2 h. ago Drowned in drink and lost in legend: The forgotten genius of The Band’s Richard Manuel

It’s hard to overstate the influence that The Band had on music, inspiring everyone from Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton to The Beatles and Elton John. Less talked about is the influence that singer-songwriter Richard Manuel had on The Band. Jim Farber speaks to the late musician’s contemporaries, and the writer of a new book about his life and death

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2 h. ago Greg Docherty reveals Charlton driving factor as former Rangers star refuses to let one dream die

The former Rangers and Hull City midfielder is on his way back to the English Championship after Wembley play-off joy

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2 h. ago Hitchins dismantles Kambosos inside eight to retain 140lb title at Garden

Hitchins stops Kambosos with vicious body shotBrooklyn native dominates from start in hometownAussie Kambosos suffers fourth defeat in six fightsRichardson Hitchins delivered a career-best performance on Saturday night at the Theater at Madison Square Garden, stopping George Kambosos Jr with a withering body shot in the eighth round to retain the IBF’s version of the light welterweight championship.In his first defense of the 140lb belt, and his first time headlining a card in his hometown, Hitchins (20-0, 8 KOs) controlled every round before putting Kambosos down with a sharp left hook to the midsection. The Australian rose to his feet before the count of 10, but referee Michael Griffin waved off the fight as Kambosos visibly grimaced in pain, unable to continue. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago As Bolivia celebrates its main Andean festival, it feels the pain of mounting crises

This nation’s largest Indigenous Andean religious festival has long inspired joyous revelry and offered a chance for Bolivians to forget about their perpetual political turmoil and escape into the mythical world of their rich folklore

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5 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson says 'it's a happy way to live' as he talks 'separate ways' with Lisa

Jeremy Clarkson has been dating Lisa Hogan for five years after they met at a party - but Lisa says she has 'no ambitions' to wed or have kids with the former Top Gear host

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7 h. ago Wealthy families desperate to fill shelves so they appear well

Bookshelves are being filled with envy-inspiring collections - which will never be read by their owners. Lauren Giles (right) says a stocked case has become a symbol of a 'luxury lifestyle'.

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9 h. ago Russell pips Verstappen and Piastri to Canadian F1 GP pole as Norris struggles

Mercedes’s George Russell shares front row with Red Bull rivalChampionship leader Piastri third; McLaren teammate Norris seventhGeorge Russell took a brilliant pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix after he saw off Max Verstappen of Red Bull to clinch top spot in Montreal. Mercedes’s Russell delivered with the final lap of a thrilling qualifying session to cross the line 0.160sec clear of Verstappen.The drivers’ championship leader, Oscar Piastri of McLaren, had to settle for third but another disappointing one-lap showing from his teammate Lando Norris left him seventh. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) finished fourth, one place ahead of Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Rory McIlroy counts down the hours until he can get out of Oakmont

The Northern Irishman has had a gruelling US Open.

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12 h. ago Lorraine Kelly's favourite M&S sandals offer designer style at a fraction of the price

The ITV presenter has been bringing us some serious summer style inspiration with her choice of footwear and they're a total bargain too

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14 h. ago Finn Russell inspires Bath to Premiership title despite late Leicester fightback

Premiership Rugby final: Bath 23-21 LeicesterJohann van Graan’s side cling on to complete treble There was barely a cloud in the clear summer sky in south-west London and blue was also the primary colour on the field. For the first time in 29 years, Bath are the champions of England and any debate about the big-game nerve of Johann van Graan’s multi-talented squad can now be quietly laid to rest alongside Leicester’s shredded dreams.Bath will have some idea of how their old rivals are feeling, having suffered a similarly agonising fate against Northampton in last year’s final. They were not at their absolute best by their own high standards, but once they finally remembered how to catch a rugby ball – a recurring problem in the first half – they had a touch too much for their opponents whose spirited final-quarter rally came too late. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Russell inspires Bath to Premiership title despite late Leicester fightback

Premiership Rugby final: Bath 23-21 LeicesterJohann van Graan’s side cling on to complete trebleThere was barely a cloud in the clear summer sky in south-west London and blue was also the primary colour on the field. For the first time in 29 years, Bath are the champions of England and any debate about the big-game nerve of Johann van Graan’s multi-talented squad can now be quietly laid to rest alongside Leicester’s shredded dreams.Bath will have some idea of how their old rivals are feeling, having suffered a similarly agonising fate against Northampton in last year’s final. They were not at their absolute best by their own high standards, but once they finally remembered how to catch a rugby ball – a recurring problem in the first half – they had a touch too much for their opponents whose spirited final-quarter rally came too late. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Australia get too clever and pay the price for batting order jumble | Geoff Lemon

Failure of top three meant holders did not have enough runs when South Africa benefited from pitch flattening outAt a little before 1pm on a Saturday afternoon in London, a group of Australian cricketers stood around blinking in the sunlight, looking confused, like they had just popped up from a green tube in an unexpectedly bright part of the Koopa Kingdom. Less than a day earlier they had been right on top, happily on their way to a second consecutive World Test Championship title. In less than three sessions of stubbornness and brilliance, South Africa had taken that away.Sport is about creating an arena for the unexpected and some get hung up on the idea that acknowledging differences between participants is a form of disrespect. But the resource disparity should have made this contest one-sided. It was a triumph over politics and economics as much as over a rival group of players. Continue reading...

Economics

15 h. ago ‘Chokers? This win squashes that’: Bavuma hopes WTC victory can unite South Africa

‘As a country, it’s a chance for us to rejoice in something’South Africa beat Australia by five wickets in finalAfter generations of disappointment and heartbreak South Africa shrugged off the tag that has long haunted them with victory in the World Test Championship here. For years they have been smeared as chokers, but no more.“While we were batting we could hear the Aussies using that dreaded word: choke,” said Temba Bavuma, the South Africa captain. “We came in with a lot of belief and a lot of doubters. We got ourselves into the final, there were doubters as to the route we took. This win squashes that. Here’s an opportunity for us as a nation, divided as we are, to unite.” Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Photos capture South Africa's emotional WTC final victory over Australia at Lord's

South Africa has upset Australia by five wickets to win the World Test Championship on the fourth day of the final at Lord's.

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17 h. ago South Africa win World Test Championship after completing stunning comeback against Australia – as it happened

Aiden Markram scores 136 runs as South Africa defeat Australia by five wickets at Lord’s to lift the World Test Championship title60th over: South Africa 218-3 (Markram 106, Stubbs 0) So it is Tristan Stubbs to the middle. Starts at the non-striker’s end, but immediately gets strike as Markram guides a single. Lots of pressure on Stubbs, more a white-ball player but one of huge talent, who Shukri Conrad has backed in this team. Small target, plenty of time, and in a short-form game he might knock off these last 64 runs in five overs. But this is different. Hit on the pad early, Hazlewood appealing but it’s going down leg. Two slips and a gully, but the second slip is Webster and the gully is Green, so effectively four slips and two gullies. Cover, mid off, mid on, midwicket up closer. Deep point and deep backward square saving boundaries. Stubbs defends his first five balls.59th over: South Africa 217-3 (Markram 105) Oh, there it is! The first tremor? South Africa’s captain battled ...

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18 h. ago Aiden Markram helps South Africa beat Australia in World Test Championship final

Set 282 to win, 70 more than had been scored in any of the first three innings at Lord’s, Markram scored 136 runs.

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18 h. ago Temba Bavuma and South Africa’s unlikely triumph shows why Test cricket is worth saving

The first Black batter to make a century for South Africa has led them to World Test Championship glory - but wider issues within the format must be solved to save it

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18 h. ago Wales coach left with difficult decisions ahead of big announcement next week

Wales now head to Italy for the World Championship with their head coach given lots of options to pick from

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18 h. ago South Africa win World Test Championship after completing stunning comeback against Australia – live reaction

South Africa chasing a target of 282 to win at Lord’sRead the latest edition of The Spin | And email James60th over: South Africa 218-3 (Markram 106, Stubbs 0) So it is Tristan Stubbs to the middle. Starts at the non-striker’s end, but immediately gets strike as Markram guides a single. Lots of pressure on Stubbs, more a white-ball player but one of huge talent, who Shukri Conrad has backed in this team. Small target, plenty of time, and in a short-form game he might knock off these last 64 runs in five overs. But this is different. Hit on the pad early, Hazlewood appealing but it’s going down leg. Two slips and a gully, but the second slip is Webster and the gully is Green, so effectively four slips and two gullies. Cover, mid off, mid on, midwicket up closer. Deep point and deep backward square saving boundaries. Stubbs defends his first five balls.59th over: South Africa 217-3 (Markram 105) Oh, there it is! The first tremor? South Africa’s captain battled through the pain yesterd...

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18 h. ago World Test Championship: South Africa end long trophy wait with tense Lord's victory over Australia

Aiden Markram’s sensational century helped South Africa to chase down 282

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