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• Rangers are accelerating transfer talks with Brighton for winger Amario Cozier-Duberry and are nearing a £3 million deal for Philadelphia Union defender Olwethu Makhanya. • These recruitment efforts come as the club prepares to kick off their new campaign against Dundee United this Friday night. • The activity highlights a broader period of squad rebuilding for the Ibrox side and other top Scottish clubs including Celtic, Hearts, Aberdeen, and Hibs.

Family and boxing community grieving deeply after Rapp was killed by motorist while she was cycling in TexasThe violent death of the US boxer Hannah Rapp, whom authorities say was killed recently by a motorist while she cycled, has left her sport, her communities outside the ring and her loved ones grieving deeply just weeks after she took her first world title shot.A statement from the Bryan Boxing gym where Rapp trained in Texas commemorated her as “an amazing lady and soul” while the Aggieland Cycling club to which she belonged recalled how her “kindness and excitement for life [buoyed] all who knew her”. Continue reading...

People gather at cafes and outdoor screenings to support team after Spain’s backing for Palestinian rights The Spanish football team’s World Cup win has been celebrated in the streets of Gaza, where Spain’s support for Palestinian rights and Israel’s backing for the Argentinian team turned the competition into more than a football showdown.Gathered at cafes and outdoor screenings, Palestinians defied the risk of Israeli attacks to cheer on a team they had taken to their hearts. Continue reading...

• Motherwell has agreed to a club-record, multi-million pound deal to sell World Cup star Elijah Just to Swansea City. • The transfer fee, which includes add-ons, is expected to surpass the previous record set by Lennon Miller's sale to Udinese last summer. • Other Scottish clubs, including Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Hibs, and Aberdeen, are actively scouting for new signings across various markets.

• Rangers are reportedly competing with Cardiff City to sign a highly-rated Norwegian midfielder, though reports of an Ibrox delegation visiting the Arctic Circle have been disputed. • Record Sport clarifies that the Rangers hierarchy remains in Spain, where manager Derek McInnes is concluding a week-long training camp this Friday. • The news comes amid a broader window of activity as major Scottish clubs, including Celtic, Hearts, Hibs, and Aberdeen, pursue new signings.

• Major streaming releases for July include the conclusion of the "Heartstopper" series and a new album from artist Steve Lacy. • Other recommended titles selected by Associated Press journalists include "Lucky," starring Anya Taylor-Joy, and "The Hawk," featuring Will Ferrell as a retired golfer. • The lineup also highlights the release of the game "D-topia," offering a variety of entertainment options across music, film, and gaming.

• Airdrie manager John Rankin has guaranteed fans that the club will secure additional player signings this week. • These reinforcements come ahead of the club's first competitive match under Rankin, a Premier Sports Cup opener against Premiership side Dundee this Saturday. • The team recently prepared for the fixture with a 2-1 friendly defeat against Championship side Ayr United.

• Tottenham Hotspur have signed midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United in a club-record transfer deal worth £85 million. • The Portuguese international previously played for Sporting Lisbon and Southampton, though both of his most recent clubs suffered relegation. • This high-profile move signals a significant investment by Spurs to strengthen their squad with top-tier talent.

• South Korea captain Son Heung-min issued a public apology on Instagram following the national team's disappointing group-stage exit from the World Cup. • Son expressed being "indescribably hurt" by the result and vowed to work toward winning back the hearts of South Korean fans. • The team's poor performance triggered harsh criticism from the country's president and led to the resignation of head coach Hong Myung-bo.

• Derek McInnes has initiated his recruitment drive at Ibrox by securing the return of Ross McCrorie from Bristol City. • Reports indicate the club is now targeting England international Ben Godfrey on a loan deal to strengthen the squad. • Additional interest has been shown in former Italy U21 international Desplanches as part of the ongoing transfer window.

• Scottish clubs, including Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Aberdeen, and Hibs, are actively pursuing new signings as the transfer window progresses. • Motherwell has reportedly interviewed player Feio twice, despite the athlete receiving competing interest from clubs in Portugal, Poland, and Scandinavia. • These movements highlight the ongoing strategic efforts of Scottish and European sides to strengthen their squads before the deadline.

• Scottish clubs, including Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Hibs, and Aberdeen, are actively pursuing new signings as the transfer window progresses. • Marcelo Saracchi, a Uruguayan international returning to Boca Juniors after his loan at Celtic, has reportedly become a target for Turkish Super Lig side Corum FK. • Celtic previously held discussions with Boca Juniors regarding a permanent deal for Saracchi before the Turkish interest emerged.

• Scottish football clubs, including Rangers, Celtic, Hearts, Hibs, and Aberdeen, are actively pursuing new signings as the transfer window progresses. • A Denmark U21 international has emerged as a target, attracting interest from both Scottish sides and Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon. • Uncertainty surrounds the future of player Silas, with officials confirming that a sale is possible and his current status remains unclear.

• Celtic is reportedly pursuing a 22-year-old defender from Poland's Cracovia, despite a previous £3.5 million bid being rejected. • The player, valued at £4.3 million, is also attracting interest from Italian side Fiorentina following links in January. • Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson has announced a major squad overhaul, resulting in a 12-player exodus from the club.

• Rangers have begun a squad overhaul, with captain James Tavernier and Leon King both departing the Ibrox exit door. • Midfielders Emmanuel Fernandez and Nicolas Raskin are currently attracting significant interest from other clubs and could command major transfer fees. • Scottish clubs including Celtic, Hearts, Hibs, and Aberdeen are actively monitoring the market for early signings to strengthen their rosters.

• Academy Awards nominations announced April 9 in Los Angeles, with 'Eclipse of Hearts' directed by Greta Gerwig securing 14 nominations including Best Picture and Director. • 'Neon Shadows' earned 12 nods, while Best Actor contenders include Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya; ceremony airs March 7, 2027. • Diversity milestone as 45% of nominees are people of color, praised by AMPAS president Bill Kramer for inclusive progress.