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August 8, 2026 · Daily Maverick

Shearer ‘gets’ Guimaraes exit as £75m Arsenal switch nears, calling Newcastle a very different club to 12–18 months ago
Alan Shearer has said he understands Bruno Guimaraes' desire to leave Newcastle United this summer and insists the Magpi
Hundreds camp on sweltering Rome street amid tussle over squatted building
After a fire broke out, the building was cleared in what activists say was a politically motivated move.
Reds SP Hunter Greene facing season-ending elbow surgery
Cincinnati's starting pitcher, who compiled a 6.83 ERA in five starts, suffered a partially torn UCL.
Game 117: Twins at Brewers
A visit to the regional rivals, a tragic tale about a Brewers player, and Wisconsin whacking.
Drugs for common eye condition could be used to treat cancer, experts say
Scientists at The Institute for Cancer Research say repurposing drugs could mean they reach patients faster