Irish government jet travels to UAE for Kinahan extradition

Daniel Kinahan was arrested in Dubai under a warrant issued by the Irish courts in April but has fought attempts to extradite him.

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Flintoff leaves England Lions head coach role

Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff steps down as head coach of England Lions.

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Le Court wins stage six of Tour after mechanical failure

Kimberley Le Court wins a sprint finish to seal victory in stage six of the Tour de France Femmes on Thursday, as Swiss rider Marlen Reusser holds on to the overall lead.

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Real Madrid make Vinicius Jr improved contract offer

Real Madrid make Vinicius Jr an improved contract offer as they look to keep the Brazil winger at the Bernabeu.

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Man Utd set to appoint ex-Hearts boss Olid as women's manager

Manchester United are set to appoint former Hearts boss Eva Olid as their women's manager to replace Marc Skinner.

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Raducanu to miss US Open to continue recovery

Emma Raducanu will miss the US Open as she continues her recovery from a stress fracture.

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Chelsea sign Strasbourg midfielder Barco

Chelsea complete the signing of Argentina and Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco on a seven-year deal.

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Root in 'very different place' over Test captaincy

England's Joe Root is ready to embrace his second stint as Test captain, saying he is in a "very different place" to when he stepped down from the role four years ago.

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Two more small boat pilots jailed for Channel crossings

Both men admitted steering overcrowded vessels carrying more than 80 people each to the UK.

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Defender Stones joins Inter Milan on free transfer

England defender John Stones joins Italian Serie A champions Inter Milan on a free transfer and signs a two-year contract.

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Alalshikh investment in Derby County moves closer

Saudi Arabia government official Turki Al-Sheikh's investment deal into Derby County could be finalised as early as next week.

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Ex political advisor admits fraud over expense claims

Matthew Torbitt was working for Bury South MP Christian Wakeford at th etime of the offences.

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Holders St Mirren draw Rangers in League Cup last 16

Holders St Mirren are drawn away to Rangers in the last 16 of the Premier Sports Cup, while Celtic visit Dundee United.

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Man charged over intercepted bomb in car

The man in his 40s is due to appear at the Criminal Courts of Justice on Saturday.

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Pogacar on verge of fifth Tour after Alpe d'Huez win

Defending Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar is on the verge of winning a record-equalling fifth Tour de France after taking a storming victory on stage 19 to Alpe d'Huez.

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Ukraine's ousted defence minister insists on being reinstated

Mykhailo Fedorov refuses President Zelensky's offer to accept an alternative post, as the battle of wills continues.

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Inter Miami under investigation after signing Casemiro

Major League Soccer says it is investigating allegations of tampering by Inter Miami after the club signed Brazil midfielder Casemiro.

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Returning Stokes hits ton as Durham beat Derbyshire

Ben Stokes marks his return to competitive cricket for the first time since retiring from Test matches with a stunning century to help Durham beat Derbyshire in the One-Day Cup.

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Chelsea step up interest in Palace's Lacroix

Chelsea accelerate their interest in defender Maxence Lacroix after a fresh round of talks with Crystal Palace.

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'Can you believe it?' - Best shots from final round of The Open

Enjoy the best shots from the final day of the 2026 Open Championship, featuring Tommy Fleetwood, Rory McIlroy and Ryan Fox.

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