22 h. ago Man Utd dream XI for first game of Premier League season with two more key signings made

Manchester United have already bolstered their frontline ahead of the new season but continue to be linked with some major names, PSG's Gianluigi Donnarumma among them

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23 h. ago Succession star Brian Cox emotional over gameshow contestants

Brian Cox continues his Bond-like antics as The Controller in 007: Road To A Million for the game show's second season. But he hasn't quite moved on from its first series...

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33 h. ago Turquoise touches and gothic flair: the Premier League’s 2025

The grass catwalk returns with appealing Adidas, funereal keepers and cartoon collars – but whose jersey will be top of the league?Football strips nowadays are big business. Especially for the not insignificant number of clubs flogging shirts for £85+ a pop. As sport and fashion become ever more intertwined – Jack Grealish as an ambassador for Gucci; Son Heung-min for Burberry; Kalvin Phillips in those massive Loewe boots – mainstream football’s interest with clothes has moved on from just David Beckham in a sarong. It is a state of affairs that former catwalk model Pep Guardiola no doubt appreciates.And, after a couple of years of subpar kit designs – running the gamut from insipid to truly horrifying – the 2025-26 Premier League season has upped its sartorial game. All-black away strips and turquoise touches have proved popular; while manufacturers still insist on “taking inspiration” from home stadium architecture and surroundings. (The success of this varies immensely; but Evert...

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35 h. ago Spanish press issue telling Marcus Rashford verdict after 'miss of the season' – 'Left me cold'

Spanish media outlets have been tearing into Marcus Rashford after the England international squandered a golden opportunity for Barcelona in a pre-season game at the weekend

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38 h. ago Marcus Rashford commits 'miss of the season' after making full Barcelona debut

Marcus Rashford missed a sitter on his first Barcelona start as the on-loan Manchester United forward endured a mixed game against Como as Barcelona ran riot in the pre-season friendly

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40 h. ago Liverpool's dream XI for first game of Premier League season after Crystal Palace lesson

Liverpool are now just four days away from their Premier League opener against Bournemouth at Anfield and Arne Slot has been left with a few decisions to make following defeat at Wembley

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55 h. ago Arne Slot: No 'bad intention' behind Diogo Jota minute's silence disruption at Community Shield

Premier League champions were beaten in final game before new season

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57 h. ago ‘The dream came true’: Major League Baseball gets its first female umpire

Jen Pawol, 48, was given an ovation when she took to the pitch for a game between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta BravesIt was, she said, the day “the dream came true”. Jen Pawol, a 48-year-old former art teacher, made US sporting history at the weekend when she became the first female umpire of a Major League Baseball game during the regular season.Pawol, whose debut came on Saturday in a game between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves, was given a standing ovation as she arrived on the pitch. Supporters held up signs reading “Pawol making HERstory” and “the time has come for one and all to play ball” – a nostalgic reference to A League of Their Own, the classic sports film about a women’s baseball league during the second world war. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago What Ruben Amorim did after Benjamin Sesko unveiling at Manchester United spoke volumes

Man United introduced Benjamin Sesko to the Old Trafford crowd before Saturday's pre-season game against Fiorentina.

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3 d. ago Arsenal player ratings vs Athletic Bilbao as Viktor Gyokeres stars for the Gunners

Arsenal took on Athletic Club in their final pre-season game of the summer, with Mikel Arteta's side looking to end their preparations for the new season on a high

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3 d. ago Jen Pawol breaks MLB's gender barrier as the first female umpire to work a regular

Jen Pawol has made history as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game in the major leagues

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3 d. ago Rangers vs Dundee LIVE team news and buildup from the Premiership clash at Ibrox

Gers welcome Steven Pressley's side to Ibrox in their first home game of the Premiership season

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3 d. ago Rangers vs Dundee LIVE score and goal updates from the Premiership clash at Ibrox

Gers welcome Steven Pressley's side to Ibrox in their first home game of the Premiership season

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3 d. ago Rangers vs Dundee LIVE as Djeidi Gassama blazes one wide from distance

Gers welcome Steven Pressley's side to Ibrox in their first home game of the Premiership season

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3 d. ago Rangers vs Dundee LIVE as frustrations rise and shock for the ages on the cards

Gers welcome Steven Pressley's side to Ibrox in their first home game of the Premiership season

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3 d. ago Manchester United vs Fiorentina live: Hosts held in final pre

Manchester United 1-1 Fiorentina: Ruben Amorim’s side held in their final pre-season game before the new campaign

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4 d. ago Shocking moment football thug tries to FIGHT opposition players during ugly brawl on opening game of the season

As Hirst wheeled away in celebration after netting his injury-time spot kick tensions began to boil over between the two sets of players.

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4 d. ago The five reasons why Manchester United players are convinced they will have a successful season

Man United are about to play their final game of pre-season and their players are optimistic about recovering from last term.

Sport

4 d. ago Is Marvel Rivals down? When the game's Season 3.5 kicks off after server maintenance

Marvel Rivals is currently down for maintenance as players eagerly await the addition of Blade to the game - but when will the servers be back online and is there a scheduled maintenance period?

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5 d. ago Port Vale v Cardiff City LIVE: Live score updates, Trott and Chambers start

The Bluebirds set off for their first away game of the League One season against the Valiants

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