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Andy Serkis to conduct marathon reading of The Hobbit

Andy Serkis has promised fans a "special surprise" if they hit his $123,600 (£100,000) fundraising target.




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Dwayne Johnson thrills retiring teacher with surprise sendoff

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Ryan Reynolds blames goofing off with Dwayne Johnson for stalled Red Notice

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Jerry Seinfeld wins court case over Netflix show Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

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The Crazy State of Australian Politics: a Primer

There is something bizarre going down in Australian politics, and its name is Clive Palmer.

In 2013, this mining billionaire formed a political party he called the Palmer United Party (PUP). Some people paid attention, most tried to look the other way.

This is because Palmer isn't your regular politician

The one and only: Palmersaurus.

Image: Bradley Kanaris, Getty Images

First, the billionaire mining magnate built Palmersaurus, a theme park on the Sunshine Coast filled with fake dinosaurs. Then he moved on to bigger things — with a plan to build the Titanic II. He is a large man with a booming laugh and a twinkle in his eye. Read more...

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On Monday, Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced he had removed the titles of "knights" and "dames" from the Order of Australia, a formal award system that honours those who provide a great service to Australia.

The two archaic titles were only brought back last year in a controversial move by former prime minister Tony Abbott. In a decision that made many question Abbott's leadership, the first knighthood was awarded to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh — a man who has only been to Australia a handful of times.

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Bow down to the politician who's the Queen of verbal smackdowns

Australia's political landscape has long been tumultuous and rough around the edges. But amoung the rough, there is a diamond. Enter ex-prime minister, sharp shooter and straight talker, Paul Keating. He's sassy AF.

Keating made headlines again Wednesday by implying the country's foreign policy was suffering because governmental powers are too concerned with appeasing the U.S. 

It's just the latest public comment in the long line of brutal honesty and cynical realism that is Paul Keating's autobiography. Need hard evidence? Watch and learn children. The shade. Read more...

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What does Clash of Clans maker’s $10 billion sale say about the future of gaming?

Developer says it has over 100 million daily players for 4 games, including Clash.




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Microsoft cloud annualized run rate hits $13bn in strong first quarter

Surface revenue was also strong, up 38 percent year on year.




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We’ve been missing a big part of game industry’s digital revolution

NPD “restatement” shows consistent spending growth as digital sales dominate.





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Microsoft posts a record $29.1 billion Q1. Same old, same old

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Google Stadia will support “a variety of business models”

But the streaming gaming revolution "is not going to happen overnight."





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FA Council confirms end of season for non-league, women's and grassroots football

The FA Council have ratified the decision to cancel the remainder of the football season for all non-league divisions below the National League.




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Manchester City winger Leroy Sane was 'on the verge' of a comeback prior to the Premier League's suspension

Manchester City long-term absentee Leroy Sane has revealed he was "on the verge" of a comeback prior to football's shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Manchester United's Harry Maguire to supply a food packages to elderly residents in hometown of Mosborough

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has offered to supply "food packages of everyday essentials" to the elderly in his hometown of Mosborough in South Yorkshire.




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Bruno Fernandes: Cristiano Ronaldo changed my perception of Manchester United

Bruno Fernandes has revealed his perception of Manchester United changed when Cristiano Ronaldo joined the club.




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Valencia could sell Geoffrey Kondogbia for just €30m with Tottenham linked

Valencia midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia could be available for around €30 million this summer amid reported interest from Tottenham.




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West Ham squad to defer part of their wages while owners inject £30m into club to battle coronavirus costs

West Ham's players have become the second Premier League squad to defer part of their wages while owners David Sullivan and David Gold have injected £30million into the club in order to combat the financial impact of coronavirus.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Kenny Dalglish tests positive for Covid-19, West Ham players defer part of wages

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Bruno Fernandes is Manchester United's version of Kevin De Bruyne, says legend Paul Scholes

Paul Scholes believes Manchester United have found their own version of Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne in Bruno Fernandes.




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Ronaldo: David Beckham 'one of the best of all time' - the only Englishman who could have played for Brazil

Brazil and Real Madrid legend Ronaldo has hailed former team-mate David Beckham as "one of the best of all time".




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Watch: Zenit St. Petersburg use drone to deliver player of the month award during lockdown

Russian club Zenit St Petersburg have come up with a novel way around social distancing measures, using a drone to deliver their Player of the Month award.




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Odion Ighalo talks up Victor Osimhen's Manchester United trip and raves about 'future of Nigerian football'

Odion Ighalo believes Victor Osimhen has huge potential, with the Manchester United striker praising his compatriot as the "future of Nigerian football."




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Why £200m Harry Kane fits the profile of a classic Manchester United signing

The Tottenham and England star would have been top of Sir Alex Ferguson's shortlist




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Former Barcelona youngster Takefusa Kubo dreaming of 'great' Real Madrid future: 'I won't waste my chance'

Former Barcelona youngster Takefusa Kubo believes he has a big future in the first team at Real Madrid.




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Eating Hazard! Real Madrid star 'trying not to eat a lot of buns' during coronavirus lockdown

Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard admits he is 'trying not to eat a lot of buns' during the coronavirus lockdown.




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Ivan Rakitic warns Barcelona he is 'not a sack of potatoes' amid transfer exit talk

Ivan Rakitic has warned Barcelona he wants to be "where he is valued" amid growing transfer speculation.




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Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says Roy Keane was 'spot on' with praise of 'world class' Billy Gilmour

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says he agrees with Roy Keane's praise of "world class" Billy Gilmour and believes there are similarities between the young Scot and another Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes.




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Harry Kane 'would make Man United title challengers' and Tottenham would 'snap their hand off' at £200m

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich believes Harry Kane would turn Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side into title contenders, and is sure that Tottenham would 'snap their hand off' if a £200million bid came in.




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Jurgen Klopp reveals Liverpool squad shock at Kenny Dalglish coronavirus diagnosis – 'One of us has it'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed the impact that club legend Sir Kenny Dalglish being diagnosed with coronavirus had on him and his players.




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Luka Jovic is in a 'sort of crisis' at Real Madrid, says Serbia team-mate Aleksandar Mitrovic

Fulham forward Aleksandar Mitrovic says Serbia team-mate Luka Jovic is in crisis at Real Madrid.




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Tottenham defender Ben Davies hails impact of 'dream manager' Jose Mourinho

Tottenham defender Ben Davies has described Jose Mourinho as a "dream manager" and says his arrival at the club gave everyone a lift.




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Victor Wanyama 'p***** off' over Champions League snub, accuses Tottenham of not backing him after injury

Victor Wanyama says he was "p***** off" to be dropped for Tottenham's Champions League Final defeat last season and accused the club of a lack of support following a serious knee injury in 2017.




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20 footballers primed to be the best of the decade

The new decade of football is on lockdown after the coronavirus pandemic brought the sport to standstill.




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Manchester United transfers: 14 players on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's list of targets this summer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to continue his Manchester United rebuild this summer with a number of targets already identified.




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Why Champions League final was the beginning of the end for Tottenham and Mauricio Pochettino

Victor Wanyama believes defeat to Liverpool changed things for Poch




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EFL clubs given green light to defer 25 per cent of player wages in April after deal struck with PFA

Clubs in the EFL will be allowed to defer a quarter of players' wages this month after the league agreed a "compromise proposal" with the PFA.




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Jimmy Greaves out of hospital and recovering at home, Tottenham legend's agent confirms

Jimmy Greaves is out of hospital and is recovering at home, the Tottenham legend's agent has confirmed.




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Marcus Rashford reserves Manchester United tickets for NHS 'superstars' in latest act of generosity

Marcus Rashford has once again shown his generosity after inviting two NHS workers to a Manchester United match after declaring them 'the real superstars' in the battle against coronavirus.




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Barcelona coach Quique Setien dreams of 'showing Champions League trophy to the cows' in his village

Barcelona coach Quique Setien has said he dreams of winning the Champions League and showing the trophy to the cows in his village.




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Gary Neville fears for EFL players out of contract this summer: 'There is a serious problem brewing'

Gary Neville has expressed concern for EFL players whose contracts are set to expire this summer who will face a real problem finding new clubs as a result of the huge financial problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic.




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Tottenham release first footage of NHS coronavirus testing centre at repurposed stadium

Tottenham have granted the NHS access to their stadium to carry out coronavirus testing.




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Takumi Minamino Liverpool breakthrough 'only a matter of time', says Salzburg coach

RB Salzburg coach Jesse Marsch has declared that is "only a matter of time" until Takumi Minamino begins to make a major impact for Liverpool.




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Premier League clubs push for season to finish by June 30 over fears of player exodus

Half of Premier League's clubs will push to see the season ended by the traditional June 30 deadline at Friday's shareholders' meeting, even if all games are not completed.




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'Football has reached a moment of reckoning... it can't go on like this'

Special report: Existence of EFL clubs threatened by coronavirus crisis Chiefs call for a total overhaul to make clubs financially viable Many favour a salary cap so they don't operate beyond their means




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Coronavirus Sport news LIVE: Premier League meeting latest, Leeds United legend Norman Hunter dies of Covid-19

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe.




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'RIP Norman Hunter, a giant of a man': Tributes pour in for Leeds United legend

Former Leeds United manager Peter Reid led the tributes as club legend Norman Hunter passed away on Friday, aged 76, after contracting coronavirus.