15 h. ago Wing, Back, Utaka: a brief history of footballers with names similar to their position | The Knowledge

Plus: most champions-in-waiting beaten en route to Champions League glory and the hottest English match on recordMail us with your questions and answers“Arsenal have signed a new keeper, Kepa,” noted John Marsden last week. “Are there any other examples of players with a name so similar to their position?”While we can’t find a player named Left Back, there is a former Anderlecht defender by the name of Mark De Man (which, admittedly, is an on-pitch instruction not a role). The Belgium international earned five caps for his country and retired in 2012 with a spell at third-division KSK Hasselt, having rejected the chance to make the move to Kilmarnock. “I have two children and my wife has a good job. I did not want to move to Scotland on my own,” said De Man. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago The Open 2025: 10 names to watch at Royal Portrush as Tiger Woods repeat eyed

There are no shortage of big names with their eyes on the Claret Jug at Royal Portrush this week - Rory McIlroy has a score to settle, Scottie Scheffler feels he must now add more Majors and Jon Rahm looks to finally get the job done

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34 h. ago Bloodstock 2025: Stage splits revealed ahead of this year's metal fest in Derbyshire

Stage splits and new names are among the recent announcements made by Bloodstock ahead of 2025 festival.

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58 h. ago Top 10 baby names for 2025 so far with one girls' name making huge leap

With us having passed the halfway point of the year (somehow!) we're taking a look at the changing trends in baby names in recent months.

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62 h. ago Jannik Sinner gives Royals a gift as people spot what Prince William and Charlotte did

Prince George and Princess Charlotte were in the Royal Box on Centre Court to watch Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final on Sunday afternoon

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3 d. ago Royal fans left disappointed as cheeky Prince Louis, seven, doesn't join his family to watch the men's Wimbledon final

The Princess of Wales beamed as she attended the men's Wimbledon final this afternoon accompanied by her eldest two children - however her youngest, Louis, was absent.

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3 d. ago Who’s in the Royal Box for the Men’s Wimbledon Final? From Prince William and Princess Kate to Paul Mescal and Nicole Kidman

Hollywood and British royalty unite in Royal Box to watch Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner battle it out on Centre Court

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3 d. ago Kate Middleton fans all have same reaction after Wimbledon standing ovation

Kate, The Princess of Wales, was greeted by a standing ovation from the crowd as she took her seat in the royal box at Wimbledon to watch the women's singles final

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4 d. ago Kate Middleton's heartfelt words to Wimbledon finalist Amanda Anisimova revealed

Kate Middleton was in the royal box at Wimbledon to watch Iga Swiatek dominate Amanda Anisimova in the women's singles final and she consoled the American runner-up afterwards

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4 d. ago From Kate Middleton to Stanley Tucci: Who is in the Royal Box for the Wimbledon women’s finals?

The Princess of Wales joins a star-studded Royal Box to watch Amanda Anisimova v Aryna Sabalenka

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4 d. ago Kate Middleton delights Wimbledon spectators as she arrives at Royal Box to watch Women's Final

Kate, 43, intently watched sportswomen Amanda Anisimova and Iga Świątek battle it out on Centre Court from the Royal Box in Wimbledon today.

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5 d. ago Kitten Names 2025: Here are the 10 most popular cat names of the year

Stumped for a name for your new cat? Here are some ideas.

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5 d. ago 5 players to watch as the Open Championship heads to Royal Portrush

We focus on some of the stars who are likely to be contending for the Claret Jug.

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5 d. ago UK's best beach in 2025 named and it could be anywhere in the Mediterranean

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6 d. ago Puppy Names 2025: Here are the 10 most popular 'human' names for adorable dogs this year

Rover, Rex and Lassie are all very well, but sometimes a dog just needs a name that’s a little more ‘human’.

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6 d. ago Wallaroos name teenage sensation Waiaria Ellis to debut against Black Ferns as World Cup looms

17-year-old continues meteoric rise after first playing in 2022Australia play New Zealand in Wellington on SaturdayA big-stepping 17-year-old former gymnast has been drafted into Australia’s women’s rugby team, as the Wallaroos hope to end a 28-match losing streak against New Zealand as part of preparations for next month’s World Cup.Waiaria Ellis – at 17 years and 305 days – will become the second youngest Australian player when she takes the field against the Black Ferns in Wellington on Saturday. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Finalists announced for Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards

Food and drink businesses from across Scotland are celebrating after being named as finalists for the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2025, with 85 finalists representing 60 businesses.

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8 d. ago Watch live: Macron’s state visit to UK begins with royal welcome

Watch live as Emmanuel Macron begins a state visit to the UK on Tuesday, 8 July, with the French president set to meet Sir Keir Starmer and King Charles III as part of his three-day trip.

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9 d. ago Roger Federer sits in Wimbledon's Royal Box to watch rival Novak Djokovic win

Roger Federer has made a return to Wimbledon — but to watch, not play, tennis

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9 d. ago Revealed: Baby names at risk of extinction in the UK as royal

The baby names that are rapidly falling out of favour with new parents in the UK in 2025 have been revealed - with a once-popular royal moniker becoming obsolete.

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