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“Amercians have been used to in-play ads for 40, 50 years, so culturally this fits right in,” says Rob di Gisi, lecturer in sport management at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.”There is very little pushback here. Any changes which make games more Americanised will be embraced without people noticing.”Fellow US broadcaster Telemundo, which shows matches in Spanish and is aimed at Latino Americans, is one of the few broadcasters which has decided not to show ads during the breaks.During Canada’s opening match last week, its commentator said: “We prefer the old school way. We should be able to see…

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Christ Tshiunza is waiting to discover if his move from Exeter to Sale for next season has scuppered his hopes of a Wales recall.The flanker will switch from the Prem finalists to the Sharks this summer after five seasons in Devon.Both Cardiff and Ospreys were interested in signing the 24-year-old but he decided to stay in England.The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) selection policy requires players that represent clubs outside Wales to have won at least 25 caps, but Tshiunza is on 15.”I definitely still would like to play for Wales and there are things going on in the background at…

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Hundreds of striking blue marine creatures have appeared along the Welsh coast, with beachgoers and their pets issued a warning to keep a safe distance.The animals, scientifically named Velella but commonly called by-the-wind sailors, have been washing ashore in large numbers across Anglesey, Gwynedd and Tenby regions.These free-floating creatures are close relatives of the Portuguese man o’ war, though they possess a distinctive bright blue colouration that catches and reflects light.One beachgoer who encountered the creatures on Tenby South beach described the sight as “like looking at a crystal”.Large groups of by-the-wind sailors wash up together because they travel in…

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Andy Burnham has declared this is the “last chance to change” as he delivered a powerful speech following his victory in the Makerfield by-election.Speaking to his new constituents, the ex-Mayor of Greater Manchester laid out his “path for Britain” and his determination to make “life more affordable for people”.Addressing the Makerfield rally following his comfortable victory, Mr Burnham said: “It does now open up the space for the real change that the people of this constituency deserve.”We’ve got to now take this moment to answer the challenges that have been laid down, and I did describe it last night as…

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King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to attend the ceremonial opening of the Scottish Parliament’s Seventh Session.Following the formal proceedings, the royal couple will participate in a reception honouring individuals recognised by members of the Scottish Parliament for their outstanding contributions to their local communities.Upon their arrival at Queensberry House, the King and Queen will be greeted by Edinburgh’s Lord Lieutenant alongside the Presiding Officer and Deputy Presiding Officers.The monarchs will then make their way to the Garden Lobby for meetings with First Minister John Swinney and leaders from Scotland’s political parties.King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to…

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Quiz is set to shut 11 more stores across the UK this week as the Scottish womenswear retailer continues to wind down its entire high street estate.The move follows its third administration in less than a decade.The fashion chain collapsed into administration in February after disappointing trading over the Christmas period, bringing further uncertainty for a brand that once operated more than 250 stores nationwide.Joint administrators from Interpath Advisory are overseeing the closure of the company’s remaining 37 outlets, with the process expected to be completed by the end of June.The retailer, which was founded in 1993, is expected to…

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The Met Office has issued an amber Extreme Heat warning for parts of southern and eastern England and south Wales.The warning is valid for Monday and Tuesday and warns of temperatures peaking at 35C (95F).The nights will also be hot, remaining above 20C in some locations.It brings the risk of impacts to health, especially for vulnerable people, and the danger of sunburn and heat exhaustion.Some disruption and travel delays are also likely.This Met Office warning is separate from the amber and yellow Heat Health Alerts that had already been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).Those alerts, valid for…

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North will link up with the Barbarians squad in London next week after the invitational side have played South Africa on Saturday. The Wales and Barbarians occasion in Twickenham will be a double-header with the men’s game at 14:00 BST followed by the women’s game at 17:00 BST.On the previous occasion that Wales men faced the Barbarians, after the 2023 World Cup, Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric were given a farewell to the Welsh crowd when they lined up for the invitational side at the Principality Stadium.This time North will be one of the headline acts.”I have been privileged…

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