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Two years after JLR relaunched Jaguar into a blizzard of controversy, it has unveiled its new electric car.
October 7, 2026Slipknot fans hit back after Marilyn Manson announced as support act for UK show
The heavy metal band will be joined by the US rock musician during their London show.
September 28, 2026Israel's Abu Farchi sent off after gun gesture celebration - Reuters
Israel's Abu Farchi sent off after gun gesture celebration Reuters
September 24, 2026Rapper Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran fallout
Proceeds from the tour, which begins in Dublin next month, will go to organisations supporting Palestinians, he says.
September 24, 2026Ed Sheeran calls Israel's treatment of Gazans 'unjustifiable,' apologizes for Macklemore controversy - Reuters
Ed Sheeran calls Israel's treatment of Gazans 'unjustifiable,' apologizes for Macklemore controversy Reuters
September 20, 2026How being music's Mr Nice Guy contributed to biggest crisis of Ed Sheeran's career
Sheeran tries to stay away from politics and controversy, but that stance has come in for criticism.
September 16, 2026Maresca criticises focus on controversial Manchester derby winner
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says it is "quite poor" that the controversy surrounding Erling Haaland's winner has overshadowed his side's win at Manchester United.
September 16, 2026VAR did not even consider if Fernandez was offside - Webb
Referees' chief Howard Webb has admitted that the video assistant referee (VAR) did not even consider whether Enzo Fernandez was offside for Erling Haaland's controversial winner in Sunday's Manchester derby.
September 15, 2026Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour after 'Free Palestine' remarks - Reuters
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour after 'Free Palestine' remarks Reuters
September 14, 2026Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after 'Free Palestine' speech
The US rapper was condemned by Jewish groups after making comments criticising Israel.
September 14, 2026Left in the dark - will fans ever get to hear live VAR audio?
VAR is nearly 10 years old, and yet the game is still a long way off being allowed to broadcast the audio live to supporters.
September 14, 2026'This is what women in sport look like' - Hunt responds to controversial Sweeney advert
British sprinter Amy Hunt is among the female athletes to criticise the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.
September 14, 2026Was Haaland's winner a VAR error? Man Utd fury at 'injustice'
Manchester City celebrate a remarkable derby win over Manchester United but questions remain over whether Erling Haaland's winning goal should have stood in a match fraught with controversy.
September 13, 2026Carrick 'baffled' by decision to award controversial Man City goal
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick was unhappy with the match officials for the decision to award Erling Haaland's controversial goal in the Manchester derby.
September 13, 2026Why Nigel Benn can't walk away from Conor
Nigel Benn vowed to leave son Conor to plough his own path after he beat Chris Eubank Jr, but the retired world champion is back by his side this week as he prepares to face WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia.
September 11, 2026Smaller ball for women makes it 'harder to do my job'
A smaller ball is being trialled in women's international rugby union for September and October's WXV Global Series - and it is dividing opinion.
September 7, 2026Kyrgios given one-month ban for positive cocaine test
Nick Kyrgios is eligible to return to tennis after accepting a one-month ban for testing positive for cocaine.
September 3, 2026I used to play in-match games as a laugh - Dean
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean says he would stay in the centre circle for as long as he could during a match.
September 3, 2026Brand sacks execs over ad showing woman pushed over
American brand Good Good sacks three senior executives following a backlash over an advert showing a woman being pushed to the ground.
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From 'woke' ridicule to real car - new electric Jaguar unveiled
The all-electric Type 01 Two years ago, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) relaunched Jaguar into a blizzard of controversy. Its bizarre teaser ad was described as "woke" and its "Barbie pink" concept car was r
Slipknot fans hit back after Marilyn Manson announced as support act for UK show
The heavy metal band will be joined by the US rock musician during their London and some South American shows Heavy metal band Slipknot have announced a new world tour, with Marilyn Manson due to app
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Rapper Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran fallout
Macklemore performs at the Goldencoast Rap Festival in Corcelles-les-Monts, near Dijon, central-eastern France, on 30 August, 2026 Rapper Macklemore is launching a "Free Palestine" tour, days after b
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How being music's Mr Nice Guy contributed to biggest crisis of Ed Sheeran's career
Will Ed Sheeran cancel his tour as support acts quit? Singer Ed Sheeran is facing the biggest controversy of his career after a storm over a decision to drop support act Macklemore from his US stadiu
Maresca criticises focus on controversial winner
Enzo Maresca was part of Pep Guardiola's coaching staff at Manchester City before returning as manager Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says it is "quite poor" that the controversy surrounding Er
VAR did not even consider if Fernandez was offside - Webb
Refereeing decisions were 'baffling' - Rooney Referees' chief Howard Webb has admitted that the video assistant referee (VAR) did not even consider whether Enzo Fernandez was offside for Erling Haala
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Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after 'Free Palestine' speech
Rapper Macklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour after making pro-Palestinian comments on stage earlier this month. The artist - whose real name is Benjamin Haggerty - had been the openin
Left in the dark - will fans ever get to hear live VAR audio?
Refereeing decisions were 'baffling' - Rooney It was one of the most controversial VAR decisions in years, yet the 74,161 inside Old Trafford were kept in the dark. When referee Michael Oliver blew
This is what women in sport look like - Hunt
'Sydney Sweeney, this is what women in sport look like!' - Hunt on controversial ad British sprinter Amy Hunt is among the female athletes to speak out against a controversial sports gambling advert
Carrick 'baffled' by decision to award controversial Man City goal
There was an error Manchester United manager Michael Carrick was unhappy with the match officials for the decision to award Erling Haaland's controversial goal in the Manchester derby. MATCH REPORT:
Was Haaland's winner a VAR error? Man Utd fury at 'injustice'
Haaland scores controversial winner as Man City win derby despite Foden red As Manchester City celebrated a remarkable derby victory over Manchester United, there were questions as to whether Erling
Why Nigel Benn can't walk away from Conor
Garcia is a 'one-dimensional fighter' - Nigel Benn Nigel Benn had insisted he was stepping away from his son's career for good. The 10,000-mile trips from Australia - where Nigel is based - were don
Smaller ball for women makes it 'harder to do my job'
Why smaller rugby balls for women? England will play Australia, Canada and New Zealand in the next three weeks and, like all the world's top women's players, they have some new equipment: a smaller b
Kyrgios given one-month ban for positive cocaine test
Nick Kyrgios has won one and lost three of his four singles matches this year Nick Kyrgios is eligible to return to tennis after accepting a one-month ban for testing positive for cocaine. The Austr
I used to play in-match games as a laugh - Dean
Mike Dean refereed more than 550 Premier League matches Former Premier League referee Mike Dean says he used to set himself mini-challenges during matches "as a laugh". Appearing on Jamie Vardy's po
Brand sacks execs over ad showing woman pushed over
Good Good has been creating golf content on its YouTube channel since 2020 American golf brand Good Good has sacked two senior executives following backlash over an advert which showed a woman being