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‘It’s human first, then athlete, which is a fair price to pay’ Scotland’s Archie Goodburn racing despite brain cancer Shortly after Adam Ramsay-Peaty had battled desperately to snatch another bronze medal at these Commonwealth Games, it was put to him that he was no longer a winning machine. Once upon a time, Britain’s greatest swimmer might have bristled. Instead he nodded – before pointing out …

Defender left Manchester City on free transfer ‘I still feel I have so much to give to a club’ Inter are closing in on signing John Stones as a free transfer after the 32-year-old defender left Manchester City in June. Inter and their rival Italian club Juventus were interested in Stones before the World Cup and the Nerazzurri are now in pole position to recruit him following his impressive form …

Elliot Jones grabs golden ticket offered by withdrawals Welsh sprinter Azu: ‘I would never disrespect the flag’ It took Elliot Jones, an unheralded English 100m sprinter making his major international debut at the grand age of 28, to cut through the noise. Asked about all the no-shows at these Commonwealth Games, he began to shake his head, almost in disbelief. “The national pride I have is so, s…

Tryagain Morning Ndevelo through to 60kg quarter-finals Namibia boxer taking inspiration from name given to him Every boxer has a story. Few have one written into their name. For Namibia’s Tryagain Morning Ndevelo, every trip into the ring is a reminder of the lesson his mother taught him growing up: if today does not go your way, there is always another chance tomorrow. That philosophy is now ca…

Democrat Jamie Raskin pushes Fifa to release records of contact with Trump, administration and family business Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, has launched an investigation into Fifa president Gianni Infantino, seeking documents that would detail the ties between soccer’s governing body and Donald Trump and his administration. In a Sunday letter, Raskin wrote to I…

English clubs have spent more on players this summer than the other four major European leagues combined The financial power of the Premier League is unmatched. The teams in England’s top division have collectively invested more than £1.4bn in new players already this summer (through disclosed fees alone), around £303m more than the 76 clubs from the Bundesliga, La Liga, Ligue 1 and Serie A combi…

Team to return for euphoric homecoming after winning all-Ireland men’s final against Kerry, ending decades of defeats The hex is broken, dispelled, banished, and a story that bewitched Ireland for decades has ended in fairytale: Mayo are all-Ireland champions. Seventy-five years after a supposed curse condemned its Gaelic men’s football team to endless defeat , the county prevailed and uncorked a…

Measures planned to run throughout 2026-27 season Ifab yet to give permission for proposed rule change English football will introduce a trial this season in a bid to end the goalkeeper tactical time-out. The trial – backed collectively by Pro Ref, the Football Association, Premier League, English Football League, Women’s Super League and the National League – aims to prevent goalkeeper injuries …

Referees’ body stands by diversity initiatives Webb believes diverse talent pool will ‘raise standards’ Howard Webb, England’s chief refereeing officer, has vowed to continue increasing the talent pool from under-represented communities in English football’s officiating pathway, rejecting the wider backlash against diversity initiatives. Addressing that historic under-representation has prompted …

Judge quashes Enfield council’s decision to grant planning permission for new women’s and girls’ football academy A council’s decision to allow Tottenham Hotspur Football Club to build a new training facility in a park in north London has been quashed by a judge at the high court. The campaign group Guardians of Whitewebbs told a hearing in June that Enfield council’s decision to grant planning p…

Jim Allen’s drive, enthusiasm and focus will be a big loss to the five-year Epsom project to revive the Classic The King George card at Ascot on Saturday was an day that showcased Flat racing at its best, and the sense of optimism at the end of the afternoon was only enhanced by the imminent prospect of five days at Glorious Goodwood this week. Scandinavia and Trawlerman will reprise their Ascot …

The supply of soccer seems to be enormously exceeding demand. It’s made the sport feel utterly overwhelming On Friday, the Scottish Premiership kicks off its 2026-27 season. The following Friday, the Dutch Eredivisie begins anew, and England’s Carabao Cup sets off on its ponderous journey. The various European club competitions have already begun their qualifying rounds – and did so on 7 July, in…

Veteran scored 13 goals in 37 league games last season Interest signals shift in Stamford Bridge transfer strategy Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a move to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton. Welbeck is a surprise candidate to bolster Xabi Alonso’s forward line after scoring 13 goals in 37 Premier League match last season, and there is optimism at Stamford Bridge that a deal can be conc…

Slovene has quickly drawn level with the greats Paul Seixas acknowledges Pogacar’s dominance Tadej Pogacar woke up in Paris on Monday as the fastest and the youngest cyclist to win five Tours de France. The 27-year-old Slovene took his fifth overall win on the Champs Elysées on Sunday evening in a thrilling final stage won by Matthieu van der Poel. Pogacaris level with Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merc…

Virginia authorities arrest 27-year-old Elijah Bieniemy Mia Bieniemy is stable after multiple gunshot wounds Kansas City OC was at team camp in Missouri on Sunday The son of Chiefs assistant coach Eric Bieniemy has been arrested and charged with the shooting of his mother, Mia Bieniemy, the wife of the Kansas City offensive coordinator, according to authorities in Virginia. The Loudoun county she…