lions contenders sparkle in Castres thrashing

Northampton 51-16 Castres: The Saints set up a Champions Cup semi-final date with Leinster that could prove crucial to Andy Farrell’s final selection

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5 h. ago Northampton set up Leinster rematch after Henry Pollock batters Castres

Quarter-final: Northampton 51-16 CastresYoung flanker dazzles with two tries in Champions CupWhat is the East Midlands equivalent of deja vu? For the second season in succession Northampton are into the Champions Cup semi-finals and have booked themselves a trip to Dublin to face Leinster. Last time they came within three points of victory so, on paper at least, there is still a chance that Saints can march all the way to next month’s final in Cardiff.All the evidence would suggest, though, that Leinster are a more formidable force this year than last while Northampton had be initially resolute to see off a hard-edged Castres team who competed strongly until two tries in five minutes early in the second half from the fit-again George Furbank and the man of the moment Henry Pollock cracked their resistance. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Documents show Social Care review already behind schedule, campaigners say

Baroness Casey was due to meet with MPs from all parties in February to seek agreement ahead of a new commission being set up this month - but documents suggest that hasn't happened

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5 h. ago Greg Taylor lives his 'proudest' Celtic moment as magic Killie display shows why contract endgame isn't set in stone

The left back is set to leave the Hoops at the end of his contract in the summer

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6 h. ago Who won Gladiators? The gym owner and gymnastics coach crowned 2025 winners

One of the winners set a new Eliminator record

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6 h. ago Virgin River fans convinced they've worked out Mike and Brie's split in season 7 with key casting clue

Virgin River is set to return to Netflix for a seventh season, and fans are convinced they've already worked out how Mike and Brie's relationship will come to an end

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6 h. ago BBC and ITV Sport legend to quietly leave our TV screens after cancer battle

Steve Rider has been a familiar face on our TV screens for nearly half a century, but the legendary sports broadcaster has now announced he is set to retire this summer

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6 h. ago Bella Hadid sparks concern over her VERY thin frame as she flashes rib cage on set of new project

Bella Hadid has sparked worry over her extremely thin figure after stepping out in Paris this week to film scenes for the upcoming Ryan Murphy drama The Beauty.

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6 h. ago Lorenzo Musetti edges Alex de Minaur to set up Monte Carlo final with Alcaraz

Italian fights back to win semi-final 1-6, 6-4, 7-6 (4)Carlos Alcaraz beats Davidovich Fokina 7-6 (2), 6-4Alex de Minaur has had the most scorching clay-court spell of his career finally doused in the semi-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters in a nail-biting loss to Lorenzo Musetti.Seeking to become the first Australian since John Newcombe in 1969 to reach the final of the prestigious Masters 1000 event, De Minaur continued surfing on his extraordinary wave of success over the week by blasting past his Italian opponent, taking the first set 6-1. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago The case against Mahmoud Khalil is meant to silence American dissent | Moustafa Bayoumi

The open door of American democracy is slamming shut faster and louder than we could have imaginedOn Friday afternoon, a federal immigration judge in Louisiana ruled that Mahmoud Khalil, the lawful permanent resident who was arrested last month for his advocacy for Palestinian rights at Columbia University, was removable – that is to say, deportable – under the law.Let’s be absolutely clear about how outrageous this decision is. The judge, Jamee Comans, had given the Trump administration a deadline to produce the evidence required to show that Khalil should be deported. In a functional state, such evidence would rise to a standard of extreme criminality necessitating deportation. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago When are the Scottish split fixtures announced? Key Premiership dates and Rangers v Celtic headache for SPFL

Top and bottom six now set - all eyes on SPFL for the fixtures

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8 h. ago Eddie Howe admitted to hospital and will miss Newcastle vs Man United clash

Latest Manchester United news with Newcastle boss Eddie Howe set to be absent for their Premier League clash

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8 h. ago Kevin De Bruyne makes retirement admission after stunning Man City U

Kevin De Bruyne is set to leave Manchester City when his contract expires in the summer but the Belgian showed the team what they'll be missing on Saturday lunchtime

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9 h. ago Manchester United drop hint on Chido Obi decision for Newcastle fixture

Man Utd play Newcastle in the Premier League on Sunday and Chido Obi looks set to return to the first-team squad.

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9 h. ago Three Edinburgh brothers set off to break Pacific Ocean rowing record with help of oats, haggis and curry

The brothers have 75kg of oats on board to help fuel their epic journey.

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