47 m. ago Why Liverpool need to be patient before Alexander Isak plan is revealed

Liverpool were ruthless in shattering the British transfer record but their deadline-day recruit arrives short on match fitness

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64 m. ago Records tumble as Phil Salt’s stunning ton leads England to T20 rout of South Africa

2nd T20: England, 304-2, bt South Africa, 158, by 146 runsHosts hit their highest T20 total to go level in the seriesEngland made history, and for the first time more than 300 runs, on an extraordinary night in Manchester as they buried South Africa under a mountain of runs and shredded ­statistics. The highest total in the team’s T20 history was turbocharged by a brilliant opening stand of 126 between Phil Salt and Jos Buttler and by the nation’s highest individual score, Salt knocking himself off the top of that chart with an unbeaten 141. So within a week and against the same opponents they have set national records for winning margins in both one-day internationals and now T20s, the difference here an almost comic 146 runs.From the very start, with boundaries struck off each of the first three balls of the day, Salt tore into South Africa’s bowling much as he would in time tear up the record books. The result was the third highest team total in the history of international T20s,...

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2 h. ago Book on Charlie Kirk assassination 'appears on Amazon day before' Utah shooting

The book’s appearance online has sparked a slew of comments, with reviews on the website expressing their shock and disbelief.

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4 h. ago Devastated parents say teen son's death on farm leaves 'huge void' in lives

The teen, Will Pedley was reported missing on August 27 and was tragically found dead on his family's farm in Barbon near Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, the following day.

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4 h. ago Alfie Dorrington reaction to Aberdeen Conference League snub revealed as deadline day trio cleared to face Livingston

The Spurs loanee is one of four summer recruits who haven't made the cut for the upcoming league phase

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4 h. ago AMANDA PLATELL: William and Kate have become the Prince and Princess of Boring. This is why they need to stop skulking around and take a leaf out of Harry's book

Ahead of Prince Harry 's whirlwind four-day 'pseudo royal tour' many, myself included, dismissed it as just another desperate and calculated attempt to ingratiate himself into the royal fold.

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4 h. ago Trump's ring of steel: Specialist police carry out searches in Windsor ahead of US President's UK state visit, as huge security operation begins amid fears of mass protests

Huge protests, organised by the Stop Trump Coalition, are set to be held in both Windsor and London against the two-day trip, with security heightened during the US president's stay.

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5 h. ago The US is on the brink of another era of political violence – and Donald Trump ‘couldn’t care less’ | Jonathan Freedland

In their humane responses to the killing of Charlie Kirk, Democrats are observing the old norms. Things are different now: anger and division ruleSign up for our new weekly newsletter Matters of Opinion, where our columnists and writers will reflect on what they’ve been debating, thinking about, reading and moreThe killing of Charlie Kirk has left the US and those who care about it on edge. The arrest of a suspect, Tyler Robinson, has hardly settled the nerves, not when the revelation of any supposed political allegiances could touch off a fresh round of recriminations. The fear is that the country is about to descend into a new era of political violence, becoming a place where differences are settled not with words and argument but by guns and blood. After all, it has plumbed those depths before.The US was born in violence, fought a civil war less than a century after its founding and in living memory seemed to be on the brink of another one – with a spate of assassinations in the ...

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5 h. ago Truth behind Charlie Kirk assassination 'conspiracy' book that came out before shooting

A book about the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was listed for sale on Amazon on the day before the shooting, sparking confusion and conspiracy theories

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6 h. ago AMANDA PLATELL: William and Kate have become the Prince and Princess of Boring. This is why they need to stop sulking and take a leaf out of Harry's book

Ahead of Prince Harry 's whirlwind four-day 'pseudo royal tour' many, myself included, dismissed it as just another desperate and calculated attempt to ingratiate himself into the royal fold.

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6 h. ago 'Bleach? We would be ashamed to use it!': Two top cleaning experts reveal the five popular products they'd never use (and you'll never guess what made the list)

They revolutionised the cleaning industry with one miracle super-spray and say we can make our houses sparkle using just seven natural ingredients. Really?

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6 h. ago Álvarez and Crawford face off in breathless blockbuster destined to break records

More than 70,000 spectators will witness oversized fight but smallest margins will decide outcome Las Vegas has staged its share of blockbuster fight nights but nothing on the scale of what is coming this weekend. On Saturday night at Allegiant Stadium, the $2bn (£1.47bn) home of the NFL’s Raiders, Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez will defend his undisputed super-middleweight crown against Terence Crawford in front of more than 70,000 spectators, by far the largest boxing crowd the city has ever seen.Millions more will watch on Netflix, which is carrying the card at no extra cost to subscribers – a first for a fight of this magnitude and a reminder of how the business of boxing is being remade in real time. For decades, the sport depended on pay-per-view. Now it is betting that reach and spectacle can replace a buckling model. The timing is no accident: Mexican Independence Day weekend, when this neon-lit metropolis in the Mojave desert becomes a second home for Álvarez and his flag-draped sup...

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6 h. ago Saturday horse racing tips: St Leger best bets and Doncaster preview

It’s St Leger day and our racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge brings us his horse racing tips for Doncaster’s Saturday card

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6 h. ago Man United thanked after transfer confirmed as true feelings on move emerge

Manchester United were busy on transfer deadline day as they worked to ensure that deals were completed before the summer window closed.

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6 h. ago Charlie Kirk assassination book 'appears on Amazon day before' Utah shooting

The 69 page Kindle volume, titled 'The Shooting of Charlie Kirk: A Comprehensive Account of the Utah Valley University Attack, the Aftermath, and America’s Response' was listed for sale on Amazon

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6 h. ago Here’s how many flights of stairs a day you need to climb to improve your health

Taking the stairs can help slash the risk of cardiovascular disease – America’s top killer

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6 h. ago Rory McIlroy proves Wentworth is no picnic as he makes a meal of BMW PGA Championship start and finish

World No.2 had stormed back from a dodgy start before a couple of late mishaps set him back once again on day two

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6 h. ago James Martin shares heartfelt message to fans as he 'returns to day job'

James Martin's ITV show, Saturday Morning, was beaten to the Daytime gong at the National Television Awards by This Morning

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7 h. ago Football Daily | Premier League drama is back with unfamiliar faces and shock returns

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!The Premier League’s big return this weekend brings to mind the story of Chuck Cunningham. No, he’s not a flinty young American prospect snapped up on deadline day; he was Richie Cunningham’s older brother on US sitcom Happy Days. Chuck was a bit-part character played by three different actors – until one day, he said goodnight to the family, headed upstairs and simply never came back down again. His clumsy departure gave rise to “Chuck Cunningham Syndrome”, where characters change appearance, relocate or disappear altogether to leave viewers scratching their heads.We are a big store but they were very lucky we had enough boots in stock that were the right size. They paid between £200 and £230 for each pair and £30 for the shin guards. We have had the odd player come in because they have left their boots behind but never the entire team” – a local sports shop owner in Bergen, Andre Gullord, had a day to remember after a number of Ma...

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7 h. ago Unai Emery reveals Emiliano Martinez's reaction to missing out on Manchester United transfer

Man Utd signed Senne Lammens on transfer deadline day, which meant Emiliano Martinez stayed at Aston Villa.

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