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What do you think of the squad announcement? Europe will field their most consistent Ryder Cup team in history for this month’s contest, with only one change from the side that triumphed over the United States in 2023. Author | Liam C Rasmus Hojgaard is the sole newcomer, taking the place of his twin brother Nicolai after securing his spot through the ranking system. When captain Luke Donald revealed his six wildcard selections on Monday, he opted for experience ahead of the away match at Bethpage Black in New York, scheduled for 26-28 September. Shane Lowry, Jon Rahm, Sepp Straka, Viktor Hovland, Ludvig Aberg and Matt Fitzpatrick, all members of the 16½-11½ victory in Rome in 2023, were chosen by Donald. They will be joined by Rory McIlroy, Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose, Rasmus Hojgaard and Tyrrell Hatton, who earned automatic qualification. Is it unusual to have so much continuity? Since the Ryder Cup was opened to European players in 1979, there has never been s...

England safely into the last eight of the Women’s Rugby World Cup Jess Breach scored a hat-trick as England delivered their biggest ever World Cup win, defeating Samoa to secure a place in the quarter-finals. Author | Jamie P Stadium | Franklin's Gardens The Red Roses had previously recorded their widest World Cup winning margin with an 82-0 victory over Kazakhstan in 2010, while their highest points total in a World Cup match came against Fiji in 2022, when they scored 84. Fly-half Helena Rowland contributed 27 points, setting a new record for individual points in a Women’s World Cup game. Her final kick from wide outstripped the previous record of 25 points held by Nicky Crawford and Sue Day . England dominated the first half in Northampton , crossing for seven tries, including two from centre Megan Jones . Sarah Bern , Maddie Feaunati , Lark Atkin-Davies and Lucy Packer also scored as the hosts delivered a clinical display. READ MORE |  Sports news, discussion and mor...

Indie icons returned to Reading Festival and put on an amazing show Bloc Party lit up Reading Festival’s first-ever ‘icons’ slot, entertaining an all-ages audience that embraced their indie staples and frontman Kele Okereke’s upbeat humour. Author | Josh T Described as a “special set from festival icons”, the early afternoon appearance underlined the band’s cross-generational appeal, with much of the crowd too young to remember their 2005 breakthrough album Silent Alarm. The newly created ‘icons’ slot seems destined to become a regular part of the festival, echoing Glastonbury’s established ‘Legends’ tradition. Okereke, once known in the mid-2000s for a more reserved on-stage persona, looked to be thoroughly enjoying himself. “We’re gonna have some fun, OK?” he told the crowd. He delivered on the promise, launching from the jagged guitars of She’s Hearing Voices straight into the more electronic, dance-influenced Mercury from 2007. Before long he had taken off his top to reveal a...

England open World Cup with record-breaking rout of United States The Red Roses run in 11 tries in Sunderland as Kildunne stars before record crowd. Author | Anthony Gates Stadium | Stadium of Light Pre match national anthem England launched their Rugby World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion with an empathic win over the United States in front of a record crowd of 42,723 at the Stadium of Light. A closer look at what happened The Eagles , ranked 10th in the world, stuck to their task in the opening exchanges but were gradually swept aside as the depth and quality of John Mitchell ’s squad shone through. England crossed for 11 tries, many of them sparked by the influence of Ellie Kildunne , who scored twice and had a hand in several more. Kildunne, whose square-dance celebration has already become a feature of the tournament, again took centre stage. The full-back, reigning World Player of the Year , finished with 153 metres, five clean breaks, two tries and two assists in a play...

Is this the start of a new era for tennis? The US Open will launch a stand-alone mixed doubles championship on 19 and 20 August, days before the Grand Slam proper begins in New York. Author | Liam C Sixteen pairs are set to contest the inaugural event, with seven duos gaining direct entry on the strength of their combined singles ranking and the remainder handed wildcards.  Among the headline pairings, Emma Raducanu will team up with Wimbledon runner-up Carlos Alcaraz , while men’s world number one Jannik Sinner will partner the experienced Katerina Siniakova . Shortened format confirmed Matches leading up to the final will adopt a condensed format. Four games will be enough to secure a set, games will be decided by no-advantage scoring, and a 10-point match tie-break will replace a deciding set. Play will take place across the Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong stadiums . READ MORE | Sports news, discussion and more from Super News Affiliate Player criticism and organiser defe...

We are delighted to announce the launch of a new fans blog aimed at Manchester United fans The blog is titled  The View from K Stand . Author | Josh T Designed to provide match analysis , opinion pieces, and insider perspectives , the blog promises to be a fresh voice for fans seeking in-depth coverage of the Red Devils . What makes  The View from K Stand  unique is the team behind it. Every contributor is a season ticket holder at Old Trafford , all located in the K stand , giving them an up-close view of every match and the atmosphere inside the stadium.  This means the content will not only focus on results and statistics but also capture the experience of being at the heart of Old Trafford Super News Network will manage the blog, ensuring a professional editorial standard while giving the authors creative freedom to express their thoughts, reactions, and insights. Readers can expect pre-match previews , tactical analysis , player ratings , transfer commentar...

More updates from Salford Red Devils Salford Red Devils’ ownership group have insisted the troubled Super League club “will not close” despite a worsening financial crisis. Author | Jack L A rare win for Salford Red Devils over Castleford Tigers earlier this season. A consortium headed by businessman Dario Berta took control on the eve of the season, but the campaign has been marred by late wage payments, a spate of player departures and a run of heavy defeats. READ MORE | Updates from Salford Red Devils on GM Super News Sunday’s thrashing at Hull FC came at the end of a turbulent week in which Chris Hankinson, Chris Hill, Jack Ormondroyd and Ryan Brierley all left the club. With a squad hastily assembled from loan players, Salford were overwhelmed 80-6, conceding 14 tries. In a statement , external issued late on Monday evening, the group said that bridge funding would be "available and settled" by the end of August, and that they remained "fully committed" to supp...

A very controversial announcement from La Liga  Villarreal’s league match against Barcelona in December could become the first European league fixture to be played abroad. Author | Jack L A classic La Liga match between the sides  Spain’s football federation approved plans to move the game to the United States. The RFEF will now seek permission from Fifa and Uefa to stage the match at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, which is due to host seven games at the 2026 World Cup. The fixture is currently scheduled for 21 December at Villarreal’s Estadio de la Cerámica. The proposal has met strong resistance from supporters. Spain’s football fans’ association, FASFE, has joined with Barcelona and Villarreal fan groups to express “absolute, total and firm opposition” to the move. They have urged the federation and the national sports council to “stop this madness” and warned they would take legal action if the plan is approved. READ MORE | News and stories from European Super Football ...

The first Oasis gig in Scotland since 2009 Oasis opened their three-night residency at Murrayfield Stadium with a spectacular show, performing to 68,000 enthusiastic fans.  Author | Sean M Noel Gallagher and the band belting out " Don't Look Back in Anger " For many, it was a moment 16 years in the making and it certainly lived up to expectations. Fans who had followed the band through their rise, fall, and years apart gathered once more to witness a reunion that promised to recapture the spirit of a defining era in British music. The story of another memorable gig Like the other gigs in Cardiff , Manchester and London , the night opened with sets from Cast and Richard Ashcroft . Cast were impressive again then the former front man of The Verve entered looking "super cool." It was then time for the main act. As the minutes ticked down before Noel, Liam and Bonehead took to the stage, Underworld ’s “ Born Slippy ” blared through the speakers, prompting an...

Now for a look at one of the most controversial additions to the game of cricket  The Hundred intended to attract new fans to the sport. Has it succeeded? Author | Peter Grainger Fans watching The Hundred in 2025 It's just not cricket! What is The Hundred? It is played in a unique 100-ball structure , it is designed to be shorter, faster, and more accessible than traditional forms of the game , with matches typically lasting around two and a half hours. Attendance and viewing figures have been strong, particularly in the early years, with encouraging signs of more diverse and younger audiences engaging with the game. However, debate persists about whether The Hundred is uniting or dividing English cricket . Criticism of the format Despite its modern packaging and appeal to new audiences, The Hundred has not been without its critics. From the outset, many within the cricket establishment expressed unease about the introduction of another format alongside the already well...