-20 Hull (Eng); -19 Thitikul (Tha); -18 Woad (Eng); -17 Yamashita (Jpn); -15 Liu (Chn)Korda, Kupcho (both US), Hataoka, Iwai (both Jpn), Stark (Swe), Kim (Kor)
England’s Charley Hull won her third LGPA Tour title by overhauling world number one Jeeno Thitikul on the final hole of the Queen City Championship.
Hull trailed by one shot leading into the par-five 18th hole, but Thailand’s Thitikul four-putted to make bogey.
It left Hull a two-foot putt for birdie and victory, which she converted to seal her first LPGA Tour win since 2022.
“I wasn’t really watching her putt for birdie because I thought she was going to hole it,” said Hull.
“I guess it’s not over until the fat lady sings but I was shaking over that last putt because I just didn’t expect it. But yeah, it feels great.”
Both Hull and Thitikul reached the final green in two shots, with Thitikul putting her first putt inside six feet from the cup.
Hull missed her eagle chance, but Thitikul slid both her birdie attempt and her putt for par, which would have forced a play-off, past the hole.
Hull made no mistake from her own birdie chance to finish on 20 under overall and collect the $300,000 (£221,340) prize for victory.
Each carded a four-under 68 on the final round, giving Hull victory by the one-short margin she held after day three.
The 29-year-old, who had finished runner-up in her last two tournaments, held a two-stroke lead over Thitikul at the turn at TPC River’s Bend on Sunday.
Thitikul closed to within one on the 10th and both birdied the 11th, but Hull’s bogey at 13 allowed her rival to take the lead with a birdie at the next hole.
Hull responded with a birdie on the 16th but another bogey on 17 gave Thitikul the advantage she eventually squandered at the last.
Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Fermin Lopez struck twice each as Barcelona thumped Valencia 6-0 on Sunday in a La Liga match they were forced to play at their tiny training ground stadium because of delays in reopening the Spotify Camp Nou.
The rampant Spanish champions moved second, two points behind leaders Real Madrid, who boast a 100 percent record after their win at Real Sociedad on Saturday.
Hosting the game at the 6,000-capacity Johan Cruyff Stadium beside their training facilities west of the city, with the rebuilt Camp Nou not yet permitted to open, Barca’s first home game of the season saw high-calibre football in a low-key setting.
Star forward Lamine Yamal’s absence due to a groin issue was a further blow for Barca, with coach Hansi Flick criticising the Spanish national team for playing him twice despite the problem during World Cup qualifiers last week.
However, Barcelona’s display, above all in the second half, helped them forget his absence and their disappointing draw at Rayo Vallecano in their previous La Liga outing.
“I appreciate what I saw today a lot, and this is a start after the break,” said Flick, who was upset with his players after the Rayo game a fortnight ago.
Lopez said last season’s winners of a domestic treble were on the right track.
“The message is the same as last year, to play with intensity and humility, I think we’re on a good path and we have to continue like this,” said the midfielder.
Flick handed Roony Bardghji his debut on the right flank in Yamal’s stead after his summer arrival from Copenhagen.
Barcelona dominated Valencia in the first half without creating many clear-cut chances.
Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres fired narrowly over and wide, respectively, as Flick’s side penned in the visitors.
Barcelona’s Brazilian forward #11 Raphinha (L) celebrates with Barcelona’s English forward #14 Marcus Rashford scoring his team’s second goal during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Valencia CF at Johan Cruyff Stadium in Barcelona, on September 14, 2025. (Photo by Lluis GENE / AFP)
Lopez, linked with a move to Chelsea during the summer, dug in to stay at Barca and proved his worth against Los Che.
Barca took the lead after 29 minutes when Torres flicked on a pass into the midfielder’s path.
Lopez scampered into the box and flashed a strike across Julen Agirrezabala and into the net.
Carlos Corberan’s Valencia, 15th, did not muster a shot in the first half to Barca’s 11, playing conservatively after a 7-1 thrashing by the Blaugrana in January.
Flick brought on Raphinha for the quiet Bardghji at half-time as he sought to put the game to bed, and soon had the goals he wanted.
Rashford, on his brightest outing since joining from Manchester United on loan, whipped in a dangerous cross which Raphinha slid home at the far post.
It was Rashford’s first direct goal contribution since arriving at the club.
Three minutes later Lopez blasted in a third from long range, which goalkeeper Agirrezabala might have dealt with better.
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‘Can still improve’
Barcelona’s German coach Hans-Dieter Flick waves prior to the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Valencia CF at Johan Cruyff Stadium in Barcelona, on September 14, 2025. (Photo by Lluis GENE / AFP)
“Today is a great step for (Lopez) and this is what I want to see every match,” said Flick.
“He has amazing quality… and when he has this confidence, he’s really great, (but) I think he can still improve.”
Raphinha smashed in Barca’s fourth at the near post as the Catalans ran riot.
Flick shuffled his pack with Thursday’s Champions League opener in mind, bringing on Polish veteran Lewandowski and Dani Olmo.
Barcelona’s Polish forward #09 Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring his team’s sixth goal during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Valencia CF at Johan Cruyff Stadium in Barcelona, on September 14, 2025. (Photo by Lluis GENE / AFP)
The 37-year-old striker grabbed his first goal of the season with a lethal finish after Olmo played him in behind the defence.
Flick was also able to bring on midfielder Marc Bernal following a long absence after a severe knee injury, and he set up Lewandowski to dink home the sixth.
“It seems like they’ve got the measure of us,” said Valencia defender Jose Gaya.
“We weren’t capable of diminishing their strengths once again, it was a big scoreline again…
“We tried to stop them with our game plan but the second goal did us a lot of damage, we couldn’t stop it and then came the third.”
This year’s Emmy Awards are upon us and there is a host of British and Irish talent hoping to take home one of the prestigious gongs in Los Angeles
This year’s Emmy Awards in Los Angeles feature a mix of seasoned British and Irish actors alongside rising stars, all competing for television’s highest honours. Leading the charge is Adolescence sensation Owen Cooper, who could become the youngest male Emmy winner if he takes home the Supporting Actor award for Netflix’s hit series, which has earned 13 nominations.
A TV insider hailed the decision to enter Owen in the Supporting Actor category as a “genius move,” boosting his chances. He will face co-star Ashley Walters, who is also nominated for his first Emmy as DI Luke Bascombe. Co-stars Erin Doherty and Stephen Graham, who co-created and co-wrote Adolescence, have earned nominations as well. Stephen is up for Outstanding Leading Actor and Outstanding Writing in a Limited Series, while Erin is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress after her gripping one-take scene as child psychologist Briony was described by The Guardian as “the most astounding episode of a dazzling quartet.”
Also in contention are The White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood and Irish actor Colin Farrell, who is hoping to replicate his Screen Actors Guild Award win for The Penguin.
Ahead of the ceremony, Owen reflected on his meteoric rise: “I will never forget this for the rest of my life. If I break the record that would be cool. It’s all next level. This time last year I didn’t know what I’d be doing. Never could I have believed that this show would change my life in the way that it has.” He also revealed a childhood dream: seeing Tom Holland in The Impossible inspired him to act, and he now hopes to take on the role of Spider-Man in the Marvel Universe.
Meanwhile, Aimee Lou Wood, 31, opened up about insecurity surrounding her casting in The White Lotus. Speaking to British GQ, she explained that creator Mike White “had to fight” for her role, triggering her imposter syndrome: “My little head goes: ‘HBO didn’t want me. And I know why HBO didn’t want me, it’s because I’m ugly.’ Mike had to say, ‘Please let me have the ugly girl!’ That was the thing that was in my head.”
Aimee has been widely praised for embracing her natural teeth rather than conforming to Hollywood beauty standards. On The Jonathan Ross Show, she said: “I can’t believe the impact my teeth are having. Americans can’t get over them. Even the way White Lotus fans are talking about me and my teeth – that I don’t have veneers or Botox – it feels a bit rebellious.”
The 2025 Emmys promise a blend of history-making talent and bold performances, with both veteran actors and new faces leaving a lasting mark on television this year.
Loose Women panellist Stacey Solomon has already decorated for Halloween and took to social media to show off her spooky Pickle Cottage
Stacey Solomon goes all out for Halloween with massive spooky decorations(Image: REHAB)
Stacey Solomon is embracing spooky season as she decorated her Pickle Cottage home with endless skeletons, goblins and ghouls. The Loose Women panellist is clearly very ready for Halloween next month and bought pink decorations to place around her spacious kitchen.
In a sweet video filmed with her husband Joe Swash, the TV personality showcased how much his life improved just by having her in it. The beginning of the video showed him standing alone in an empty kitchen. When the clip cut to her standing next to him, the room was suddenly filled with Halloween decorations.
He showed multiple scenarios as he showcased his love for his wife. In one clip, he was alone relaxing in the garden but when she popped up, Joe was surrounded by chickens she was feeding.
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Stacey already decorated for Halloween(Image: Instagram/staceysolomon)
The star followed a pink theme this year(Image: Instagram/staceysolomon)
“Life With Her (me). A moment for the husbands who spend their Saturdays filming stupid videos with you, sacrificing their own happiness for yours @joeswash,” she captioned the post.
“I’m rubbish at following the trends because I’m always too late but I loved this one so much I had to give it a go #lifewithher.”
On her Instagram Stories, Stacey showed off her other Halloween decorations, which all happen to be pink this year. She filled her home with pink pumpkins, tiny ghosts and massive skeletons.
She used skeletons, pumpkins and ghosts(Image: Instagram/staceysolomon)
The star even bought new mugs(Image: Instagram/staceysolomon)
She even purchased spooky-themed mugs. “Show me a cuter mug collection. SHOW ME,” she said. “Omg why are they just the cutest ever.”
After showing off all the decorations, she told fans: “Happy Sunday everyone, hope this brightened your day as much as it did mine. I’ll let you know what Joe thinks when he gets home.”
Joe was less them impressed with the decorations when he got home and complained about the skeletons falling on him every time he went near one in the kitchen. Unbothered, Stacey sang at him: “How many years have you known your wife?”
Fans were obsessed with the decorations and took to the comment section to compliment her.
One user said: “It’s all about the Halloween! That’s so me,” while another posted: “Omg ove the pink – you two are so great, so funny.” One posted: “Haha I made my husband go in the loft today to get my Halloween decorations out.”
Some weren’t as impressed and wrote: “Over the top with Halloween Stacey, hubby is not happy…” while another posted: “He could never say you were boring.”
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Luka Modric scored his first goal for AC Milan in Sunday’s 1-0 win over Bologna, the veteran star making his mark at the San Siro days after turning 40 years old.
Modric, who celebrated his birthday on Tuesday, netted the winning goal at the end of a flowing move he started in midfield before meeting Alexis Saelemaekers’ low cross with a perfect first-time finish.
The six-time Champions League winner, who arrived at Milan as a free agent after 13 years at Real Madrid, wheeled away in delight at the decisive strike in a match which ended with coach Massimiliano Allegri sent off for his furious reaction at the hosts not being given a late penalty.
New signing Christopher Nkunku looked set to have a chance at scoring his first Milan goal from the penalty spot seconds after replacing Santiago Gimenez when he went down under challenges from Jhon Lucumi and then Remo Freuler.
But after looking at the pitch-side monitor, referee Matteo Marcenaro overruled his own decision to give the spot-kick for the Freuler foul, which sent Allegri into a rage on the touchline, his rant to officials costing him a red card.
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Sunday’s was also a successful start for new arrival Adrien Rabiot with an impressive performance alongside Modric in midfield for Milan, who also struck the woodwork three times.
However, his fellow France international Mike Maignan was forced to limp off with what Milan have confirmed is a problem with his right calf, the latest in a long line of injuries for Les Bleus’ goalkeeper.
Milan’s first home win of the season moved them to fifth, level on six points with Cremonese and Roma, who fell to a shock 1-0 home defeat to Torino earlier on Sunday.
– No PSG For Lookman –
Earlier, Ivan Juric confirmed that Ademola Lookman will sit out Atalanta’s Champions League opener at Paris Saint-Germain as the Nigeria forward continues to be sidelined following a protracted attempt to leave the Serie A club.
Atalanta warmed up for Wednesday’s clash with the European champions in Paris by beating Lecce 4-1 without star man Lookman, who hasn’t featured this season after trying and failing to force a move to Inter Milan in the summer.
Charles De Ketelaere struck twice in the second half, with Giorgio Scalvini and Nicola Zalewski netting Atalanta’s other goals.
It’s the second time in as many years that Lookman has tried to find the exit door after attempting to leave for PSG the summer after he helped win the Europa League for Atalanta in 2024.
“I don’t think so; it’s an unpleasant situation,” said Juric when asked if Lookman would travel to the French capital.
“He has given a lot to Atalanta, but Atalanta has given him a lot as well. We need players who are ready, who want to play for the shirt and improve… Looking ahead, we’ll see what happens.”
London-born Lookman has become one of the best players in Europe since signing for Atalanta three years ago after a middling early career in England and Germany.
The 27-year-old has scored 52 times in 117 matches for Atalanta, most famously netting a hat-trick in last year’s Europa League final, when the Bergamo club won their first European trophy by thumping previously unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen 3-0.
Lookman scored 20 times in all competitions last season, with five coming in seven Champions League appearances, but he soured his relationship with the club by abandoning team training in the hope that Inter would meet Atalanta’s asking price of 50 million euros ($59 million).
That never happened, and Lookman, whose contract doesn’t expire until the end of June 2027, was forced to return to Atalanta, where he has since been frozen out by Juric, who has replaced Gian Piero Gasperini in the dugout.
A Sudanese father who had lost contact with his wife for 18 months has been reunited with his family after recognising them in an Al Jazeera news report.
Shamoun Idris lived with his wife, Fatma Ali, and their children in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, until the city became a battleground between Sudan’s regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in August 2023, a few months after the war in Sudan started.
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As the war intensified and shelling increased near their home, the couple decided that Fatma would try to escape Khartoum with their children. Shamoun would stay behind and protect the house as RSF forces advanced, looting homes and attacking civilians.
“I decided that they should leave,” Shamoun told Al Jazeera’s Mohamed Vall, who reported on the initial story featuring Fatma and their children. “I stayed behind to guard the house. We thought the war would end soon and they would be able to return.”
But soon after, and with the violence in the capital increasing, Idris was also forced to flee. In the process, both Shamoun and Fatma lost their phones and were unable to contact each other, with no knowledge of where the other was.
The couple became two of the 7,700 Sudanese people searching for missing relatives, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross.
“I kept telling the children he was somewhere, just unable to reach us, but, in fact, I was completely at a loss, and I was wondering what really happened to him. I couldn’t focus on the children or on him being missing,” said Fatma.
Reunion
Fatma and the children eventually reached Sennar, south of Khartoum, where they sheltered in a school.
Meanwhile, Shamoun searched for them in vain, until he eventually saw an Al Jazeera news report from February about missing relatives.
In the report was his wife, Fatma.
“I said, ‘Man, this is my family!’ I said, ‘I swear, it’s my family.’ It was such a huge surprise,” Shamoun said.
As Fatma listened to her husband tell the story of their recent reunion, she began to cry, overwhelmed with the emotion of Shamoun’s absence.
She said her hope now is for the family to rebuild their lives. “I hope we can go back and return to our previous life. I knew my children would be OK as long as I was with them, but for their father to be gone, that was a real problem.”
“Our children went to school and were very happy. Not one of our children was out of school; they even went to private schools, not public ones,” she said. “Now, it’s been more than two years since they saw the inside of a classroom, except as somewhere to shelter.”
Since being reunited, Shamound has found a small plot of land in Sennar, where he has built a little shack for the family.
It has no door to keep out rain, wind or sun, but thousands of other displaced people in Sudan do not have any shelter at all.
