UFC 305 card: Adesanya vs Du Plessis and all fights tonight
Israel Adesanya challenges Dricus Du Plessis in a bid to become a three-time middleweight champion
England cricketer Graham Thorpe died after being hit by train, inquest hears
Thorpe died this month at the age of 55, having represented England 182 times on the cricket field
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Germany ponders its Olympic future after disappointing Paris medal tally
Funding cuts, bureaucracy and societal change are being blamed. Could hosting a Games be the answer?When the German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, went to congratulate the kayaker Max Rendschmidt after his team’s gold medal-winning run in the K-4 500m sprint in Paris on Friday last week, the exchange – according to onlookers – was curt.Rendschmidt, though …
Arsenal sign Rosa Kafaji as Eidevall hails ‘one of the most exciting young talents’
Swedish forward, 21, joins the Gunners from HäckenKafaji will wear No 16 shirt after completing her switchArsenal have completed the signing of the Sweden forward Rosa Kafaji on a long-term contract. The 21-year-old was Häcken’s top scorer in 2023-24 with 15 goals and helped them reach the Champions League quarter-finals. Kafaji had played for the …
‘Fight hate with love’: Manchester United’s Geyse defiant after homophobic abuse
Brazil international targeted after revealing relationship‘I will not remain silent in the face of prejudice’The Manchester United forward Geyse says she has received homophobic abuse after sharing online pictures of herself with her female partner. The Brazil international says she hopes one day everybody will be “free to love whoever they want, …
Jordan Chiles must return bronze medal after USA Gymnastics appeal fails
American was demoted from third to fifth placeUSA Gymnastics had submitted new evidenceUSA Gymnastics officials say an arbitration panel will not reconsider a decision asking the gymnast Jordan Chiles to return the bronze medal she won at the Paris Olympics.Last week, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) voided an on-floor appeal from Chiles’s coach …
Valentina Petrillo to become first openly transgender athlete at Paralympics
Visually impaired Italian sprinter transitioned in 2019Won medals in World Para Athletics ChampionshipsValentina Petrillo is set to become the first openly transgender athlete to participate in the Paralympic Games after the visually impaired sprinter was selected to represent Italy in the women’s 200m and 400m in Paris. The 50-year-old, who transitioned …
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Out of the darkness? Aaron Rodgers’ biographer on a tarnished star
Bestselling writer Ian O’Connor says Jets Super Bowl win would help make up for quarterback’s ‘unforgivable’ conspiracy theories and controversial behaviorAaron Rodgers “could roll out of bed and create a news cycle. He’s unbelievable. He’s a content machine”. It’s true and it’s why the bestselling sportswriter Ian O’Connor is talking …
Tour de France Femmes: Demi Vollering takes lead after stages two and three – as it happened
Charlotte Kool won stage two before Demi Vollering ended the day in yellow after winning the stage three time trialAustralia’s Amber Pate goes down near the front and a large section of the peloton is forced to stop on such a narrow bridge. Disaster! Ruby Roseman-Gannon also involved. Only a portion of riders of the front escaped that!A huge right turn, as …
Crystal Palace goalkeeper Sam Johnstone is STRIPPED of the No 1 shirt with Dean Henderson set to replace England team-mate as Oliver Glasner's first choice stopper
EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: Dean Henderson is set to be handed the coveted No 1 shirt in a clear indication that he will start the season as the team's first choice keeper.
Revealed: Match of the Day's TWO pundits to replace Ian Wright ahead of next season... after the Arsenal legend made an 'emotional exit' from BBC's flagship sports show
The reinforcements on the BBC's flagship sports show were announced in The Times today in an event with former host Des Lynam ahead of the programme's 60th birthday.
Chelsea 'make offer for Joao Felix' as the Blues look to bring the striker back to Stamford Bridge in deal that could save Conor Gallagher's switch to Atletico Madrid
The Blues are looking to bring Felix back to Stamford Bridge after missing out on Samu Omorodion. If Felix joins Chelsea it could potentially save Conor Gallagher's move to Atletico.
How Raygun could be set to make MILLIONS from her Olympic fame - as expert reveals the rivers of gold that await
Australian breakdancer Dr Rachael Gunn, 36, who goes by the b-girl name Raygun, was catapulted into international stardom after her disastrous performance in Paris went viral.
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Glamorous viral Olympian Luana Alonso returns to training - despite retiring from swimming - after being cautioned for 'inappropriate conduct' in the athletes village
Team chiefs are thought to have had an issue with the swimmer distracting her team-mates , scheduling trips in Paris away from the village, and sporting her own choice of outfits.
Arsenal star surprisingly not named on six-man shortlist for PFA Players' Player of the Year award as three Man City stars are nominated
The shortlist for the 2024 PFA Players' Player of the Year award has been released and there was one shock omission. The nominees and the winner of this award are selected by players in England.
Alvaro Morata's model wife denies the existence of 'explicit photos of her husband with another woman' as they prepare to divorce - just two weeks after posting loved-up photos
The pair announced their break-up yesterday after seven years and four children together. The split came just a fortnight after the pair were spotted kissing on a beach during a holiday in Sardinia.
Wayne Rooney landed Plymouth job after answering one non-football question
Wayne Rooney's Plymouth were beaten 4-0 by Sheffield Wednesday over the weekend.
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Darts star suspended from men's tour over 'alleged suspicious betting'
The Darts Regulation Authority have released a statement confirming the suspension.