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Failings allowed Covid ‘to spread like wildfire’ in care homes, inquiry finds
An official inquiry found government failures allowed Covid to spread rapidly in care homes, with more than 43,000 recorded deaths between March 2020 and July 2022.
UK government’s obesity plan ‘doomed to fail’, MPs warn
A UK parliamentary committee warns the government’s obesity reduction plan will fail without stronger leadership from the prime minister and clearer strategic direction.
Orangutans prefer food associated with sounds of laughter, study suggests
Researchers found that orangutans prefer food associated with sounds of their peers laughing, suggesting emotional context influences how animals value rewards and form associations.
A rock plunged 90 kilometers into Earth and revealed something unexpected
Scientists studying a rock from Papua New Guinea found it experienced unexpectedly hot temperatures at shallow depths before descending over 90 kilometers into Earth’s interior, challenging existing models of how tectonic plates behave during subduction.
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Browns HC reveals plan for naming starter as QB battle continues between Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders
The Cleveland Browns will use preseason games to determine their starting quarterback for 2026, with veteran Deshaun Watson and second-year player Shedeur Sanders each receiving one start in the first two preseason contests.
Preakness Stakes to be held on Sunday, one week later than normal, to hopefully get more Triple Crown entrants
The Preakness Stakes will move to the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend in 2027, one week later than its traditional third Saturday in May, to attract more Triple Crown contenders.
Argentina’s Albornoz given four-match ban for intimidating referee after England defeat
Argentina fly-half Tomás Albornoz has been suspended for four matches after accepting misconduct charges for intimidating referee Angus Gardner following England’s contested victory over the Pumas.
UFC Fight Night: Quillan Salkilld gets chance to continue his meteoric rise in his first main event fight
Quillan Salkilld makes his UFC Fight Night headlining debut against Mateusz Gamrot on Saturday in Las Vegas as the 26-year-old Australian ranked No. 12 continues his rapid ascent in the lightweight division.
Irish Open: Ryder Cup stars join field for Doonbeg in September
Top golfers including defending champion Rory McIlroy and Masters winner Patrick Reed will compete in the Irish Open at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg in September.
NWSL announces key dates for 2027 schedule, new season will be begin in February
The NWSL announced its 2027 schedule, with the regular season beginning February 11 and featuring a break for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in June and July.
Super League closes in on gamechanging investment from Australia’s NRL
The NRL is close to finalizing a major investment deal with Super League that would give the Australian competition control and financial security to English rugby league clubs.
LIV Golf secures unnamed lead investor for 2027 season
LIV Golf has secured an unnamed lead investor to fund operations in 2027 and beyond after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund withdrew its multibillion-dollar backing.
One-Day Cup: Surrey ease past Kent to go level with group A leaders Leicestershire
Surrey defeated Kent by 95 runs in the One-Day Cup, moving level on points with Group A leaders Leicestershire after the match was reduced to 49 overs per side due to rain.
Newcastle appoint Matthias Jaissle: What will new manager bring to club?
Newcastle United appointed Matthias Jaissle as manager following Eddie Howe’s departure. The 38-year-old German, who previously coached in Saudi Arabia and Austria, takes charge ahead of a Liverpool match on August 23.
2026 NFL free agency tracker: Stefon Diggs to join Commanders, five of top 100 free agents still unsigned
Stefon Diggs agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders worth up to $12 million after spending extended time on the free agent market.
WNBA Rookie Rankings: Sydney Taylor climbs to No. 2 after game-winner over Aces, Olivia Miles widens the gap
Chicago Sky’s Sydney Taylor climbed to No. 2 in WNBA rookie rankings after hitting a game-winning three-pointer against Las Vegas, while Minnesota Lynx point guard Olivia Miles extends her lead at No. 1.