Francis Ngannou’s MMA return finally official as heavyweight’s PFL debut is announced
The ex-UFC champion last competed in MMA in January 2022, and he will return to the sport in October, having completed his boxing endeavour
Team GB runner George Mills in heated exchange with French rival after collision in men’s 5000m heats
George Mills found himself in a heated altercation with France’s Hugo Hay after the Briton was involved in a collision in his 5000 metres heat at the Paris Olympics.
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Liverpool identify first potential signing of Arne Slot era to fill a key problem position
The Spaniard starred in the Euro 2024 final as a sub for the injured Rodri
Enzo Maresca, Arne Slot and more: What to expect from new Premier League bosses
The Premier League’s new managers Enzo Maresca, Arne Slot, Kieran McKenna, Fabian Hurzeler and Russell Martin look to make their mark
How can a World Cup winner still have it all to prove? By being Julian Alvarez
A fantastic performer and piece of transfer business for Man City – but can he be an elite starter at Atletico Madrid?
Transfers, too many goals and Reece James: Five talking points from Chelsea’s pre-season tour of the USA
Newly appointed boss Enzo Maresca will have a lot to consider ahead of his first Premier League game against Manchester City next Sunday
The greatest Olympian you’ve never heard of just retired – and it was beautiful
Greco-Roman wrestling can seem impenetrable but Mijain Lopez makes it simple. And he retires having accomplished something no one else in history has
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Chelsea edge closer to signing Samu Omorodion from Atletico Madrid
Chelsea look to sign Spanish forward Samu Omorodion from Atletico Madrid amid the imminent departure of Conor Gallagher.
England set to name Lee Carsley as interim manager following Gareth Southgate’s exit
England under-21s head coach Lee Carsley will be in the dugout for the Nations League
Australia’s Matt Wearn goes back-to-back with Olympic dinghy gold after multiple delays
Sailor made to wait before successful defence of Tokyo crownIn light conditions Australian domination continues in laser class Australia has won four consecutive Olympic gold medals in the men’s dinghy (laser) sailing, after sailor Matt Wearn defended his Tokyo gold medal in light Marseille conditions on Wednesday afternoon.The nation’s remarkable …
‘There are literally girls skating everywhere’: teen Olympians inspire young Australians to hit the skate park
Skateboarding veterans say 25 years ago few girls took part – but now female-only classes are the first to book outGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe latest medal table | Live schedule | And full resultsCharlotte Ives has spent hours at the skate park four or five days a week trying to land a 50-50 – “which is …
The race of the century? Unpacking the tactics that helped Hocker to gold
What made the men’s 1500m in Paris an all-time classic was that Kerr, Neguse and Ingebrigtsen could have all won if their tactics had been slightly differentIt was one of the greatest Olympic 1500m finals in history. Perhaps even the greatest. And while Cole Hocker was a deserved champion for the USA, what really made it an all-time classic was that …
India in despair as Olympic wrestler disqualified from final despite cutting hair off
Vinesh Phogat fails to make weight for gold medal finalA ‘champion among champions’ says Narendra ModiThe latest medal table | Live schedule | Full resultsIndia’s Olympic contingent are devastated after one of their marquee athletes, the female wrestler Vinesh Phogat, was disqualified hours before her gold medal match for exceeding the 50kg restriction …
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Moving the Goalposts | Magic end for Marta or stunning start for Hayes? Olympics delivers perfect final
Brazilian will get fitting farewell after red card heartbreak but whatever the outcome change is needed at the Games“It’s wanting more. It’s training more. It’s taking care of yourself more. It’s being ready to play 90 plus 30 minutes. This is what I ask of the girls. There’s not going to be a Formiga for ever. There’s not going to be a Marta …
Title contenders or also rans? Will the real Catalans Dragons please stand up
Another Grand Final looked on the cards a few weeks ago. Not if they keep losing to teams like Castleford and LondonBy Gavin Willacy for No Helmets RequiredWhen Catalans Dragons came desperately close to lifting their first Super League title at Old Trafford last October, few rugby league fans expected them to be anywhere near their victors Wigan this …
Greenwash Games? French public points finger at Coca-Cola over Olympics plastic waste
Drinks giant under fire for over-use of bottles and cups despite organisers’ promise of greenest ever Games The Paris Olympics promised to be the most eco-friendly Games in history, reducing by half the amount of single-use plastic compared with London 2012.French environmental groups, however, have criticised what they called a “bizarre” and …
Rodri and Alvaro Morata are handed bans by UEFA after the Spanish duo sang 'Gibraltar is in Spain' in the wake of Euro 2024 triumph over England
Spain saw off England to win a record fourth European crown in Berlin last month, with goals from Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabal cancelling out Cole Palmer's strike.
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Turki Alalshikh accuses Canelo Alvarez of 'looking for easier fights' as Saudi Arabian boxing kingpin TEARS into Mexican superstar for turning down superfight with Terence Crawford
Speculation of a super-fight between Alvarez and Crawford ramped up after the latter dethroned Israil Madrimov to claim the WBA and vacant WBO super welterweight world titles.
Francis Ngannou's PFL debut confirmed against 6ft 8in Brazilian MONSTER Renan Ferreira as ex-UFC champ fights for first time since tragic loss of 15-month-old son
Ex-UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou's eagerly-awaited return to the cage has been locked in as he faces Renan Ferreira for the PFL Super Fights Championship title.
Man United's latest Old Trafford plan will raise eyebrows - but here's why it is a GOOD idea, writes CHRIS WHEELER
CHRIS WHEELER: For all the benefits of a state-of-the-art arena built within the broader footprint of Old Trafford, there was no getting away from the fact that the some of the club's heritage would disappear.