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Instead of a Win, a Heavier Sentence: How a French Tennis Player Buried His Own Career
Grigor Sargsyan's criminal syndicate rigged at least 375 matches and pulled in more than 1,500 accomplices. One of those swept up in the network was Samuel Bensoussan, a 34-year-old Frenchman who refu
THE RETURN EVERYONE WAS WAITING FOR: LEO MESSI IS BACK IN TRAINING
Just 10 days after the heartbreak of that World Cup final defeat, 39-year-old Lionel Messi has flown from his hometown of Rosario back to Florida, throwing himself into a full training session at Int
LIVERPOOL PLANNING RECORD BID FOR BRADLEY BARCOLA
Paris Saint-Germain have pushed Bradley Barcola's price up to an astronomical 145 million pounds, a figure that would set a new British transfer record if the deal goes through. The 23-year-old Franc
LONDON CLUB READYING 80 MILLION FOR GUIMARAES
"There is growing expectation that Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes will join Arsenal." The London side are preparing a bid worth 80 million pounds, though the Magpies are still flatly denying that
JOHN STONES LEAVES MANCHESTER CITY AS A FREE AGENT TO JOIN INTER
"After making history in Manchester, John Stones is ready for his next chapter at Inter." With that line, the Italian champions announced their new arrival, and the defender closed the book on his ti
EUROLEAGUE'S UPDATED CALENDAR: SEASON TO BEGIN ON 24 SEPTEMBER
The EuroLeague has confirmed that its 2026-27 season will feature at least 396 games, taking European basketball to a scale it has never reached before. The marathon tips off on 24 September 2026, wi
Football
CHELSEA SIGN EXPERIENCED BRIGHTON FORWARD DANNY WELBECK
Chelsea have made a surprise departure from their policy of signing young players, bringing in 35-year-old Danny Welbeck from Brighton for £5 million. It is the first time since 2022 that the club ha
THE RETURN EVERYONE WAS WAITING FOR: LEO MESSI IS BACK IN TRAINING
Just 10 days after the heartbreak of that World Cup final defeat, 39-year-old Lionel Messi has flown from his hometown of Rosario back to Florida, throwing himself into a full training session at Int
LIVERPOOL PLANNING RECORD BID FOR BRADLEY BARCOLA
Paris Saint-Germain have pushed Bradley Barcola's price up to an astronomical 145 million pounds, a figure that would set a new British transfer record if the deal goes through. The 23-year-old Franc
Basketball
EUROLEAGUE'S UPDATED CALENDAR: SEASON TO BEGIN ON 24 SEPTEMBER
The EuroLeague has confirmed that its 2026-27 season will feature at least 396 games, taking European basketball to a scale it has never reached before. The marathon tips off on 24 September 2026, wi
LEBRON JAMES SIGNS TWO-YEAR VETERAN'S MINIMUM DEAL WITH PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
LeBron James has taken the biggest pay cut in NBA history, dropping from the $52.6 million he was owed with the Los Angeles Lakers to just $3.8 million with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 41-year-old,
MORANT, LILLARD AND HOLIDAY — HOW WILL THE ROLES BE SHARED OUT IN PORTLAND'S CROWDED BACKCOURT?
Ja Morant, a two-time All-Star, has played only 79 of a possible 246 games over the past three seasons. That number tells the story of the frustration that pushed the Memphis Grizzlies into a drasti
MMA
UFC 329: A FIVE-YEAR WAIT AND A FIGHT OVER IN 69 SECONDS — MCGREGOR LEAVES THE OCTAGON WITH A KNEE INJURY
Conor McGregor's long-trailed return to the octagon lasted all of 69 seconds. The crowd packed into the T-Mobile Arena watched a single mistimed leap undo the ambitions of the 37-year-old Irishman.
HOW DID ILIA TOPURIA SNATCH KAMARU USMAN'S DREAM FIGHT?
"Everyone knew that I wanted to fight Makhachev, but at that time, things were moving very fast." Kamaru Usman's admission lifts the lid on the backroom manoeuvring inside the UFC, where the drive t
CONOR MCGREGOR'S BIG RETURN: SPORT, OR ONE LAST COMMERCIAL SHOW?
Conor McGregor is no longer just a fighter. He is a cultural phenomenon — the man who dragged mixed martial arts out of a niche corner and turned it into a global, multimillion-dollar show. On 12 Jul
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HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX IN FULL: THE PECKING ORDER AND HOW THE UPGRADED CARS FARED
Lando Norris claimed his first win as reigning world champion, taking the chequered flag at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix. The Briton got away cleanly from pole, only for teammate Oscar Piastri to ed
CHAOS IN PRACTICE AT THE HUNGARORING
CHAOS IN PRACTICE AT THE HUNGARORING Charles Leclerc edged Max Verstappen by half a second, but his moment on top came with a problem attached. The Ferrari driver posted a 1:19.075 around the Hungaro
MERCEDES' HUNGARORING TEST: WILL FERRARI SEIZE THE SEASON'S BEST CHANCE?
The season has been defined by one uncompromising fight inside Mercedes. Kimi Antonelli built a 68-point lead by winning five Grands Prix in a row, only for George Russell to claw some of it back in r
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JOHN STONES LEAVES MANCHESTER CITY AS A FREE AGENT TO JOIN INTER
"After making history in Manchester, John Stones is ready for his next chapter at Inter." With that line, the Italian champions announced their new arrival, and the defender closed the book on his ti
EUROLEAGUE'S UPDATED CALENDAR: SEASON TO BEGIN ON 24 SEPTEMBER
The EuroLeague has confirmed that its 2026-27 season will feature at least 396 games, taking European basketball to a scale it has never reached before. The marathon tips off on 24 September 2026, wi
FIFA OPENS DISCIPLINARY CASE AGAINST ARGENTINA OVER WORLD CUP INCIDENTS
The 1-0 defeat to Spain in the final should have been the hardest night of the tournament for Argentina, but the real ordeal only began after the final whistle, when FIFA opened disciplinary procee
FIFA OFFERS MEMBERS $40 MILLION IN RETURN FOR SELLING OFF COMMERCIAL STAKES
Gianni Infantino is dangling $40 million in front of FIFA's 211 member associations, on one condition: they must back a contentious plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other tournaments to priv
HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX IN FULL: THE PECKING ORDER AND HOW THE UPGRADED CARS FARED
Lando Norris claimed his first win as reigning world champion, taking the chequered flag at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix. The Briton got away cleanly from pole, only for teammate Oscar Piastri to ed
BOURNEMOUTH DEMAND RECORD FEE FOR ALEX SCOTT
Pep Guardiola once called him an unbelievable player, and today Alex Scott is the most coveted transfer target in the Premier League. Chelsea have already had an opening bid of £64 million knocked ba
CHELSEA IN TALKS OVER JORDAN HENDERSON AND DANNY WELBECK TRANSFERS
Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck have racked up 863 Premier League appearances between them, and that experience has turned the pair into Chelsea's new and unexpected targets. Club owner Behdad Egh
Vinícius's new face: why can his own fans no longer recognise him?
After being knocked out of the 2026 World Cup, Vinícius Júnior, valued at €140 million, opted for a radical change of appearance. In the Brazilian city of Goiânia, he underwent a cosmetic chin harmon
NOVAK DJOKOVIC AND ARYNA SABALENKA TO PLAY US OPEN MIXED DOUBLES
Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, and world number one Aryna Sabalenka headline the revamped field for the US Open mixed doubles. They will be joined on the New York courts by names suc
OVER €100 MILLION FOR A 19 YEAR OLD TALENT: REAL MADRID STRIKE A DEAL
"BREAKING: YAN DIOMANDE TO REAL MADRID, HERE WE GO!" Fabrizio Romano's announcement sent shockwaves through the football world. The Madrid giants have wrapped up a full agreement with RB Leipzig and
RODRI'S UNCERTAIN FUTURE: REAL'S INTEREST AND CITY'S DILEMMA
Real Madrid are increasingly confident of agreeing a deal with Manchester City for Rodri, according to David Ornstein. Only days ago the Spanish side publicly denied any interest, but the picture has
RECORD DEAL IN THE MAKING: ARSENAL TARGET BRAZILIAN SUPERSTAR
"The interest from the Gunners is genuine." Those words from David Ornstein have set the football world talking. Arsenal have opened the door on a move for Real Madrid's superstar Vinicius Junior, an
LEBRON JAMES SIGNS TWO-YEAR VETERAN'S MINIMUM DEAL WITH PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
LeBron James has taken the biggest pay cut in NBA history, dropping from the $52.6 million he was owed with the Los Angeles Lakers to just $3.8 million with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 41-year-old,
THE STRUCTURE OF DANA WHITE'S BOXING PROJECT, THE SAUDI PARTNERSHIP AND ZUFFA 9
"Boxing's reliance on multiple sanctioning bodies has created a 'rinky-dink' environment that confuses fans." That was the diagnosis with which Dana White opened the Zuffa Boxing era in 2026. This is
CHAOS IN PRACTICE AT THE HUNGARORING
CHAOS IN PRACTICE AT THE HUNGARORING Charles Leclerc edged Max Verstappen by half a second, but his moment on top came with a problem attached. The Ferrari driver posted a 1:19.075 around the Hungaro
OFFICIAL: JÜRGEN KLOPP IS THE NEW GERMANY MANAGER
Jürgen Klopp has no career after the national team. That was the line the 59-year-old chose in Frankfurt, where he was presented as Germany manager on a deal running through to the 2030 World Cup. He
Police say Australia World Cup player Volpato tested positive for cocaine
Police pulled over 22-year-old Cristian Volpato on Sydney's Anzac Bridge after clocking him above the speed limit. The World Cup player, who switched allegiances from Italy to Australia only a short t
MORANT, LILLARD AND HOLIDAY — HOW WILL THE ROLES BE SHARED OUT IN PORTLAND'S CROWDED BACKCOURT?
Ja Morant, a two-time All-Star, has played only 79 of a possible 246 games over the past three seasons. That number tells the story of the frustration that pushed the Memphis Grizzlies into a drasti
SERENA WILLIAMS RETURNS AT 44: WIMBLEDON DRAMA AND A BATTLE WITH HER OWN BODY
Serena Williams is back. She returned to the professional tour at 44, after 1,375 days away, and the doubles title she won at the Queen's Club tournament lifted her 9,407 places up the rankings to 592
FINALS MVP AND $304 MILLION: THE NBA'S MOST EXPENSIVE STAR IS ON HIS WAY TO PHILADELPHIA
Jaylen Brown, the 2024 Finals MVP and holder of the richest contract in NBA history at $304 million, has been sent by the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers in a move almost nobody saw coming. B