India’s Pant defies injury but England control of fourth Test
India's injured Rishabh Pant hits 54 after surprise return before England takes control of fourth Test.
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Verstappen says Horner’s exit has no impact on future plans
Christian Horner's departure as Red Bull boss will not affect Max Verstappen's future with Mercedes move rumoured.
Marcus Rashford joins Barcelona on loan from Manchester United
The 27-year-old completed his loan move to Barca with an option for the switch to be made permanent next summer.
Spain beat Germany to set up Women’s Euro 2025 final with England
Aitana Bonmati's strike in extra time downs Germany to send Spain into Women's Euro 2025 final against England.
US Olympics officials quietly bar trans women from competing in women’s sports
Olympic and Paralympic committee tells federations it has ‘obligation to comply’ with executive order issued by Trump
The US Olympic and Paralympic committee has in effect barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports, telling the federations overseeing swimming, athletics and other sports it has an “obligation to comply” with an executive order issued by Donald Trump.
The new policy, announced on Monday with a quiet change on the USOPC’s website and confirmed in a letter sent to national sport governing bodies, follows a similar step taken by the NCAA earlier this year.
Continue reading...Qatar confirms 2036 Olympic Games host city bid
Qatar signaled its interest as an Olympic Games host with established infrastructure from World Cup a key selling point.
Ibiza venue cancels music events after deaths of two British men in two weeks
Ice hockey player Gary Kelly died at Ibiza Rocks Hotel as did fellow Scot Evan Thomson, who fell to his death on 7 July
An Ibiza hotel and music venue has cancelled a number of music events after the deaths of two British men on its premises in the space of two weeks.
Gary Kelly, 19, who was a professional ice hockey player for the Dundee Stars, died at the Ibiza Rocks hotel on Monday. His club paid tribute to the “hugely talented and charismatic individual” who “had a great future ahead of him”.
Continue reading...Barcelona sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United on loan
Barcelona agree deal to sign England international Marcus Rashford on an initial loan deal from Manchester United.
Marc Marquez wins Czech MotoGP in Brno, extends championship lead
Six-time MotoGP world champ continues his supreme 2025 season, becoming first Ducati rider to win five consecutive GPs.
UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 semifinals: Qualified teams and schedule
Holders England face Italy while world champions Spain take on Germany as the Women's Euro enters its final week.
Poirier loses to Holloway in UFC 318 retirement fight
Justin Poirier couldn't secure a dream sendoff in final fight of his 16-year storied UFC career, losing to Max Holloway.
Manny Pacquiao, Mario Barrios fight to majority draw
The 46-year old's comeback bid for 13th world title fell short with a draw against WBC welterweight champ Mario Barrios.
Usyk knocks out Dubois to become undisputed heavyweight champion
Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk unifies the world heavyweight title belts with a brutal knockdown of Daniel Dubois in London.
World Athletics Championships: London’s 2029 bid gets Starmer backing
UK government will give £35m to help push for event
Previous successes leave city in strong position for bid
London is in prime position to stage the 2029 World Athletics Championships after finally securing a substantial government funding commitment for the bid.
It is understood the UK government has agreed to give £35m to help bid for the championships, which would be the first to be staged in London since 2017, with the mayor’s office expected to commit about £10m.
Continue reading...Dubois-Usyk 2: Londoner ‘on a different level’ before title fight
'Young lion' Daniel Dubois faces unbeaten Oleksandr Usyk in heavyweight title showdown at Wembley on Saturday.
Felix Baumgartner death: Witnesses heard loud boom before crash
Felix Baumgartner's fatal paragliding crash was preceded by large boom as it spun to the ground, according to witnesses.
Arsenal seal Madueke signing from Chelsea in divisive move
Arsenal has signed England international Noni Madueke from Chelsea despite widespread criticism from club's fans.
Man Utd close on Mbeumo deal with medical imminent
Manchester United are on the verge of signing Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford with a medical understood to be imminent.
Indian state blames RCB cricket team for deadly IPL stampede
Karnataka state authorities singled out RCB, its partners and the state cricket for their mismanagement of stampede.
Australian Base jumper James Nowland dies in competition accident in northern Italy
Perth man, 42, reportedly died on Wednesday after jumping from the peak of Sass Pordoi in the Dolomites region
An Australian who reportedly died earlier this week in an accident at a competition in northern Italy has been remembered as a much-loved member of the international Base jumping community.
James Nowland, 42, died on Wednesday after jumping from the peak of Sass Pordoi in the Dolomites region during the Pordoi Base race, Italy’s Ansa news agency reported.
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