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BBCMartial arts teen dies in Malaysia after infection
The 18-year-old travelled to Thailand to train in arts before falling severely ill.
- NextShark
Asian teen stomped on head during Bay Area basketball game
A police investigation is underway following a violent incident during a youth basketball game where a 13-year-old player stomped on an opponent's head, leading to a concussion. The game, held at the College of Alameda on Sunday, involved the Filipino American Tumakbo United team and Payton's Place team, both from the Bay Area. What happened: The now-viral video of the incident shows a scuffle over the ball, during which the Filipino boy falls to the ground before his 13-year-old opponent stomps on his head.
- The Telegraph
Manchester United staff ‘shocked, upset and angry’ as long-serving academy coaches face cull
Manchester United’s academy staff have been left “shocked”, “upset” and in some cases “angry” at the news that several respected, long-serving coaches could lose their jobs in the cost-cutting drive at Old Trafford.
- Evening Standard
Transfer news LIVE! Ruiz in Arsenal talks; Man Utd launch Dumfries bid; Liverpool want Neto; Chelsea latest
Follow the latest news, rumours, deals and gossip from the summer transfer window
- Evening Standard
Liverpool 1-0 Real Betis: Dominik Szoboszlai gives Reds first win under Arne Slot as Trey Nyoni impresses
Teenanger Nyoni showed real promise in midfield
- The Telegraph
‘OnlyFans saved my life’: Why Olympians are turning to the adult-only site
Team GB’s diving squad made an early splash at the Paris Olympics after Britain’s first ever gold-medal winning diver, Jack Laugher, revealed he supplements his income by posting semi-nude photographs online.
- Evening Standard
Chelsea 2-2 Wrexham: Blues held in pre-season friendly as Enzo Maresca debut reveals first major issue
Third-tier team denied surprise win in California
- People
Yes, the Olympic Village Is Handing Out 300K Condoms to Athletes During the Games: 'The Packaging Is Quite Spectacular' (Exclusive)
Team USA's Olympic Village Director also tells PEOPLE exclusively the rules around sex in the athlete residence halls and whether countries can mix and mingle
- Evening Standard
Tottenham closing in on deal to sign Min-hyuk Yang as youthful recruitment drive continues
Spurs continue to target emerging young talent
- The Telegraph
Emile Smith Rowe move to Fulham a step closer as club bring Ryan Sessegnon back
Arsenal are close to selling midfielder Emile Smith Rowe to Fulham for £35 million, with former Tottenham Hotspur winger Ryan Sessegnon also heading back to Craven Cottage.
- Evening Standard
Liverpool vs Real Betis: Friendly prediction, kick-off time tonight, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results
Arne Slot takes charge of first official friendly as Reds boss
- The Telegraph
Paris Olympics opening ceremony 2024: When it starts and how to watch
Follow The Telegraph’s Olympics opening ceremony live blog from Paris 2024.
- AFP News
Rainy Paris Olympic parade dampens many spectators' spirits
Wrapped in a poncho under torrential rain, Brazilian Lucas Amadeu said he regretted forking out 2,700 euros ($2,930) for a top seat at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Friday. When they promised a spectacular open-air ceremony at the heart of one of the world's most beautiful cities, the organisers of the Paris Games were praying for fine weather.
- Evening Standard
Harry Maguire speaks on Manchester United future after 'toughest moment in my career'
Injury denied defender the chance to play in the FA Cup final or Euro 2024
- People
Caitlin Clark Vacations in Mexico with Boyfriend Connor McCaffery and Fever Teammates: 'Just a Couple Mermaids'
The Fever are currently on a month-long break due to the Sumemr Olympics, in which members of the WNBA will be vying for a gold medal in women’s basketball
- Evening Standard
Liverpool without Andy Robertson against Arsenal and Manchester United but Diogo Jota on the way
Ibrahima Konate and Ryan Gravenberch will also join up with the Reds later on their US pre-season tour that kicks off against Real Betis
- Associated Press
US Olympic basketball team is eager to find balance between being players and being fans
The U.S. men's basketball team is headed to the athletes village on Friday to mingle with fellow Olympians before the opening ceremony. Next week, the group wants to see Simone Biles compete. Stephen Curry hopes to watch beach volleyball and swimming.
- Associated Press
Argentina coach slams chaotic 'scandal' at Olympic soccer match vs Morocco
The head of Argentina's soccer federation said the chaotic ending to its Olympic soccer match against Morocco on Wednesday “makes no sense," and coach Javier Mascherano called the scene “a scandal.” The opening match of the men's soccer tournament was suspended for nearly two hours during added time after Morocco fans invaded the field and threw bottles in protest of a late goal by Argentina. The goal was later overturned by the video assistant referee, and Argentina lost 2-1.
- Evening Standard
Ethan Nwaneri seizes Arsenal chance to impress Mikel Arteta as door to first-team opens up
Encouraging display underlines hype around talented teenager
- The Telegraph
Harry Maguire: I am not leaving Man Utd – I am ready to fight after toughest moment of my career
Harry Maguire has insisted he has no intention of leaving Manchester United as he prepares to fight back after the “toughest moment of my career”.