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Kingscote revels in being the 'villain' of Sussex Stakes shock
Kingscote revels in being the 'villain' of Sussex Stakes shock

Richard Kingscote said with a grin on his face he felt like a "villain" after the 2022 Epsom Derby winning jockey landed a massive shock in guiding 150/1 outsider Qirat to victory in the Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood on Wednesday.

July 30, 2025

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English cricket chiefs confirm sale of six Hundred franchises
English cricket chiefs confirm sale of six Hundred franchises

Six teams in English cricket's controversial Hundred competition have now been sold to private investors, with deals for the Oval Invincibles and Trent Rockets still to be formally completed, officials announced Wednesday.

July 30, 2025

Wirtz opens Liverpool account in friendly win in Japan
Wirtz opens Liverpool account in friendly win in Japan

Florian Wirtz scored his first Liverpool goal as the Premier League champions beat Yokohama F. Marinos 3-1 in a pre-season friendly in Japan on Wednesday.

July 30, 2025

Marchand shatters record as US, Australia win more world gold
Marchand shatters record as US, Australia win more world gold

Leon Marchand smashed the 200m individual medley world record in Singapore on Wednesday with another breathtaking swim while Australia and the United States celebrated more gold.

July 30, 2025

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Stocks diverge, dollar gains before tech earnings, Fed decision
Stocks diverge, dollar gains before tech earnings, Fed decision

Stock markets were mixed in Europe and on Wall Street on Wednesday while the dollar rose further from recent lows as investors took a cautious approach ahead of earnings from US tech giants and the latest interest-rate call from the Federal Reserve.

July 30, 2025

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French govt prepares new law to return colonial-era art
French govt prepares new law to return colonial-era art

France's government on Wednesday discussed a bill designed to speed up the return of artworks looted during the colonial era to their countries of origin, officials said.

July 30, 2025