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Boris Karloff’s cricket legacy lives on through a foundation

Boris Karloff’s love of cricket connects Hollywood Cricket Club, Lord’s and the Windrush festival in Exmouth, with his foundation still funding community projects.

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Hughes wins second Commonwealth bronze

Laura Hughes won Wales' first weightlifting medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, taking bronze in the 77kg section with a total of 224kg.

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Chelsea finalise move for Brighton striker Welbeck

Chelsea are finalising a move for Brighton striker Danny Welbeck, 35, after permission for a medical at Stamford Bridge. He is expected to sign a two-year deal and join the squad in Hong Kong next week.

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IPL value tops $20bn to challenge NFL as a leading sports brand

The Indian Premier League’s value has risen to an estimated $20.6bn, boosted by major franchise deals, according to Houlihan Lokey. The report said only the NFL ranks ahead on a per-match basis.

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Harrington named as Ryder Cup vice-captain

Padraig Harrington has been named a vice-captain for Europe at the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, joining Luke Donald’s backroom team alongside the Molinari brothers.

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Uefa may discuss World Cup boycott over Fifa investment plan

The FA says it is deeply concerned about Fifa's plan to sell stakes in its major competitions, as Uefa prepares for an emergency meeting amid anger over the proposals.

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McColgan says she may have 'one more' Games in her

Eilish McColgan missed the Commonwealth Games 10,000m final in Glasgow after a foot stress fracture, but says she may have one more Games in her if marathon is included in Ahmedabad 2030.

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Barcelona choose Midlands base for pre-season camp

Barcelona have brought their pre-season camp to St George's Park, with friendlies against Birmingham and Preston set to follow and several World Cup-winning Spain players absent.

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Cucurella keeps promise with tattoo of Spain coach De la Fuente

Marc Cucurella fulfilled his promise by getting a tattoo of Spain coach Luis de la Fuente after Spain's World Cup win over Argentina.

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Five lessons from the first half of the F1 2026 season

Formula 1’s first 11 races of 2026 brought Antonelli’s surge, rule criticism, Hamilton’s revival, Aston Martin’s hopes and a harsh Williams reset.

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Alexandrova collapses in Memphis amid 34C heat

Ekaterina Alexandrova collapsed and retired from her Memphis Classic opener in 34C heat, while Venus Williams lost in Washington DC.

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Madias Ngake's long wait for an Olympic medal ends with England return

Madias Ngake, who fled Cameroon after her sexuality became known, will compete for Team England at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games while still waiting to hold her Olympic medal.

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