Columbus, OH

We asked for your thoughts after Manchester City lost on penalties to Barcelona in a pre-season friendly.Here are some of your submissions:Rhianon: Again not happy with the result. When it comes to facing giants like Barca, we need to put out our strongest squad but overall, I am happy with how the youngsters have performed in pre season.Tim: Yet another defeat. Three in a row now. That's not good enough. Awful preparation for the new season.Andy: No problem with the results, bearing in mind the depth of squad we had to choose from and we had plenty of chances to...

'Yet another defeat' - but are City fans holding much store by pre-season?

Angel di Maria says death threats against his family ended hopes of a 'dream' return to his boyhood club Rosario Central in Argentina.

Death threats ruin Di Maria's 'dream' Rosario move

Ghanaian youngster Fatawu Ganiwu is currently on trial in Chelsea's academy.The 16-year-old midfielder played in an Under-18s match against Sheffield United yesterday and is training with the age group, while also linking up with the Under-21s.Ganiwu is one of many trialists to come in from Africa, as Nigerian striker Hafez Umar Ibrahim also came in last month.Improvements are being made to Chelsea's global scouting network under co-director of recruitment Joe Shields.Ganiwu is yet to be offered a deal from his trial. He has already trained with RB Salzburg and he could opt to try out at another European club.

Teenager Fatawu Ganiwu on trial at Chelsea

Mike O'Leary is retiring from his position as chairman of Ipswich Town.Chief Executive Mark Ashton will take on the role of chairman in place of the 71-year-old, who has been in the post since 2021.During his time as chairman, Ipswich have won successive promotions from League One to the Premier League.O'Leary said: "As I approach my 72nd birthday, I know that this is the right decision."My family home is in Worcestershire, some 200 miles from Portman Road. The considerable travel involved in continuing to serve as chairman has been taking its toll."Reaching the Premier League was always the dream when I became chairman in 2021, but I never dared to believe that it would happen so quickly."I have a strong sense of ‘mission accomplished’ as I prepare to say my farewells."

'Strong sense of mission accomplished' - O'Leary retires as chairman

Tottenham and South Korea captain Son Heung-min scores twice as Spurs beat Team K League 4-3, while Newcastle beat Uruwa Red Diamonds 4-1.

Son scores twice as Spurs win Team K League friendly

Five-time All-Star Tatum, a key pillar of Boston's NBA championship-winning campaign last season, was a frustrated spectator on the bench as the USA romped to a 110-84 victory. Kerr said Tatum was left out to accommodate the return from injury of Kevin Durant -- a decision he admitted looked "crazy"...

Kerr explains 'crazy' decision to bench Tatum at Olympics

More warning signs are being put up at a Devon beauty spot after two people were rushed to hospital after being bitten by adders. A Facebook post from Braunton Burrows Public Information said two visitors went to hospital after being bitten at the nature reserve near Saunton Sands beach on Friday.

Adder warning in Devon after two people bitten

The 53-year-old man died after a collision on Grimsby Road in Cleethorpes, police say.

Arrest after motorcyclist killed in crash

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Nebraska State

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Duluth, MN

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Multiple Rounds of Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornado; Upper Midwest; July 31st, 2024

An inquest into the deaths of Carol Hunt and her daughters Hannah and Louise opens in Hatfield.

Daughter texted for help before crossbow deaths

Brian Asante was also convicted of exploiting children to deal drugs across the Midlands and East of England.

Gang found guilty over county lines drug network

Boston, MA

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Former NBA player Dwight Howard, now playing in Taiwan, offered Jayson Tatum a spot on the Taiwan Mustangs roster. This is after Team USA head coach Steve Kerr benched the Boston Celtics star during their July 28 victory over Serbia, 110-84, to kick off their 2024 Paris Olympics campaign. Dwight...

Dwight Howard makes wild offer to Celtics' Jayson Tatum

The Carter Center says that Venezuela's presidential election "cannot be considered democratic".

Observers invited by Venezuela condemn election

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Golden State Warriors Champion Matt Barnes called out Team USA coach Steve Kerr.

NBA Champion Calls Out Steve Kerr Following Jayson Tatum Decision

Adriana Ruano Oliva has made history for Guatemala in the women's trap shooting final.The 42-year-old claimed the country's first ever Olympic gold medal by also setting a new Olympic record of 45 out of 50 hits.Italy's Silvana Maria Stanco claimed the silver medal, while Penny Smith of Australia took bronze.Great Britain's Lucy Hall finished in 14th place.

Oliva wins Guatemala's first ever Olympic gold

Virginia State

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

The parents of Conor Dowers say staff at a mental health trust failed to keep him safe.

Dancer who took his own life 'badly let down'

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

Plans to build 446 homes on green belt land near Horley have been approved on appeal, overturning the local council’s initial rejection. The development will include including 201 affordable homes and four Traveller pitches on land west of Reigate Road in Hookwood. Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) has confirmed...

Plans for over 400 new homes approved after appeal

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Holiday meeting with Toure could help Diallo

Manchester United wide-man Amad Diallo got some advice from an unexpected source on his holidays this summer, after bumping into fellow Ivorian Yaya Toure in the...

Holiday meeting with Toure could help Diallo

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