The article discusses how the Lionesses, England's women's national football team, reached the Euro 2025 final by defeating Italy. It highlights their journey and strategies as part of a BBC Sport documentary.
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The Lionesses is England's women's national football team.
They reached the final of the Euro 2025 competition.
England defeated Italy in a crucial match.
BBC Sport created a documentary about their journey.
The documentary is called "Lionesses: History Makers."
The documentary is available for UK viewers on iPlayer.
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India and England ended the Test cricket series in a 2-2 draw, with each of the five matches going to the final day and four to the last session. Despite predictions favoring England, India, led by a new captain, showed strong performance despite missing key players due to injury and retirement. Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj were standout performers for India, with Gill scoring 754 runs and Siraj taking 23 wickets.
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The cricket series between India and England ended in a 2-2 draw.
Each of the five matches lasted until the final day, with four extending to the last session.
Experts had expected an easy victory for England due to India's recent losses and missing players.
India played without four key players: R Ashwin, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Mohammed Shami.
Shubman Gill led India as captain for the first time and scored 754 runs in the series.
Mohammed Siraj was the top wicket-taker, with 23 wickets in the series.
India's team included several inexperienced players who performed well under pressure.
The series featured high intensity and skill from both teams with multiple centuries scored.
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Tommy Fleetwood leads the St Jude Championship by four shots after completing his second round. Play was stopped because of bad weather, with several players still having unfinished rounds. The tournament will continue once the weather improves.
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Tommy Fleetwood scored a six-under 64 in the second round, giving him a four-shot lead.
Fleetwood had seven birdies but also made a bogey on the 18th hole.
The event is part of the FedExCup play-offs, a series of golf tournaments.
Collin Morikawa scored 65, and both he and Akshay Bhatia are at nine under, four shots behind Fleetwood.
Bad weather, including lightning, caused a suspension of play with 21 players still on the course.
World number one Scottie Scheffler finished with a score of seven under.
The second round will continue on Saturday at 13:30 BST once the weather allows.
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Newcastle United's coach Eddie Howe stated that Alexander Isak is not currently participating with the team. Isak has trained separately after missing the pre-season tour due to a minor injury. Despite transfer challenges and Isak's situation, Newcastle continues to prepare for the upcoming season.
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Eddie Howe said Alexander Isak is not currently training with the Newcastle United group.
Newcastle turned down a £110 million offer from Liverpool for Isak last week.
Isak missed the pre-season tour in Asia because of a minor thigh injury.
Isak is training alone at his former club, Real Sociedad.
Howe hopes for Isak to rejoin but says conditions must be right.
Isak has not been disciplined, but he trains separately from his teammates.
Friday's friendly match ended in a 2-2 draw against Espanyol.
Newcastle's pre-season included missed signings and no pre-season wins yet.
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Over recent weeks, there have been incidents at WNBA games where people have thrown sex toys onto the court, disrupting the games. Arrests have been made in Georgia and Arizona, and these actions have highlighted concerns about security in sports arenas.
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Several WNBA games have faced disruptions due to sex toys being thrown onto the court.
Incidents occurred in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Phoenix.
A man was arrested in Georgia for throwing toys onto the court and faces charges like disorderly conduct and indecent exposure.
Another man in Phoenix was arrested for throwing a toy in the crowd, claiming it was part of a trending prank.
Security challenges arise because these toys don't set off metal detectors and can be hidden easily.
Arena security struggles with balancing speedy entry processes with thorough checks.
New York Liberty is working with police in an ongoing investigation related to these incidents.
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Recently, some Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) games were interrupted by sex toys being thrown onto the court. Two people have been arrested, and the incidents are partly linked to a group involved with a meme-coin. The WNBA has condemned the behavior and warned that any fans caught would be banned and face legal action.
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WNBA games were disrupted by fans throwing sex toys onto the court.
Two individuals have been charged with criminal offenses related to these incidents.
A group tied to a meme-coin claimed responsibility for some disruptions as part of a publicity stunt.
The group denied targeting women's sports or holding negative views.
The exact number of related incidents is unknown.
The WNBA has stated that throwing objects poses safety risks and offenders will face consequences.
Coaches and players expressed concern over the incidents and the impact on the league's image.
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The Trent Rockets defeated Birmingham Phoenix by six wickets in a cricket match at The Hundred men's competition. Tom Banton was the top scorer for the Rockets, and Lockie Ferguson's strong bowling helped secure the win. The Rockets achieved victory with 22 balls to spare in the game.
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Trent Rockets won against Birmingham Phoenix by six wickets.
Birmingham Phoenix scored 122 runs for 6 wickets in 100 balls.
Trent Rockets scored 123 runs for 4 wickets in 78 balls.
New Zealand bowler Lockie Ferguson took 3 wickets for 20 runs for the Rockets.
Tom Banton top-scored with 43 runs for Trent Rockets.
Rehan Ahmed supported with 25 runs from 16 balls.
The match took place at Edgbaston as part of The Hundred competition.
Adam Hose hit a boundary to secure the win with 22 balls remaining.
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Barcelona has taken disciplinary action against goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, including removing his captaincy. The dispute involves his medical records after recent back surgery. Meanwhile, Robert Lewandowski will miss an upcoming match due to a hamstring problem.
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Marc-Andre ter Stegen's contract with Barcelona is under review, with possible termination.
Ter Stegen underwent back surgery in July, and his fitness level is at the center of the dispute.
He allegedly refused to share medical details, affecting Barcelona's financial plans.
Barcelona's financial struggles still impact their ability to register new players.
Ter Stegen insists he is cooperating with the club to resolve the issues.
His role as a captain has been given to another player following disciplinary action.
Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona's striker, has a hamstring injury and will not play in the upcoming friendly match.
Lewandowski scored 42 goals last season, significantly contributing to Barcelona's success.
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Manchester United has upgraded its training ground, Carrington, with a £50 million investment led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The upgrades include new facilities such as a barber's area, an F1 simulator, and expanded open-plan spaces to enhance interaction and atmosphere. The renovations aim to maintain Manchester United's competitive edge by providing modern, world-class amenities.
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Manchester United invested £50 million in upgrading their Carrington training ground.
The renovations took 12 months and were completed on time and within budget.
New features include a barber's area and a Formula 1 simulator.
The upgrades focused on creating large, open-plan areas with natural light to improve the environment.
The renovated facility aims to support the club's reputation as a top-tier team.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe led the investment, motivated by his initial impressions of the facility.
Sir Alex Ferguson unveiled a plaque honoring the late club receptionist Kath Phipps during the opening ceremony.
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AC Milan is interested in getting Rasmus Hojlund, a striker from Manchester United. There have been talks about Hojlund possibly leaving, and Milan might consider a loan deal first due to financial constraints.
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Rasmus Hojlund is a striker who plays for Manchester United.
Manchester United signed Hojlund for £72 million from Atalanta in August 2023.
Milan is interested in acquiring Hojlund on an initial loan with an option to buy him next summer.
The proposed loan fee is 4 million euros, with a purchase option of 40 million euros.
Manchester United has agreed on terms with RB Leipzig to bring in Slovenia international Benjamin Sesko.
Milan's financial limitation is due to not playing in European competitions this season.
Manchester United and AC Milan are still negotiating the details of Hojlund's potential move.
Milan starts their Serie A campaign against Cremonese on August 23.
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Britain's Sonay Kartal lost to Caroline Garcia in the first round of the Cincinnati Open. Other British tennis players, Katie Boulter and Jacob Fearnley, also exited in the first round. Five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams was defeated in her match as well.
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Sonay Kartal, a British tennis player, was defeated by Caroline Garcia in the first round of the Cincinnati Open.
Caroline Garcia, a French player and former world number four, beat Kartal with scores of 7-5, 4-6, 3-6.
Katie Boulter, another British player, lost her first-round match to Serbia's Olga Danilovic.
Olga Danilovic will play against Emma Raducanu in the second round.
Jacob Fearnley, a British tennis male player, also had a first-round exit.
Venus Williams, a well-known American tennis player, was defeated by Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.
Venus Williams had received a wild card entry for the Cincinnati Open.
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Chelsea has agreed to let their striker, Nicolas Jackson, leave the club. Jackson trained alone amid interest from another team, Newcastle, and was not part of a recent match lineup. Chelsea plans to sell him for at least double what they paid to sign him in 2023.
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Nicolas Jackson is a striker for Chelsea.
He has agreed with Chelsea that he can leave the club.
Jackson has shown good performance by scoring 30 goals and assisting 12 times in 80 matches for Chelsea.
Newcastle is interested in signing Jackson after missing out on another player.
Chelsea signed two new strikers this summer, Joao Pedro and Liam Delap.
Chelsea hopes to sell Jackson for at least double the £32 million they paid for him.
If Chelsea doesn't get the price they want, they plan to keep him in the team.
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Chris Woakes, an English cricket player, is considering skipping surgery and opting for rehabilitation to recover from a shoulder injury in time for the Ashes series against Australia. He injured his shoulder during a test match against India and now awaits scan results to decide his next steps. Woakes still played in the match despite his injury, helping his team chase victory.
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Chris Woakes is a cricket player for England.
Woakes injured his shoulder during a match against India.
He is waiting for scan results to decide between surgery or rehabilitation.
Surgery could take up to four months for recovery.
Rehabilitation might take around eight weeks to strengthen the shoulder.
The first Ashes Test against Australia starts on 21 November.
Woakes still batted in the match with an injured shoulder, despite being ruled out of the test.
His actions received praise for bravery from the public and the sports community.
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In The Hundred women's cricket competition, Birmingham Phoenix defeated Trent Rockets by 11 runs. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt scored 64 runs for Rockets, but her team failed to chase Birmingham's total of 148 runs.
Chelsea has made over £250 million from player sales from its academy in the past three years. Armando Broja's recent transfer to Burnley is part of this strategy to meet financial rules. The sales have allowed Chelsea to invest in new players.
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Chelsea has earned more than £250 million from selling academy players in three years.
Armando Broja's move to Burnley contributed up to £20 million to this total.
Other players sold include Bashir Humphreys for £14.7 million and Ishe Samuels-Smith for £6.5 million.
Academy player sales help Chelsea meet Premier League financial regulations.
The club has used these funds to reinvest in new player signings.
Chelsea has been fined £26.7 million by UEFA for not fully meeting its stricter financial rules.
Sales of previous academy players like Mason Mount and others have significantly contributed to Chelsea's revenue.
Chelsea's academy was already profitable before the current ownership took over in 2022.
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Bayern Munich is shifting its partnership with Rwanda from a commercial sponsorship to a focus on developing young football players at a Bayern-affiliated academy in Rwanda. This decision follows criticism due to alleged Rwandan support for rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The "Visit Rwanda" branding will be phased out, although it is still currently visible on Bayern's website.
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Bayern Munich had a five-year sponsorship deal with Rwanda starting in 2023.
The deal came under fire due to Rwanda's alleged support of rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Bayern is now changing the partnership into a three-year talent development program in Rwanda.
The program will focus on training young football players at the FC Bayern Academy in Kigali.
Previously, similar sponsorship deals were made by Rwanda with clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, and Atletico Madrid.
Bayern has not provided a timeframe for removing "Visit Rwanda" branding.
Rwanda's involvement in European football sponsorship began in 2018 with a deal with Arsenal.
Rwanda faces accusations related to backing rebel groups and exploiting minerals in the DRC.
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Ethan Nwaneri, a young Arsenal football player, has signed a new five-year contract with the club that lasts until 2030. Nwaneri, 18, had previously gained attention for becoming the youngest player to appear in a Premier League match. He played 37 games and scored nine goals last season.
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Ethan Nwaneri, aged 18, signed a five-year contract with Arsenal.
His new contract will keep him at the club until 2030.
Nwaneri's earlier deal was set to end in June 2026.
He became the youngest Premier League player at age 15 years and 181 days.
Last season, he made 37 appearances and scored nine goals for Arsenal.
He contributed to England Under-21s winning the European Championship in 2024-25.
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The article explores the personal connections people have with their favorite football clubs. Fans shared stories about moments that made them fall in love with their teams, such as special interactions with players or family traditions. The piece highlights how supporting a team can create a sense of community and belonging.
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Fans often support football clubs due to ties with a specific location, family influence, or admiration of particular players.
A campaign called 'My Club, My Passion' gathers stories from fans about their love for their football teams.
Researcher Danielle Sarver Coombs states that supporting a team offers a sense of shared identity and community.
A Nottingham Forest fan recalls meeting manager Brian Clough, who kissed his grandfather's head, creating a cherished memory.
An Everton fan describes attending games as a safe space for her autistic son, who views the players as superheroes.
A Tottenham Hotspur fan developed his love for the club after watching the Italia '90 World Cup, driven by players Lineker and Gazza.
A Liverpool fan shares a personal story of his grandad's ashes being buried under the famous Kop, symbolizing a deep family connection to the club.
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Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and Southampton are trying to return to the Premier League after being relegated. These teams are receiving parachute payments, which are meant to help them financially after relegation. Some experts are worried these payments create an unfair advantage in the Championship, helping certain clubs bounce back to the Premier League quickly.
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Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and Southampton are aiming for promotion back to the Premier League.
These teams get parachute payments designed to support them after losing Premier League revenue.
Parachute payments are made by the Premier League to relegated teams for up to three years.
Football experts are concerned these payments make it easier for certain clubs to be promoted quickly.
In the last five seasons, two of the three promoted teams from the Championship received parachute payments.
The financial gap between clubs getting parachute payments and those that don't has grown significantly.
Parachute clubs had average revenues of £62.9 million in 2023-24, while other clubs averaged £26.7 million.
The wage bill gap between these clubs grew from £10.4 million in 2014-15 to £43.3 million in 2023-24.
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The Championship, a football league in England, is seeing a high turnover in managers. Only one team, Portsmouth, has the same manager as last season, while several others have made changes. New managers are stepping into roles amidst the competitive and challenging environment of the league.
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Only one of the 18 teams from last season has kept the same manager for this season.
The Championship is described as a tough league where mistakes are quickly punished.
Eleven teams in the Championship have new managers since the last season.
Six of these new appointments involve managers with no previous experience at this league level.
Portsmouth's manager, John Mousinho, is the only manager remaining from last August in the Championship.
Comparatively, the Premier League has a more stable managerial scene with 11 of 17 teams retaining the same manager as last year.
New managers include Marti Cifuentes at Leicester City and Will Still at Southampton.
Sheffield United brought in Ruben Selles in an effort to return to the Premier League.
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