Actor alleges Rebel Wilson made up sexual abuse accusation
The Guardian|November 12, 2024
A young Australian actor at the centre of a multimillion-dollar defamation case in the US alleges in documents filed to the Los Angeles superior court that Rebel Wilson made up lies about her, and bullied and harassed her on the set of The Deb.
Kelly Burke

Charlotte MacInnes, who stars in the comedy, which premiered at the Toronto international film festival in September, alleged in the documents that Wilson repeated claims that one of the film's three producers, Amanda Ghost, sexually harassed and abused MacInnes, even after she told Wilson no such behaviour had occurred.

"I was deeply disturbed by this behaviour, and felt very bullied and harassed by Wilson, who was the director of the film and in a position of authority over me," MacInnes alleged. "Nothing that I told Wilson could reasonably have conveyed that I was reporting any misconduct, because there was no misconduct.

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The Guardian

Bentancur to get long ban over alleged racist remark

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Kane faces Carsley axe Shock as captain set to be left out for crunch Greece match
The Guardian

Kane faces Carsley axe Shock as captain set to be left out for crunch Greece match

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November 14, 2024
Infantino to avoid scrutiny with virtual 2026 draw
The Guardian

Infantino to avoid scrutiny with virtual 2026 draw

Gianni Infantino will avoid any scrutiny of the controversial decision to give the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia next month after Fifa opted to stage the qualifying draw for the 2026 tournament as a virtual event.

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Gordon heeds England's call as no-shows hinder Carsley
The Guardian

Gordon heeds England's call as no-shows hinder Carsley

While a depleted side face tricky tests against Greece and Ireland, there will be big opportunities for some

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November 14, 2024
Lawrence caps quick Chelsea comeback after Agnew's early strike
The Guardian

Lawrence caps quick Chelsea comeback after Agnew's early strike

Chelsea's aspiration of claiming this season's Women's Champions League was hardly in danger as Murphy Agnew handed Celtic a shock lead.

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November 14, 2024
Paul's big-money fight is a circus but the YouTuber is no clown
The Guardian

Paul's big-money fight is a circus but the YouTuber is no clown

Despite the absurd persona, his business savvy and support of female fighters must be acknowledged

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November 14, 2024
Tyson offers reminder of boxing's glory days before weary return
The Guardian

Tyson offers reminder of boxing's glory days before weary return

Former Baddest Man on the Planet is reflective but determined in open workout as he gears up for inglorious fight with YouTuber, reports

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November 14, 2024
Lineker leaves second BBC presenting role
The Guardian

Lineker leaves second BBC presenting role

Gary Lineker has stepped down from his role as presenter of Sports Personality of the Year (Spoty), the BBC has confirmed.

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November 14, 2024
Coe pulls no punches with his IOC pitch
The Guardian

Coe pulls no punches with his IOC pitch

Sebastian Coe has promised to introduce an \"uncompromising and clearcut\" policy to protect women's sport and to look into awarding prize money to all Olympic medallists if he is elected International Olympic Committee (IOC) president.

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November 14, 2024
Slade vows 'not to shut up shop' against Springboks
The Guardian

Slade vows 'not to shut up shop' against Springboks

England are looking to banish their autumn frustrations at South Africa's expense this Saturday and have vowed \"not to shut up shop\" against the reigning world champions.

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November 14, 2024