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KYLIAN MBAPPE DENIES RIFT WITH OUSMANE DEMBELE
Kylian Mbappe now stands alone at the top of the World Cup scoring charts. His 22 goals at the tournament, a haul that eclipsed Lionel Messi's record, have strengthened his claim to the Ballon d'Or,
MAN UNITED OWNERS STAND BY CARRICK BUT EYE HOWE AS BACK-UP OPTION
Manchester United's co-owners INEOS are, for now, sticking with manager Michael Carrick, but are actively considering Eddie Howe as his replacement should results deteriorate. United have failed to ke
208 APPEARANCES, 126 GOALS, ONE LAST NIGHT: MESSI SAYS GOODBYE
Lionel Messi brought the curtain down on a 21-year international career with a 3-0 win over Benin. In front of more than 85,000 spectators at River Plate's Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, the 39-y
SINNER RULED OUT FOR REST OF 2026 WITH KNEE INJURY
World number one Jannik Sinner has confirmed that a serious knee injury will keep him off the court for the rest of the 2026 season. "Me, together with the doctors, have decided that I need a course o
SEPANG STALL-GATE: WHAT WENT WRONG AND HOW F1 WILL FIX IT
The FIA has officially concluded its investigation into the incident on the formation lap of the Bahrain Grand Prix, held this season at Malaysia's Sepang circuit, confirming that a software fault cau
NORRIS 'HOPEFUL' FOR SINGAPORE DESPITE MCLAREN'S STRAIGHT-LINE WOES
Lando Norris and McLaren have lost significant ground in recent weeks. After three poles from four races and two wins across Budapest, Zandvoort, Monza and Madrid, they left both Baku and Sepang witho
Football
REAL MADRID AND BARCELONA LURK AS HAALAND STANDS BY MAN CITY
Manchester City have officially been found guilty of 114 of the 115 financial charges brought against them, turning the threat of relegation from the Premier League into a very real prospect. Despite
FIFA FINDS MPASI'S SWITCH FROM FRANCE TO DR CONGO WAS NEVER APPROVED
FIFA's legal department has found that DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi had not formally completed his switch of sporting nationality from France when he played against Nigeria in the African World Cu
KYLIAN MBAPPE DENIES RIFT WITH OUSMANE DEMBELE
Kylian Mbappe now stands alone at the top of the World Cup scoring charts. His 22 goals at the tournament, a haul that eclipsed Lionel Messi's record, have strengthened his claim to the Ballon d'Or,
Basketball
WILSON JOINS JORDAN AND RUSSELL WITH FIFTH MVP TITLE
With 65 of 74 first-place votes from the media panel and 713 points, Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson has been named the WNBA's Most Valuable Player (MVP) for 2026. It is the fifth MVP award of her
DREAM SWEEP LIBERTY TO REACH FIRST WNBA FINALS IN 13 YEARS
The Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty, the 2024 champions, 85-83 in Game 3 of their semi-final series to complete a 3-0 sweep and reach the WNBA Finals for the first time in 13 years. Angel Rees
KYRIE IS BACK! IRVING TO FEATURE IN ONE OF MAVS' TWO MACAO GAMES
Kyrie Irving’s comeback was pushed back by a further eight weeks when, late in his rehabilitation from the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear he suffered in March 2025, he sustained a grade 2 muscl
MMA
OLYMPIC CHAMPION STEVESON KNOCKED OUT IN 12 SECONDS AT UFC 331
Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion Gable Steveson suffered the third-fastest defeat in UFC heavyweight history when Sean Sharaf knocked him out in 12 seconds at UFC 331. Steveson had gone in as a -2400 favou
VALENTINA SHEVCHENKO TO NATALIA SILVA: 'DON'T GET TOO COMFORTABLE'
Brazil's Natalia Silva, 29, extended her winning streak to 15 fights at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City, beating Wang Cong by unanimous decision after five rounds to claim the vacant women's flyweight title
TOPURIA AND GAETHJE REIGNITE UFC FREEDOM 250 FEUD IN BITTER WAR OF WORDS
Months after his defeat on the South Lawn of the White House, Ilia Topuria has openly accused Justin Gaethje, the UFC lightweight champion, of cheating. The Georgian suffered a serious eye injury in t
F1
SHORTER RACES AND NEW WET-WEATHER RULES: WHAT CHANGES AWAIT FORMULA 1 FROM 2027
From 2027, the full race distance in Formula 1 will be cut from 305 to 290 kilometres, trimming two or three laps from every grand prix. The move is designed to fit the sport's new fuel flow regulat
SEPANG STALL-GATE: WHAT WENT WRONG AND HOW F1 WILL FIX IT
The FIA has officially concluded its investigation into the incident on the formation lap of the Bahrain Grand Prix, held this season at Malaysia's Sepang circuit, confirming that a software fault cau
NORRIS 'HOPEFUL' FOR SINGAPORE DESPITE MCLAREN'S STRAIGHT-LINE WOES
Lando Norris and McLaren have lost significant ground in recent weeks. After three poles from four races and two wins across Budapest, Zandvoort, Monza and Madrid, they left both Baku and Sepang witho
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COCO GAUFF BECOMES PLAYER-OWNER IN WORLD TEAM TENNIS
Coco Gauff, a two-time Grand Slam champion, has become a player-owner of the Florida franchise in World TeamTennis. The American will line up for the Florida Flamingos in December 2026, a move that
KYLIAN MBAPPE DENIES RIFT WITH OUSMANE DEMBELE
Kylian Mbappe now stands alone at the top of the World Cup scoring charts. His 22 goals at the tournament, a haul that eclipsed Lionel Messi's record, have strengthened his claim to the Ballon d'Or,
MAN UNITED OWNERS STAND BY CARRICK BUT EYE HOWE AS BACK-UP OPTION
Manchester United's co-owners INEOS are, for now, sticking with manager Michael Carrick, but are actively considering Eddie Howe as his replacement should results deteriorate. United have failed to ke
208 APPEARANCES, 126 GOALS, ONE LAST NIGHT: MESSI SAYS GOODBYE
Lionel Messi brought the curtain down on a 21-year international career with a 3-0 win over Benin. In front of more than 85,000 spectators at River Plate's Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, the 39-y
SINNER RULED OUT FOR REST OF 2026 WITH KNEE INJURY
World number one Jannik Sinner has confirmed that a serious knee injury will keep him off the court for the rest of the 2026 season. "Me, together with the doctors, have decided that I need a course o
SEPANG STALL-GATE: WHAT WENT WRONG AND HOW F1 WILL FIX IT
The FIA has officially concluded its investigation into the incident on the formation lap of the Bahrain Grand Prix, held this season at Malaysia's Sepang circuit, confirming that a software fault cau
NORRIS 'HOPEFUL' FOR SINGAPORE DESPITE MCLAREN'S STRAIGHT-LINE WOES
Lando Norris and McLaren have lost significant ground in recent weeks. After three poles from four races and two wins across Budapest, Zandvoort, Monza and Madrid, they left both Baku and Sepang witho
'I DON'T TREAT MY KIDS LIKE THAT' - MAUPAY HITS BACK AT DE ZERBI
Five rounds into the Premier League season, Tottenham sit bottom of the table, and after a summer of multi-million-pound investment, Roberto De Zerbi’s position as manager is now under serious threat.
OLYMPIC CHAMPION STEVESON KNOCKED OUT IN 12 SECONDS AT UFC 331
Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion Gable Steveson suffered the third-fastest defeat in UFC heavyweight history when Sean Sharaf knocked him out in 12 seconds at UFC 331. Steveson had gone in as a -2400 favou
RAPHINHA SIGNS NEW BARCELONA DEAL, LA LIGA BLOCKS CARVAJAL MOVE TO GETAFE
Barcelona sporting director Deco has formally sealed a new contract with captain Raphinha, shortly after tying down Xavi Espart, a rising talent from La Masia, the club’s famed academy, until June 203
KYRIE IS BACK! IRVING TO FEATURE IN ONE OF MAVS' TWO MACAO GAMES
Kyrie Irving’s comeback was pushed back by a further eight weeks when, late in his rehabilitation from the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear he suffered in March 2025, he sustained a grade 2 muscl
VERSTAPPEN TARGETS FIRST SINGAPORE WIN AFTER SEPANG VICTORY
Max Verstappen arrives in Singapore targeting victory after claiming his first win of the season at the Bahrain Grand Prix, held at Malaysia’s Sepang circuit. Marina Bay remains unfinished business fo
RUSSELL VOWS 'ALL-OUT ATTACK' DESPITE BACK-OF-GRID START
George Russell will start the Singapore Grand Prix from the back of the grid after a technical failure forced him out late in the Bahrain Grand Prix, which was staged at Malaysia’s Sepang circuit. The
MAX VERSTAPPEN: RED BULL STAR WELCOMES CALMER WATERS AFTER HORNER ERA
Max Verstappen has said the atmosphere in the paddock has become far less stressful since Christian Horner's departure. The former Red Bull team principal left midway through the 2025 season, receivin
HALIBURTON AND LILLARD RETURN FROM ACHILLES INJURIES ON SAME NIGHT
Damian Lillard tore his left Achilles tendon in the first round of the 2025 play-offs while playing for the Milwaukee Bucks, and exactly 56 days later Tyrese Haliburton suffered the same devastating i
INJURED – OR IN PARIS? MBAPPE'S KNEE LAY-OFF SPARKS NEW STORM IN SPAIN
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has left the France squad with a hyperextension of the posterior capsule of his left knee, sustained in the game that marked Zinedine Zidane's historic debut as Franc
DJOKOVIC WINS SEVENTH CHINA OPEN TITLE
Novak Djokovic won the China Open for a seventh time after Australia's Alex de Minaur retired injured in the final with the score at 7-6, 0-1. The 39-year-old Serb's victory brought him a 102nd career
JAYLEN BROWN'S SIXERS ERA STARTS WITH A BANG
Jaylen Brown, one of the Philadelphia 76ers' new arrivals, poured in 22 points in the first half alone on his pre-season debut as the Sixers beat reigning champions the New York Knicks 120-97. Elsewhe
RUSSELL TO START SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX FROM BACK OF GRID
George Russell will start the Singapore Grand Prix from the back of the grid, a direct consequence of the engine damage he suffered at the Bahrain Grand Prix, which was staged at Sepang in Malaysia th
76ERS CENTRE HUKPORTI RUPTURES ACHILLES IN PRE-SEASON GAME
Philadelphia 76ers centre Ariel Hukporti ruptured his right Achilles tendon just six minutes after coming on in a pre-season game against the New York Knicks. The 24-year-old went down off the ball an