Manchester United mauled by The Tigers in Hull

• Post author:Faz Ali
• Post published:24 August 2026
• Post last modified:25 August 2026

Hull City marked their Premier League return with a controlled, confident and fully deserved 2-0 win over Manchester United at the MKM Stadium, delivering a jolt to Michael Carrick’s side on the opening weekend. First‑half goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy exposed United’s defensive frailties and set the tone for an afternoon where the visitors never looked comfortable. United arrived with optimism after a strong finish last season. Hull arrived with noise, energy and a point to prove. By the final whistle, only one of those moods remained. Ajayi strikes as Manchester United unravel early Hull’s opener came from the…

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Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement of era-defining career

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• Post published:18 August 2026
• Post last modified:18 August 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested he will retire at the end of the season, signalling the likely conclusion of one of football’s most decorated and scrutinised careers. The 41‑year‑old, who featured at his sixth World Cup this summer, told Vogue that this campaign “is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy.” It is the clearest indication yet that the Portugal captain is preparing to draw a line under more than two decades at the top of the sport. Ronaldo had already confirmed ahead of the 2026 World Cup that the tournament across the USA, Canada…

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Serena and Venus denied victory in Cincinnati reunion thriller

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• Post published:18 August 2026
• Post last modified:19 August 2026

Serena Williams and Venus Williams were beaten 2-6 6-1 10-8 by Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns in a gripping first‑round doubles contest at the Cincinnati Open, marking their first match together since the 2022 US Open.   The sisters, competing as wild cards, returned to the doubles court after four years apart, having been forced to abandon a planned reunion at Wimbledon earlier this summer when Serena suffered a knee injury during her singles defeat. Their comeback in Cincinnati with Serena aged 44, Venus 46. Drew a packed crowd eager to witness one of tennis’ most decorated partnerships back in tandem.…

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Kimi Antonelli and the fight for the F1 title

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• Post published:18 August 2026
• Post last modified:18 August 2026

Formula 1’s 2026 season restarts at Zandvoort with Kimi Antonelli holding a commanding 50‑point lead after 11 rounds. F1 fans have watched this margin being built through consistency, speed and resilience in a year defined by new regulations and fluctuating form. The Mercedes driver, who turns 20 next week, has exceeded expectations in his first full campaign, but the fight behind him remains open. With 12 races still scheduled, including two sprint weekends. The chasing pack has enough time to apply pressure if they can find momentum quickly. This F1 season is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable…

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Cameroon seal first women’s Africa Cup of Nations crown to make history

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• Post published:17 August 2026
• Post last modified:18 August 2026

Cameroon claimed their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title with a composed 3–0 victory over Malawi, completing a tournament run defined by organisation, efficiency and a clear attacking edge. The result, achieved in the final against a Malawi side making their debut at this stage of the competition, marked a significant moment for Cameroonian women’s football and underlined the team’s steady rise across the past cycle. The scoreline reflected the balance of the contest: Cameroon were sharper in midfield, more decisive in the final third and rarely troubled defensively. Marie Ngah Manga struck twice, each finish illustrating her instinct and…

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Calafiori, Havertz and Ødegaard fire the Gunners to Community Shield win over Man City

• Post author:Faz Ali
• Post published:17 August 2026
• Post last modified:18 August 2026

Arsenal opened the new season with a controlled, confident and quietly emphatic 3-0 win over Manchester City in the Community Shield, delivering a performance that underlined their status as Premier League holders and exposed early frailties in the first competitive match of the Enzo Maresca era. A blistering start, sharp execution in key moments and a far more secure defensive display than anything seen in pre-season carried Mikel Arteta’s side to a comfortable victory at the Principality Stadium. The tone was set inside half a minute. Myles Lewis‑Skelly, trusted from the start despite speculation around his future, clipped a perfectly weighted…

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Luke Littler’s dominance sparks GOAT debate

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• Post published:30 July 2026
• Post last modified:30 July 2026

Luke Littler’s latest triumph has pushed a familiar question back into the centre of darts: is anyone, in any sport, operating at his level of control right now? His World Matchplay defence in Blackpool, sealed with an 18-9 win over Gerwyn Price, was another reminder of how far ahead he is of the field. It was his second straight Matchplay title, another major added to a season in which he has already swept every PDC ranked crown available. Littler’s numbers in 2026 make the argument difficult to resist. He has won every major, controlled every long‑format match, and produced averages that…

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FIFA opens disciplinary case against Argentina

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• Post published:30 July 2026
• Post last modified:30 July 2026

FIFA has launched disciplinary proceedings against Argentina following several alleged breaches during the 2026 World Cup, with the governing body examining incidents from both the semi-final win over England and the final defeat to Spain. The case centres on discriminatory behaviour, team misconduct, protocol failures, and the use of an inappropriate political message. Specifically the Falklands banner displayed after Argentina’s 2-1 semi-final victory in Atlanta. The banner, which read “the Falklands are Argentine” is being treated as a potential breach of article 13 paragraph 2 c) of the FIFA disciplinary code, which prohibits demonstrations of a non-sporting nature at football events.…

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Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle after nearly five years in charge

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• Post published:30 July 2026
• Post last modified:31 July 2026

Eddie Howe’s time at Newcastle United is over. After nearly five years in charge, the head coach has stepped down following discussions with the club’s hierarchy over the past 48 hours. The move, however, did not come out of nowhere. Howe had already begun contemplating a departure weeks earlier, even as he continued preparing the squad for their Premier League opener against Liverpool on August 23. His exit lands just 25 days before that fixture. It also arrives at a moment when Newcastle are attempting to stabilise after a turbulent summer of major sales, shifting priorities and growing uncertainty around key…

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Super‑welterweight unification set to headline Birmingham

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• Post published:29 July 2026
• Post last modified:29 July 2026

Mikaela Mayer has declared her upcoming world title unification bout with Chantelle Cameron will be the female fight of the year, as the pair prepare to headline MVPW‑06 at the bp pulse LIVE arena in Birmingham on August 29. With the WBO, WBA and WBC super‑welterweight titles on the line, and the entire main card built around UK vs USA match‑ups, the event is positioned as one of the standout fixtures of the 2026 boxing schedule. Cameron (22‑1, 8 KOs), the reigning WBO super‑welterweight champion, faces Mayer (22‑2, 5 KOs), who arrives in Birmingham aiming to reclaim the belt she vacated…

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Amateur cricket team accused of tricking umpires is under investigation

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• Post published:29 July 2026
• Post last modified:30 July 2026

The North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League has been pushed into the spotlight. This happened after a Division Two match between Saltburn Cricket Club and Norton Cricket Club produced one of the strangest amateur cricket controversies of the summer. A fielder is accused of clicking his fingers at slip to mimic the sound of an edge, allegedly influencing umpires into giving batters out. The incident, captured on video and shared widely across social media, has triggered a formal investigation. It has also raised questions about conduct, gamesmanship and the boundaries of fair play at grassroots level. The clip, filmed during…

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UEFA hits out at FIFA and Gianni Infantino amid plans to sell competition

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• Post published:29 July 2026
• Post last modified:30 July 2026

A major row has erupted between football’s governing bodies after FIFA confirmed plans to seek private investment in commercial rights linked to the world cup. UEFA reacted sharply, accusing FIFA of crossing a line and warning that European nations are prepared to discuss a potential boycott if Gianni Infantino pushes ahead. FIFA announced on Tuesday that it intends to launch FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), a new commercial company that would combine the sale of FIFA’s commercial rights. This includes broadcasting, sponsorship, ticketing and licensing. All in line with the operational delivery of its tournaments. Under the proposal, FIFA aims to raise…

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India’s teenage sensation delivers again in Harare

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• Post published:28 July 2026
• Post last modified:28 July 2026

India completed a 3-0 T20I sweep of Zimbabwe in Harare as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi struck another fluent half-century, sealing a result that also returned India to the top of the T20i rankings and nudged England down to second. The 15-year-old left-hander, already the standout story of India’s white-ball summer, produced an assured and inventive 81 from 49 balls, an innings featuring four sixes and eight fours and underpinned by crisp timing and controlled aggression. His latest effort followed the 19-ball fifty he hammered in Thursday’s series opener, making this his second half-century in three innings on the tour. It also reinforced the impression…

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WAFCON 2026: Why UK viewers have been left without coverage

• Post author:Faz Ali
• Post published:28 July 2026
• Post last modified:29 July 2026

The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has kicked off in Morocco but for UK viewers, the opening round has passed without a single minute available to watch on any domestic platform. Despite a late announcement from the CAF Women’s Champions League naming Channel 4 as the UK broadcast partner, the reality has been stark. No live listings, no on‑demand replays, and no sign of future scheduling. For a tournament that has grown in profile, the absence of coverage has left fans confused and frustrated. WAFCON 2026: CAF’s announcement Two days before the opening fixtures, CAF released its global broadcast…

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Fury vs Joshua: The heavyweight boxing showdown fans still want

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• Post published:28 July 2026
• Post last modified:29 July 2026

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua remain the two biggest names in British boxing, and talk of finally staging their long‑anticipated fight has resurfaced once again. The matchup has been discussed, negotiated, collapsed and revived multiple times over the past few years, but momentum is building behind a fresh proposal that could bring the pair together in the ring at last. Both fighters have repeatedly said they want the fight. Promoters have indicated renewed interest. Broadcasters are open to it. Right now with the heavyweight landscape shifting again, the timing may finally be right. Fury vs Joshua: Where talks currently stand Discussions…

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Luke Littler dismantles Gerwyn Price to retain title in Blackpool

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• Post published:27 July 2026
• Post last modified:27 July 2026

Luke Littler delivered a record-breaking masterclass to retain his World Matchplay crown, overpowering Gerwyn Price 18-9 at the Winter Gardens and becoming the first darts player since Michael van Gerwen to win back‑to‑back titles. The 19‑year‑old produced an extraordinary 111.53 average, hit 12 maximums and reeled off six ton‑plus finishes in a performance that never dipped, never loosened and never allowed Price a meaningful foothold. Price, the 2022 runner‑up, averaged 104.97 himself. This was his best of the week, but he still found no way to disrupt Luke Littler’s rhythm. The world no. 1’s scoring power and relentless accuracy pushed him…

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Lando Norris claims his first victory of the 2026 F1 season

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• Post published:27 July 2026
• Post last modified:27 July 2026

Lando Norris claimed his first victory of the 2026 F1 season at the Hungarian Grand Prix, converting McLaren’s strong weekend into a composed win after an early scrap with teammate Oscar Piastri. The reigning world champion had been the benchmark through practice and qualifying, but a lively opening lap briefly put Piastri ahead before the race settled into a strategic battle that swung decisively back towards Norris. Lando Norris’ race highlights McLaren arrived in Budapest with a major upgrade package and immediately looked transformed. Norris delivered on Saturday with pole, but Piastri’s launch on the soft tyres was electric. He pounced…

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Spain win second World Cup after suffocating Argentina out of game

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• Post published:20 July 2026
• Post last modified:20 July 2026

Spain’s second World Cup title did not arrive in a blaze of chaos or a flurry of goals. It came through something far more familiar, control. Luis de la Fuente’s side beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time in New Jersey. Ferran Torres delivered the decisive moment, but the story of this final was written long before the ball hit the net. Spain dominated every phase, every rhythm, every inch of the pitch. This was a victory for football philosophy. Spain dominated The match never resembled the dramatic, end‑to‑end final of 2022. It never threatened to. Spain imposed their game immediately, pinning…

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Argentina criticised over Falklands banner after England clash

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• Post published:16 July 2026
• Post last modified:17 July 2026

Argentina’s players have been criticised after displaying a banner referencing the Falkland Islands in the aftermath of their 2-1 World Cup semifinal win over England. The banner, held aloft on Wednesday night, translated as: “The Falkland Islands are Argentinian,” prompting immediate political reaction and renewed scrutiny over FIFA’s rules on political messaging. The Falkland Islands remain a UK overseas territory, with islanders voting overwhelmingly in 2013 to retain that status. The islands have long been a point of tension between the two nations, most notably during the 1982 conflict, when Argentinian forces invaded before being forced to surrender two months later.…

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England vs Argentina: A tactical battle awaits

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• Post published:15 July 2026
• Post last modified:15 July 2026

England will face Argentina in the World Cup 2026 semi-final in Atlanta, a meeting loaded with history, jeopardy and one last hurdle between Thomas Tuchel’s side and the final. Opta’s model calls it almost a coin toss: England at 52.5% to progress versus 23.4% to win the whole thing. This is where it can be won or lost: superstar collisions, width, set‑pieces, midfield control, defensive discipline and late‑game execution. England’s Bellingham to collide with World Cup giant Jude Bellingham and Lionel Messi arrive as the defining forces of their respective campaigns. Sixteen years separate them, but both have carried enormous attacking…

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