Another golden day for Team GB at Tokyo 2020 – Saturday’s sporting social
Team GB picked up gold medals in the triathlon mixed team relay and 4×100 metres medley relay in the pool.
Jack Leach knows India series could secure his ticket to the Ashes
Spin bowler gives backing to Ben Stokes’ mental-health break and goes into Tests confident that he can do damageJack Leach is determined to keep thoughts about this winter’s Ashes tour in the background during the series against India, wary that his place on the trip will be moot if he does not perform in the coming weeks.The England and Wales Cricket …
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Dina Asher-Smith’s semi-final exit ‘heartbreaking’, says former Olympian Kelly Sotherton, as Team GB star breaks down in tears after 100m gold hopes end at Tokyo 2020
Dina Asher-Smith ‘deserves respect’ after failing to make the 100m final at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. That’s according to three-time Olympic bronze medalist Kelly Sotherton, who expressed great sympathy for the Team GB star. Asher-Smith’s hopes of winning gold in the 100m athletics were over when she finished third in the semi-final on Saturday. …
Xu Can vs Leigh Wood Matchroom Fight Camp LIVE RESULTS: Campbell Hatton NOW – DAZN stream, TV channel, ring walks
CHINESE sensation Xu Can and Nottingham’s Leigh Wood battle for the WBA ‘Regular’ featherweight title in the main event of a stacked Matchroom Fight Camp card tonight. Wood took the fight on short notice as he aims to complete an incredible fairytale to become world champ. Start time: Undercard UNDERWAY/ main event 10.30pm approx TV/ …
Chelsea and Man City transfer blow as target Mahmoud Dahoud signs new one-year contract at Borussia Dortmund
CHELSEA transfer target Mahmoud Dahoud has reportedly signed a new one-year deal with Borussia Dortmund. Dahoud, 25, has impressed in four years with the Bundesliga side but his future has been up in the air this summer. Manchester City were said to be keen on Dahoud, with Blues boss Thomas Tuchel also a fan of […]
Jack Leach says Ben Stokes has the support of all the England squad
The pair teamed up for a memorable Ashes win at Headingley in 2019.
Lions 9-27 South Africa rugby LIVE RESULT: Springboks level series with dominant kicking display – latest reaction
THE British and Irish Lions will have to win the third test if they are to secure a series victory over South Africa. Warren Gatland’s men led 9-6 after a physical first half but were outkicked in the second as the Springboks secured a comprehensive win. Makazole Mapimpi and Lukhanyo Am crossed the line for […]
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Jack Leach 'excited' over Australia trip despite threat of players refusing to go to the Ashes
LAWRENCE BOOTH: A joint statement on Friday appeared to imply that England players would refuse to tour Australia unless they were given assurances that family members could join them.
Cheslin Kolbe's high tackle on Lions star Conor Murray sparks fury
Former England fly-half Andy Goode joined Lions fans in questioning how Cheslin Kolbe escaped a red card for his dangerous high tackle on Conor Murray.
Superchargers see off Invincibles to stay unbeaten
Northern Superchargers won the battle of two unbeaten sides at Emerald Headingley as Alice Davidson-Richards led the way against Oval Invincibles...
Tyrone edge Monaghan in Ulster final
Tyrone are Ulster champions for the first time since 2017, after a hard-fought 0-16 to 0-15 win over Monaghan at Croke Park.
Tokyo Olympics: Team USA beat Czech Republic 119-84 - highlights
Watch the best plays as Team USA's men's basketball team beat the Czech Republic 119-84.
Belinda Bencic defeats Marketa Vondrousova in three sets to win the gold medal for Switzerland
Ninth seed Belinda Bencic became Switzerland's first female Olympic gold medallist in tennis with victory over Marketa Vondrousova to continue a dream week in Tokyo.
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Said Benrahma's stunning strike against former club Brentford hands West Ham 1-0 victory
Benrahma left Brentford last October and came back to haunt them with a sumptuous 30-yard strike on 66 minutes as the Hammers held on after Shandon Baptiste had struck a post.
Leicester new boy Patson Daka shines during lively 3-3 draw away at Queens Park Rangers
The Zambian, who signed this summer from Red Bull Salzburg, scored one and earned a penalty as the Premier League side twice came from behind.
Hamilton shrugs off boos | Bottas: People should question themselves
Lewis Hamilton said being subjected to boos from some of the crowd at the Hungarian GP would only serve to "fuel me" to perform even stronger.
Who is Tottenham target Cristian Romero? The Atalanta centre-back who broke Diego Maradona record and helped Lionel Messi to first Argentina trophy
Tottenham Hotspur are continuing their pursuit of Atalanta defender Cristian Romero as new manager Nuno Espirito Santo looks to bolster his defence. Following the sale of Toby Alderweirled to Qatari side Al-Duhail, Spurs are in the market for a new centre-back and have shortlisted the Argentine as a prime target to replace the Belgian. Romero […]
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Bencic wins Olympic gold | Svitolina takes bronze
Ninth seed Belinda Bencic became Switzerland's first female Olympic gold medallist in tennis with victory over Marketa Vondrousova to continue a dream week in Tokyo.
Great Jamaicans start to shift their sport out of Flo-Jo’s shadow
In breaking Florence Griffith Joyner’s Olympic record, Elaine Thompson-Herah has removed a millstone around women’s sprintingMinutes before the start of the women’s 100m final, the most keenly anticipated race at these Games, the lights fell and that familiar hush settled over the stadium. A helicopter buzzed overhead, a laser show played on the home …
Elaine Thompson-Herah wins greatest 100m women’s race ever to take gold
Fraser-Pryce takes silver, Jackson bronze, in Jamaican sweepGreat Britain’s Daryll Neita finishes eighth in finalAs the greatest women’s 100m race reached its denouement, Elaine Thompson-Herah burned past her greatest rival and then raised her left arm in victory salute. There were hints of Ben Johnson in Seoul, but then the clock flashed up the winning …