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One Year After Baseball Witnessed Its Worst Team Ever, These Guys Are Even Worse: The Chicago White Sox set a modern record by losing 121 games last year ...
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Sammy Sosa Gets Rousing Ovation in First Wrigley Field Appearance in Over 20 Years
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Sammy Sosa’s Heartfelt Return to Wrigley Field
The ex-Cubs star received a standing ovation after 20+ years and will join the team Hall of Fame in 2025.
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  • Sammy Sosa made his first appearance at Wrigley Field in over 20 years to an enthusiastic fan reception.

  • Fans cheered and stood during a game against the Seattle Mariners, honoring their former franchise icon.

  • Sosa is set to be inducted into the Cubs Hall of Fame later in 2025 and recently served as a spring training instructor.

  • He issued a public apology for past mistakes believed to involve performance-enhancing drugs, emphasizing he never broke any laws.
  • There were times I did whatever I could to recover from injuries in an effort to keep my strength up to perform over 162 games.
    Sammy Sosa in an open letter where he apologized for some of the mistakes he made in the past.
PSG fall to Botafogo in shock Club World Cup defeat: Paris Saint-Germain fell to a surprise 1-0 defeat against Brazil's Botafogo in the Club World Cup on ...
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PSG fall to Botafogo in shock Club World Cup defeat
Red Bull agree deal to buy Newcastle Falcons and keep Premiership club afloat: Red Bull has agreed to buy Newcastle Falcons with a commitment to keep the club in ...
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Mykhailo Mudryk charged with doping offences by FA: Exclusive: Chelsea winger could face four-year ban after testing positive for performance-enhancing substance ...
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Mykhailo Mudryk charged with doping offences by FA
Pope Leo XIV Dons White Sox Hat During Public General Audience in Vatican: Chicago got a spiritual boost Wednesday.
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Pope Leo XIV Dons White Sox Hat During Public General Audience in Vatican
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Pope Leo XIV’s Address Clashes With Trump Parade
The Chicago event features a mass and video message at Rate Field with nearly sold-out $5 tickets, coinciding with Trump’s military display.
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  • Pope Leo XIV will deliver a video message and hold a mass in Chicago simultaneously with Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C.

  • Nearly all 40,000 seats at the Rate Field stadium, home to the Chicago White Sox, are sold for this event aimed mostly at young people.

  • Trump’s parade will include about 6,600 troops and a range of military vehicles, from WWII bombers to modern tanks and armored vehicles.

  • Before becoming pope, Leo criticized nationalist movements and Trump’s immigration policies, advocating for reconciliation and dialogue worldwide.
  • Where there is love, there is no room for prejudice, for ‘security’ zones separating us from our neighbors, for the exclusionary mindset that, tragically, we now see emerging also in political nationalisms.Pope Leo XIV criticized the surge of nationalist political movements in the world and prayed for reconciliation and dialogue during a mass.
Pope Leo XIV delivers message of hope on video played at Chicago's Rate Field celebration
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Pope Leo XIV Inspires Hope at Chicago Event
About 30,000 attendees gathered at Rate Field for a hopeful message emphasizing youth and community bonds.
Key FactsJun 15 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Pope Leo XIV delivered an eight-minute video message of hope during a celebration at Chicago’s Rate Field.

  • He encouraged attendees to be a “light of hope,” foster community, and improve the world.

  • The event attracted roughly 30,000 participants and concluded with a Mass led by Cardinal Blase Cupich.

  • A ceremonial first pitch invitation from the Chicago White Sox was extended to the pope, a lifelong fan.
  • When I see each and every one of you, when I see how people gather together to celebrate their faith, I discover myself how much hope there is in the world in this jubilee year of hope.
    Pope Leo XIV during a video message at the celebration at Rate Field.
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Messi inspires Inter Miami to win against Porto at Club World Cup: Lionel Messi hits late winner against Porto to push Inter Miami to verge of qualification at ...
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Messi inspires Inter Miami to win against Porto at Club World Cup
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Messi’s Magic Defines Club World Cup Moment
Messi scored his 50th Inter Miami goal and led a historic CONCACAF win over Porto before 31,783 fans in Atlanta.
Key FactsJun 20 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Lionel Messi’s game-winning free kick in the 54th minute secured Inter Miami’s victory against FC Porto.

  • This match marked the first competitive win for a CONCACAF team over a European club.

  • Messi attracted supporters nationwide and internationally, elevating the atmosphere at the FIFA Club World Cup.

  • Inter Miami can advance to the knockout stage with a draw in their upcoming group match against Palmeiras.
  • Touched by God, isn’t he? Incredible. What a player.José Fonte, Portuguese defender, praising Lionel Messi after his free kick goal in the match against FC Porto.
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Marina Mabrey's foul on Caitlin Clark upgraded to Flagrant-2: AP source: The WNBA has upgraded the technical foul on Connecticut’s Marina Mabrey for shoving ...
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Marina Mabrey's foul on Caitlin Clark upgraded to Flagrant-2: AP source
Shedeur Sanders: "I made some wrong choices personally": Sanders speaks, after a pair of speeding tickets.
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Pope Leo breaks from papal dress codes — with a White Sox baseball cap: Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and the first American pope, wore a White Sox baseball cap ...
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Pope Leo breaks from papal dress codes — with a White Sox baseball cap
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Pope Leo XIV Adopts Sporty Papal Style
The first American pope wore a White Sox cap during his weekly audience, blending casual sportswear with traditional papal robes.
Key FactsJun 12 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native, broke papal dress conventions by wearing a White Sox baseball cap at the Vatican.

  • He greeted newlywed couples during the Wednesday audience, combining casual sportswear with his white cassocks.

  • His brother confirmed his allegiance to the White Sox, and footage shows his attendance at their 2005 World Series victory.

  • The pope’s relaxed style may signal a shift in papal fashion, highlighted by a new mural in Rome.
South Africa seal historic ICC World Test Championship triumph: South Africa ended 27 years of hurt by beating Australia at Lord’s
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South Africa seal historic ICC World Test Championship triumph
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South Africa Claims First ICC World Test Title
South Africa defeated Australia by five wickets at Lord’s in 2025 to end a 27-year wait for a major ICC championship.
Key FactsJun 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • South Africa secured their inaugural major ICC trophy by beating defending champions Australia by five wickets in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s.

  • The chase marked one of the highest successful run pursuits in the 141-year history of the iconic cricket venue.

  • Despite intense pressure and relentless Australian bowling, South Africa maintained composure, losing only three wickets on the final day.

  • Captain Temba Bavuma and key batsman Markram played pivotal roles in a victory that ended nearly three decades without a top ICC title.
  • We’ve come a long way as a team, as a country. We always say we want to be good people and play good. We’re moving in the right direction as a cricketing nation.Keshav Maharaj, reflecting on South Africa's journey after winning the WTC final.
FIFA abandons anti-racism campaign at Club World Cup: According to a media report, FIFA has decided not to display any messages against racism or discrimination ...
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FIFA abandons anti-racism campaign at Club World Cup
What’s Going on Between Riley Gaines and Simone Biles?: Simone Biles called Riley Gaines, the swimmer turned conservative commentator, a “straight up sore loser” ...
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What’s Going on Between Riley Gaines and Simone Biles?
India rule the cricketing world, but is their dominance good for the sport?: India generate an estimated 80 per cent of the game’s global revenue ...
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Shashank Singh – ‘Shreyas Iyer should have slapped me (for run-out)…I was running as if on the beach, not even in a garden’
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Steve Smith avoids surgery on finger after World Test Championship final: Steve Smith will almost certainly be ruled out of Australia's first Test against West ...
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Steve Smith avoids surgery on finger after World Test Championship final
Sport Unlimited celebrates 50 years of business: ALPENA — Sports Unlimited celebrated its 50th anniversary with a three-day open house Thursday through Saturday ...
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Sport Unlimited celebrates 50 years of business
Russian athletes excluded from luge at 2026 Winter Olympics by the sport's governing body
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Russian athletes excluded from luge at 2026 Winter Olympics by the sport's ...
Gareth Bale in talks to front US takeover of Plymouth: Exclusive: Winger could follow familiar path trodden by various sports stars in purchasing shares in a ...
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Gareth Bale in talks to front US takeover of Plymouth
Football fan dies after falling from stand during Portugal v Spain final: A football fan has died after falling from the second tier of a stand during the ...
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Football fan dies after falling from stand during Portugal v Spain final
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Portugal Secures Nations League in Penalty Shootout
Ruben Neves scored the winning penalty after a 2-2 draw to give Portugal their second Nations League crown in Munich.
Key FactsJun 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Portugal equalized twice after Spain took the lead on each occasion during regular time.

  • Cristiano Ronaldo scored the second equalizer in the 61st minute before leaving due to cramp.

  • Portugal won the shootout 5-3 when Alvaro Morata missed his penalty attempt.

  • This victory is Portugal’s second competitive win over Spain and their second Nations League title.
  • Our fighting spirit and togetherness were decisive today.
    Bruno Fernandes, who converted his penalty, told RTL.
Josh Allen: If you don't like tush push, stop it on the field: Bills head coach Sean McDermott was outspoken about his belief that the NFL should ban the tush ...
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Josh Allen: If you don't like tush push, stop it on the field
Pope Leo Delivers a Message to a Ballpark Celebration in Chicago: “Recognize that God is present,” he said in a recorded video to a crowd gathered at the home ...
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Pope Leo Delivers a Message to a Ballpark Celebration in Chicago
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Pope Leo’s First Address in Chicago
Over 30,000 attendees gathered at Rate Field in June 2025 to hear Pope Leo’s message to youth via video.
Key FactsJun 15 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Pope Leo XIV, a native of Chicago, was elected Catholic Church leader in May, sparking excitement in his hometown.

  • A celebration including music, prayer, and the pope’s recorded message took place at the White Sox’s Rate Field on Saturday.

  • The nearly eight-minute video focused on young people’s struggles with isolation, anxiety, and loneliness during the pandemic.

  • Tickets for the event sold out rapidly, with some reselling for more than $1,200 on secondary markets.
  • I’d like to take this opportunity to invite each one of you to look into your own hearts, to recognize that God is present, and that perhaps in many different ways, God is reaching out to you.Pope Leo XIV addressing young people gathered in Chicago and watching online during his first public address.
Jamie George to join British and Irish Lions squad in Portugal: Hooker has crucial tour experience from 2017 and 2021 and is set to be drafted in to bolster ...
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Jamie George to join British and Irish Lions squad in Portugal
School shooting in Graz! At least 11 dead - | Identity of perpetrator known: There was a shooting at a school in Graz, Austria. Eleven people are dead ...
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School shooting in Graz! At least 11 dead - | Identity of perpetrator ...
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Memorial and Investigation After Graz Shooting
Eleven victims died in the Graz attack; authorities continue probing motives while legal firearm possession is scrutinized.
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  • A 21-year-old gunman killed nine people at his former school and himself; another victim succumbed to injuries later.

  • Authorities discovered a farewell letter in the suspect’s home, which provided no explanation for the attack.

  • The perpetrator legally owned a shotgun and a handgun, both used during the incident and found at the scene.

  • Austria observes a nationwide moment of silence at 10 a.m. as part of a three-day period of national mourning.
  • He apparently met the requirements, otherwise he would not have legally obtained this firearm.
    Franz Ruf, Director of Public Safety, in ORF about the legal requirements for the perpetrator's gun ownership.
Liverpool reach Florian Wirtz agreement with Bayer Leverkusen for big-money deal: Liverpool have made a breakthrough in their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen ...
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Liverpool reach Florian Wirtz agreement with Bayer Leverkusen for ...
Tete Dijana wins third Comrades Marathon men’s title: Tete Dijana clinched his third Comrades Marathon men's title in a thrilling finish in Durban ...
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Tete Dijana wins third Comrades Marathon men’s title
TNT Sports brands rugby rebel league ‘delusional’: Concept of breakaway global franchise competition dismissed as club game in England witnesses unprecedented ...
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TNT Sports brands rugby rebel league ‘delusional’
I wish Dad had been knighted years ago, says Billy Boston's son: Rugby league's first knight, Sir Billy Boston, is now 90 years old and is living with dementia.
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I wish Dad had been knighted years ago, says Billy Boston's son
Denbigh hockey player 'in limbo' after head struck by ball: Claerwen Render did not get an insurance payout after suffering a brain injury during a hockey match.
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Denbigh hockey player 'in limbo' after head struck by ball
Pope Leo XIV Couldn't Help But Join In With 'White Sox' Chant Outside Vatican: The Pope loves his White Sox.
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White Sox To Acquire Aaron Civale: Aaron Civale is headed to the south side of Chicago after requesting a trade from the Brewers. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
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White Sox To Acquire Aaron Civale
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s epic French Open final proved the future of men’s tennis is in good hands
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Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s epic French Open final proved the ...
Hard Knock Life: Jay-Z loses $1 million bet on Thunder to win in 5 games: Jay-Z bet $1 million on OKC to win in exactly five games. With the Pacers up 2-1 in the ...
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Hard Knock Life: Jay-Z loses $1 million bet on Thunder to win in 5 games
Meet 60-year-old who hasn’t missed a Comrades race since 1990: Vitalis Poli, 60, has run and finished the Comrades Marathon 34 times and has not missed a single ...
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Meet 60-year-old who hasn’t missed a Comrades race since 1990
“Sport Bild”: FC Bayern negotiates with Williams' advisors - | Salary like Sané & Kimmich's?
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“Sport Bild”: FC Bayern negotiates with Williams' advisors - | Salary ...
The rugby legend Wales didn't want because of the colour of his skin: Billy Boston has become the first ever rugby league player to receive a knighthood ...
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The rugby legend Wales didn't want because of the colour of his skin
Simone Biles Slams Riley Gaines' 'Truly Sick' Anti-Trans Talk: 'Straight Up Sore Loser!'
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Simone Biles condemns targeting transgender athletes after online spat: Simone Biles apologized for getting 'personal' with Riley Gaines over social media ...
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Simone Biles condemns targeting transgender athletes after online spat
Former Rockies watch and weep at futility of 2025 team: ‘You have to really start over’
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Former Rockies watch and weep at futility of 2025 team: ‘You have to ...
Trump urges Iran and Israel to make peace deal: U.S. President Donald Trump calls on Iran and Israel to strike a peace deal, referencing his prior diplomatic ...
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Trump urges Iran and Israel to make peace deal
Coco Gauff fights back to beat Aryna Sabalenka to French Open crown: Coco Gauff staged a remarkable comeback to defeat world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a ...
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Coco Gauff fights back to beat Aryna Sabalenka to French Open crown
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Gauff's Landmark Victory at French Open 2025
At age 21, Gauff earned her second major title in a windy Paris final, overcoming Sabalenka in three sets.
Key FactsJun 07 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Coco Gauff captured her first French Open championship by defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-7, 6-2, 6-4.

  • This win allowed her to move past the difficult loss she experienced in the 2022 final.

  • She demonstrated strong mental focus and committed fewer mistakes despite challenging weather conditions.

  • Her achievement marked a significant accomplishment for American women competing on the Paris clay courts.
  • It was a tough time, I was doubting myself.
    Coco Gauff recalls her feelings before the match after losing in the 2022 French Open final.
Chicago White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf to be deposed in Rate Field shooting lawsuit
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Chicago White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf to be deposed in Rate Field ...
Lewes FC, the football club that went woke, is going broke: Lewes FC were the first side to announce equal pay for their men’s and women’s teams but are now ...
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Lewes FC, the football club that went woke, is going broke
Mike Tindall the driving force behind rugby breakaway league: R360 is looking to create ‘grand prix’ model of 12 franchises and hopes to attract the top 300 male ...
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Mike Tindall the driving force behind rugby breakaway league
Uriah Rennie dead: Iconic Premier League referee passes away aged 65: Uriah Rennie, the Premier League's first black referee, has sadly passed away aged 65.
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Uriah Rennie dead: Iconic Premier League referee passes away aged 65
Why Andre Russell disagrees with Virat Kohli’s IPL win is ‘five levels’ below Test cricket comment: ‘Different being from West Indies’
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Why Andre Russell disagrees with Virat Kohli’s IPL win is ‘five levels’ ...
Hakuho quits Japan Sumo Assocation with plans to form global body: Hakuho, a retired “yokozuna” or grand champion, says he has quit the Japan Sumo Association ...
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Hakuho quits Japan Sumo Assocation with plans to form global body
Fans don't appear to be snatching up tickets to the Club World Cup: If slashed ticket prices, closed stadium sections and moved seats are any indication ...
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Fans don't appear to be snatching up tickets to the Club World Cup
Student missed Air India flight by just 10 minutes: Bhoomi Chauhan remembers being angry and frustrated. Bumper-to-bumper traffic had delayed her car journey to ...
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Student missed Air India flight by just 10 minutes
Heavyweight boxing champion Usyk pleads with Trump, inviting him to spend a week in Ukraine: ‘Open your eyes, help my people’
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Heavyweight boxing champion Usyk pleads with Trump, inviting him to spend ...
Breaking: Israel's Haifa under attack, Israelis told to enter bomb shelters: The northern Israeli city of Haifa has come under attack amid rising conflict ...
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Breaking: Israel's Haifa under attack, Israelis told to enter bomb ...
Red Roses players back ‘Ruck You’ transgender v biological female sevens match: Organised by former England prop Sasha Acheson, the sevens game took place in ...
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Red Roses players back ‘Ruck You’ transgender v biological female sevens ...
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Inclusive Rugby Match Challenges Transgender Ban
In June 2025, a landmark sevens match in Oslo featured trans and biological women, ending 34-7 and highlighting inclusivity in rugby.
Key FactsJun 03 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • The ‘Ruck You’ game in Oslo featured seven trans women competing against seven former female internationals in a sevens rugby match.

  • The event aimed to challenge assumptions about physical advantages of trans women and concluded with a 34-7 score favoring biological females.

  • Organized by former England prop Sasha Acheson, the match gained backing from players across England, Wales, and Scotland.

  • Despite World Rugby’s 2020 ban on trans women at elite levels, the game showcased unity and called for inclusivity in women’s rugby.
  • If you’re wondering why I flew [to Oslo] for one 7s game, it’s because people in my community had their rugby careers stolen from them by a ban on trans athletes.Alycia Washington, a United States international, explaining her motivation to participate in the Ruck You match.
Tottenham on verge of appointing Thomas Frank as new head coach: Exclusive: Brentford understood to be demanding compensation fee of £10 million for Dane
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Tottenham on verge of appointing Thomas Frank as new head coach
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Mary Lou Retton fined $100 for DUI: American gymnastics icon Mary Lou Retton entered a no contest plea to driving under the influence stemming from a May traffic ...
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Mary Lou Retton fined $100 for DUI
Why Tyrol's French Open winner wants to conquer the tennis world from Varese | Tiroler Tageszeitung Online
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25 Rising MLB Prospects So Far In 2025: Discover 25 rising MLB prospects making noise in 2025 who made big moves up their respective Top 30s in our June update.
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25 Rising MLB Prospects So Far In 2025
Kyle Teel Reportedly Called Up To White Sox: The White Sox are calling up the No. 42 prospect in baseball, MassLive's Chris Cotillo reported on Thursday.
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Kyle Teel Reportedly Called Up To White Sox
Pope Leo XIV Brings Chicago Style To The Vatican With His Choice Of Hat: Of course, social media pontificated about the pontiff's shout-out to his hometown.
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Pope Leo XIV Brings Chicago Style To The Vatican With His Choice Of Hat
Ange Postecoglou to be sacked by Tottenham Hotspur: Exclusive: Decision to axe the Australian head coach comes just weeks after winning the Europa League
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Ange Postecoglou to be sacked by Tottenham Hotspur
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Spurs Dismiss Postecoglou Despite Europa League Triumph
Postecoglou was sacked following Spurs' 17-year trophy drought end, due to poor Premier League performance this season.
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  • Ange Postecoglou was relieved of his managerial duties at Tottenham Hotspur after a disappointing league campaign.

  • He led Spurs to a Europa League victory two weeks prior, ending a 17-year wait for a trophy.

  • Captain Son Heung-min and teammate James Maddison praised Postecoglou’s leadership and positive impact on the squad.

  • The club stated the decision was made to position Spurs for sustained success rather than emotional attachment to recent wins.
  • When I reflect on my time as Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, my overriding emotion is one of pride.
    Ange Postecoglou reflects on his time at Tottenham Hotspur and the challenges he overcame.
Packers to reportedly release two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander: Jaire Alexander was a first-round pick by the Packers in 2018.
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Packers to reportedly release two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander
Chicago White Sox drop 7th straight with 5-4 loss to St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of doubleheader
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Victory for biological reality: Boxer Imane Khelif will no longer be able to participate in women's competitions. An expert report reveals that he is a man ...
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Victory for biological reality: Boxer Imane Khelif will no longer be able ...
Georgia O'Connor: The life of Durham's superstar boxer: We took a look back at the life of County Durham's brightest boxing star Georgia O'Connor - who has ...
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Georgia O'Connor: The life of Durham's superstar boxer
Nicholas Pooran Shocks Cricket World, Announces Retirement From All Forms Of International Cricket | Cricket News
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