Itauma has shown maturity beyond his years since winning in just 23 seconds on his professional debut in 2023 – and has continued to excel with every step up. Heavyweight rivals Joseph Parker, Derek Chisora and Lawrence Okolie were among those watching at ringside as the rising star put on …
Read More »Runner, 91, seizes the day at Mersea Island Parkrun
A man has completed his first-ever Parkrun at the age of 91. Michael Thorley finished the 5km (3.1-mile) run on Mersea Island, Essex, in just over an hour. He met both his aims for the run – to finish the course and to not come last – and said he …
Read More »Match of the Day analysis: Sunderland v West Ham
Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney explains why Sunderland’s ability to sit deep and hit teams on the counter attack could be the key for the newly promoted side to avoid relegation, after their first match back in England’s top flight ended in a 3-0 win over West Ham …
Read More »Match of the Day analysis: Tijjani Reijnders, Wolves v Man City
Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney discuss Tijjani Reijnders’ ‘perfect midfield performance’ on his Premier League debut in Manchester City’s 4-0 win over Wolves and explain why he will make a difference in Pep Guardiola’s side this season. Available to UK users only. BBC News
Read More »The first Kent Police officer killed in Snodland in 1873
Steve Ladner BBC News, Snodland Patrick Barlow BBC News, South East Getty Images A sketch of the discovery of the body of PC Israel May, the first Kent Police officer to be killed on duty, in 1873 On Sunday 24 August, 1873, residents in a Kent town woke to find …
Read More »Fired up Robert MacIntyre leads Scottie Scheffler going into BMW Championship final round
He added: “I don’t know if anyone was thrown out, but there was plenty of people to talk to. He [a spectator] was just jeering. He was just shouting I missed it, he’s pushed it. Pushed it right in the middle of the hole, I guess.” It proved compelling viewing, …
Read More »I Used an AI-Powered Glucose Monitor for 2 Weeks. Here’s What Surprised Me
I’ve used my Oura Ring the past few years to track my sleep, recovery and stress. I’m constantly experimenting with the latest health tech, so I was naturally intrigued when Oura Ring recently partnered with Dexcom’s Stelo, a continuous glucose monitor designed for people without diabetes. The goal of this collaboration is to …
Read More »Football gossip: Man Utd waiting on Jadon Sancho decision – Sunday’s gossip
Manchester United wait on Jadon Sancho to decide future, Everton explore Tyler Dibling alternatives, and Galatasaray make opening bid for Ederson. Manchester United are ready to accept Roma’s offer of a loan with obligation to buy for England winger Jadon Sancho, but are waiting for the 25-year-old to make a …
Read More »Can a new wave of restaurants help China win hearts?
Kelly Ng BBC News, Singapore Getty Images As Chinese restaurant chains boom, they are finding their way to new places Grilled fish on a generous bed of numbing chillis and peppercorns from China’s south-western metropolis, Chongqing; cumin-laced lamb skewers from Xinjiang in the far north; and fiery rice noodles flavoured …
Read More »Wiltshire teenager makes free lunches to help hungry families
A 14-year-old boy has set up a scheme to provide free breakfasts and lunches for children over the summer holidays. Buddy prepares and hands out the food packages in Devizes, Wiltshire, three times a week to families who would usually get free school meals during term time. The food is …
Read More »Brighton fan dies after falling unwell during Fulham game
A Brighton fan has died after becoming unwell during the second half of the club’s opening Premier League game of the season against Fulham. The club said a 72-year-old man passed away despite the best efforts of emergency services, club staff and the medical team on site. Seagulls chief executive …
Read More »First top-flight win in August since 2010 – is this a new Sunderland?
After eight years in the wilderness of the Championship and League One, Sunderland have spent big in an attempt to keep their heads above water this season. They have splurged about £132m on new signings – Nottingham Forest hold the record for the biggest outlay by a team promoted to …
Read More »Invincibles blast record Hundred total to claim huge win over Fire
Watch highlights as Oval Invincibles hit the highest total ever in The Hundred as they post 226-4 to set up an 83-run victory over the Welsh Fire. BBC News
Read More »Welsh language on the global stage
Fatemeh Tajdin Ffion Phillips (right) and Ailsa Dixon (left) incorporate Celtic and Gaelic music into their performances The thousands of people attending the Edinburgh Fringe Festival may well be expecting to see shows in German, French or Spanish. But for one performance duo, it is the Welsh language that takes …
Read More »Cincinnati Open: Jannik Sinner beats Terence Atmane to reach final on 24th birthday
World number one Jannik Sinner celebrated his 24th birthday with a straight-set victory over Terence Atmane to reach the Cincinnati Open final. Sinner, the defending champion in Ohio, did not face a break point in a 7-6 (7-4) 6-2 win. It marked a 200th tour-level victory on hard courts for …
Read More »Singer Selena Gomez poses in pink satin lingerie set
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Selena Gomez is turning up the heat – and the mood lighting. The 33-year-old singer and actress gave fans an intimate glimpse into her bedtime routine with a sultry mirror selfie shared from what appears to be her bedroom. Gomez posed in …
Read More »Treasure hunters stealing from Wales’ historical sites
BBC Police found more than 50 holes had been dug among the graves overnight As darkness falls in one corner of Wales, police officers begin their hunt for treasure thieves – a crime that would sound like fantasy if it wasn’t for the evidence. In Gwent Police’s patch, the hills …
Read More »Can Yengi’s first goal ignite his Aberdeen career?
From a player who appeared completely devoid of confidence, Yengi looked a different proposition, and as well as the improvement in his attacking play, he also put a shift in for his side. “I’m really happy with his work for the team,” said Sivert Heltne Nilsen, who set the Dons …
Read More »Jayden Meghoma: Rangers keen on Brentford left-back
Rangers head coach Russell Martin confirmed the club’s interest in Brentford left-back Jayden Meghoma and says new additions are likely before Tuesday’s Champions League play-off with Club Brugge. The 19-year-old England youth international worked under Martin at Southampton before he joined Brentford in 2024, followed by a loan spell at …
Read More »National sheepdog champion hopes to defend title in Penrith
Sharon Barbour BBC Look North BBC Scott the English sheepdog champion hopes to defend his crown A sheepdog trial champion says the skills needed to train the herding dogs are in danger of being lost. Shepherd Philip Walton and his border collie Scott, from Hethersgill, Cumbria, hope to defend their …
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