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Johnson reveals 'stress' of Grand Slam Track collapse, clarifies payment

Johnson reveals 'stress' of Grand Slam Track collapse, clarifies payment

Michael Johnson said he had "nights where I didn't sleep" during the collapse of his Grand Slam Track (GST) athletics circuit as he insisted a payment made to him just days before its season was cut short had been entirely legitimate.

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Guimaraes eager to 'make history' at Arsenal after £75 mn move

Guimaraes eager to 'make history' at Arsenal after £75 mn move

Bruno Guimaraes said he wanted to "make history" at Arsenal after joining the Premier League champions from top-flight rivals Newcastle for a reported fee of £75 million ($101.2 million) on Saturday.

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MotoGP leader Martin speeds to British Grand Prix pole

MotoGP leader Martin speeds to British Grand Prix pole

MotoGP world championship leader Jorge Martin set a new lap record on his way to pole position for both Saturday's sprint race and Sunday's British Grand Prix.

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Defending champion Ferrand-Prevot out of Tour de France Femmes

Defending champion Ferrand-Prevot out of Tour de France Femmes

Defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prevot has been forced to withdraw from the Tour de France Femmes before Saturday's penultimate stage because of illness.

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Wallabies squeeze past Japan to give Kiss a winning start

Wallabies squeeze past Japan to give Kiss a winning start

Australia got new coach Les Kiss off to a winning start on Saturday with a nail-biting 35-32 victory over Japan that was full of twists and turns in sweltering Osaka.

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Arsenal sign Brazil midfielder Guimaraes from Newcastle

Arsenal sign Brazil midfielder Guimaraes from Newcastle

Premier League champions Arsenal have completed the signing of Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes for a reported fee of £75 million ($101.2 million), the two clubs announced Saturday.

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Atletico will not sell Alvarez, says Simeone

Atletico will not sell Alvarez, says Simeone

Atletico Madrid will not allow forward Julian Alvarez to leave the club during the current transfer window despite interest from Barcelona, coach Diego Simeone said Saturday.

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Only two vehicles earn perfect child-seat scores for 2026

Only two vehicles earn perfect child-seat scores for 2026

The family-car market is crowded with promises of space, safety and everyday versatility, yet a year-long assessment of child-seat compatibility has exposed how few new vehicles turn those promises into consistently effortless real-world use. Among 56 model-year 2025 and 2026 vehicles examined across SUVs, saloons, minivans, pick-up trucks, hybrids and electric cars, only the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS580 and the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan achieved the highest grade in every category.

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Ford Fathom turns affordable electric pickup into reality

Ford Fathom turns affordable electric pickup into reality

Ford has attached a name, a price and a firmer timetable to the vehicle that could determine whether its second attempt at mass-market electric mobility succeeds. The Ford Fathom will be the first model built on the company’s Universal Electric Vehicle Platform, with pre-orders due to open in early 2027 and customer deliveries scheduled for the autumn of that year.

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Chinese car brands reshape Australia’s automotive market

Chinese car brands reshape Australia’s automotive market

Australia’s new-car market has crossed a decisive threshold. Chinese manufacturers are no longer peripheral challengers attempting to win over a limited group of price-conscious motorists. They have become one of the principal forces shaping vehicle prices, equipment levels, electrification and consumer expectations across the country.

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