Fast bowler Sonny Baker will play for England's cricket team in a one-day international match against South Africa. This marks Baker's first appearance in a major international game for England. The match is part of a three-game series held in Leeds.
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Sonny Baker is a fast bowler making his debut for England's cricket team.
Baker previously played in The Hundred competition for Manchester Originals.
His first-class debut was for England Lions against Australia A earlier this year.
The match against South Africa is held in Leeds and is the first in a series of three.
Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse are also included in the team after missing a recent Test match.
Archer's last one-day international game was in March.
The England team lineup includes players like Joe Root and Jos Buttler.
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Newcastle United Football Club has agreed to pay £55 million for Yoane Wissa from Brentford. The deal includes an initial payment of £50 million plus an additional £5 million in potential add-ons. Wissa is moving to Newcastle to finalize the transfer before the transfer window closes.
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Yoane Wissa has scored 49 goals in 149 games for Brentford since 2021.
The transfer fee for Wissa includes £50 million upfront and potentially £5 million in add-ons.
Newcastle made this deal after their previous two offers for Wissa were declined by Brentford.
Wissa publicly expressed his desire to leave Brentford and move to Newcastle through a statement on social media.
Brentford has also sold players Bryan Mbeumo and Mark Flekken to other teams this transfer window.
Wissa's transfer is a notable change in Newcastle's recruitment strategy, as they have not signed an outfielder aged 26 or older in over three years.
Wissa previously played in the French second division in 2020 but has developed significantly since then.
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Liverpool will sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle for a record transfer fee in British football. The deal is reportedly worth around 130 million pounds. Isak is expected to undergo a medical and sign a six-year contract with Liverpool.
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Liverpool has agreed to sign Alexander Isak for about 130 million pounds, a record fee in British football.
The agreement comes after reports from media outlets like The Athletic and The Telegraph.
Isak will have a medical exam before he signs a six-year deal with Liverpool.
The 25-year-old scored 23 goals last season, making him the second-highest scorer in the Premier League.
Isak trained separately from his Newcastle teammates after indicating he wanted to join Liverpool.
Newcastle signed German striker Nick Woltemade, possibly in preparation for Isak's move.
Liverpool will now have two of the top goal scorers from last season, pairing Isak with Mohamed Salah.
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Liverpool has signed Hugo Ekitike and is close to signing Alexander Isak. The team is considering different formations to effectively include both players in their lineup. The article discusses tactical changes under the new manager, Arne Slot, to incorporate these new players.
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Liverpool has signed Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt.
The team is near finalizing a deal with Alexander Isak from Newcastle.
This marks a significant tactical shift for Liverpool under new boss Arne Slot.
Liverpool may use a 4-2-3-1 formation with Ekitike and Salah playing in narrow roles.
Another option is to play Ekitike as a left-winger, replacing Luis Diaz, who moved to Bayern Munich.
The 4-2-2-2 formation, similar to Ekitike’s former setup at Frankfurt, is also an option.
These changes reflect a departure from the team’s previous style under former manager Jurgen Klopp.
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Aston Villa is considering signing Jadon Sancho from Manchester United. Sancho, who is not a regular starter for Manchester United, previously turned down a move to Roma and had interest from Juventus.
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Aston Villa wants to sign Jadon Sancho from Manchester United.
Jadon Sancho is 25 years old.
Sancho has not started for Manchester United since the FA Cup final loss to Manchester City in 2023.
He declined a transfer to Roma and had interest from Juventus.
Sancho was on loan at Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea but neither club kept him permanently.
Chelsea paid a fine of £5 million to Manchester United for not completing Sancho's transfer.
Manchester United paid £73 million for Sancho four years ago.
Sancho last played for Manchester United in August 2024.
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Novak Djokovic reached the quarterfinals of the US Open by defeating Jan-Lennard Struff. This win made Djokovic the oldest man to achieve all four Grand Slam quarterfinals in one season and marked his 64th Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance.
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Djokovic won against Jan-Lennard Struff with scores of 6-3, 6-3, 6-2.
He became the oldest man to reach all four Grand Slam quarterfinals in a single season at age 38.
This victory marked Djokovic's 64th Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance.
Djokovic is pursuing his 25th major title.
The match had the oldest combined age for a US Open men’s singles match in the fourth round or later.
Djokovic played with a shoulder and forearm issue but completed the match without major trouble.
Struff had previously defeated two higher-ranked players to reach the fourth round.
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England, Scotland, and Ireland advanced to the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, while Wales did not. Exciting matches took place in York, where Australia and the USA ended in a 31-31 draw, and South Africa secured their first-ever quarter-final spot by defeating Italy. Scotland reached the quarter-finals for the first time since 2002 by beating Fiji.
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England, Scotland, and Ireland secured spots in the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.
Wales was eliminated from the tournament.
Australia and the USA played to a thrilling 31-31 draw, keeping both teams' hopes alive.
South Africa beat Italy 29-24 to reach their first World Cup quarter-final.
Scotland advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2002 by defeating Fiji 29-15.
Key players mentioned include USA's Ilona Maher, South Africa's coach Swys de Bruin, and Scotland's flying wing Francesca McGhie.
The match between Scotland and Canada will determine who faces hosts England in the knockout stage.
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Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano played to a 1-1 draw in the Spanish La Liga, with a faulty Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system causing controversy. Barcelona scored first with a penalty, but Rayo equalized in the second half. The malfunctioning VAR system could not review key plays, leading to disagreements and a tense atmosphere.
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Barcelona's Lamine Yamal scored a penalty in the 40th minute.
Rayo Vallecano's Fran Perez scored the equalizer in the 67th minute from a corner.
The VAR system was not working, so certain decisions were not reviewable.
A penalty was awarded to Barcelona after a challenge on Yamal, which sparked protests from Rayo.
Barcelona's goalkeeper, Joan Garcia, made several key saves throughout the match.
Rayo substitute Sergio Camello missed a crucial opportunity to win the match in the final minute.
The draw means Barcelona is no longer unbeaten in the league this season.
Rayo Vallecano's coach, Inigo Perez, discussed the penalty decision with the referee after the game.
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Aryna Sabalenka reached the quarter-finals of the US Open after defeating Cristina Bucsa. Sabalenka, the defending champion, aims to win the US Open again this year. She will face Marketa Vondrousova in her next match.
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Aryna Sabalenka advanced to her fifth straight quarter-final at the US Open.
She won against Cristina Bucsa with scores of 6-1, 6-4.
Sabalenka won the US Open last year but lost in the finals of this year’s Australian Open and French Open.
Her goal is to defend her US Open title, a feat last achieved by Serena Williams in 2014.
Sabalenka will play against 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in the next round.
Vondrousova advanced by defeating Elena Rybakina with scores of 6-4, 5-7, 6-2.
Sabalenka is set to remain the world number one at the tournament's end.
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Seattle Sounders won the 2025 Leagues Cup final, beating Inter Miami 3-0. The game ended with a conflict involving players, including Luis Suarez, who was seen in a tense moment after the match. The match saw significant moments, such as Alex Roldan scoring from a penalty and assisting a goal.
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Seattle Sounders defeated Inter Miami 3-0 in the 2025 Leagues Cup final.
Alex Roldan scored a penalty and assisted a goal for Seattle.
There was a conflict involving players at the end of the match, with Luis Suarez in the center.
Video appeared to show Suarez spitting on a Seattle staff member post-game.
The Leagues Cup is organized by Major League Soccer (MLS) and Liga MX and overseen by Concacaf.
Seattle Sounders claimed their first major trophy since winning the 2022 Concacaf Champions League.
The match set a single-game attendance record with 69,314 people at Lumen Field.
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Wayne Rooney discussed Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on his podcast, saying this season may be crucial for Arteta to win trophies. Rooney believes the team could have been more daring in their recent loss to Liverpool. He also stated that Liverpool are still top contenders for the Premier League title.
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Wayne Rooney talked about Arsenal's manager, Mikel Arteta, on his podcast.
Rooney said this season might be a critical time for Arteta to win trophies.
Arsenal lost 1-0 to Liverpool recently.
Rooney thinks Arsenal could have been more aggressive in the Liverpool match.
Rooney believes Liverpool is still a favorite to win the Premier League.
Rooney shared personal experiences of playing at Liverpool's stadium, Anfield.
His podcast, The Wayne Rooney Show, airs twice a week on BBC platforms.
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Novak Djokovic advanced to the US Open quarter-finals by defeating Jan-Lennard Struff. Despite dealing with some physical issues, Djokovic won the match in straight sets. He will face Taylor Fritz in the next round.
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Djokovic is aiming to win his 25th Grand Slam title.
He won against Jan-Lennard Struff, 6-3, 6-3, 6-2, in under two hours.
Djokovic had medical attention for neck and forearm issues during the match.
This is Djokovic's first tournament since Wimbledon, and he missed events in Toronto and Cincinnati.
He highlighted his strong serving performance in the match.
Djokovic will play against Taylor Fritz in the quarter-finals.
At 38 years old, Djokovic is the oldest player to reach quarter-finals at all four Grand Slam events in a single year.
Djokovic dedicates his post-match celebration to his daughter, who is learning to play the violin.
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Liverpool and Newcastle United have agreed on a £125 million deal for Swedish football player Alexander Isak. Isak is expected to join Liverpool after passing a medical exam and signing a six-year contract.
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Liverpool agreed to pay £125 million for Alexander Isak from Newcastle United.
Isak is a football player from Sweden.
The agreement was finalized, and Isak will join the Liverpool team.
A medical exam is scheduled for Isak on Monday.
The contract with Liverpool is for six years.
Liverpool initially offered £110 million, but Newcastle rejected it.
This transfer is Liverpool's major target for the summer.
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New rules require athletes competing in the female category at world-ranking events to undergo a gene test to determine if they have a Y chromosome. This test is meant to ensure fair competition by identifying those who might have a genetic advantage. The focus is on athletes with conditions where physical traits may not align with typical male or female classifications.
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All female athletes at the World Championships must take a one-time gene test.
The test looks for the SRY gene, which is associated with male development.
It helps identify if athletes have differences in sex development (DSD).
The test is a simple cheek swab or blood sample.
More than 90% of the athletes have been tested ahead of the event.
World Athletics faced challenges in countries where such tests are restricted.
Athletes with certain DSD conditions may still compete if they meet specific criteria.
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The Oval Invincibles have won the men's title in The Hundred cricket tournament for three consecutive years. Their success is attributed to keeping a consistent group of core players and smart player selections, particularly in bowling. This team approach has helped them maintain dominance, though there are hints their era could be nearing its end.
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The Oval Invincibles won The Hundred men's title for the third year in a row.
They have a core group of five players who have played more than 30 games together.
The Invincibles have been strong in both batting and bowling, with specialized roles for players.
Donovan Ferreira has a high strike-rate, hitting many sixes for the team.
They use many leg-spin bowlers and have seen successful contributions from them, like Sunil Narine and Rashid Khan.
Left-arm seam bowlers have been significant in their bowling strategy.
Since The Hundred began, they have excelled at taking wickets and scoring in the final parts of the game.
They have won 78% of their matches in three seasons.
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Dominik Szoboszlai scored a free-kick that helped Liverpool win against Arsenal. Pundits Wayne Rooney and Joe Hart discussed the impressive goal on a sports show.
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Dominik Szoboszlai scored a crucial free-kick in a Liverpool vs. Arsenal match.
The goal contributed to Liverpool's victory over Arsenal.
Wayne Rooney and Joe Hart analyzed the goal on a sports program called "Match of the Day."
The goal was described as "absolutely perfect" by these commentators.
This sports highlight was available only to viewers in the UK.
The match took place in the Premier League.
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Every week, BBC football expert Troy Deeney selects his Premier League team and manager of the week. This week's picks include players from clubs like Crystal Palace, Liverpool, and Bournemouth based on their performances in recent matches.
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Troy Deeney provides a weekly team of the week based on Premier League matches.
Dean Henderson from Crystal Palace impressed in his performance against Aston Villa.
Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool was highlighted for a strong display against Arsenal, particularly with a free-kick.
Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth was noted for his performance against Tottenham.
Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace stood out with his leadership and performance.
David Brooks of Bournemouth was outstanding against Tottenham, being a constant challenge for their defense.
The list also includes players like Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Everton and Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea, who have shown strong performances recently.
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Crystal Palace's manager, Oliver Glasner, insists that keeping captain Marc Guehi is essential for the team's success this season. Guehi, who scored in a recent 3-0 win against Aston Villa, has one year left on his contract and has received a transfer offer from Liverpool. The transfer window closes soon, and Glasner states it's crucial to retain Guehi due to the lack of a suitable replacement.
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Marc Guehi is the captain of Crystal Palace.
Guehi joined Crystal Palace from Chelsea in 2021.
He has one year left on his current contract.
Liverpool has made a £35 million offer for Guehi.
The Premier League transfer window ends on Monday at 19:00 BST.
Oliver Glasner wants to keep Guehi as they have no replacement ready.
Guehi has not agreed to a new contract with Crystal Palace.
Crystal Palace rejected a £65 million offer for Guehi from Newcastle last year.
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Oval Invincibles defeated Trent Rockets by 26 runs to win their third consecutive title in the men's Hundred cricket tournament. Will Jacks scored 72 runs from 41 balls to help secure the victory.
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Oval Invincibles won the men's Hundred cricket final.
They beat Trent Rockets by 26 runs.
This victory marks their third straight title in the Hundred series.
Will Jacks was a key player, scoring 72 runs from 41 balls.
The match report is available only for UK users.
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Liverpool won against Arsenal with a standout free-kick goal by Dominik Szoboszlai. The match took place at Anfield and was part of the Premier League.
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Liverpool played against Arsenal in a Premier League match.
The game was held at Anfield, Liverpool's home stadium.
Dominik Szoboszlai scored a notable goal from a free-kick.
Liverpool's victory was largely due to Szoboszlai's impressive goal.
The match highlights are not available in all locations, only in the UK.
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