67 m. ago Badenoch tries to revive Tory fortunes with plan to boost UK economy

Leader will pitch Conservatives as the party of spending control with pledge to drive down Britain’s deficit

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6 h. ago Rugby stars signing up for R360 will be ineligible for internationals, warn unions

The warning applies to both the men’s and women’s game and offers a stark choice for players in most of the world’s top rugby unions

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27 h. ago RFU unveils plan to boost women’s game and build on England’s World Cup win

Strategy includes back-to-back World Cup triumphsOther targets include 3 million fans and £60m in revenueThe Rugby Football Union has promised to “keep its foot on the gas” after unveiling an ambitious five-year action plan to build on the momentum of the Red Roses’ Women’s Rugby World Cup victory.The strategy, called Every Rose: Our Time, includes the goal of becoming the first England team to win back-to-back Rugby World Cups, and getting 100,000 women and girls playing the game across the country by 2030, up from the 60,000 who participate now. Continue reading...

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57 h. ago Bob MacIntyre prize money revealed as Ryder Cup star sees Alfred Dunhill win propel him into elite

The Oban superstar pockets another fortune after winning the title at St Andrews by blowing Jon Rahm and Co away

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4 d. ago Thomas Tuchel claims England can win the World Cup WITHOUT Jude Bellingham as Three Lions boss launches into extraordinary exchange with reporters after leaving out star man from upcoming squad

IAN LADYMAN: The England manager has sent shockwaves across the game by refusing to recall fit-again Bellingham for this month's friendly against Wales and World Cup qualifier in Latvia.

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4 d. ago London stock market boost as beauty group lists and tinned fish brand confirms IPO plan

London stock market boost as beauty group lists and tinned fish brand confirms IPO plan  The Guardian

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5 d. ago Shawbrook’s flotation plan gives London Stock Exchange a boost

Shawbrook’s flotation plan gives London Stock Exchange a boost  The Times

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5 d. ago Cricket World Cup: England players kept grounded as challenge begins

Head coach Charlotte Edwards emphasises pride in shirt and says team are in a great place mentally and physicallyCharlotte Edwards is drawing on her memories of playing “for nothing” as an amateur to keep England grounded ahead of their World Cup opener against South Africa in Guwahati on Friday.Edwards represented England between 1996 and 2016, playing 18 of those years before the arrival of professional contracts, and the England head coach joked this week that she could “write a book” about her tournament debut at the 1997 World Cup in India. There was also a serious point to be made to the current team, however, who were accused during January’s Ashes whitewash of having lost touch with reality following large pay rises in 2024. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago England players kept grounded as Cricket World Cup challenge begins

Head coach Charlotte Edwards emphasises pride in shirt and says team are in a great place mentally and physicallyCharlotte Edwards is drawing on her memories of playing “for nothing” as an amateur to keep England grounded going into their World Cup opener against South Africa in Guwahati on Friday.Edwards represented England between 1996 and 2016, playing 18 of those years before the arrival of professional contracts, and the England head coach joked this week that she could “write a book” about her tournament debut at the 1997 World Cup in India. There was also a serious point to be made to the current team, however, who were accused during January’s Ashes whitewash of having lost touch with reality following large pay rises in 2024. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Emma Hayes: ‘I don’t think coaches are always thought about as human beings’

The USA women’s manager on the death of her predecessor at Chelsea, Matt Beard, and how managers need more support to navigate the modern gameEagerly with hands raised in the air, the children from Abbott Community primary school all want to quiz the United States head coach. The plan was for Emma Hayes to just take a few questions from the youngsters at the National Football Museum, but she wants to answer them all. Even her son, Harry, watching on, raises his hand. The tone is light, fun and educational as Hayes celebrates being inducted into the Hall of Fame.The former Chelsea manager, who is being honoured by the National Football Museum for her coaching achievements so far, not least her seven Women’s Super Leagues titles and Olympic gold medal, is quick to point to how glad she is that the “women’s game is in a better place in this country” compared to when she took on the Chelsea job in 2012. Alongside her smiles, though, there is a deep sadness at present. When later sitting...

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7 d. ago Rory McIlory called out for explosive Ryder Cup outbursts – 'You can't do both'

Rory McIlroy was involved in heated confrontations with the New York fans this weekend as Team Europe defeated Team USA 15-13 at Bethpage Black to win and retain the Ryder Cup

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7 d. ago Tragedy of the football manager 'Del Boy' who became an icon of the women's game: Ex

Known for not sitting at his desk at Liverpool FC without saying good morning to everybody in the building, Matt Beard's mantra was 'no one is above anyone'.

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7 d. ago How Rory McIlroy trolled Trump over Ryder Cup win: ‘We thought we’d have some banter’

A text from the US president led to a taunting chant from the European team that mysteriously emerged online

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8 d. ago ‘I think we’re headed to a shutdown,’ says JD Vance as Mike Johnson calls for more time for negotiations – live

Congressional leaders meet with Trump over government shutdown as vice-president reportedly says Democrats ‘won’t do’ the right thingTrump officials to announce plan to boost coal outputThe US is set to announce on Monday policies to try to boost the output of coal, the interior department said, as the Trump administration seeks to reverse the decline of the fossil fuel’s use. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago The secrets of Luke Donald’s masterplan to win Europe the Ryder Cup

As Europe set their sights on winning away from home, Donald’s calm leadership and his clever emphasis on the marginal gains proved the difference amid the chaos

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8 d. ago Trump demands Hamas accept US plan to ‘end Gaza conflict’ as Netanyahu says Israel will ‘finish the job’ if they don’t

Netanyahu says he supports Trump’s Gaza peace plan but Hamas still must agree to proposalTrump officials to announce plan to boost coal outputThe US is set to announce on Monday policies to try to boost the output of coal, the interior department said, as the Trump administration seeks to reverse the decline of the fossil fuel’s use. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Rory McIlroy reignites Bryson DeChambeau rivalry after Ryder Cup win with cheeky gesture

Bryson DeChambeau got the better of Rory McIlroy at the 2024 U.S. Open before the Northern Irishman got revenge at the Masters this year to win the green jacket

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8 d. ago Trump demands Hamas accept US plan to ‘end Gaza conflict’ as Netanyahu says Israel will ‘finish the job’ if they don’t – live

Netanyahu says he supports Trump’s Gaza peace plan but Hamas still must agree to proposalTrump officials to announce plan to boost coal outputThe US is set to announce on Monday policies to try to boost the output of coal, the interior department said, as the Trump administration seeks to reverse the decline of the fossil fuel’s use. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago White House says Netanyahu ‘expressed deep regret’ that Israeli strike on Doha killed Qatari serviceman – live

Trump hosted phone call between US, Israel and Qatar before holding press conference alongside Benjamin Netanyahu at the White HouseTrump officials to announce plan to boost coal outputThe US is set to announce on Monday policies to try to boost the output of coal, the interior department said, as the Trump administration seeks to reverse the decline of the fossil fuel’s use. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago India celebrate with imaginary trophy after acrimonious Asia Cup win over Pakistan

Watch as India hoists an imaginary trophy above their heads following an acrimonious win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup.

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