Live: Schools 'on lockdown' in Wigan as armed police called to firearms report
A number of schools were put in lockdowns in Wigan on Wednesday afternoon with a police helicopter called to the area following an emergency alert.
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Storm snap Aces' 17-game win streak, force deciding Game 3 - ESPN
SEATTLE — The Storm handed the Aces their first loss since Aug. 2, rallying from a 14-point deficit in the second half Tuesday night to win Game 2 of their first-round series 86-83 and force a deciding Game 3 on Thursday in Las Vegas.
Mbappe on the spot as 10-man Real fight back to beat Marseille
MADRID : Kylian Mbappe converted two penalties to secure Real Madrid a 2-1 victory over Olympique de Marseille in their Champions League group stage opener despite playing the final stages with 10 men after captain Dani Carvajal was sent off.
Nunez, Hernandez lead Al-Hilal to Champions League win over Al-Duhail
Al-Hilal newcomers Darwin Nunez and Theo Hernandez scored in the second half as the Saudi Pro League side fought back to beat Al-Duhail 2-1 in their Asian Champions League Elite opener in Riyadh on Tuesday.
MLB execs, insiders on 2025 playoff favorites, biggest threats - ESPN
The MLB playoffs are just around the corner and shaping up to be a wide-open affair. For the second consecutive season, there is not a single team on pace to win 100 or more games. That means there is plenty of parity across the majors, which is bound to carry over to October.
Buccaneers lose Calijah Kancey, Luke Goedeke to injury vs. Texans - ESPN
Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting defensive tackle Calijah Kancey and starting right tackle Luke Goedeke left Monday night's 20-19 win at the Houston Texans with injuries.
France break Ireland hearts with comeback to reach World Cup semi-finals
Ireland feel agonisingly short of a place in the last four of the Women’s Rugby World Cup, throwing away a 13-0 half-time lead to crash out 18-13 to France in their quarter-final at Sandy Park.
Ricky Hatton’s family pay emotional tribute to boxing great
Ricky Hatton’s family say they feel an “immeasurable” sense of loss after his death but have been “deeply moved” by the outpouring of love and support towards him.