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Marc Lloyd Williams scores on return at 53 for Llanberis

Marc Lloyd Williams scored on his comeback for Llanberis aged 53 as the former Cymru Premier striker helped them beat Amlwch Town 8-0 in the Welsh Cup.

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Premier League is always the goal, says Swansea boss Matos

Vitor Matos says the Premier League is always the goal after extending his Swansea City contract until 2030, but the focus is on competing with Championship rivals.

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Vitor Matos signals on the touchline during Swansea's friendly against Leganes

Glasgow lifts Commonwealth Games, but doubts remain over future

Glasgow closed the 2026 Commonwealth Games with standout moments for Scotland, but questions remain over the event's future ahead of Ahmedabad 2030.

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Rashid takes five as MI beat Super Giants

Rashid Khan took 5-17 as MI London beat Manchester Super Giants by 45 runs, while Ben Duckett helped Trent Rockets edge Sunrisers Leeds by five runs.

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Rashid Khan of MI London celebrates a wicket, pointing and sticking his tongue out

Australia top Commonwealth Games medal table in Glasgow 2026

Australia topped the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games medal table with 70 golds. Chad le Clos set a Games medal record and 76-year-old Louise Hoskins became the oldest gold medallist.

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Meg Short (centre) with two Australia team-mates pose for a photograph after collecting their medals at a swimming medal ceremony

Gay ton lifts Durham as Leicestershire and Middlesex go top

Emilio Gay hit an unbeaten century as Durham beat Hampshire, while Middlesex and Leicestershire moved top of their One-Day Cup groups after key wins.

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Durham batter Emilio Gay drives off the back foot during the One-Day Cup

Why the Commonwealth Games matter to Northern Ireland athletes

Team Northern Ireland won 16 medals in Glasgow, taking their Commonwealth Games total to 158. The event again highlighted its role as both a medal opportunity and a stepping stone for future success.

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Kate O’Connor, Jon McConnell, Ellie McCartney and Gary Kelly

Wiebes wins Tour de France Femmes stage two for second straight day

Lorena Wiebes won stage two of the Tour de France Femmes after a late sprint on the 147.9km route from Aigle to Geneva, extending her overall lead and claiming a record seventh race stage win.

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Lorena Wiebes crosses the line with her arms aloft

Wales win 31 medals at Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Wales won 31 medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, finishing ninth in the table, with Emma Finucane claiming a record fourth gold and officials calling the campaign a success.

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