52 m. ago Aryna Sabalenka caught in sexism storm as Wimbledon icon slams article on world No.1

Aryna Sabalenka is the heavy favourite to win Wimbledon this year after surging into the quarter-finals without dropping a set, amid the backdrop of a Wall Street Journal headline that has left a former SW19 champion unhappy

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4 h. ago Chelsea are favourites for final but they face a familiar foe in Thiago Silva

The 40-year-old has led Fluminense with experience and passion. Could he do the same for Brazil next summer?And then there was one. Nobody expected a Brazilian club to reach the Club World Cup semi-finals, and if any team was going to make a deep run in the tournament, it was not Fluminense. After winning the Copa Libertadores in 2023, they narrowly avoided relegation last year and have gone through four managers in less than two years.Thankfully for them, they are now coached by the charismatic Renato Gaúcho, who told us earlier in the tournament: “It’s no use having a team of 500 million reais, because football is decided on the field.” Throughout the tournament he has encouraged Brazilians to take pride in what their teams have achieved, despite being written off due to the wealth of the European sides. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Estêvão will try to beat Chelsea at the Club World Cup – and then join them

The 18-year-old says it’s ‘very difficult’ to focus on Palmeiras as he knows his time with the club is coming to an endWho would have thought that two Brazilian clubs would reach the Club World Cup quarter-finals? If Fluminense beat Al-Hilal in Orlando on Friday and Palmeiras get the better of Chelsea a few hours later in Philadelphia, one of them will make it to the final. Chelsea have already been embarrassed by one Brazilian side at the tournament – they were trounced 3-1 by Flamengo a fortnight ago in the group stage – but they are still favourites to beat Palmeiras in the quarter-finals.The English side came out on top when the teams met in the final of the Club World Cup three years ago, winning 2-1 thanks to a 117th-minute penalty converted by Kai Havertz. At that point, a young prodigy known as “Messinho”, or little Messi, was taking his first steps in the Palmeiras academy having joined from Cruzeiro. When the teams meet again on Friday night, Estêvão Willian will be the ce...

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5 d. ago Coronation Street fans 'obsessed' by return of popular character as 'slander' scolded

A fan-favourite was finally seen back on screen, but they did jokingly scold her for 'slander' in the process.

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1 week ago Palmeiras vs Botafogo Club World Cup prediction, betting preview, odds and tips

The two Brazil Serie A sides go head-to-head with Palmeiras the bookies favourites to secure a spot in the Club World Cup quarter-final despite Botafogo's head-to-head record

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1 week ago ‘She killed three husbands with this teapot’: Prue Leith, John Swinney and more pick their favourite museum

From a stray meteorite to an immersive coal pit, via the chance to sit on a ‘feeding chair’, famous fans tell us how they fell in love with the UK’s Museum of the Year finalistsIt’s rare to hear someone getting this excited over a teapot. But as Terry Deary tells me, with exactly the kind of relish you’d expect from the author of Horrible Histories, this particular drinks vessel belonged to the Victorian-era mass murderer Mary Ann Cotton. Believed to have killed 12 of her children, not to mention three husbands, she was finally caught after poisoning her stepson in 1872 with an arsenic-laced brew. “And in Beamish they’ve got the teapot!” says Deary. “I was blown away to hold it!”He’s talking about Beamish, the Living Museum of the North, an open-air site based in County Durham (just like Cotton herself, who was eventually hanged in Durham Gaol). Featuring an 1820s tavern, a 1900s pit village and colliery, a 1940s farm and a 1950s town – all populated by costumed staff – it’s somethi...

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1 week ago ‘She killed three husbands with this teapot’: Prue Leith, Huw Stephens and more pick their favourite museum

From a stray meteorite to an immersive coal pit, via the chance to sit on a ‘feeding chair’, famous fans tell us how they fell in love with the UK’s Museum of the Year finalistsIt’s rare to hear someone getting this excited over a teapot. But as Terry Deary tells me, with exactly the kind of relish you’d expect from the author of Horrible Histories, this particular drinks vessel belonged to the Victorian-era mass murderer Mary Ann Cotton. Believed to have killed 12 of her children, not to mention three husbands, she was finally caught after poisoning her stepson in 1872 with an arsenic-laced brew. “And in Beamish they’ve got the teapot!” says Deary. “I was blown away to hold it!”He’s talking about Beamish, the Living Museum of the North, an open-air site based in County Durham (just like Cotton herself, who was eventually hanged in Durham Gaol). Featuring an 1820s tavern, a 1900s pit village and colliery, a 1940s farm and a 1950s town – all populated by costumed staff – it’s somethi...

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1 week ago Glastonbury LIVE updates: Thousands queue up as festival goers sip booze in the early hours

Glastonbury Festival has finally returned with thousands arriving to watch their favourite artists, including Charli XCX, Kneecap and The 1975

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1 week ago Kate Middleton's favourite summer hat famously worn at the Wimbledon finals is back in stock

Simple, structured and effortlessly sophisticated, the Saffron Straw Floppy Sun Hat elevates any outfit without stealing the spotlight.

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2 w. ago Liverpool youngster sends message to senior England stars after U21s' Spain triumph

England Under-21s knocked out tournament favourites Spain with a belligerent display in their Euros U21 quarter-final, with Liverpool youngster Tyler Morton playing a key role

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2 w. ago Marc Márquez wins battle of brothers to delight Ducati fans at Italian GP

Alex Márquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio also on podiumSpaniard claims 93rd win of his career across all classesDucati’s Marc Márquez won the Italian Grand Prix after a dogfight for podium places at the Mugello Circuit on Sunday, taking the chequered flag ahead of his brother Alex Márquez to maintain an iron grip on the riders’ championship.Gresini Racing’s Alex Márquez briefly led the race early on before Marc Márquez took control, while Fabio Di Giannantonio of VR46 Racing claimed third place after snatching the final podium spot from Italian compatriot Francesco Bagnaia. The home favourite, Bagnaia, also led the race in the initial stages but the Italian, who had won the previous three races at Mugello, was overshadowed by the Márquez brothers and could only finish fourth in front of his home fans. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago England star pays tribute to Young Lions after Euro U21 clash with Spain ends in chaos

England Under-21s defence of their European title continued with a 3-1 quarter-final win over pre-tournament favourites Spain, to book a final four showdown with Netherlands

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3 w. ago Katherine Ryan sports £27 high street mascara shoppers praise as 'the best ever'

Comedian Katherine Ryan is currently pregnant with her second child but she's still finding time to share her favourite beauty products - and it seems she's finally found 'the one' when it comes to mascara

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3 w. ago X Factor star claims judges were 'actors' and show was 'scripted'

Wagner was the wildcard favourite in 2010, but was voted out in the quarter final. Now, he's lifted the lid on what really goes on behind-the-scenes of The X Factor

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3 w. ago Man City's Club World Cup group: Sheikh Mansour's brother, Juventus and African surprise

Pep Guardiola's big names may not be overly enthused about FIFA's new tournament but they are among the favourites to go all the way with final group game a tasty one

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3 w. ago Ben Youngs and Dan Cole ‘fairytale’ can be Leicester’s inspiration – Danny Care

The Tigers take on favourites Bath in Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership final.

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3 w. ago Race Across the World final: who is the favourite to win series 5? Latest odds

The favourites to win Race Across the World have been named - ahead of the series 5 final

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3 w. ago I’m fussy about face SPF, but I’ve finally found my favourite formula

The formula nourishes the skin while blurring imperfections

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