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European U21 champions again - but who could make World Cup?
England Under-21s were hidden by the tickertape as they lifted the Euro 2025 trophy. Now they must ensure they do not disappear again.

Calvert-Lewin to leave Everton as free agent
Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin says he has made the "incredibly difficult decision" to leave the club when his contract expires.

Music and Politics At Glastonbury
Glastonbury organisers say they are "appalled" by comments made by an act.

Man critically injured in Piccadilly Circus crash
The car landed on its roof after the collision, which happened at about 05:30 BST on Sunday.

Man arrested over murder of pregnant mother
Sarah Montgomery was a 27-year-old mother of two and was pregnant at the time of her death.

Bellamy's wry smile over Utoikamanu question
Craig Bellamy's reaction to a question around Stefano Utoikamanu's Origin selection appeared to be a giveaway.

NRL Highlights: Titans v Cowboys - Round 17
Gold Coast Titans host the North Queensland Cowboys in Round 17 of the 2025 NRL Premiership at Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast.

Blues boosted as stars cleared of concern
Jarome Luai and Brian To'o are cleared to return for game three of the State of Origin series.

Sitting pretty but winning ugly. Should the Pies be worried or should everyone else?
Collingwood’s 10-point margin at the top of the ladder is comprehensive but misleading. Still, there is plenty of room for improvement in Craig McRae’s team.

The Pom you want to hate will be a star for Lions
Henry Pollock is the youngest member of the Lions squad - and he could prove to be one of the most important.

Hunt for the eight not over for the Titans
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui admits the Gold Coast Titans quest for a spot in the finals is not over despite their troubling run this season.

'Not football' - Maresca questions Club World Cup hosts after 'joke' delay
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca criticises the decision to stage the Club World Cup in the US following a two-hour weather delay during their win over Benfica.

'Keep the same gag going' - Lowe hits back at stadium announcer
Lions winger James Lowe hits back at the Perth stadium announcer's trolling about the tourists' southern hemisphere-born players.

Welfare U-turn means we are in 'better position', says Streeting
Health Secretary Wes Streeting said MPs raised "substantial" concerns over planned cuts to disability benefits.

MP refers himself to commissioner over 'cash for questions' claims
Leaked emails purport to show George Freeman asking a firm that employed him what questions he should ask ministers.

Fitzy shuts down Nicho switch
Craig Fitzgibbon responds to a question about whether he'd put Nicho Hynes at fullback.

Navy Pier returns primed to atone for disappointing debut
An untapped provincial-based three-year-old is primed to kick-start his career when he gets his first taste of drier ground at the Taree meeting on Monday.

Souths lacking belief as Bennett faces unwanted career first
“We don’t have enough confidence in ourselves,” the Rabbitohs coach lamented after another crushing loss.

Slovenia's scramble denies Carpenter's rapid run
Ellie Carpenter puts in a dangerous ball for Michelle Heyman but is denied.