Author: Ryder Whitlock

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr face Champions League 2025/26 uncertainty after mega extension

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr face Champions League 2025/26 uncertainty after mega extension

Reports say Cristiano Ronaldo extended with Al Nassr through 2027 on a huge deal, but questions remain over the club’s Champions League 2025/26 status. With AFC formats revamped, Saudi qualification hinges on league and cup finishes. If Al Nassr miss out, it changes their calendar, exposure, and recruitment. Ronaldo’s future? The extension signals commitment, but the stakes for continental football are still high.

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Coco Gauff bets on Gavin MacMillan to fix her serve days before US Open

Coco Gauff bets on Gavin MacMillan to fix her serve days before US Open

Days before the 2025 US Open, Coco Gauff split with coach Matt Daly and hired biomechanics expert Gavin MacMillan, known for rebuilding Aryna Sabalenka’s serve. The move follows a summer of double faults—320 in 48 matches. Gauff says she’s prioritizing long-term development over timing. Changes are already underway as she opens against Ajla Tomljanovic on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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F-35 crash in Alaska: ice fooled jet’s sensors and flipped it into ground mode

F-35 crash in Alaska: ice fooled jet’s sensors and flipped it into ground mode

An Air Force probe says an F-35A at Eielson AFB crashed after ice formed inside its landing gear, making the jet think it was on the ground while still airborne. The pilot ejected safely. Investigators traced the cause to water-contaminated hydraulic fluid and mishandling of barrels. The loss is estimated at $196.5 million and adds to a handful of F-35 mishaps, though the fleet’s overall rate remains low.

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Wesley Fofana transfer: Chelsea weigh exit as Marseille and Saudi links grow

Wesley Fofana transfer: Chelsea weigh exit as Marseille and Saudi links grow

Reports link Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana with a move away, with Marseille and Saudi clubs mentioned. There’s no credible sign of interest from Southampton, Middlesbrough, or West Brom. Chelsea’s defensive depth and financial pressures make an exit possible, but his injury record complicates any deal. Expect loans or structured deals to dominate talks.

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Jacqueline Wilson’s ‘Think Again’ turns childhood comfort into adult shock

Jacqueline Wilson’s ‘Think Again’ turns childhood comfort into adult shock

Jacqueline Wilson’s first adult novel, Think Again, revisits Ellie Allard and friends from the Girls series as adults. The book tackles eating disorders, body shaming, abuse, and grief, and includes a controversial romance with Ellie’s former teacher. Fans are split, torn between nostalgia and the book’s frank adult tone. It’s already shortlisted for the 2025 British Book Awards.

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Jacqueline Wilson books ranked: ‘The Lottie Project’ tops fan-made list as ‘Girls in Tears’ stumbles

Jacqueline Wilson books ranked: ‘The Lottie Project’ tops fan-made list as ‘Girls in Tears’ stumbles

A devoted reader ranks the Jacqueline Wilson canon, placing The Lottie Project at No. 1, followed by The Cat Mummy and Sleepovers. Girls in Tears lands at No. 22 for uneven themes, while Dustbin Baby sits at No. 21 despite strong affection. The list weighs thematic strength, character depth, and emotional punch, and calls out older plots—like Love Lessons—for elements that wouldn’t fly today.

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Asylum hotels told to house foreign national offenders as staff take unconscious bias training

Asylum hotels told to house foreign national offenders as staff take unconscious bias training

Home Office documents tell asylum accommodation providers they must accept some ex-foreign national offenders on bail, including arsonists, while staff complete annual unconscious bias and cultural awareness training. The 117-page brief warns of higher insurance costs and tougher safety standards. The policy lands amid protests, a court-ordered hotel closure in Epping, and rising pressure to end hotel use.

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Inter Milan smash Torino 5-0 in Serie A opener as Chivu makes instant impact

Inter Milan smash Torino 5-0 in Serie A opener as Chivu makes instant impact

Inter opened the 2025–26 Serie A season by crushing Torino 5-0 at San Siro, giving new coach Christian Chivu a dream debut. Bastoni struck first from a corner, Thuram scored twice, and Lautaro Martínez and Ange-Yoan Bonny added the rest. Inter looked sharper, more aggressive, and ruthless after last season’s painful finish. The performance reads like a clear statement of intent.

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Daniil Medvedev US Open chaos as photographer halts match and sparks meltdown

Daniil Medvedev US Open chaos as photographer halts match and sparks meltdown

A photographer stepped onto the court during match point in Daniil Medvedev’s US Open first-round match, triggering a volatile scene and a six-minute delay. Medvedev raged at the umpire and incited the crowd before falling in five sets to Benjamin Bonzi. The episode revived memories of Medvedev’s past run-ins with the New York crowd and raised questions about courtside security and officiating protocol.

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Daniil Medvedev meltdown after US Open 2025 five-set loss to Bonzi sparks umpire row

Daniil Medvedev meltdown after US Open 2025 five-set loss to Bonzi sparks umpire row

Daniil Medvedev crashed out of the US Open in the first round, losing to Benjamin Bonzi in five sets after a wild momentum swing. A photographer stepping onto the court led to a disputed first-serve do-over, triggering a heated exchange with the umpire. After the loss, Medvedev smashed his racket and had to be escorted off. The result sends Bonzi through and leaves Medvedev facing scrutiny over his composure.

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