2 h. ago Gezora wins Breeders’ Cup 2025 after Ethical Diamond’s triumph for Willie Mullins

The 28-1 success of Ethical Diamond for Willie Mullins was the highlight of a memorable afternoon at Del Mar Splendora paid $7.80 to a $2 stake – a shade under 3-1.Hope Road cruised through the race until the final turn and eased to the front just over a furlong out, but Splendora rocketed past soon afterwards and the race was as good as over. That’s a 20th Breeders’ Cup winner for Bob Baffert, who is now just one behind Aidan O’Brien, the winning-most trainer in Breeders’ Cup history since about 18 hours ago, when Gstaad took the Juvenile Turf. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Real Madrid thrash Valencia as Bayern Munich continue perfect start

New Juventus boss Luciano Spalletti made a winning start in Serie A at Cremonese.

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4 h. ago Salah and Gravenberch secure welcome win for Liverpool against Aston Villa

Crisis club Liverpool find themselves level on points with second-placed Bournemouth after picking up their first Premier League points since 20 September. Their recovery appears simple in that context and, thanks in no small part to the Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, it was the balm that Arne Slot wished for after the worst run of his Anfield reign. He knows it must be only a starting point.Liverpool were deserving victors in the league for the first time since beating Everton in the Merseyside derby, as Villa proved the perfect guests. A terrible mistake by Martínez presented Mohamed Salah with his 250th Liverpool goal before more poor Villa defending enabled Ryan Gravenberch to double the hosts’ advantage early in the second half. Slot’s name reverberated from the Kop as Liverpool banished the anxiety of six defeats in the previous seven games. It was also sung in the 24th minute with the game goalless and delicately balanced. The support was there for Liverpool’s head...

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6 h. ago Motherwell boss: Officials made 'big mistake' with St Mirren opener in cup exit

Jens Berthel Askou has given his reaction to his side's exit from the Premier Sports Cup

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6 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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6 h. ago 'Underrated' period drama that had fans 'gripped in 30 minutes' now streaming

The little-known series boasts a stellar 100% Rotten Tomatoes score

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7 h. ago 'Truly masterful’ period drama ‘so many people' missed now streaming

Viewers can't believe how underrated the period drama is

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8 h. ago Viral Man United fan who won't cut his hair until Red Devils win FIVE Premier League matches in a row shares heartbreak after Ruben Amorim's side fall short just two games from his target

Ilett began the challenge last October as a way to 'spread some humour' amid a difficult period for the club. His journey has seen him gain fame, with Ilett now boasting 595,000 followers on Instagram.

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8 h. ago Iga Swiatek serves warning to rivals by crushing Madison Keys at WTA Finals

Pole eases to 6-1, 6-2 opening victory in Saudi ArabiaKeys commits 38 unforced errors on return from injuryThe second edition of the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia began with the familiar sight of Iga Swiatek brutally laying waste another of the best players in the world. The six-time grand slam champion demolished Madison Keys 6-1, 6-2 in their first match of the group stage.Swiatek had been struggling in recent tournaments, fatigue seemingly setting in at the end of a draining 10-month season. However, the Pole had three weeks to regroup after her 6-1, 6-2 loss to Jasmine Paolini in the quarter-finals of the Wuhan Open. She looked fresh and locked in from the beginning, affirming her status as one of the favourites alongside Aryna Sabalenka, the world No 1, by serving extremely well and putting Keys under relentless pressure off both wings with her weight of shot and defence while offering few mistakes. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Mariah Carey declares start of festive period in iconic clip

Pop star Mariah Carey, 56, is continuing her 'It's time' annual tradition as the Queen of Christmas officially released her new video marking the beginning of the holiday season

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11 h. ago 'I scored mega profit reselling car boot sale finds after big seller blunder'

Car boot sale enthusiast Kev often finds gems at markets around the UK, and he has shared some of the most common mistakes that sellers make that could cost them a fortune

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12 h. ago ANNELIESE DODDS: 'Government must tax different forms of wealth more effectively'

'If wider tax changes are needed, the big mistake would be to tinker at the edges rather than acting decisively', former Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds writes

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12 h. ago 'I bagged almost £100 profit on car boot sale finds after seller's mistake'

A man who purchased three separate items at a car boot sale for a grand total of £7.50 has managed to turn over almost £100 in profit - all because of one mistake

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13 h. ago Ministers were warned of errors at jail that released sex offender by mistake

Chaotic release procedures at HMP Chelmsford were flagged to the prisons minister last yearMinisters were warned by a watchdog that prisoners were “falling through the cracks” of chaotic release procedures at the jail that mistakenly freed a convicted child sex offender.An annual report on HMP Chelmsford uncovered “a litany of issues and errors” including “a mix-up of release dates” when letting out a vulnerable prisoner. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago 'I made almost £100 profit on cheap car boot sale finds after seller's blunder'

A man who paid less than £10 for items from a car boot sale has managed to turn nearly £100 in profit, all because of one big mistake the seller made that he took advantage of

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14 h. ago 'Masterpiece' BBC period drama that left viewers 'heartbroken'

The BBC's four-part period drama Miss Austen, starring Keeley Hawes, has been hailed by fans who called it a "masterpiece" and claimed it was "the best of the BBC"

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14 h. ago You're running your bath wrong! Scientists reveal the common mistake that explains your lack of bubbles

If your bath never seems to have enough bubbles, scientists have revealed the biggest mistake you're probably making.

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18 h. ago 'Outstanding' western period drama starring Tom Hanks is now streaming on Netflix

The series is a prequel to a hit show and has been hailed by viewers as the "best [they've] seen in years".

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18 h. ago 'Feast for the eyes' period drama based on classic book on BBC today

The most recent big screen adaptation of Jane Eyre will be shown on BBC Two this afternoon (Sat) and is perfect for a downcast weekend

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19 h. ago Asda shares first festive advert of the year starring the Grinch in a VERY unfamiliar role

In the first supermarket ad of the festive period, Asda have beaten its rivals to the punch to deliver a 90-second advert complete with Christmas trees and snow.

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