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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

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.

Bolton Wanderers Defender Targeted by League Two Clubs After Successful National League Loan

Bolton Wanderers defender Max Conway is being targeted by clubs in the fourth tier after a successful loan spell at AFC Fylde last season which followed a loan spell in the National League North with Buxton in 2022/23. The left-back made 27 appearances for Chris Beech’s side and contributed three assists to help the side avoid relegation from the fifth tier. AFC Fylde finished in 18th place, three points clear of the relegation zone and Conway...

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

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

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...

Bid ready: Arsenal target 60m "powerhouse" who could revive Martinelli

The incredible goalscorer would transform the Gunners.

INEOS establish interest in a familiar face after shortlisting player they signed in 2021 to bolster depleted position

INEOS chiefs are poised to take a page out of Erik ten Hag’s book by signing a player they’re already well-accustomed with. Following a season in which the entire squad – particularly the backline – was plagued by an unprecedented injury crisis, it’s safe to say reinforcements are necessary to ensure it cannot happen again.

Rafael Nadal could follow Andy Murray in pulling out of the men's singles tournament at the Paris Olympics

Nadal is currently scheduled to face Hungary's Marton Fucsovics in the first round of the singles on Sunday, with the winner likely to meet Novak Djokovic in round two.

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.

Derby County Continue Rebuild With Permanent Deal for 18-Year-Old Irish Midfielder

Talented Ireland under-18 international Freddie Turley has completed a move to Championship side Derby County from Shamrock Rovers after an impressive loan spell with Bray Wanderers in the first half of the League of Ireland First Division campaign. The Bray native made 25 appearances in all competitions for Bray Wanderers with his versatility important for the club in their push for a place in the promotion play-off places. Turley set up the...

Daniel Ricciardo investigation launched as FIA hit driver with Belgium penalty - GPFans F1 Recap

Belgian Grand Prix weekend up and away!

Olympics-Gymnastics-Biles submits new uneven bars element for Paris Games

By Rory Carroll PARIS (Reuters) - Simone Biles has submitted an original skill on uneven bars ahead of the Paris Olympics that will be the American's sixth move named after her and first on bars if she can successfully complete it. The new skill is a clear hip circle forward with 1.5 turns to handstand, a variation of an element named for Canadian Wilhelm Weiler, which Biles has performed for

Tom Aspinall lined up for huge fight as Dana White lays out condition for UFC 304

Tom Aspinall moved one step closer to the heavyweight champion after he secured the interim title with a superb KO victory over Sergei Pavlovich

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

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...

Explainer-Olympics-What's the swimming doping scandal about?

By Steve Keating PARIS (Reuters) - A doping scandal sparked by 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug has cast a shadow over the Paris Olympics and sparked a huge row between the global and American anti-doping agencies. Here's what you need to know about it: WHAT HAPPENED? In April the New York Times and German broadcaster ARD reported that 23 Chinese

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...

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.

Jones: ''Slot is amazing coach''

Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones has spoken about the tactical tweaks being introduced by new Liverpool manager Arne Slot.

Verstappen lays a marker with strong time to top FP1 in Belgium

Max Verstappen has topped the first free practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix by half a second. The Dutchman will take a hefty grid penalty this weekend but laid a strong marker on the soft tyre around Spa-Francorchamps. The winner of the last Grand Prix finished second fastest, with Alex Albon surprisingly rounding out the top three.

Birmingham City Star Linked With Premier League Clubs

Birmingham City midfielder Jordan James is reportedly being lined up by a number of Premier League clubs with Ipswich Town rumoured to be leading the race. Ipswich Town are reportedly leading the race to sign the Welshman as The Tractor Boys as they look to continue their recruitment drive this summer after having secured the services of Jacob Greaves, Liam Delap, Omari Hutchinson, Arijanet Muric, and Ben Johnson, as they look to build a deep...

Ancelotti anticipates 'mobile' Madrid with Mbappé

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has broached the subject of how he will fit new signing Kylian Mbappe into his star-studded side alongside the likes of Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo and Jude Bellingham.

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?

Introducing the breakout BTCC star who put the golf clubs away

Mikey Doble had ambitions of making it as a pro golfer as a teenager, but after swapping his clubs for a steering wheel, he’s the breakout British Touring Car Championship driver who was half a lap away from fending off Jake Hill for a maiden series race win

Why 8 Ligue 1 Clubs Are at Risk of Going Bankrupt

Things aren't looking good for French football

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.

Arne Slot admits major Liverpool transfers ‘will probably happen’ as Curtis Jones lets slip top priority

Slot has moved to ease the perceived panic over the club's lack of transfer activity so far, insisting it is just a matter of time before his targets arrive

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

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

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...

Arsenal transfer news: Nico Williams team-mate speaks out as £35m deal draws closer

Arsenal's summer transfer window has started slowly but Mikel Arteta's Gunners have begun to make progress on a number of significant deals - in both directions

Perez doesn't want any praise from Horner: 'Nobody has to tell me'

When Sergio Perez gets into his Red Bull Racing car later this Friday, all eyes will be on him. Even during the free practice sessions, the Mexican is under a magnifying glass, because every mistake could herald his departure from the Austrian team. The weekend of truth for Max Verstappen's teammate: he has to perform, or his time at Red Bull Racing could come to an end.

What sports are in the Paris Olympics? Every sport ranked

Olympics-Swimming-'French Phelps' Marchand ready for the Paris craze

By Ian Ransom PARIS (Reuters) - Being the child of swimming Olympians and dubbed the "French Michael Phelps", living up to the hype may be the biggest test for Leon Marchand when the home hero dives into the Paris pool. Marchand has been hot property since destroying Phelps's 400 metres individual medley (IM) world record last year at a stunning World Championships in Fukuoka where he scooped

Olympics-'Miraculous' Istanbul hopes fifth time's a charm for 2036 Games, says mayor

By Karolos Grohmann PARIS (Reuters) - Istanbul is banking on its experience in hosting major international sports events and the city's iconic brand, stretching across two continents, as it bids to land the 2036 summer Olympics, Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu said on Friday. The Turkish metropolis that connects Europe with Asia has been an Olympic Games candidate city four times without success but

German dressage star Werth joins Paris team late after father's death

Seven-time dressage Olympic dressage champion Isabell Werth briefly left the German team for the Paris Games in the wake of the death of her father. Team chief Klaus Roeser told dpa that Werth left on Thursday to attend the funeral earlier on Friday, after which she travelled to Versailles where the equestrian events are held. The other team member...

Motorsport in the Olympics? The racing events that took place in the 1900 Olympic Games

The Summer Olympic Games are here — and believe it or not, racing was (kind of) included in the Olympics back in 1900!

West Ham consider fresh bid for Jhon Duran as Aston Villa hold out for £40m fee

West Ham consider fresh bid for Jhon Duran as Aston Villa hold out for £40m fee - Ambitious Colombia international keen to make mark in the Premier League

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

Celtic Want to Sign Dara O'Shea and Michel-Ange Balikwisha

Celtic have identified Dara O'Shea and Michel-Ange Balikwisha as their top two targets for this summer.

Calafiori’s arrival has got me particularly excited for Martinelli’s improvement next season

Calafiori’s imminent Arrival may breathe new life into our Brazilian starman. by Kenneth As of the time of writing this Article, Arsenal have agreed a package worth up to €50 million with Bologna for the Italy international defender Riccardo Calafiori.

Athletics Weekly Olympics issue available to buy now

Here’s everything you need to know about Athletics Weekly and its Olympics issue, which is available to buy now

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.

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...

Olympics-Tennis-Lebanon's Habib ready for fairytale clash with Alcaraz

By Martyn Herman PARIS (Reuters) - Lebanon's Hady Habib thought he was dreaming when he walked into the player's gym at Roland Garros and saw Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic working out ahead of the Paris Olympics. Now, because of a quirk of fate, the Houston-born 25-year-old will walk out on Court Suzanne Lenglen on Saturday to face Carlos Alcaraz in the first round of the men's singles. Ranked

Thomas Partey sends warning to Declan Rice and Jorginho over competing for Arsenal place

Thomas Partey spent a large chunk of last season injured but he has made a full recovery and is convinced Mikel Arteta’s squad have the belief and mindset to push again for a first league title in 21 years

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.

Star boy Mikey Moore continues his outstanding pre-season form with two more goals

Tottenham Hotspur maintained their impressive pre-season form with a 5-2 triumph in a behind-closed-doors friendly against a Japan Youth side. This fixture was part of Spurs’ pre-season tour in Japan and Korea, aiding their momentum building for the forthcoming season.

Olympic Games: Is it getting harder to break records?

With Usain Bolt's 100m record of 9.58 seconds still unbeaten since 2009, France 24's panel take a look at whether athletic records are getting harder to beat and how new technology is changing the sporting landscape.

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.

Ben Kennedy signs for Ballymena United

Midfielder joins Sky Blues just two days after being transfer-listed by Crusaders