14 h. ago Pro League hockey: England men and women fail to win London openers

Pro League hockey: England men and women fail to win London openers  BBC

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15 h. ago ‘Chokers? This win squashes that’: Bavuma hopes WTC victory can unite South Africa

‘As a country, it’s a chance for us to rejoice in something’South Africa beat Australia by five wickets in finalAfter generations of disappointment and heartbreak South Africa shrugged off the tag that has long haunted them with victory in the World Test Championship here. For years they have been smeared as chokers, but no more.“While we were batting we could hear the Aussies using that dreaded word: choke,” said Temba Bavuma, the South Africa captain. “We came in with a lot of belief and a lot of doubters. We got ourselves into the final, there were doubters as to the route we took. This win squashes that. Here’s an opportunity for us as a nation, divided as we are, to unite.” Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Does US soccer really need four first divisions? The answer isn’t necessarily ‘no’

Men’s and women’s leagues have announced plans for rapid growth. But secession and expansion have long been central elements of US sportsBetween this summer’s Club World Cup, next year’s World Cup, the enduring stature of the US women’s national team, and MLS’s steadily growing stable of teams and star attractions, soccer finally appears to be realizing its vast promise on US soil. Is there a limit to how much soccer America can handle? Several organizations are betting that the answer to that question is “no”. In late April, the National Women’s Soccer League – the oldest and biggest first division professional women’s league operating in the US today – announced plans to launch a second division, despite concerns over the first division’s financial sustainability and the NWSL’s slipping status in a women’s club game increasingly dominated by Europe.That announcement came on the heels of news that the Women’s Premier Soccer League, the longest-running active women’s soccer league i...

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6 d. ago Spain vs Portugal live: Result and reaction as Ruben Neves scores decisive penalty Nations League final

Portugal 2-2 Spain (5-3 on penalties): Roberto Martinez’s men are the first team to win the Nations League twice

Sport

9 d. ago Glamorous MAGA White House reporter makes shocking claim about DC's men

Glamorous MAGA White House reporter Natalie Winters gave a shocking explanation for why the women in the nation's capital can't seem to find good man.

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1 week ago The Knowledge | Players from one nation winning the men’s ‘big five’ leagues in a season

Plus: late-career goalscoring centurions, huge gaps between league title wins and trees on pitches• Mail us with your questions and answers“The success of Scott McTominay, Billy Gilmour, Harry Kane and Eric Dier means that British players have won three of the ‘big five’ leagues this season. Has that happened before? And have any countries managed five out of five?” wonders Philipp Lohan.To answer the first question, yes, it has happened before and not too long ago. Robbie Dale emailed in to highlight the 2020-21 season, when Kieran Trippier (Atlético), Ashley Young (Inter) and Phil Foden, John Stones and few others (Manchester City) also ticked three of the five boxes for British players. If we move on to nations who provided players who won all of the ‘big five’ leagues then we had better get busy making a list. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Players from one nation winning the men’s ‘big five’ leagues in a season | The Knowledge

Plus: late-career goalscoring centurions, huge gaps between league title wins and trees on pitches• Mail us with your questions and answers“The success of Scott McTominay, Billy Gilmour, Harry Kane and Eric Dier means that British players have won three of the ‘big five’ leagues this season. Has that happened before? And have any countries managed five out of five?” wonders Philipp Lohan.To answer the first question, yes, it has happened before and not too long ago. Robbie Dale emailed in to highlight the 2020-21 season, when Kieran Trippier (Atlético), Ashley Young (Inter) and Phil Foden, John Stones and few others (Manchester City) also ticked three of the five boxes for British players. If we move on to nations who provided players who won all of the ‘big five’ leagues then we had better get busy making a list. Continue reading...

Sport

2 w. ago Inter Milan’s outclassed old men left to mourn the death of a Champions League dream

Inter’s team of veterans were outclassed by a rampant PSG as they were routed 5-0 in Munich

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2 w. ago Men’s transfer window summer 2025: all deals from Europe’s top five leagues

All the latest Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Serie A deals and a club-by-club guide Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago Liverpool parade carnage: Driver smashed into men, women and children at league title party before bystanders screaming 'kill him' dragged driver out

LIVE BLOG: Emergency services rushed to Water Street within minutes as dramatic images surfaced showing police cordons and a strong presence of officers, ambulances and a fire engine at the scene.

Society

2 w. ago Enzo Maresca one step from full vindication as Chelsea owners put on united front

NOTTINGHAM FOREST 0-1 CHELSEA: Levi Colwill scored the only goal at the City Ground to ensure Chelsea will head into the Champions League next season, and Nuno's men head into the Europa Conference League

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2 w. ago Daniel Levy issues Tottenham statement to fans – but ignores elephant in the room

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has addressed supporters ahead of their final game of the Premier League season, but barely mentioned the club's manager Ange Postecoglou

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2 w. ago Easton Cowan’s playmaking ability on full display in London Knights’ opening win at Memorial Cup

Easton Cowan’s playmaking ability on full display in London Knights’ opening win at Memorial Cup  The Leafs Nation

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3 w. ago Pep Guardiola ready to make major change to ensure Man City qualify for Champions League

Manchester City need a point on the final day to guarantee their place in next season's Champions League as Pep Guardiola's men head to Craven Cottage to face Fulham

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3 w. ago Aberdeen pick Hibs' pocket to nab £5million Euro windfall as Hampden heist pays off big time

Jimmy Thelin's men will enter the Europa League play-off round and have the guarantee of group stage football

Economics

3 w. ago Arne Slot says Liverpool need ‘elite mentality’ to retain Premier League title

Slot accepts his side’s intensity understandably dropped as soon as the title race was over.

Politics

3 w. ago Drama as country accused of stealing neighbouring nation's wind

Belgium has built a load of renewable wind farms in the North Sea but now, an expert has claimed that they are actually pinching some of neighbouring Netherlands' wind

Events

3 w. ago Premier League release Man City VAR statement after two red cards vs AFC Bournemouth

Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth ended with ten men each as the Blues took a big step towards Champions League qualification

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3 w. ago Man Utd confirm squad for Europa League final vs Spurs after surprise triple injury boost

Manchester United have included Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee in their squad for the Europa League final despite both men being injury concerns ahead of the clash with Tottenham

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3 w. ago Matheus Cunha answers Man Utd's biggest transfer question after agreeing deal

Manchester United are leading the race to sign Matheus Cunha after an impressive season for Wolves that has seen him score 15 goals in the Premier League - helping Vitor Pereira's men avoid relegation

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