Briton on canvas inside 20 seconds and later in first Joshua recovers to blast out Albanian in second round Anthony Joshua cleared his final hurdle in the ring, before he fights Tyson Fury in November, but he was knocked down twice, shockingly, ..

Liverpool defeat Sunderland 4-2 in friendly in Nashville When Gomez went down, central defence formed by two teenagers The Andoni Iraola era at Liverpool opened with a victory over Sunderland in Nashville – and a deepening of concerns over the d..

Four-time victor holds huge lead after Alpe d’Huez Final stage to be shortened due to wildfires elsewhere Tadej Pogacar’s likely victory parade on the streets of Paris will come sooner on Sunday after the final stage of the Tour de France was sh..

Those who knew the South African, who died aged 25 not long after playing at the World Cup, describe a humble and hard-working man who cared about friends and family For Jayden Adams, the South Africa midfielder who died this month at the age of ..

Defending champion takes first pole of 2026 by 0.012sec Hamilton and Antonelli receive three-place penalties The margins were tiny and for a moment it seemed Lewis Hamilton had finally found his edge in qualifying, only for the seven-time champi..

Brazil forward has one year left on contract at Bernabéu Vinícius future at Real uncertain after Mourinho arrival Arsenal are exploring a shock deal to sign Vinícius Júnior from Real Madrid. Arsenal have inquired about the Brazil international, ..

Norway’s striker left his mark, as did Scotland’s fans in Boston, but Turkey’s dark horses fell at the first hurdle “I played with him on my PlayStation, and now I’ve scored against him,” Livano Comenencia said after converting Curaçao’s first Wo..

The NBA superstar’s shock move to the Philadelphia 76ers isn’t about money or legacy. It’s about confronting the end of a career and making the most of whatever remains The most enormous celebrities, those larger-than-life characters with immense..

England pip Wales to secure medal by just 0.900pts Gabriel Langton discharged from hospital after fall England held their nerve to claim bronze in the women’s artistic gymnastics team final after a tense final rotation enabled them to edge Wales..

400m freestyle swimmer cheered on in Games debut ‘I was certainly nervous with so many people watching’ The parents of Madeleine McCann cheered with pride as their son Sean finished eighth in the final of the men’s 400m freestyle on his Commonw..

Host nation’s star athlete is latest big-name withdrawal 10,000m champion was due to defend title on Monday The Commonwealth Games has suffered yet another blow after Eilish McColgan, Scotland’s star athlete at these championships, became the la..

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New Zealander has returned home with the Claret Jug in tow after stepping out of his father’s shadow The curse of the iconic sporting parent. Accidental, yet real. Decades of evidence show how difficult it is for the offspring of those who have s..

The English transfer record has been smashed, with Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers on the move during a busy summer of signings For once, Mikel Arteta is not spending his summer looking for a No 9. Instead the champions have moved to strengthen..

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Shanahan suffered concussion in 14 July crash Assistant Chris Foerster to lead practices Team expects coach back before opener San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan suffered a concussion and other injuries in a car crash earlier this month th..

Ex-NFL offensive lineman dies at age 38 GoFundMe says Devey took his own life Devey played 44 games in eight seasons Jordan Devey, a retired NFL offensive lineman who won a Super Bowl with the New ⁠England Patriots, died at age 38. According t..

Super League: Wigan 38-16 St Helens Saints thrashed day after sacking head coach There is only eight miles between rugby league’s two greatest rivals, but in sporting terms, Wigan and St Helens are worlds apart right now. A tumultuous of weeks f..

Fight in Pattaya, Thailand had no live broadcast Anthony Joshua faces Kristian Prenga on Saturday Tyson Fury fulfilled his side of the bargain for a potential heavyweight blockbuster against Anthony Joshua by stopping the veteran Polish fighter ..

New appointee will have to work alongside ODI coach Joe Root emerges as frontrunner for Test captaincy The hunt for the next coach of the England men’s Test team is being complicated by the need for the new appointee to work alongside the man he..

The midsummer Flat showpiece has fallen behind the Arc de Triomphe but Ascot is ready to splash the cash Amid fears in the wider racing industry that affordability checks, tax raids and falling attendance will be the end of us, Ascot sails serene..

Italian does not shy away from the task of following a legend but his previous time at the club may help him Relaxed and tanned, Enzo Maresca offered a warm note with his first words to the media as the manager of Manchester City, who must someho..

The Hundred has always been an experiment in manufactured identity – you can’t hurry history, but perhaps you can fake it The Lucknow Super Giants kit says a lot about their team. Specifically, it draws from the “cultural fabric” of the city and ..

Philadelphia wasn’t the obvious destination for LeBron James. That may be exactly why it makes perfect sense for a player who has always prioritized fit over sentiment Should we have seen this coming all along? LeBron James knew that joining the ..

The England attacker thrives when he can gallop into space but Xabi Alonso’s best team built attacks slowly By Opta Analyst It quickly became apparent this summer that Aston Villa would not be holding on to Morgan Rogers. Having helped the club ..

British heavyweights return to the ring this weekend and face low-risk opponents in run-up to long-trailed bout Tyson Fury has won one fight in the past two years and nine months. Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, has enjoyed a solitary victory over the..

Director of football claims manager failed to turn up for training Former Spurs striker’s stint ended after four months Jermain Defoe’s departure from Woking came after “growing concerns” at the club with Jody Brown, the National League side’s d..

Richard Boardman dropped by group of rugby players Football group includes family of Nobby Stiles The solicitor dismissed by a group of over 1,000 rugby players with brain injuries who are suing the sport’s governing bodies is still leading a si..

Austin FC reported allegations to local law enforcement Multiple sources confirm the ongoing inquiries Multiple players in the academy of Major League Soccer club Austin FC are under investigation by Austin police and the FBI over allegations of..

Suggests role will be his final job in top-level football Warns journalists to ‘leave my family in peace’ Jürgen Klopp said he wants his team to “change a country” after being confirmed as Germany’s new head coach, but threatened to stand down i..

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From the wrong headset in an F2 garage to Fifa overturning a red card, we are in a landscape where fairness is the enemy A funny and very small thing happened at the Formula Two race at Spa on Sunday. Noel León, of Campos Racing, carved his way t..

Petulant reaction to a justified two-stroke penalty at the Open illustrates why the American is happier on the LIV tour The potential for stigma was laid bare close to the conclusion of Saturday at the Open Championship. “Bryson, ya cheat,” a lon..

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Computer-controlled energy deployment now dictates races – it turns out drivers don’t like Skynet controlling their cars Another race down another classic circuit, in this case Spa-Francorchamps, left neutered for drivers and so their slow, disso..

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Thanks to Arthur Fery, Maja Chwalinska and Cape Verde, we have been blessed with a glut of unexpected stories of late “Where has he been?” Gary Neville said of Vozinha, the Cape Verde goalkeeper. “We should have met him before.” Should you have, ..

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No other game would stop at a critical moment for a sit-down meal, but for cricket, lunch and tea are sacred moments that define the game Twice a day Joseph Joffre, France’s military supremo during the first world war, would stop whatever he was ..

Opening rounds of inaugural global competition provided compelling moments but the same old frustrations over refereeing consistency remain There are a few contenders for the most striking image from the first block of fixtures in the inaugural N..

Many are in awe of the investment that Michele Kang is making into the women’s game. Others, though, are baffled There is one team whose transfer activity this summer has captured everyone’s attention. London City Lionesses, a club who finished i..

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A ban on bookies sponsorship in sport that did not exempt horse racing would be potentially ruinous for the industry Seven prime ministers in the space of 10 years is a churn rate that even the British Horseracing Authority – which has had five f..