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The Hundred’s big-money revamp fails to fill seats as attendances slip in 2026

Despite a £975m private investment overhaul, new team names and a first-ever player auction, the Hundred's 2026 season saw attendance fall by roughly 30,000 tickets, with organisers again calling it a transitional year.

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Ask Ali Martin: Your Cricket Questions on Root's England Return

Cricket correspondent Ali Martin answered reader questions on England's men's team as Joe Root prepares to return as captain under new coach Stephen Fleming ahead of the Pakistan series.

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Arsenal Open Talks With Leverkusen Over Jarell Quansah Amid Transfer Window Frenzy

Arsenal have opened talks with Bayer Leverkusen over defender Jarell Quansah amid injury concerns for Saliba and Timber, as the Championship season resumes and football mourns the death of former Aston Villa goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer.

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Rangers Reverse Course, Agree £6.5m Deal for PSV Winger Driouech

Rangers withdrew from signing PSV winger Couhaib Driouech over an injury concern, but have since reportedly agreed a fee and are close to finalising personal terms.

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Jersey Teen Delays A-Level Results to Claim European Swimming Gold

Jersey swimmer Filip Nowacki won European 200m breaststroke gold in Paris after delaying his A-level results, extending a summer that already included Commonwealth Games success and a world junior title.

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Why Pakistan Are Leaning on Mohammad Abbas Ahead of Their England Test Tour

Mohammad Abbas, 36, is the last man standing from Pakistan's 2020 England seam attack, and his control-based approach may again prove vital as Pakistan lean on spin at home and struggle for pace options abroad.

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Rangers Table £7.5m Bid for Timbers Striker Kelsy as Transfer Chatter Heats Up

Rangers have offered around £7.5m for Portland Timbers striker Kevin Kelsy as a potential replacement for the injured Youssef Chermiti, though the MLS club are resisting a sale.

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Newport County Begin New Era Under Mullins Ahead of League Two Opener

Hayden Mullins takes charge of Newport County for their League Two opener against Rochdale, following Christian Fuchs' shock resignation and a mixed pre-season campaign.

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Ben Shelton Beats Nakashima to Defend Canadian Open Title

Ben Shelton defended his Canadian Open title with a 6-3, 7-6 (4) win over Brandon Nakashima in the first all-American Masters 1000 final since 2003, while Cameron Norrie advanced in Cincinnati.

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How Alfred Johansson Kept His Cool as Motherwell Reached Europe's Play-offs

Alfred Johansson stayed focused on Stenhousemuir despite Motherwell's stunning Conference League play-off victory over HJK Helsinki, driven by matchwinner Ibrahim Said's double at a raucous Fir Park.

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Rangers Boss McInnes Says Money Is There to Fix Winless Start After Europa Exit

Rangers manager Derek McInnes remains winless after four games and a Europa League exit to Jagiellonia Bialystok, but says the club has money to spend as they prepare to face Jablonec and St Mirren.

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Man City Knock Back Fresh Barcelona Bid for Rodri Amid Friday's Transfer Gossip

Manchester City have rejected a fresh Barcelona bid for Rodri, with reports on the exact figure varying, as Tijjani Reijnders nears an exit and Djed Spence closes in on an Inter Milan move.

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