2 h. ago AFL finals: why every finalist can – and can’t – win the 2025 premiership | Martin Pegan

A weekend off has given the eight remaining teams time to work on their strengths and weaknesses – and us an opportunity to assess their chances The AFL finals race went down to the wire with early pacesetters limping to the line and other sides flying home, before Gold Coast booked the last spot for this year and their first in club history with a win in the game that finished the home-and-away season.An evenly-matched finals series is now on the cards; only three wins separate minor premiers Adelaide from Hawthorn in eighth place – just the second time the gap has been so narrow since the top eight was introduced 31 years ago.Ahead of finals sign up for our free weekly AFL newsletter Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Bill Belichick’s first UNC game was a disaster. It can only go uphill from here

The game served as a reminder that the six-time Super Bowl winner can’t magically turn the NCU into winners after decades of also-ran status

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20 h. ago Celtic defender joins Motherwell on loan as boss hails 'comfortable and composed' centre

The Steelmen have sealed their final summer signing

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31 h. ago Keegan Bradley risks dangerous game ahead of Ryder Cup as analytics go out the window

United States captain says stats go out of the window on the first tee at Bethpage

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44 h. ago Nicolas Jackson forced to return to Chelsea after Bayern pull out of deal

German club unable to revive loan deal for strikerJackson had remained in Munich in hopes of moveNicolas Jackson has been left frustrated after Bayern Munich called off their attempt to revive a deal to sign the striker on loan from Chelsea. Jackson is due to return to London but is understood to be disappointed with how the situation has played out. Enzo Maresca, the Chelsea head coach, may face a challenge to lift the forward’s spirits when he rejoins the squad after the international break.It had seemed Jackson was set for a new challenge when he was given permission to fly to Munich on Saturday after Bayern reached an agreement on a loan with an option to buy for €65m (£56m). However, Chelsea contacted the German club to inform them that they would not permit the deal to go ahead after Liam Delap sustained a hamstring injury against Fulham later in the day. Continue reading...

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46 h. ago Mikel Arteta defends Arsenal game plan vs Liverpool: 'We tried to win!'

The Gunners are still without a league win at Anfield in 13 years

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58 h. ago Channel 4's The Inheritance cast confirmed including former police sergeant from Wales

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3 d. ago Motherwell boss left frustrated at not winning a 'nine out of 10 game' against Kilmarnock

Jens Berthel Askou reckons his side dominated and deserved to win

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5 d. ago Mum gives daughter unique name and people still struggle to pronounce it 20 years later

A woman has been left frustrated that people still can't pronounce her daughter's name correctly - despite the fact she's almost 20 and her mum's unusual spelling of the name is to blame

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5 d. ago Motherwell boss hints at 'one or two new faces' but says transfer activity will slow down

Jens Berthel Askou says he's looking at final pieces for his squad

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5 d. ago England make 13 changes to starting XV to face Samoa in Women’s Rugby World Cup

Marlie Packer captains Red Roses in second pool gameHelena Rowland starts at 10 after shaking off injuryMarlie Packer will captain the Red Roses against Samoa on Saturday as one of 13 changes to England’s starting XV from their opening 69-7 win against the USA at the Rugby World Cup.Claudia Moloney-MacDonald and Helena Rowland, who were injured for the first game, are both named in the starting team at wing and fly-half, respectively. Holly Aitchison, who also did not play against the USA with a knock, is again absent from the matchday squad. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago 'As a Thursday Murder Club book fanatic the film was a huge disappointment'

For anyone who has read The Thursday Murder Club book, prepare to be left frustrated.

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5 d. ago Good Morning Britain fans issue same complaint over detail as they demand 'do something'

Good Morning Britain fans were left frustrated just minutes into Thursday's live show

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6 d. ago Waterfall in tiny village draws huge crowds but everyone has the same complaint

The village is home to one of the most famous waterfalls in Europe, but locals have been left frustrated by the constant flow of tourists to the 'stunning' area

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6 d. ago Motherwell boss wouldn't leave me alone until I agreed to sign, but I'm delighted he did, says striker

Callum Hendry says feeling wanted was a major factor in his decision to join the Fir park club

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6 d. ago Brendan Rodgers kickstarts Celtic's Champions League inquest as he makes pointed transfer claim

The frustrated boss has been left reeling after the Hoops crashed out of Europe's elite competition

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7 d. ago Shoppers left feeling 'frustrated' after discovering what you can buy in charity shop

A Reddit user was left disappointed after visiting their local thrift store recently.

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7 d. ago 'We have to sign players': Marco Silva issues Fulham transfer plea before deadline day

Fulham boss has been left frustrated with a lack of transfer activity this summer

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7 d. ago Private Sir Alex Ferguson comment leaked that speaks volumes for Man Utd problem

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has been left frustrated by his side's goalkeeping situation, but he may benefit from listening to a previous Sir Alex Ferguson comment

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7 d. ago Motherwell boss 'still in the market for one or two more' signings

Jens Berthel Askou still expects to strengthen his squad further after last week's swoop

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