Sam Curran produced a battling unbeaten 49 from 35 balls to rescue England’s innings before rain brought an abrupt end to the first T20 International between England and New Zealand in Christchurch. The match, held at the Hagley Oval, was abandoned without New Zealand facing a single ball after heavy showers soaked the ground just…

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Josh Wander, co-founder of 777 Partners, the Miami-based investment firm that attempted to buy Premier League club Everton, has been charged with defrauding lenders and investors of more than $500 million (£372 million), according to Manhattan federal prosecutors. The 44-year-old financier allegedly lied about 777’s financial position, using fake documents and falsified bank statements to…

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Former NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) Russell Westbrook has officially signed with the Sacramento Kings, marking the start of his 18th season in the league. The 36-year-old guard, who spent last season with the Denver Nuggets, averaged 13.3 points, 6.1 assists, and 4.9 rebounds across 75 games during the 2024–25 campaign. After becoming a free…

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Former Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has cast doubt on Marcus Rashford’s recent claim that his struggles at Old Trafford were due to an “inconsistent environment.” Speaking on the latest episode of The Wayne Rooney Show, the 39-year-old Manchester United legend suggested that Rashford’s issues stem more from personal performance than external factors. “I think…

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Spain’s all-time leading goal scorer Jenni Hermoso has been recalled to the Spain women’s national team for the first time in a year, as new head coach Sonia Bermudez named her in the squad for the upcoming UEFA Women’s Nations League semi-final against Sweden. The 35-year-old Tigres UANL striker, who has netted 57 goals in…

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Northampton Saints surged to the top of the Gallagher Premiership table after a powerful 36–19 bonus-point victory over Newcastle Red Bulls at Kingston Park. Despite being reduced to 14 men for 30 minutes after JJ van der Mescht was sin-binned twice, Saints’ attacking flair and composure proved too much for a determined but winless Newcastle…

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Under-fire Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou has passionately defended his record, insisting that if given time, his project at the City Ground will end “the same way it always does — with a trophy.” The 60-year-old Australian coach, appointed just over a month ago to replace Nuno Espirito Santo, has endured a difficult start to…

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Former UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey has downplayed growing speculation about a potential return to mixed martial arts, insisting her latest training sessions are about rediscovering herself — not preparing for a comeback. The 38-year-old American fighter, once hailed as the trailblazer of women’s MMA, sparked rumours of a UFC return after sharing a series…

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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has praised Sir Jim Ratcliffe for publicly backing his long-term project — but warned that in football, nothing is guaranteed, not even the next day. In an interview with The Times, Ratcliffe, who oversees United’s football operations, suggested it could take up to three years for Amorim to make…

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