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At college sports roundtable, Trump says "whole educational system" could go out of business unless fixed

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At college sports roundtable, Trump says "whole educational system" could go out of business unless fixed

President Trump predicted the destruction not just of college sports but the entire U.S. collegiate system unless the industry is fixed quickly — something some sports leaders who joined him Friday at a White House summit agreed could only happen by raising more money to pay players.

6 months ago

Osborne and wobbly Crowley finish off Wales to keep Ireland in Six Nations hunt

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Osborne and wobbly Crowley finish off Wales to keep Ireland in Six Nations hunt

The pre-match predictions that Ireland would win with a bonus and Wales would get nothing tangible from it were wholly correct. Never, however, has so much been lost in the nuts and bolts of the sums adding up.

6 months ago

Ireland v Wales: Six Nations rugby union

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Ireland v Wales: Six Nations rugby union

65 mins. Wales couldn’t, could they? The continuing attempt at doing so has them overworking it on halfway before the ball inevitably pops loose under pressure. McCarthy, off the bench and looking every inch the werewolf who was adopted by D4 parents and sent to a good school, kicks a grubber into space. Edwards covers and does enough to move away from his own line.

6 months ago

Wolves v Liverpool: FA Cup fifth round

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Wolves v Liverpool: FA Cup fifth round

89 min: Two big chances in a minute for Liverpool. First up Morrison slashes wildly over from 12 yards. Then Frimpong can only win a corner despite being free down the right, and with Jones available in the middle.

6 months ago

Winter Paralympics Photo of the Day: Opening Ceremony

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Winter Paralympics Photo of the Day: Opening Ceremony

Dancers perform on the opening day of the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games.

6 months ago

'Someone’s paid a grand in cash’: fans camp out in Manchester for first Harry Styles concert since 2023

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'Someone’s paid a grand in cash’: fans camp out in Manchester for first Harry Styles concert since 2023

Styles will perform new album in full at Co-op Live arena show, with tickets being traded for well above £20 face value

6 months ago

'I believe I can do it': George Russell favourite for F1 title as new era begins

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'I believe I can do it': George Russell favourite for F1 title as new era begins

Rule changes will affect driver style and car performance with world champion Lando Norris already under scrutiny

6 months ago

‘Idiot’ to inspiration: Harry Brook’s England leave T20 World Cup with reasons for optimism

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‘Idiot’ to inspiration: Harry Brook’s England leave T20 World Cup with reasons for optimism

Semi-finalists have shown progress under new captain after avoiding basic errors of previous tournaments

6 months ago

Tiger Woods' wavering over captaincy undermines US Ryder Cup ambitions

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Tiger Woods' wavering over captaincy undermines US Ryder Cup ambitions

Woods says he has PGA commitments but knows he would be up against a detail-obsessed Luke Donald in 2027

6 months ago

Igor Tudor is flailing in the face of panic with Spurs staring at apocalypse now

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Igor Tudor is flailing in the face of panic with Spurs staring at apocalypse now

Relegation fears are sharpening while interim head coach grasps for solutions at a club hampered by inhibition, rage and injuries

6 months ago

Nine speeding tickets and counting: Myles Garrett and the illusion of invincibility

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Nine speeding tickets and counting: Myles Garrett and the illusion of invincibility

Walking away from a violent accident changed my life. Garrett’s speeding history suggests the lesson still hasn’t reached him

6 months ago

Stakes sky high for England as Italy eye Six Nations upset for the ages

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Stakes sky high for England as Italy eye Six Nations upset for the ages

England have beaten the Azzurri in all 32 meetings over the last 35 years but that record could slip in Rome on Saturday

6 months ago