FACTFLOW
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Global Edition
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Updated 03:25 CST
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Gough questions England's appointment of North
Darren Gough questions the appointment of Marcus North as England’s new selector, saying the arrival of the Australian will further divide the national team from the domestic game.
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Enhanced Games is finally here - causing dismay and intrigue
The Enhanced Games, the 'Steroid Olympics' which take place this weekend, are forcing sport and wider society to confront some challenging questions.
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Toulouse make approach for Motherwell boss Askou
Toulouse have made an official approach to Motherwell as they aim to make manager Jens Berthel Askou their new head coach.
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Spain midfielder Lopez ruled out of World Cup
Spain midfielder Fermin Lopez is ruled out of the World Cup with a broken bone in his foot.
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North Korean side wins in South to reach final
A team of North Korean footballers who made history by crossing the border into South Korea earned a victory to take them into the Asian Women's Champions League final.
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Saka calls out critics as players celebrate title at Emirates at 5am
Arsenal have had to wait 22 years to celebrate a title win, and both the club's players and fans made sure to savour every second of it.
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Man Utd-Forest referee not selected for final day
The referee for Manchester United's win over Nottingham Forest last Sunday has not been selected for any match in the final round of Premier League fixtures.
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Why the Enhanced Games will force sport to confront tough questions
The Enhanced Games, the 'Steroid Olympics' which take place this weekend, are forcing sport and wider society to confront some challenging questions.
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What tactics might Alonso use at Chelsea?
What tactical approach will Xabi Alonso bring to Stamford Bridge next season after being announced as Chelsea boss?
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Ex-Wales and Lions centre Lewis dies aged 84
Arthur Lewis, a member of the 1971 Grand Slam-winning Wales team and former British and Irish Lion, dies aged 84.
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Emslie recalled by Scotland five months after giving birth
Scotland have recalled Claire Emslie for next month's Women's World Cup qualifying double-header against Israel, five months on from the forward giving birth.
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Emery eyes fifth Europa crown but denies being 'king' of competition
Aston Villa are aiming to end a 30-year trophy drought in Istanbul on Wednesday.
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Empty rooms and Fifa cancellations - US hotels fear World Cup washout
The 2026 Fifa World Cup was supposed to provide a tourism boom for the United States, but now the fear is that may never materialise.
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Rousey v Carano sets record as 17m watch MMA event
Ronda Rousey's return generated a huge 17 million in audience figures on Netflix.
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Meet the 26 players in Scotland’s first men's World Cup squad since 1998
Boss Steve Clarke has named his squad for this summer's World Cup - meet the 26 players.