2 h. ago European football: Ronald Araújo edges Barcelona past Girona at the last

Substitute scores winner three minutes into added timeBayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten away run hits 37 at MainzThe substitute Ronald Araújo scored three minutes into added time as Barcelona secured a 2-1 win over a stubborn Girona in La Liga. Barcelona took the lead in the 13th minute, when Pedri received Lamine Yamal’s quick ball into the box and ran across the defensive line before dispatching a low left-footed finish.Yet Axel Witsel’s spectacular bicycle kick off Arnau Martínez’s header levelled for Girona seven minutes later. The hosts pushed hard for the winner with five shots on target in the first 30 minutes of the second half and their efforts were finally rewarded when the late substitute Araújo struck in added time.This story will be updated Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Strictly's Lewis Cope hits back over 'insult' in winner fix claims

Strictly Come Dancing star Lewis Cope has hit back over pro dancer accusations and explained how Strictly was the first time he has been inside a dance studio in 12 years

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12 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Lewis Cope hits back over 'insult' in winner fix claims

EXCLUSIVE: Strictly Come Dancing star Lewis Cope has hit back at claims he is a professional dancer after he was accused of having an unfair advantage on the BBC show

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5 d. ago King Charles' top quality nuts save the day as royal hailed hero at World Championships

It comes after last year’s championships were hit by a cheating scandal after the World Conker Championships winner was found with a dummy chestnut made of steel in his pocket

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2 w. ago Concussed jockey with severe headaches says every day feels like ‘my brain is on fire’

Nikita Beriman has not ridden since July when she rode a winner two days after hitting her head in fall having been cleared to continue

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3 w. ago MasterChef winner finally revealed as fishmonger who battled booze after 'burnout'

The winner of MasterChef has finally been revealed as the hit BBC1 cooking contest came to a dramatic finale amid scandals with hosts Gregg Wallace and John Torode

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3 w. ago Slot hits out at ‘stupid’ Ekitiké after red card for celebrating Liverpool winner

Alexander Isak, a scourge of Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final last season, opened his account in red as Arne Slot’s side advanced into round four courtesy of another late show.It was a far from comfortable night for the Premier League leaders, however, with Southampton’s adventure, Hugo Ekitiké’s foolish red card and a potentially serious injury to the debutant Giovanni Leoni ensuring victory came at a price. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Scotland's 'most dismal town' award axed for good after 2025 winner hits back

The long running Carbuncle trophy has been retired.

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3 w. ago Plook on the Plinth: Carbuncle Award for 'the most dismal town in Scotland' axed after backlash

Locals described the award as “appalling” and “stigmatising”.

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