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Fury as boy, 13, excluded from Christmas lights event

Stevenage Borough Council apologises after a 13-year-old boy with special needs was pushed to the back of the stage and excluded from turning on the town's Christmas lights, despite being promised the role.

Michigan Volleyball Match Sparks Trans Athlete Row

A Michigan high school volleyball quarterfinal faces controversy over a transgender player, prompting intervention from school officials. Read the full story on this developing situation.

Sky Sports axes Halo brand after backlash

Sky Sports has scrapped its female-targeted Halo brand just days after launch following a furious backlash accusing it of being patronising. Read the full story.

NZ Breakers boycott Pride Round rainbow insignia

New Zealand Breakers players will collectively boycott rainbow flags on jerseys during NBL Pride Round, supporting teammates with religious objections. Read the full story on this developing sports controversy.

Sky Sports criticised for 'patronising' female fans

Sky Sports faces criticism for its new female-targeted TikTok channel 'Halo', branded the 'lil sis' of main content and accused of patronising women with pink branding. Discover the full story.

Missouri's $3.88bn Sports Betting Projection

Missouri's legal sports betting market, launching 1st December, is projected to generate a massive $3.88bn handle in its first year. Discover the key figures and driving forces behind this economic surge.

UK pilot scheme helps homeless people access banking

The UK government launches a groundbreaking initiative to tackle financial exclusion by helping homeless individuals access basic banking services through a new pilot scheme starting in January.

Win Prizes in This Week's Ultimate Sports Quiz

From Premier League drama to boxing's biggest punches, dive into our weekly sports quiz covering football, cricket, rugby, boxing, darts, baseball and swimming for your chance to win exciting prizes.

Barstool Sports' Cody Beef Dies - Community Mourns

The sudden and tragic passing of Barstool Sports personality Cody Beef has sent shockwaves through the sports media community, leaving colleagues and fans mourning the loss of a beloved content creator.

Diversity advert backlash sparks racism accusations

A recent diversity campaign featuring Sarah Pochin has ignited fierce debate about whether progressive advertising is promoting inclusion or inadvertently fostering division in British society.

NFL warns players after NBA's Mafia betting scandal

The NFL has issued an urgent warning to its athletes about gambling dangers after explosive revelations of Mafia involvement in the NBA's betting controversy. Learn how American sports leagues are battling organised crime infiltration.

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