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Sam Fender wins 2025 Mercury Prize

Sam Fender has won the coveted Mercury Prize for People Watching.

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Sam Fender dedicates Mercury Prize 2025 to 'mentor' as singer-songwriter says: 'I'm still in shock'

Local lad Fender beat competition from Britpop band Pulp, post-punks Fontaines DC and Irish singer CMAT

Evening Standard

Sam Fender wins the 2025 Mercury Prize with third album People Watching

Rock singer-songwriter won the prestigious music award in a homecoming triumph just a stone’s throw from where he was raised, in North Shields

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Sam Fender wins 2025 Mercury prize for his album People Watching

Geordie singer-songwriter’s album reached No 1 on the UK album chart, and led to a series of stadium-sized concerts this summer

The Guardian - UK

Mercury nominee CMAT: Irish music success comes from ‘generation of trauma’

The singer is nominated alongside fellow Irish act Fontaines DC at the event in Newcastle.

Evening Standard

How to watch Mercury Prize 2025: live stream for free, with Fontaines D.C., FKA Twigs & Sam Fender performing

All the ways to watch Mercury Prize 2025 live streams, with FKA Twigs' "Eusexua" and Sam Fender's "People Watching" in contention at Newcastle Arena.

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Artists outside London ‘underrepresented on Mercury prize shortlist’

Since 2010, only three winners have not been from London. Previous winners say broader representation is needed

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How to watch the 2025 Mercury Music Prize online from anywhere

The UK's answer to the Grammys returns - and this time its from Newcastle. Here's how to watch "The 2025 Mercury Prize" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

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CMAT thinks Beyoncé helped her land Mercury Prize nomination for Euro-Country

Mercury Prize favourite CMAT considers Beyoncé's hit country album Cowboy Carter as one of the reasons behind the success of her own record Euro-Country.

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UN warns Colombia over mercury contamination in Atrato River, calls crisis a human rights emergency

A United Nations letter to Colombia warns that mercury contamination from illegal gold mining in the Atrato River basin is causing a grave human rights crisis for Indigenous and Afro-descendant communities

The Independent UK

WNBA 2025 Playoffs, Finals Series Between Aces–Mercury Draws in Historic Viewership

The Aces swept the Mercury in four games, but viewers were still tuning in at high volumes.

Sports Illustrated

Mercury Coach Sounds Off on Ejection: 'One of the Weakest Double Technicals Ever'

Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts was ejected from Game 4 of the WNBA Finals and called it 'one of the weakest double technicals ever.'

Sports Illustrated

Wilson scores 31 and Aces win 3rd WNBA title in 4 seasons, beating Mercury 97-86 for 4-game sweep

A’ja Wilson scored 31 points, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young both added 18 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, sweeping their way to a third championship in four seasons

The Independent UK

A'ja Wilson Shares Heartwarming Moment With Bam Adebayo As Aces Claim WNBA Title

A'ja Wilson shared a sweet moment with her boyfriend and Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo after the Las Vegas Aces won the WNBA title over the Phoenix Mercury.

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A’ja Wilson’s Priceless Reaction to Fans Booing WNBA Commish During Trophy Presentation

The Aces won the WNBA championship for the third time in four seasons on Friday night with a 97-86 win over the Mercury. With the Game 4 win Las Vegas completed

Sports Illustrated

What We Learned As the Aces Closed Out the Mercury in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals

The Las Vegas Aces claimed their third title in the past four years as they closed out the Phoenix Mercury with a four-game sweep in the WNBA Finals.

The Guardian - US

Rampant Las Vegas Aces complete sweep of Mercury to win third WNBA in four years

A’ja Wilson scored 31 points as the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 97–86 to complete a four-game sweep and capture their third title in four years

Sports Illustrated

Mercury’s Kahleah Copper Rips Referees in WNBA Finals In-Game Interview During Loss

Mercury player criticizes referees during in-game interview in WNBA Finals.

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Mercury Coach Nate Tibbetts Ejected in Elimination Game for Getting in Ref's Face

Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts was ejected in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals as his team faced elimination against the Las Vegas Aces.

Sports Illustrated

Alyssa Thomas Remains in Game 4 of WNBA Finals Despite Painful-Looking Collision

Alyssa Thomas stayed in the game after a collision with Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd as the Phoenix Mercury tried to avoid elimination in the WNBA Finals.

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6 Rare Coins Highly Coveted by Collectors That Are Worth Hundreds

It's hard to believe, but those old coins in your grandma's attic could actually be treasure.

Sports Illustrated

Mercury Rule Injured Satou Sabally Out of WNBA Finals Game 4

Phoenix is staring down the prospect of a sweep.

Sports Illustrated

Is There Any Way to Slow Down A’ja Wilson?

With 34 points and 14 rebounds in Game 3—not to mention a clutch game-winning shot—the MVP has the Aces just a win away from another WNBA title.

The Guardian - US

WNBA finals Game 3: A’ja Wilson’s last-gasp winner lifts Aces to brink of title

A’ja Wilson hit a fadeaway jumper with 0.3 seconds left as the Las Vegas Aces held off Phoenix 90-88 to take a 3-0 lead in the WNBA finals

Sports Illustrated

Three Takeaways From Aces' Last-Second Win Over Mercury in Game 3 of WNBA Finals

A'ja Wilson powered the Las Vegas Aces to a thrilling win over the Phoenix Mercury in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals. Here are three takeaways as the Aces move one win away from another WNBA championship.

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