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Eurovision Song Contest's host city odds reveal Leeds' chance of winning bid

Cities from across the UK have announced their desire to host the next Eurovision Song Contest - including Sheffield

Leeds Live

Lenny Henry to be baton bearer in relay to Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

The 63-year-old actor will run through Victoria Square in Birmingham on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

From Para powerlifters to judokas, here are some lesser-known Australian athletes to watch at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games is a festival of blue-ribbon events we all love to watch, but it's also a chance for niche sports to captivate and enthral. Here's who to follow.

ABC News

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Hussamuddin eyes gold at Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Pugilist doubly motivated by the birth of a daughter on Friday

The Hindu

Srikanth wants to do one better at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games

Silver medallist at the last edition, the shuttler has regained his form and was instrumental in India’s triumph in the Thomas Cup

The Hindu

Commonwealth Games schedule: Birmingham 2022 dates and time

The Games are back after four years since Gold Coast 2018

The Independent UK

Powerlifter Yule hoping to make it third time lucky in Scotland Commonwealth gold bid

MICKY YULE is hoping that three will be the magic number for him next month as the Paralympic powerlifter prepares to launch his latest (and final)…

The National (Scotland)

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Funding, resources and the illusion of fairness in the world of sport

Much is made about fairness in sport, but as Australia's inevitable dominance of the Commonwealth Games draws near, it's clear that we will never have a true level playing field, writes Tracey Holmes.

ABC News

Yasmani Grandal feeling good Saturday after returning to White Sox’ lineup day before

Back with the team after a rehab stint split between Double-A Birmingham and Triple-A Charlotte, the veteran felt an understandable adrenaline rush.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sport stars to look out for during Commonwealth Games - from Adam Peaty to Laura Muir

The Commonwealth Games kick off on Thursday with events taking part in over 15 venues across the West Midlands. The opening ceremony will take place on Thursday at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium

Daily Mirror

Can radical changes restore sagging prestige of Commonwealth Games?

The Games found a great host city in Birmingham but are searching for new meaning while the Commonwealth wrestles with its history

The Guardian - UK

Man who 'hasn't stopped farting for five years' sues food stall for €235k over ham roll

Tyrone Prades, 46, bought the sandwich in December 2017 during a visit to the Birmingham Christmas market with his wife and kids

Irish Mirror

Commonwealth Games: Neeraj-led Indian athletics team primed for best show after Delhi

India’s best athletics medal haul had come at the Delhi CWG in 2010 with 2 gold, 3 silver and 7 bronze

The Hindu

A weight lifted: Cyrille Tchatchet wants to give something back to Birmingham

The 26-year-old’s route to representing England at the Commonwealth Games has been a challenging one.

The Independent UK

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Chronicle Live

Newcastle named second best city in the UK for graduates to live and work in

Researchers based their results on criteria including the number of jobs, rental costs, average starting salary, and even the price of a night out

The National (Scotland)

Lee Jones vows to add to Scotland's medal haul at Commonwealth Games

TEAM Scotland has accumulated a massive haul of medals at Commonwealth Games since the turn of the century, from a total of 30 at Manchester in 2002…

The Independent UK

Two children killed by falling tree during powerful Alabama storm

Fire battalion Chief Sebastian Carrillo said the weather event was so monumental, he hadn’t recalled another one in his career with this “many people” needing to be rescued

Belfast Live

Meet the Northern Ireland Esports team shooting for gold at Commonwealth Games

Emma Rose and Nick Hatton will make history at this summer's Games in Birmingham

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Daily Mirror

Queen will miss Commonwealth Games opening ceremony as Prince Charles steps in

Buckingham Palace confirmed the Queen will not attend the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham next week, but Prince Charles - joined by the Duchess of Cornwall - will deliver a speech

The Independent UK

Two killed by falling tree during powerful Alabama storm

Fire battalion Chief Sebastian Carrillo said the weather event was so monumental, he hadn’t recalled another one in his career with this “many people” needing to be rescued

Birmingham Post

Woodbourne Group chief launches £1m fund to back Birmingham entrepreneurs

Tani Dulay says the fund will enable remarkable entrepreneurs to build breakthrough businesses in the city

The Guardian - UK

King Kong statue returns to Birmingham for Commonwealth Games

Statue is recreation of pop art installation by Nicholas Munro displayed in city centre in 1970s

Manchester Evening News

Queen to miss Commonwealth Games opening ceremony with Prince Charles to stand in

Charles will deliver a speech during the launch of the global sporting event, hosted in Birmingham

Wales Online

The Queen will not attend Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Birmingham

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall will step in for the launch of the global sporting event being staged from July 28

Wales Online

Anti-LGBTIQ+ countries face potential ban from staging Commonwealth Games

The number of countries with anti-LGBTIQ+ laws within the Commonwealth Games received publicity after comments from Tom Daley in 2018

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