'The record will fall' - Werro takes aim at 43-year-old 800m mark
Werro upset home hopes by beating Keely Hodgkinson to gold at the European Championships in Birmingham earlier this month
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Another season, another failure - where did it all go wrong for Celtic?
Celtic led LASK 4-0 on aggregate in the first half on Tuesday, before losing the tie 5-4
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Liverpool turn attention to Sarr after Brighton reject Minteh bids
Ismaila Sarr has 81 Senegal caps, scoring 23 goals
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Ex UK police chief, three others investigated over handling of Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Aston Villa
A former British regional police chief and three other officers are being investigated for misconduct over a decision to ban soccer fans of Israel's Maccabi Tel Aviv from attending a game last year, the independent police watchdog said on Wednesday.
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Williams sisters given US Open doubles wildcard
Venus (left) and Serena Williams won 14 Grand Slams and three Olympic gold medals together
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Pakistan captain Babar Azam says he's '90%' fit and set for return in 2nd test against England
Pakistan’s Babar Azam during a nets session in London., England, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, ahead of the second Men’s Rothesay Test Cricket Match between England and Pakistan starting Thursday. (Ben Whitley/PA via AP)
Fury v Joshua uncertainty will be resolved next week, insists Frank Warren
Promoter says negotiations are subject to a time limit
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Serena and Venus Williams will play doubles together the US Open
Serena Williams, left, first bumps Venus Williams, right, both of the United States, during a women’s doubles match against Marta Kostyuk, of Ukraine, and Peyton Stearns, also of the United States, at the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Mason, Ohio. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)
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FS2 — AFL Postseason: Collingwood at Western, First Wildcard Final
Today in Sports - Gymnast Simone Biles wins her record 8th U.S. Championship
1884 — Richard Sears beats Howard Taylor 6-0, 1-6, 6-0, 6-2 to win his fourth straight U.S. national tennis championship.
This Date in Baseball - Joe Morgan becomes 1st player in MLB history to have 200 HRs and 500 SBs
1897 — Roger Bresnahan, later a Hall of Fame catcher, made his major-league debut as a pitcher for the Washington Senators by shutting out the St. Louis Browns 3-0.
KBO attendance tops 10 mln in fewest games ever
SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean baseball league surpassed 10 million fans in record-breaking fashion Wednesday.
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Ayyoub Bouaddi: maths student, chess fan and Manchester City’s new Rodri
The £85m midfielder passed his exams a year early, is studying for a degree and is ready to tackle Premier League learning curve
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Golf Channel postpones Good Good show as sponsor backs out over controversial ad
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Chelsea in talks with Emiliano Martínez’s camp after being offered goalkeeper
Experienced World Cup winner wants to leave Aston Villa
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Will a Premier League club break record for transfer sales in one window?
Tonali, Rogers and Savinho were among this summer's big sales
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Giants WR Calvin Austin is out for the season with torn ACL, AP source says
New York Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin III (82) runs the ball during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Italian soccer federation withdraws support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Giovanni Malago’ smiles after being elected President of the Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC), in Rome, Monday June 22, 2026. (Alfredo Falcone/LaPresse via AP, File)
Uefa set to drop Fifa tournament boycott threat
Uefa is set to drop its threat of boycotting Fifa competitions, having received assurances there will be no repeat of Gianni Infantino's plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors, BBC Sport has been told.
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Unrivaled valued at $650 million after new funding round
A player jumps to shoot during an Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball semifinal, March 16, 2025, in Medley, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)
· Doug Feinberg
Josh Tongue reveals Joe Root’s ‘robust conversation’ has reset England standards
Fast bowler says captain was ‘clear on the message’
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Asian Games organisers looking to reduce numbers as registrations exceed target
Aichi-Nagoya officials ‘are in talks with the Olympic Council of Asia for a solution’ after number of athletes, officials exceed 15,000
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Asian Games organisers looking to reduce numbers as registrations exceed target
Aichi-Nagoya officials ‘are in talks with the Olympic Council of Asia for a solution’ after number of athletes, officials exceed 15,000
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‘I catch the signs a lot earlier now’: Amanda Anisimova on burnout and bouncing back
World No 10 is one of the best players yet to win a major and heads to Flushing Meadows in fine form after learning to embrace being uncomfortable
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TOUR Championship picks, predictions: Best bets for PGA finale at East Lake
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How Amanda Anisimova found her happy place in tennis — it started with leaving the sport
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Hapoel Beersheba suffers agonizing Champions League exit after Sabah FK overtime loss
Hapoel Beersheba came up short against Sabah FK late Tuesday night in agonizing fashion as it fell 5-2 (6-4 on aggregate) and was knocked out of UEFA Champions League contention in a dramatic clash in Azerbaijan.
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Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu takes season off after Milan triumph
Gold medalist Alysa Liu of the United States displays her medal after competing in the women’s free skate program in figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko, File)
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Aussie star ready for Charlo showdown
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Root's message has '100%' landed, says Tongue
Josh Tongue has taken 65 wickets in 13 Tests for England
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Ex-chief constable investigated over ban on Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv fans
The former chief constable of West Midlands Police is being investigated by the police watchdog for gross misconduct over the banning of Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match against Aston Villa.
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John Harbaugh promised his Giants would have to earn their roles — he wasn’t lying
Almost every coach claims to uphold it. Not all actually do.
· Jared Schwartz
Hong Kong Hyrox tickets go on sale tomorrow – you might have only 30 minutes to book a spot
Registration for public opens on Thursday, after two-day affiliate presale sees strong demand, with allocations selling out in minutes
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Hong Kong Hyrox tickets go on sale tomorrow – you might have only 30 minutes to book a spot
Registration for public opens on Thursday, after two-day affiliate presale sees strong demand, with allocations selling out in minutes
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Uefa poised to lift boycott threat after Fifa promises no World Cup sale repeat
Uefa has received guarantees after ill-fated Infantino plan
· Nick Ames, Matthughes
Manchester City signs young midfield star Ayyoub Bouaddi after Rodri departs for Barcelona
Morocco’s Ayyoub Bouaddi vies for the ball during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Thursday, July 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, file)
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Postecoglou subs off Ronaldo to spark dramatic Al-Nassr comeback
Ange Postecoglou's Al-Nassr have won their first three league games this season
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Man City complete £86m Bouaddi signing from Lille
Ayyoub Bouaddi has won eight caps for Morocco
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Bayern extends Eberl and Dreesen contracts through 2029
Bayern Munich sports director Max Eberl arrives for the Bundesliga soccer match between FC Augsburg and FC Bayern Munich in Augsburg, Germany, Aug. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)
Bayern's dominance overshadows Bundesliga on Klopp's return as Germany coach
Bayern’s Harry Kane holds the trophy after winning the Franz Beckenbauer German Supercup soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
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Ayyoub Bouaddi delighted to join 'best club in the world' Manchester City | The National
Ayyoub Bouaddi says he is joining the “best club in the world” after completing his transfer to Manchester City on Wednesday.
· Andy Lewis
‘Best club in the world’: Morocco star Ayyoub Bouaddi joins Manchester City for €100m | The National
Ayyoub Bouaddi says he is joining the “best club in the world” after completing his transfer to Manchester City on Wednesday.
· Andy Lewis
Manchester City confirm Bouaddi signing as Marmoush and González head out
Spurs to take Marmoush on loan with obligation to buy
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Indiana facing a much more difficult schedule after breezing to undefeated championship last season
Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks for a receiver during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game against Michigan, Dec. 31, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
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Honda Prelude vs Toyota GR86, an Edmunds sport coupe test
The 2026 Honda Prelude is showcased at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
Bridge: Aggressive bidding at both tables leads to match-winning hand
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Man City to make offer for £120m-rated Fernandez
Enzo Fernandez has been Chelsea's vice captain since 2024
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Juventus revamps goalkeeping department, adding Kamil Grabara and offloading Perin and Di Gregorio
Juventus’ goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio reacts after winning the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Juventus and SL Benfica in Turin, Italy, on Jan. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, File)