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‘Better than a bog-standard running shoe’: the best fitness tech and gadgets, according to experts

We asked coaches and athletes to reveal the gizmos they use to get more from every workout. From smart goggles to turbo trainers, here’s what they recommend

The Guardian - UK

Frasers lowers goal for new bonus plan after boss misses £100m payout target

The Sports Direct owner revealed proposals for a new five-year bonus scheme with a lowered share price target, from £15 to £12.

Evening Standard

Major UK PC retailer, Ebuyer, bought out of administration by notorious backer — PC component listings mostly nuked in favor of furniture, garish iPhone cases, and air fryers as Frasers Group takes the helm

Long-time PC and component retail website, Ebuyer, has been bought out by Frasers Group, which owns House of Fraser, Game, and Jack Wills, among other companies.

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‘Your nether regions will know if you’ve skimped’: 16 summer cycling essentials

Saddling up for summer? Here’s the kit to keep you cool, comfortable and chafe-free

The Guardian - UK

Frasers Group sales fall amid ‘challenging’ luxury market and retreat from gaming

Pre-tax profits fall 24% despite rise in Sports Direct sales, driven by closures of House of Fraser and Game stores

The Guardian - UK

Frasers ‘working hard’ to offset cost hit as sales improve

The Sports Direct owner reported a 2.8% rise in underlying pre-tax profits to £560.2 million for the year to April 27.

Evening Standard

Man jailed in £1m cocaine bust after 120mph police chase

Police footage shows an officer finding the drugs in two Sports Direct bags after the high-speed pursuit

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Cocaine courier jailed after road crime officers seize £1m haul from car boot

Police footage shows an officer finding the drugs in two Sports Direct bags after pursuing David Sherratt’s car at speeds of up to 120mph.

Evening Standard

Frasers pulls out of bidding for Revolution Beauty after mulling takeover

Frasers, the retail giant which owns Sports Direct and Flannels, said it ‘now confirms that it does not intend to make an offer’ to buy the business.

Evening Standard

Sports Direct pricing practices ‘may be breaking the law’, Which? says

Consumer group makes claims of ‘some questionable and dodgy pricing tactics’ on retailer’s website

The Guardian - UK

Sports Direct ‘ripping off’ customers with misleading deals

Which? said it was tipped off about ‘suspicious’ RRPs by readers, and proceeded to look at the pricing of 160 popular products

The Independent UK

Sports Direct pricing could be misleading shoppers, Which? claims

Which? has reported Sports Direct to the competition watchdog following tip offs over the retail giant’s use of ‘Recommended Retail Prices’.

The Independent UK

Mother of autistic boy left with £10,000 debt after breaching DWP rules by £1.92 a week

Over five-year period Oksana Shahar – who cares for her son – was paid a small amount more than carer’s allowance earnings limits allow

The Guardian - UK

TV actress sues gym owner for £100,000 over mother's death in sauna

Milanka Brooks’ mother died from heatstroke in a gym sauna

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The Independent UK

Black Mirror star sues Sports Direct gym after her mother dies from overheating in sauna

Milanka Brooks found success in in the multi-Emmy Award winning Black Mirror episode, USS Callister

The Guardian - UK

Boohoo to rebrand as Debenhams despite Frasers Group’s vote to block it

Shareholder meeting turned into latest episode in battle between fashion retailer and Mike Ashley’s retail empire

The Guardian - UK

What next for Mike Ashley’s patchwork retail empire?

The tycoon’s Frasers Group faces a tricky next chapter after decades of relentless deal-making

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Liverpool 'Champions 25' shirts released as they extend Premier League lead following 2-0 victory over Newcastle

Liverpool shirts to celebrate their potential Premier League title have been released

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Evening Standard

Best rugby balls to buy 2025: options for every type of player

From advanced designs to durability, find the perfect ball for any condition and enhance your game

Evening Standard

Your guide to stylish but affordable ski outfits: Perfect Moment, Arc’teryx and Sports Direct

From £6 Perfect Moment rentals to the smart bargains from Zara and Sports Direct — Joe Bromley has your essential skiing (and après) style guide for any budget

The Guardian - UK

Frasers Group says two-thirds of retail staff are still on zero-hours contracts

MPs examining plans for legislation were told 11,500 staff on the contracts, which do not guarantee weekly shifts

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje reveals the surprisingly simple way he builds serious strength in the gym

HOW I TRAIN: ‘When you’re in the gym, it’s all about the core compound lifts and performing them well to get the best results’

The Guardian - UK

From turbo trainers to running buggies: the fitness gear that made you fitter

‘The best £12 I ever spent’: real fitness starts with the right kit. Here’s the gear that helped these ordinary people get fit and stay motivated

The Guardian - UK

The alternative 2024 sports awards: quotes, gaffes and animal cameos

The best and worst of 2024 – featuring Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the war on woke and the happiest 34 seconds of the year

The Guardian - UK

Boohoo shareholders vote to block Mike Ashley from joining board

Chair hails ‘resounding vote of confidence’ as investors reject Sports Direct founder and his associate Mike Lennon

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