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6 conclusions from Leigh Leopards’ huge win over St Helens: Robbie Mulhern, Jack Welsby..

Good reading for Leigh fans, not so much for St Helens fans..

F1 star handed 60-place grid penalty for Belgian Grand Prix

Stewards ensured one driver will have a mountain to climb at Spa-Francorchamps.

Lewis Hamilton fires Max Verstappen dig over sweary radio outbursts: 'Act like a world champion'

Lewis Hamilton fires Max Verstappen dig over sweary radio outbursts: 'Act like a world champion' - Red Bull star faced criticism for his feisty, expletive-filled exchanges during a frustrating Hungarian Grand Prix

Olympics opening ceremony start time: A full guide as Paris 2024 kicks off in unusual fashion

Paris will host an Olympics opening ceremony like no other this evening as the first to be held outside of a stadium. It will be the largest opening ceremony in Olympics history with as many as 500,000 people expected to line the River Seine to watch the ceremony. Around 10,000 athletes will sail down the 6km stretch of the river on 85 barges and b...

Leeds United Want to Sign Norwich Playmaker Gabriel Sara

Leeds United are interested in signing Norwich sensation Gabriel Sara this summer to bolster their midfield.

Bryson DeChambeau sends retirement message to Tiger Woods after PGA Tour star's future questioned

Bryson DeChambeau has given his verdict on Tiger Woods' future in professional golf, after it was suggested the 15-time major champion should retire from competing

Charlton Athletic Star Set For Medical Ahead Of Addicks Exit

Charlton Athletic goalkeeper Harry Isted is set to join League One outfit Burton Albion and his medical is scheduled for today. The post Charlton Athletic Star Set For Medical Ahead Of Addicks Exit appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.

Full FP1 Results: Verstappen goes quickest in Belgium, Piastri P2

The first session at the Belgian Grand Prix is complete, and it was Max Verstappen who set the fastest time. The Red Bull driver set a time of 1:43.372. In second place was last week's race winner Oscar Piastri, with Alex Albon behind in third.

How long will the Paris Olympics last? Your ultimate guide

The 2024 Olympics got underway in Paris, France on Wednesday. It is the third time the French capital has hosted the Summer Games, the first being in 1900 and the second in 1924, exactly 100 years ago. For the first time, this year’s Paris Olympics will have an equal number of male and female athletes, and the same number of events for all. You can...

‘It was a no-brainer’ – Newcastle Falcons appoint senior coach with long-standing ties to Steve Diamond

Premiership side Newcastle Falcons have announced the coaching appointment of Alan Dickens to their backroom team, joining from Leicester Tigers.

Rafael Nadal injury update after Paris Olympics ‘setback’

Rafael Nadal returned to training with a strapped thigh.

Resurgent Simone Biles faces Olympic challenge from Rebeca Andrade

In the aftermath of her nightmare second Olympic experience, all Simone Biles wanted to do was go home. But even after she departed Tokyo, Biles had to follow her teammates to New York and wade through numerous excruciating talk show appearances and photo ops. Then came a parade in her hometown of Houston. Each time the cameras trained on her, she plastered a fake smile over her face. When she finally returned home, she wept. It has taken so...

Scandal turned strategy: Will Dutch cycling federation's forest retreat bring Olympic success?

It all went wrong almost two years ago in Australia. Mathieu van der Poel was determined to become world champion in Wollongong but had a difficult night after spending it in jail. Van der Poel was accused of harassing children. With this incident in mind, the Dutch cycling federation is taking matters into its own hands ahead of the Olympic Games. The riders are sleeping in seclusion, in a forest near Paris. In an interview with AD, some of...

FIA 'take action' after Max Verstappen outburst as governing body side with Lewis Hamilton

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton collided on the track in Hungary.

Liverpool's 5 youngsters to watch out for on pre-season tour including son of ex-Prem star

Liverpool are poised to give several youth products a go during pre-season as the teenagers look to stake their case for more involvement under new manager Arne Slot

Newcastle United internationals now back at training ground - Club release images

Newcastle United internationals have returned to the training ground. With the Premier League season just over three weeks away, we were still awaiting the return of half a dozen players who had been involved in the Copa America or Euros. Those half dozen are Anthony Gordon, Kieran Trippier, Miguel Almiron, Bruno Guimaraes, Martin Dubravka and Fabian Schar. Now on Friday, with 22 days to go until that Southampton match at St James’ Park, the...

Arne Slot issues Liverpool transfer update and makes 'disadvantage' admission

Liverpool are yet to make a signing since Arne Slot replaced Jurgen Klopp but the new Reds boss has other priorities as the summer transfer window heads towards its final month

Paris 2024: Defending champion out to ride the wave of support from back home

The defending Olympic champion feels that the Games are something unique in tennis.

Paddy Pimblett sides with Conor McGregor and lays into Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer

Paddy Pimblett is set for his foray into the UFC Octagon this year when he takes on Bobby 'King' Green at UFC 304 as he looks to stretch his winning run to eight fights in a row

What sports are in the Paris Olympics? Every sport ranked

Sky Sports: West Ham reach agreement to sign 130k-p/w ace alongside Duran

He could be the perfect addition to Lopetegui's side.

Why 8 Ligue 1 Clubs Are at Risk of Going Bankrupt

Things aren't looking good for French football

Leicester City Winger's Departure Confirmed

Premier League newcomers Leicester City have confirmed the departure of an exciting winger on loan, according to the club’s official website. The Foxes are once again preparing for life in the topflight having gained promotion from the Championship last season. As yet, they have not been overly active in the transfer window with the only notable exit being Kiernan Dewbury-Hall’s move to Chelsea and the release of Kelechi Iheanacho, Marc...

Barcelona Approached by Al Hilal for Wonderkid

Barcelona have been approached by Saudi side Al Hilal regarding Wonderkid Striker Vitor Roque. The Barca man was out of favour under Xavi, with links of a move away appearing towards the back end of the season. According to Fabrizio Romano, the player and his camp now have to decide what they want to do as […]

Why Verstappen's engine change at Spa may not be the best time

One season is not the other. Whereas in 2023 Max Verstappen could start from the very back of the grid, so to speak, to still win, the Dutchman has a much harder time in '24 with his all-but-perfect Red Bull Racing RB20. That the necessary catch-up race after an expected grid penalty ultimately leads to another win in the Belgian Grand Prix is not in the cards. It raises the question of whether introducing a fifth power unit at Spa is the right...

Vollering and Wiebes ("I'm going for gold") take on SD Worx teammate Kopecky ("I had covid") at the Olympics

SD Worx-Protime is known as the number one team in women’s cycling, but the leading riders of the formation will be splitting up over the next week and a half to represent their respective national teams at the Olympic Games. This means that Demi Vollering and Lorena Wiebes will compete against Lotte Kopecky, just as they did at last year’s World Championship, which was won by the Belgian. "An Olympic medal is still missing from my resume, so it...

EXCL : Belgian Side Lead The Race For Palace Youngster

BackOfTheNet understands that Crystal Palace young star Ademola-Ola Adebomi is admired by SK Beveren, who currently lead the race to sign the youngster. We understand that the deal is not done yet, but SK Beveren continue to push and hope a deal can be struck in the next days with Ademola and Crystal Palace. Who […]

AI Predicts What Great Britain's Olympic Squad Would Have Looked Like

The likes of Levi Colwill, Elliot Anderson and Brennan Johnson all feature in ChatGTP's prediction.

Polish star wins title in Prague but learns of great Paris 2024 ‘Celine Dion’ disappointment

Magda Linette suffered a great disappointment this week after learning that Celine Dion would not be performing at the Olympic Games opening ceremony.

Lewis Hamilton faces fresh accusations as F1 rival offers verdict on Max Verstappen crash

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen crashed during the Hungarian Grand Prix, creating fallout that divided the F1 paddock.

Verstappen sees Norris keeping up for long time in title race: 'They keep winning, that's for sure'

With his expected grid penalty due to an engine change, Max Verstappen faces a major challenge: Will the Red Bull Racing driver be able to drive to the front of the field after a grid penalty of ten places, as he did during the Belgian Grand Prix in the past two seasons? Either way, he will have to take on the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

Nico Williams transfer decision imminent amid Barcelona and PSG interest

Will Nico Williams join a new team this summer?

Brighton defeat Armagh in Super Cup NI Premier section final

Seagulls win on penalties after hard battle with Orchard county

Watch: Curtis Jones on what he learned from LeBron James after London meeting

LeBron James has a relationship with Liverpool and that has again been demonstrated with the picture of him and Curtis Jones. Speaking about the meeting, the Scouser said: “That [meeting LeBron] was just the other day, actually, in London.

Clancy carries Irish hopes as first boxer between the ropes in Paris - and it only gets tougher from here

Former world champion lying in wait for winner of Sligo man’s last 32 bout

20 Highest-Paid Footballers in Europe's Top 5 Leagues

There is a lot of football across the globe, but who are the best paid players in the top European divisions?

Erik ten Hag backs Marcus Rashford to rediscover his best form with Man United next season... and suggests assistant manager Ruud van Nistelrooy can 'help' the forward

CHRIS WHEELER: Rashford hit the 30-goal mark in Ten Hag's first season but dropped to eight last term after signing a new £300,000-a-week contract at Old Trafford.

Olympics day one: Spotlight on sport after rain dampens unique opening ceremony

Olympics day one: Spotlight on sport after rain dampens unique opening ceremony - A look at the first full day of action at Paris 2024.

France’s biggest star at the Olympics – in both senses – is 7ft 4in

Basketball players are tall. You know this. Just how tall is easy to forget in practice. Picture how Peter Crouch towered above opponents in the Premier League. Now consider that his 6ft 7in would be unremarkable in the NBA, especially next to the brightest new star in the sport, who is also the face of this Olympic Games. Frenchman Victor Wembanya...

Verstappen fastest in first practice for Belgium Grand Prix

Champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull topped the timesheets on Friday in the first practice for the Belgium Grand Prix, the final race before a month-long summer break. The three-time world champion clocked 1 minute 43.372 seconds around the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit, 0.531 second ahead Oscar Piastri in the McLaren. There was a big surprise in...

£100m Wonderkid Set For Second Chance In The Premier League

Bursting onto the scene in the 2018/19 season, Joao Felix went on to be touted as Portugal’s ‘Next Ronaldo’ and became a £113 million wonderkid at the age of just 19. Now, after a couple of difficult seasons, he is looking to find a club to fulfil his undoubted potential, and, according to Fabrizio Romano, that […]

'Bruno Famin set to step down as Alpine boss, this will be his replacement'

Bruno Famin made no secret of it when he was appointed: the Frenchman only took on the role of team principal of the Formula 1 team Alpine temporarily. A year later, Famin seems to be putting his money where his mouth is. According to various media, the team principal is about to step down from his position and make way for his yet-to-be-appointed successor. Oliver Oakes, currently at the helm of Hitech in Formula 2 and Formula 3, is reportedly...

Chris Woakes’ selection has been divisive – but he is justifying his place

When Chris Woakes took his third wicket of the day, the Hollies Stand – well-oiled, because it was deep into the final session – were chanting “oh, Jimmy, Jimmy”. The chant seemed to tap into the mood of a cricketing public that, two weeks on, has not quite come to terms with the fact that James Anderson is now a fast bowling mentor, not a fast bow...

Olympics-Fourteen gold medals up for grabs on Day One of Paris Games

By Simon Jennings PARIS (Reuters) - France's capital city is set to rock to a sporting beat on Saturday as the Olympic Games get under way in earnest on the back of an opening ceremony as dazzling as it was rainswept. After a tumultuous Friday, which started with a pre-dawn attack by saboteurs on France's high-speed train network, the focus now turns to gold medals and sporting excellence. No

Liverpool handed triple pre-season boost after huge Andy Robertson blow

Arne Slot is still yet to have his full Liverpool squad at his disposal following the Copa America and Euro 2024, with the Dutchman now seeing star left-back Andy Robertson suffer a fresh setback

Olympic dream lives on for hockey player who amputated finger to reach Paris

It has been 20 years since the Kookaburras, the Australian men’s hockey team, have won an Olympic gold medal. But so badly do the current cohort want to improve on their agonising silver medal in Tokyo, downed by Belgium in an extraordinary, protracted shoot-out, that some squad members have taken to drastic measures. Like cutting off a finger. Two weeks ago, Kookaburras defender Matthew Dawson was participating in a warm-up match in Perth when...

Pep Guardiola not ruling out signing new Man City contract

The Spaniard has entered the final 12 months of his deal at City.

Perfect for Mowatt: West Brom negotiating deal for Yokuslu successor

West Bromwich Albion will be looking to bolster in the middle of the park this transfer window.

Paris Olympics 2024: Keely Hodgkinson relishing being the poster girl for Team GB

Paris Olympics 2024: Keely Hodgkinson relishing being the poster girl for Team GB - The 22-year-old has been hotly tipped to turn silver into gold at the Games

6 conclusions from Warrington’s win at Wigan: Warriors abysmal, Wolves phenomenal, Injury woes for hosts…

A big win for the Wire...