8 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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28 h. ago Oregon Ducks mascot trips and loses his head before running off field

This is the moment the mascot for the Oregon Ducks tripped and fell, losing his head, while running on to the field for the team’s opening game of the college football season.

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4 d. ago Kobbie Mainoo transfer latest as Man United exit feelings clear after Ruben Amorim verdict

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford with the England star struggling for game time under Ruben Amorim so far this season

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4 d. ago The Liverpool trend that offers Arsenal newfound hope of upsetting champions

The Gunners believe the Premier League champions offer more space than last season, which could present opportunities on Sunday in a pivotal game for this year’s title race

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4 d. ago Celtic taught us harsh lesson but game won't define season, says Hamilton Accies Women boss

Robert Watson won't dwell too much on the result against a side they have never beaten in their history

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5 d. ago Atomic's Alfie Allen opens up on 'isolating' Game of Thrones season ahead of new Sky thriller

Alfie Allen is leaping back onto the screen this week in Sky's new high-stakes thriller, but he's still best known to most TV audiences as Theon Greyjoy in Game of Thrones

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5 d. ago Game of Thrones' Alfie Allen says he was 'isolated' during 'tough' season of HBO show

Alfie Allen is best known for playing Theon Greyjoy in Game of Thrones, and has opened up about one of the more difficult seasons of the HBO fantasy drama

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7 d. ago Arsenal blow as Kai Havertz ruled out until after international break with surgery possible

Havertz has been absent for Arsenal since the opening game of the season at Manchester United

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9 d. ago Arne Slot shows sympathy for Howe but Isak pursuit is strictly business

Liverpool head coach puts exchanged messages over future of striker before Monday’s visit to St James’ ParkArne Slot has said the sympathy he feels for Eddie Howe over the Alexander Isak affair is limited by the fact the Liverpool transfer target is not the only talented forward available to the Newcastle manager. Slot revealed Howe is the one Premier League manager he has texted during his Liverpool reign and believes the 47-year-old will eventually coach England. Friendly overtures, however, may not be reciprocated when Liverpool visit St James’ Park on Monday evening.Isak will be conspicuous by his absence from Newcastle’s first home game of the season, having in effect downed tools in an attempt to force a British record transfer to Liverpool. The Premier League champions have contributed to a trying summer for Newcastle, turning Isak’s head while also signing his potential replacement, Hugo Ekitiké. Their £110m offer for the Sweden international remains on Newcastle’s table. Co...

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9 d. ago Ruben Amorim learns painful lesson as missed chances see Man Utd draw vs Fulham

Manchester United travelled to Craven Cottage looking to get their season up and running after defeat in the opening game of the season against Arsenal

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9 d. ago Fulham vs Man United LIVE early team news plus kick off time and how to watch

Manchester United face Fulham at Craven Cottage today in their first Premier League game of the season.

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9 d. ago Fulham vs Man United LIVE early team news, travelling squad plus kick off time and how to watch

Manchester United face Fulham at Craven Cottage today in their first Premier League away game of the season.

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9 d. ago Everton’s new stadium makes Premier League bow, Forest turmoil and more – matchday live

Latest news before the afternoon kick-offsToday’s live matches | Mail Matchday liveThis is a nice piece from Sam Dalling on Morecambe, who won their (delayed) opening game of the season yesterday having been saved from extinction just days earlier.A huge win for the club, for new manager Ashvir Singh Johal and for football. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Florence Pugh's brother Toby Sebastian who starred in Game of Thrones has drastic new career change

Toby Sebastian, 33, who shares both parents with the Oscar-nominated actress, 29, is best known for playing Trystane Martell in the fifth season of Game of Thrones.

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1 week ago Fulham star fires Man Utd warning with frank assessment of Ruben Amorim transfers

Fulham host Manchester United on Sunday in their first home game of the Premier League season

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1 week ago Arsenal vs Leeds LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and reaction after Eze watches big win

Gunners thump Leeds in their first home game of the new Premier League season

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1 week ago Arsenal vs Leeds LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates

Gunners host Leeds in their first home game of the new Premier League season

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1 week ago Arsenal vs Leeds LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Gunners host Leeds in their first home game of the new Premier League season

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1 week ago Man City player ratings vs Tottenham with one 4/10 as Erling Haaland wasteful

Manchester City slumped to a 2-0 home defeat to Tottenham in their first Premier League game of the season at the Etihad

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1 week ago Why Ilkay Gundogan and Manuel Akanji are not in Man City squad vs Tottenham as transfer picture emerges

Manchester City have left two stars out of their squad for their first home Premier League game of the season

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