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Life as a Wag in the transfer window
What is life like for footballers' families during the transfer window where a last-minute deal means you need to uproot your life and move hundreds of miles?
August 8, 2026Hull responds to criticism of prank on caddie
Golfer Charley Hull tells critics to "lighten up" after receiving backlash for a scratchcard prank she played on her caddie.
July 30, 2026Hull & Woad provide hope for home Women's Open win
The previous two Women's Opens held at Royal Lytham and St Annes were won by British golfers - Charley Hull and Lottie Woad are hoping to make it three in a row this week.
July 28, 2026Luke Littler to take on everyday darts players in Netflix live event
The 19-year-old darts champion will be challenged by 20 amateur players in a live event in October.
July 27, 2026Littler wins Matchplay and smashes Taylor record
Luke Littler sets a new record for the tournament average and final average in a World Matchplay as he defends his title in Blackpool by beating Gerwyn Price 18-9.
July 26, 2026Price sets up Littler final at World Matchplay
Luke Littler is on course to beat Phil Taylor's tournament average record after another impressive victory saw him reach the final.
July 25, 2026Littler cruises into Matchplay semis with win over Rock
World number one Luke Littler's World Matchplay title defence continues with a 16-7 quarter-final win over Josh Rock in Blackpool, as he averages 109.57.
July 23, 2026Littler throws nine-darter in superb Matchplay win
World number one Luke Littler throws a thrilling nine-darter as he books his place in the quarter-finals of the World Matchplay with a 11-8 win over Nathan Aspinall.
July 21, 2026Klopp reveals how Liverpool tried to sign Mbappe
Jurgen Klopp says he "flew around in a circle" in a private plane with Kylian Mbappe and his family when he tried to sign him for Liverpool a decade ago.
July 9, 2026Got the tennis bug? How to play sport without paying
As the world's best players begin play at Wimbledon, how can you get into sport on a budget.
June 28, 2026State pension age starts rising to 67 - here's how much you get and when
The age at which people can start receiving the state pension is going up in stages over the next two years.
April 3, 2026