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Man Utd reject Mainoo loan request - how have we got here?
Manchester United reject a request by midfielder Kobbie Mainoo to leave the club on loan - how has it come to this?

Spurs on verge of Ł52m Simons deal - how will he fit in?
Tottenham are on the verge of signing RB Leipzig and Netherlands attacker Xavi Simons for Ł51.8m.

Australian bank apologises for accidentally firing staff with automated email
A workers union says the email sent in error caused panic and distress.

Tour de France winner Froome in 'good spirits' after crash surgery
Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome is "in good spirits" after surgery following a serious crash which left him with multiple injuries.

Our family farm has finally got mains electricity - after 50 years
Generations campaigned for mains power in the Upper Coquet valley and now, at last, they have it.

Kyiv in mourning after strikes as allies discuss military support
EU defence ministers are meeting to discuss further support following a large aerial attack on Kyiv.

UK blocks Israeli government delegation from arms trade fair
The UK says it is due to the Israeli escalation of the Gaza war but Israel called it discrimination.

Thai court removes PM over leaked phone call with Cambodian leader
Court rules Paetongtarn Shinawatra breached ethics in call where she called Hun Sen "uncle" shortly before border conflict.

‘Bugger it, why not?’: Homebred bush beast taking on the millionaires
Bathurst trainer Dean Mirfin hopes homebred three-year-old Tom Vegas can rise to the occasion when he takes on racing powerhouses in the San Domenico Stakes.

Aussie debuts after 'whirlwind' pre-season
Archie Wilson speaks with Aussie media after making his debut for Nebraska.

The NRL buy of the year has only played five games
Terrell May was making a solid case to be considered the NRL ‘buy of the year’ … until his brother came along.

‘Wayne rode the s--- out of me’: The career-saving call behind hunt for new deal
He was left at a crossroads and considering a career in carpentry. This is how Wayne Bennett and the Dolphins saved Jamayne Isaako’s career.

Why 'elite' win would cement Raducanu's progress
Emma Raducanu continues her bid for a statement win when she faces Elena Rybakina - another former Grand Slam champion - at the US Open.

England drop Alexander-Arnold, Spence & Anderson called up
Trent Alexander-Arnold is left out of Thomas Tuchel's latest England squad, with call-ups for uncapped duo Elliot Anderson and Djed Spence.

New abuse report at notorious school investigated
Nine staff members at Berrow Wood have been convicted of abuse, and new allegations have been made.

A 'joyful' girl and a boy who loved sports - Victims in Minneapolis shooting identified
Harper Moyski, 10, and Fletcher Merkel, 8, were praying when they were gunned down at school on Wednesday.

'Just terrible': Osaka hits out at Ostapenko over tennis star's US Open row
Naomi Osaka says Jelena Ostapenko's comments to Taylor Townsend about her having "no class" and "no education" was "one of the worst things you could say to a black tennis player".

Wilson's 'clutch punt' on debut
Archie Wilson impresses in his college football debut for Nebraska.

Popovic reveals new look Socceroos squad
Tony Popovic reveals a new look Socceroos squad to take on New Zealand in the Ashes Soccer series next week.

Addo-Carr runs the field to score in milestone match
Josh Addo-Carr runs the length of the field to score a try in his 200th match.

World Boxing must keep its fighters safe, but its gene test was discredited 30 years ago
After the lamentable scenes in Paris last year, New body World Boxing has the responsibility for running the sport at the LA Olympics in 2028. It needs to get sex testing right.

‘Granddad would be turning in his grave’: Cockram lashes out at Caulfield ban
A shattered Bill Cockram has been told he is not welcome at Caulfield Racecourse to present a race trophy in his family’s honour. He still doesn’t know why.