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Wade to leave Wigan for union return at Newcastle
Christian Wade will leave Wigan Warriors at the end of the rugby league season in order to return to rugby union with Newcastle Red Bulls from December.

England yet to decide Ashes team - coach McCullum
England have yet to decide on the 11 players who will play in the first Ashes Test against Australia, says coach Brendon McCullum.

'I see you more than my family' - Alcaraz on Sinner rivalry
Carlos Alcaraz joked that he sees Jannik Sinner more than his family - but it is difficult to see who can challenge them.

The football wonderkids who didn't make it in the Premier League
The Premier League has a history of young players making it big - which has continued this season - but not every starlet has followed up their bright start.

French doctor goes on trial for poisoning 30 patients, 12 fatally
Frédéric Péchier, considered by colleagues to be a highly-talented practitioner, maintains there is no proof of any poisoning.

Labour's new deputy leader must be a woman, says Harman
Labour's ruling National Executive Committee (NEC) is setting the rules for choosing the new deputy leader.

New Banksy mural appears at Royal Courts of Justice
The artwork, which shows a judge hitting a protester with a gavel, was confirmed by the elusive street artist.

Dunn eyes a number of Jett-propelled winners at Grafton
Murwillumbah trainer Matthew Dunn has a host of leading contenders at the Northern Rivers meeting, and stable apprentice Jett Newman will ride most of them.

Bulldogs lock in captain, coach long-term
Cameron Ciraldo and Stephen Crichton have both inked long-term contract extensions with the Bulldogs.

‘Prove the haters wrong’: The Crichton speech behind Dogs’ siege mentality
Smiling and polite to a fault, the Bulldogs explained on Monday how the world is against them – and that they’ll use that hatred as fuel for their finals charge.

Nagelsmann's Northern Ireland comments disrespectful - Craigan
BBC Sport NI pundit Stephen Craigan feels comments from Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Northern Ireland were "disrespectful".

'A heavy shirt to wear' - being Man Utd number one
An in-depth look at Manchester United's goalkeeping situation as Andre Onana prepares to leave on loan.

Mushroom murder survivor's plea to grieve away from the spotlight as wife's killer jailed
As Erin Patterson was sentenced, her sole surviving victim Ian Wilkinson called for privacy and kindness.

At least 13 dead after protests against Nepal social media ban
The protest was led by young people who oppose the ban in a country which relies heavily on social media platforms.

'Don't be afraid': The self-written note that inspired Alcaraz to latest US Open triumph
Before the US Open, Carlos Alcaraz told himself to "go for it, don't be afraid". He lived by that motto as he went on to take the title.

Harry returns to UK and lays wreath as William remembers late Queen
Prince Harry marked the anniversary of the death of the late Queen privately in Windsor.

Great North Run medals show wrong city and river
Medals given to participants use an image of Sunderland, which has no connection to the event.

New Zealand dad shot dead by police after years on the run with children
Tom Phillips disappeared with his three children in 2021 after losing a custody battle.

Eddie fires back at Browne rumours
Eddie McGuire explains his side of the story after reports circulated regarding a fallout with close friend Jeff Browne.

Bulldogs land prized signatures of Ciraldo and Gould until end of 2031
With Canterbury set to embark on their second finals series under the Gould-Ciraldo regime, the club has rewarded its two most influential figures.

Politics meets football
Richard Goyder has been forced out as AFL chairman, but he's determined to have a say on who will be his heir apparent. Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson discuss the political machinations playing out at AFL headquarters.