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Read More »Felix Passlack: Hibs sign Bochum wing-back on three-and-a-half year deal
Hibernian have added tenacity and “pedigree” to their squad by signing wing-back Felix Passlack from Bochum on a deal until the summer of 2029, says head coach David Gray. The 27-year-old has arrived for an undisclosed fee and made 67 Bochum appearances after joining from Borussia Dortmund in 2023. His …
Read More »TDD: Sunderland agree deal for Anderlecht winger Nilson Angulo
Sunderland have agreed a deal worth up to £17.5m for Anderlecht and Ecuador winger Nilson Angulo. The clubs have reached an agreement on a £15m fee plus £2.5m in add-ons for the 22-year-old. He only recently signed a contract extension with Anderlecht in September 2025, after joining in 2022. He’s …
Read More »Six Nations 2026: England v Wales – Borthwick’s big calls for opener
With England’s prop stocks hit by injuries to Will Stuart, Fin Baxter and Asher Opoku-Fordjour, England’s strongest pairing of Ellis Genge and Joe Heyes start. While England powered to four successive wins in the autumn with the aid of a ‘Pom Squad’ set of experienced replacements, there is less Test-proven …
Read More »Justin Rose: PGA Tour success vindicates rejecting LIV Golf
“I’ve been sniffing and knocking on the door for a couple of majors since those decisions have been made, and those moments did validate that decision. “It’s good to see people wanting to play where it motivates them to be their best.” Rose finished 23 under at last week’s Farmers …
Read More »‘Really special’ Wu Yize will be world number one – O’Sullivan
Seven-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan believes that the “really special” Wu Yize will become the world number one within three years. Wu won his first ranking title when he beat four-time world champion John Higgins in the final of the International Championship in November. Afterwards, Higgins described the 22-year-old from …
Read More »'The front three are frightening' – how Man City punished Chelsea
Women’s Football Show pundits Natasha Dowie and Fern Whelan analyse Manchester City’s “ruthless” 5-1 display over Chelsea in the Women’s Super League. BBC News
Read More »Emma Finucane: Welsh track cyclist sets new world sprint record
Emma Finucane set a new world record for the women’s flying 200m time-trial at the 2026 UEC Track Elite European Championships in Turkey. Olympic and former world champion Finucane, 23, took nearly a quarter of a second off the previous best, with a time of 9.759 seconds during qualifying at …
Read More »Eighty kidnapped Nigerians return home after escape
They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in northern Kaduna state. BBC News
Read More »South African singer Tyla edges out Davido to clinch Grammy
The 24-year-old bagged her second-ever Grammy beating three Nigerians and a Ugandan. BBC News
Read More »Out of the WSL title race – where has it gone wrong for Chelsea?
While Bompastor’s frustrations may carry some weight, there are also concerning trends in their performances. A squad still packed full of talent and experience has looked bereft of ideas and lacking ruthlessness. The ‘mentality monsters’ of recent seasons are no longer perceived to be invincible as they look more vulnerable …
Read More »‘Mandelson under fire’ and ‘Bring justice for Epstein victims’
New revelations from the US Department of Justice’s latest release of files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein fill many of Monday’s papers. “Mandelson under fire as files appear to show Epstein sent him $75,000 (£54,800),” reads the Guardian’s headline, reporting “bank statements appear to show three …
Read More »Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for Feb. 2 #701
Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Today’s NYT Strands puzzle could be tricky, but I thought the topic was a fun one. Some …
Read More »‘Do you think you’re the devil himself?’ Epstein questioned in new interview
Newly released footage shows the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein saying “I have a good mirror”, when asked if he thinks he’s the devil himself. The full video file – which runs for nearly two hours – shows Epstein facing questions from an interviewer. It has not been confirmed who …
Read More »Sesko scores dramatic late winner as Man Utd beat Fulham
Manchester United avoided Fulham’s late comeback due to a Benjamin Sesko goal in stoppage time to give United three points and continue head coach Michael Carrick’s perfect start. BBC News
Read More »Sri Lanka v England: Tom Banton’s unbeaten half-century secures victory by six wickets in DLS chase in second T20 international in Pallekele
Encouragingly for England on the eve of a subcontinental T20 World Cup, their spin department is holding up well. A combined 12 overs yielded three wickets for 81 runs at an economy rate of 6.75, a return that underlined their growing control and reliability. Rashid remains the ace in the …
Read More »Celtic Challenge: Wolfhounds bank eight-try win over Lightning to secure semi-final spot
The Wolfhounds became the first side to book a semi-final place in the 2025-26 Celtic Challenge with a comprehensive 44-10 victory over Gwalia Lightning in Cork on Sunday afternoon. The hosts, who boasted 10 Irish internationals including new captain Erin King in their starting line-up, ran in eight tries across …
Read More »Thorpeness homes demolished at eroding coastline
Drone footage has shown the ongoing demolition work at a Suffolk village under threat from erosion. Work to take down one detached home and five apartments within a single building, in Thorpeness, began earlier this week. East Suffolk Council says that 10 properties are due to have been demolished in …
Read More »Javi Gracia: Watford boss resigns just three months into second spell with club
Watford head coach Javi Gracia has resigned after just over three months in the job following their 2-0 defeat by Swansea City. Gracia, who only returned for a second spell at Vicarage Road in October, called for a meeting with club owner Gino Pozzo following Saturday’s loss, saying the team …
Read More »Lutsharel Geertruida: Liverpool in talks to sign defender on loan
Liverpool are in talks to sign Dutch defender Lutsharel Geertruida on loan. Geertruida is currently on loan at Sunderland from RB Leipzig. The 25-year-old played for Arne Slot at Feyenoord and is understood to be one of the defensive options that Liverpool are looking at. The Dutch international is versatile …
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