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Physio's 'incredible' Commonwealth Games experience
Laura Scarlett-McAllister, from Bicester, was the physio for Team England's wheelchair basketball sides.
The News Flicker·August 8, 2026
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Why India Has No Hockey Umpire or Official at 2026 World Cup
For the first time since 1998, no Indian umpire or technical official will be present at the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, a situation that has left former international officials disappointed and calling for a structured pathway to develop and support Indian o…
The News Flicker·August 7, 2026
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Airbnb tops revenue estimates on demand, World Cup boost
Vacation rental company Airbnb has beaten second-quarter revenue estimates, helped by strong global demand for travel and a boost from first time users during the FIFA World Cup hosted in the US, Canada and Mexico.
The News Flicker·August 7, 2026
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Formula 1 Belgian GP: Antonelli takes victory as Russell retires on Lap 1
Kimi Antonelli secured victory at the Belgian Grand Prix, extending his championship lead. He now holds a significant 45-point advantage over Lewis Hamilton. George Russell dropped to third after retiring on the opening lap of the race. Charles Leclerc finish…
The News Flicker·July 20, 2026
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World Cup final performances span Shakira, Tom Cruise and Muppets
Madonna opened the World Cup halftime show with her 2000 dance-pop hit “Music,” joined by star Brazilian soccer players of yesteryear, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Sunday's show started with an apparently prerecorded piece in a roller rink before she rode into the…
The News Flicker·July 19, 2026
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Spain beats Argentina 1-0 to win World Cup on Ferran Torres' goal
Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final. Spain was absolutely dominant in terms of possession and shot attempts. Lionel Messi and Argentina found a way to ha…
The News Flicker·July 19, 2026
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Prize Money: How much winner and runner-up will get after Argentina vs Spain final, check complete prize breakdown of the top four teams
FIFA World Cup 2026 Prize Money: Argentina and Spain compete today in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final match. The tournament offers a record prize pool of $655 million for participating teams. Defending champions Argentina seek their fourth World Cup title aga…
The News Flicker·July 19, 2026
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Virat Kohli never followed a diet, loved chole bhature. Then, a football legend changed cricketer's fitness mantra. What does he eat now to stay fit at 37?
Virat Kohli was once a foodie who loved chole bhature, rajma chawal and oily food without following any diet. Inspired by football legend Cristiano Ronaldo and encouraged by wife, Anushka Sharma, Kohli completely transformed his lifestyle. Today, the 37-year-…
The News Flicker·July 19, 2026
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Mbappé wins second Golden Boot, Spain wins player awards
Kylian Mbappé kept the Golden Boot award and Spain wouldn’t let Lionel Messi get anything else. Shortly after winning the World Cup title Sunday, the Spaniards claimed all three individual player awards, keeping Messi from leaving with any more personal hardw…
The News Flicker·July 19, 2026
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Trump presents the World Cup trophy to Spain
President Donald Trump has presented the World Cup trophy to Spain, the winner of Sunday’s final against Argentina. But in his eyes, the real victor of the world's premier soccer tournament is the United States. From the start, this year's World Cup faced cha…
The News Flicker·July 19, 2026
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Saka scores 3, Mbappé scores 2 as England beats France 6-4 for third place
Bukayo Saka scored three goals to lead England to a 6-4 win over France for third place in the World Cup, while Kylian Mbappé surpassed Lionel Messi’s career World Cup scoring record and took the lead in the Golden Boot race with a pair of second-half goals. …
The News Flicker·July 18, 2026
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All eyes on Rohit Sharma in series decider at Lord's
Rohit Sharma will be under intense scrutiny in the series-deciding third ODI against England as speculation over his international future grows despite the BCCI ruling out retirement talks. After a quiet series so far, the veteran opener will look to rediscov…
The News Flicker·July 18, 2026