2 d. ago ITV The Chase fans demand rule change after 'selfish' player's epic fail

The Chase viewers were left fuming as they watched one of the contestants make a 'selfish' move during the cash builder round, as they demanded a rule change.

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3 d. ago England v France: Women’s Six Nations grand slam decider – live

Live news from the 4.45pm BST kick-off at TwickenhamSarah Rendell’s preview | And you can drop Luke an emailThere are two games to think about at Twickenham on Saturday, the one the Red Roses will play in, and the one they want to play in. The first is their grand slam decider against France, which kicks off at 4.45pm. The second – at the same venue, five months and one day later – is the World Cup final which, if everything goes as the team hopes at the Stadium of Light, Franklin’s Gardens, Ashton Gate and the other grounds they will visit between now and then, will be the next game they play at the home of English rugby.Mitchell makes nine changes. The women’s world player of the year, Ellie Kildunne, is ruled out by injury so Gloucester-Hartpury’s Emma Sing will start at full-back. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago ITV The Chase star Paul Sinha lets slip 'rule change' after 'selfish' move from player

The Chase fans were left fuming during Thursday's edition of the ITV show after one player's 'selfish' move before the final chase, with fans flocking to social media to demand a new rule

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6 d. ago Rashford wants Champions League football but will not rush move decision

Forward will not make decision on future before JuneRashford does not want to join a team in LondonMarcus Rashford will decide his future no earlier than mid-June, with his preference being to leave Manchester United for Champions League club, though the forward does not wish to join a London team.His camp have also ruled out an exchange with any player who may be of interest to United, such as Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins, owing to the complexities of those deals. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Tennis body defends ‘uncomfortable’ shower rule as criticism bubbles over

ITIA responds after reminder about anti-doping rulesMark Petchey says that the statute is ‘unacceptable’The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has come under fire after it issued a reminder about anti-doping rules, saying players chosen to give samples must remain in full view of chaperones if they choose to take a shower first.In a note sent to players via the tours that has found its way on to social media, the ITIA said although it had worked hard to ensure that showers after matches can amount to permissible delays to doping control it was not an “entitlement”. It requested players opting to freshen up first to strictly adhere to the requirement to stay in full view of the chaperone observing them at all times, and that failure to do so would be taken extremely seriously by the ITIA. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Instant karma! Bullies taken down, an idiot crook shooting himself in the leg, a road rage crash... even a bucket gets its own back in these clips of the universe dishing out justice

From those shirking the generally accepted rules of society, to others playing simply destructive pranks, it's difficult not to let out a little smirk when the culprit's own actions backfire.

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1 week ago Sam Cook rested by Essex ahead of possible England Test call

Cook, who has taken seven wickets in the first two games of the season, has been left out of the game against Nottinghamshire.

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1 week ago Fake injury rule approved. If medical staff tends to player after ball is spotted, timeout charged

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel gave final approval to a rule designed to discourage football players from faking injuries to stop the game clock

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2 w. ago James Anderson ‘overwhelmed’ by reaction after being awarded knighthood

The former England bowler retired from the Test arena in July after claiming 704 wickets.

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2 w. ago Sir Jimmy Anderson! England cricket legend to be knighted in Rishi Sunak's honours list

Lancashire stalwart retired from international duty last year as the most prolific fast bowler in Test history

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2 w. ago James Anderson to be knighted as England cricket legend's career recognised

James Anderson will be knighted in Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list after the former England bowler enjoyed a glittering career with the red and white ball

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2 w. ago Arise Sir Jimmy! Legendary England fast bowler James Anderson handed knighthood by cricket

Anderson retired from test cricket in July having taken more wickets than any fast bowler in test history.

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2 w. ago Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali at centre of new illegal gambling probe

Sandro Tonali, who was banned from playing football for 10 months after breaking betting rules, is now at the centre of a new investigation into separate illegal gambling practises

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2 w. ago Michael Gove handed a peerage in Rishi Sunak's resignation honours as ex

Mr Gove, who stood down from the Commons at the election, was made a peer in Rishi Sunak's resignation honours, which were confirmed today.

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2 w. ago James Anderson to receive knighthood as England cricket icon's career recognised

James Anderson will receive a knighthood following his services to cricket with England's greatest-ever fast bowler recognised on Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours list

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2 w. ago Man City's 130 charges verdict given new date after Pep Guardiola prediction

A verdict on Manchester City's 130 charges may not be reached until the start of next season, following an independent hearing into allegations that the club breached financial fair play rules

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2 w. ago Euro 2025 power rankings: how the Lionesses and the rest are shaping up | Moving the Goalposts

After a frenetic international window, here’s what we have learned about England and the 15 other contendersThe latest international window, with several high-profile games in the Nations League, provided goals, encouraging debuts, injuries and some shocks. Here, we run the rule over the 16 teams set to play in the European Championship in Switzerland in July.1) Spain Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Joey Barton was being defamatory when he accused Eni Aluko of being a 'race card player' in online row, judge rules

Ms Aluko, a former striker for Chelsea who now works as a pundit, is suing Mr Barton for libel over two posts he made in January last year on social media site X.

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3 w. ago Four Rangers players walking Europa League suspension tightrope as two already ruled OUT of Athletic Bilbao clash

Barry Ferguson will have no option but to make changes on Thursday night

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3 w. ago Lancashire overcome absence of James Anderson as County Championship begins in spring sunshine

The veteran seamer had been set to make his county comeback at the ground where he concluded his Test career before suffering a calf injury

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