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Transfer news live and latest football: England World Cup squad announcement – Live

Transfer news live and latest football: England World Cup squad announcement – Live – BBC Sport Summary England’s 23-player squad announced for 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand Euro 2022 top scorer Beth Mead misses out having not fully recovered from an anterior cruciate ligament injury Tottenham striker Beth England, Chelsea centre-back Millie Bright and Barcelona defender Lucy Bronze are included Bright to captain Lionesses in place of the injured Leah Williamson Maya Le Tissier, Jess Park and Emily Ramsey were named on the standby list Sarina Wiegman’s Euro 2022-winning team aiming to win the World…
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Housing plans for Hilton Treetops site hang in the balance

There’s a warning that schools, roads and health facilities will be “overwhelmed” if plans for more than 100 homes in Aberdeen’s west end are given the go ahead. Community leaders urged councillors to send Malcolm Allan Housebuilders back to the drawing board on two key sites in Craigiebuckler. And the future of former Hilton Treetops land – and the proposals for affordable housing in Braeside Place which will allow it to go ahead – hang in the balance. Aberdeen’s affordable planning committee spent nearly two hours on Thursday, dissecting the plans for 30 houses on the site of the former…
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The Women’s Scottish Cup final can be a record-breaker

Rachel Corsie: Women’s Scottish Cup final can be a record-breaker Calendar An icon of a desk calendar. Cancel An icon of a circle with a diagonal line across. Caret An icon of a block arrow pointing to the right. E-mail An icon of a paper envelope. Facebook An icon of the Facebook “f” mark. Google An icon of the Google “G” mark. LinkedIn An icon of the Linked In “in” mark. Logout An icon representing logout. Profile An icon that resembles a human head and shoulders. Telephone An icon of a traditional telephone receiver. tick An icon of a tick…
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Jim Brown, NFL star turned actor and action hero, died at 87

Jim Brown, the legendary Cleveland Browns fullback who also became known beyond his NFL stardom as a Hollywood action hero and civil rights advocate, died Thursday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 87. His wife, Monique Brown, said Friday in a statement posted to Instagram, “To the world, he was an activist, actor, and football star. To our family, he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Our hearts are broken .” Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in pro football history, Brown was chosen as the NFL’s Most Valuable Player three times and led the…
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Brittney Griner backs transgender participation in sports: ‘A crime’ to ‘separate someone for any reason’

Brittney Griner spoke to the media on Thursday ahead of the 2023 WNBA season and immediately weighed in on the major political debate in the country. Griner, who recently returned to the United States after nearly 10 months in captivity in Russia, was asked about legislation aimed at preventing transgender participation in sports. Brittney Griner, #42 of the Phoenix Mercury, poses for a portrait on January 13, 2022, at the Mercury practice facility in Phoenix, Arizona. (Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) “That ranks high on the list of things I’ll be fighting for and speaking up against,” Griner said when…
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22-year average time to fix bridges in Scotland

New analysis has revealed that it takes on average 22 years to fix a bridge in Scotland, with many crumbling in the Highlands. Major upgrades are needed for 35 vital crossings (“substandard bridges”), however, research has shown that some communities are waiting years – sometimes decades – for crucial changes to be made. The report reveals that Argyll and Bute Council noticed the Connel Bridge that crosses from Loch Etive to Connel near Oban required work in 2016, however, it will not be signed off until 2024. The Connell Bridge is located near Oban. Image: Kevin McGlynn. One of the…
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Lethbridge Pronghorns rugby leader Wright wrapping U Sports career at nationals – Lethbridge

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A mainstay at the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns rugby for half a decade, Genna Wright’s time with ‘Horns is coming to an end on the national stage. The Tabers, Alta. product’s last U Sports action will be at the Canadian University 7s National Championship before she graduates this spring. “I’m very proud to be a Pronghorn and I’ve had a good five years,” Wright said. Read more: Pronghorns track and field athlete eyeing U Sports record One of the most experienced athletes on a young team, assistant coach Neil Langevin believes simply…