Emergency crews are battling multiple wildfires across Spain and Portugal, as a record-breaking heatwave continues across Europe. Firefighters worked through the night on Monday in an effort to contain a blaze burning in the municipality of Tres Cantos, located 23km north of Madrid. Extreme temperatures in Spain and Portugal are …
Read More »County Antrim Cup: Glentoran thrash Cliftonville to reach last four
Holders Glentoran roared into the semi-finals of the County Antrim Cup as they thrashed Cliftonville 6-0 at Solitude. The Glens raced into a 5-0 lead at half-time and added another in the second half to complete the dominant win against the Women’s Premiership champions. Kim Turner’s side went ahead early …
Read More »CHAN 2024: Crowd disorder raises security concerns in Kenya
Ticket sales for some African Nations Championship (CHAN) matches in Nairobi have been suspended after chaotic scenes overshadowed Kenya’s victory over Morocco on Sunday. The Harambee Stars produced a shock by beating the pre-tournament favourites 1-0 at a packed Kasarani Stadium, yet the result was marred by disorder both inside …
Read More »Crystal Palace lose appeal against demotion from Europa League to Conference League
Crystal Palace have been unsuccessful in their appeal against being demoted from the Europa League and will play in the Conference League this season. The ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) also means Nottingham Forest’s spot in the Europa League is confirmed, having been promoted in Palace’s …
Read More »Archive footage shows preparation for 1996 Oasis gig at Knebworth
Archive footage showed Oasis preparing for what was billed as the biggest rock concert of the 1990s. Liam and Noel Gallagher played to more than 250,000 fans at the Knebworth Festival in Hertfordshire over two days on 10 and 11 August 1996. They were supported by The Charlatans, Manic Street …
Read More »The Hundred 2025 results: Jofra Archer takes two wickets as Southern Brave thrash Birmingham Phoenix
England’s Jofra Archer took 2-16 as Southern Brave comfortably beat struggling Birmingham Phoenix by nine wickets in the men’s Hundred. Archer and New Zealand spinner Michael Bracewell, who took 3-10, restricted Phoenix to 106-7, with Joe Clarke’s 36 and Ben Duckett’s 20 the only contributions of note. It was a …
Read More »Rangers ‘devastated’ after fan dies during match against Dundee
A Rangers fan died during the Scottish Premiership match against Dundee on Saturday, the club has confirmed. No details have been released about the supporter, who was attending the first league match of the season at Ibrox. A statement, released on X, said: “Everyone at Rangers is devastated to have …
Read More »Wrexham: Plenty of positives on ‘proud day’ despite defeat
In December 2019, Wrexham reached their nadir, bottom of the National League and having to apologise to their fans for the worst league position in their 155-year existence, before a midweek trip to Eastleigh. On Saturday, they were back in the same part of the world – but what felt …
Read More »The Hundred 2025 results: Oval Invincibles hammer Manchester Originals to win with 43 balls to spare
Will Jacks and Tawanda Muyeye shared a blistering 114-run stand as defending champions Oval Invincibles inflicted a nine-wicket thrashing on Manchester Originals in The Hundred. Having skittled the visitors for 128 at The Kia Oval, Invincibles bludgeoned their way to victory from 57 balls – the joint second-fastest win in …
Read More »Fundraiser for funeral of boy killed by bus in Margate reaches £5,000
Bob Dale BBC News, South East Navid Feizi The father of four-year-old Zaahir Jan paid tribute to him as a “sweet and charming boy” A mother’s fundraising appeal for the funeral of her four-year-old son, who was hit by a bus, has raised more than £5,000 in a day. Zaahir …
Read More »How finest margins propelled Lionesses to Euro 2025 final
As part of the documentary, Lionesses: History Makers, BBC Sport reviews the way England battled back against Italy to reach the Euro 2025 final. BBC News
Read More »Crystal Palace: Oliver Glasner ‘positive’ about European appeal
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner is “positive” the club will be successful in their appeal against demotion from the Europa League to the Conference League. The Eagles were punished for breaching multi-club ownership rules as American businessman John Textor owns a stake in the club and is the majority owner …
Read More »Australian Darts Masters: Luke Littler avoids upset to reach last eight
“I had to grind it out. I’ll be honest, not much practice has been put in, people don’t see behind the scenes, body clock, not sleeping, it has an effect.” The 18-year-old will now play Australian Damon Heta in the last eight, while world number one Luke Humphries will take …
Read More »Women’s Hundred: Emma Lamb hits rapid 55 for Birmingham Phoenix against Trent Rockets
England batter Emma Lamb hits 55 off just 32 balls to help Birmingham Phoenix reach 148 from their 100 balls against Trent Rockets in their opening match of this year’s Hundred. WATCH / READ MORE: The Hundred: Rockets lose three quick wickets in chase of 149 v Phoenix Available to …
Read More »Wales women to face Australia in October friendly at Cardiff City Stadium
Wales women will play a friendly against Australia on Saturday 25 October (14:00 BST), their first match since making their major tournament debut at Euro 2025. The game at Cardiff City Stadium will mark the beginning of preparations for 2027 World Cup qualifying which will take place from February to …
Read More »France v England: Ellie Kildunne returns for final Women’s Rugby World Cup warm-up
World player of the year Ellie Kildunne has been named in a near full-strength team as England take on France in Saturday’s final warm-up game before the start of the Women’s Rugby World Cup later this month. Kildunne missed England’s 43-42 Six Nations win over the same opponents in April …
Read More »Kelly Clarkson postpones Las Vegas shows due to family emergency involving ex
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Kelly Clarkson has postponed additional shows from her Las Vegas residency. “Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remainder of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas,” the “Since U been Gone” singer wrote on Instagram. “While I normally keep my personal …
Read More »Hazy skies over northern US cities as wildfires rage in Canada
Smoke from wildfires in Canada pushed New York’s Air Quality Index to 123 by midday Monday, with Buffalo reaching an unhealthy 152. The haze has prompted warnings for sensitive groups including children, the elderly, and those with respiratory or heart conditions to stay indoors. At least 760 wildfires are burning …
Read More »One-Day Cup: Opening wins for Somerset and Leicestershire
Surrey have struggled in this competition in recent years given they lose so many players to The Hundred, with 16 in action this season. And their much-changed side was in trouble early on as Holland and Green reduced them to 43-4. Ryan Patel, captain for the One-Day Cup, made 53 …
Read More »Man City’s Ruben Dias and Nico O’Reilly close to signing new deals
Manchester City have reached agreements in principle over new contracts with defender Ruben Dias and midfielder Nico O’Reilly. Portugal international Dias’ current deal expires in 2027, while academy product O’Reilly’s contract runs until 2028. Sources have not revealed the length of the new contracts. Dias, 28, joined City from Benfica …
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