Month: May 2025

The FA has banned transgender women from women’s football in England. Here’s what the new rule means and why it’s happening now.

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Huge crowds turned out to watch Michael Holding play at Blackburn Road in 1981 – and to enjoy the club’s late bar By Scott Oliver from his book Sticky Dogs and Stardust 2 To paraphrase Bishop Berkeley’s famous empiricist thought-experiment: if a legendary over is bowled in a game that isn’t televised, did it really…

In an extract from his new book, Jared Beasley introduces the eccentric figure behind the Barkley Marathons, where runners are terrified and tested in equal measure For over a century, Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary was the end of the line. Built in the shape of a Greek cross, the pale limestone structure had housed the…

Updates from the match at Suncorp Stadium Kick-off time in Brisbane tonight is 7:45pm AEST Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email If you want to get even more up to speed before tonight’s game, check out Jack Snape’s excellent preview, including Jessika Elliston’s description of how the crowd in Newcastle last year made…

Millie Bright and Aggie Beever-Jones have been among the stars, though it has not been a smooth season for all Hannah Hampton The 24-year-old has made the No 1 shirt her own this season. Ever present in goal, she is second for clean sheets in the league and her distribution is a key asset. She…

Justin Bieber teases upcoming album as he fights back against criticsJustin Bieber sent a clear message to haters that he is continuing to do what he loves – making music, no matter the harsh comments against him.The 31-year-old singer took to Instagram on Wednesday, April 30th, and teased… ​ 

Boxer spent two nights in hospital after points victory Potential fight with Saul ‘Canelo’ Álvarez mentioned Chris Eubank Jr says he underwent surgery after his gruelling points victory over bitter rival Conor Benn after being “headbutted”. Eubank Jr spent two nights in hospital after his victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday evening, with…

Hayden Panettiere shares real reason behind four-year acting hiatusHayden Panettiere has recently explained why she took four-year hiatus from acting profession.“I had taken four years off. Didn’t know or plan to, but that’s just the way it panned out,” said the 35-year-old… ​ 

Lucas Bravo and Shailene Woodley go public with relationship after longstanding rumoursLucas Bravo and Shailene Woodley have acknowledged their relationship with a loud and clear message to the world, after trying to avoid the spotlight.The 37-year-old actor took to Instagram on Wednesday, April… ​ 

Buckingham Palace issues update as King Charles, Queen Camilla host important eventKing Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla held an important event at Palace on Wednesday to highlight community-based cancer care projects to support people suffering from the chronic disease.The monarch, who’s… ​ 

Billy Ray Cyrus shares first post after ‘separation’ from Elisabeth HurleyBilly Ray Cyrus couldn’t resist making a heartfelt appearance after bidding an emotional farewell to his new girlfriend, Elizabeth Hurley.On Wednesday, April 30, the Country singer took to his Instagram to… ​ 

Ana de Armas and Tom Cruise get together to celebrate her birthdayTom Cruise and Ana de Armas have been the talk of the town because of their longstanding romance rumours.The actors once again fueled the flames of those rumours as they were spotted exiting a helicopter together in London, ahead of… ​ 

The Ghana international on how recent successes and his club’s feeling and culture fuel hope for their semi-final with Manchester United Iñaki Williams, the fastest footballer in town, is accelerating again. The more the images come, the quicker he goes, flying through faces, flashbacks and feelings, everything they did and can still do. “It’s madness,”…

Inter coach says such a talent only ‘born every 50 years’ Hansi Flick calls 17-year-old ‘a genius’ after 100th outing The Inter head coach, Simone Inzaghi, called Lamine Yamal a phenomenon that only comes along every 50 years after the teenager led Barcelona’s comeback against his team at Montjuïc. Inter led the Champions League semi-final…

Blues clinch sixth straight domestic title ‘I always look for ‘perfect’ … I’m focused on the treble’ Chelsea’s manager, Sonia Bompastor, immediately turned her attention towards the prospect of completing a domestic treble as her side celebrated winning a sixth consecutive Women’s Super League title. The Frenchwoman’s team, who had already won the League Cup…

Selma Blair makes candid confession about multiple sclerosis diagnosisSelma Blair has recently made candid confession about multiple sclerosis diagnosis. Speaking to PEOPLE at the PHM Healthfront 2025 on April 30, the Cruel Intentions star revealed she was “thrilled” to discover her… ​ 

Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Rockets defenders are trying to “outsmart the rules” by hitting Stephen Curry’s hand after he releases his shot and said it’s something he hopes the league addresses after the season. ​

Kawasaki’s Ito opened the scoring against Al Nassr in spectacular fashion in the 10th minute at Jeddah’s King Abdullah Sports City Stadium to send Kawasaki on its way to a place in Saturday’s final against Al-Ahli.

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Ed Sheeran excites Taylor Swift fans with duo’s unseen selfieEd Sheeran sent fans and Swifties in particular into a frenzy after unlocking a time capsule of memories hidden in his old phone, just two days ahead of releasing his emotional new song Old Phone.On Tuesday, April 29, the Thinking… ​ 

Minnesota advanced in the NBA playoffs with a 103-96 win over Los Angeles on Wednesday night that eliminated LeBron James and Luka Doncic from their first postseason together. ​

Lightning coach Jon Cooper tipped his cap after the Panthers eliminated his team in five games, saying, “It was our turn for a while. Now it’s theirs.” ​

Amen Thompson notched five steals in the first half to establish a tone of tenacity on defense that galvanized the Rockets in 131-116 romp that forced Game 6 against the Warriors on Friday in San Francisco. ​

Lindsay Hubbard on Tom Schwartz funny advice to ‘Summer House’ castLindsay Hubbard isn’t here for any doom-and-gloom declarations about the Summer House crew — especially not from someone outside the house like Tom Schwartz. The reality star, 38, is standing firm in… ​ 

The Whitecaps will meet the winner of Thursday’s other semifinal between Mexican clubs Cruz Azul and Tigres UANL which stands at 1-1 ahead of the second leg.

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