Noah Lyles has explained his decision to race in the 200m final at the Paris Olympics after testing positive for Covid. The American star was favourite to claim the gold medal but had to settle for bronze after clocking a time of 19.70s. The 200m was ultimately won by BotswanaContinue Reading
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next week’s Cincinnati Open. The Serbian will enjoy a short break instead of competing at the ATP Masters 1000 event immediately after winning gold at the Paris Olympics. Djokovic beat Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(3), 7-6(2) to win a first career gold medal for Serbia at RolandContinue Reading
Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting has hit out at the International Boxing Association for their ‘ridiculous’ attempts to ban her from competition after securing an Olympic bronze medal. The boxer has been at the centre of a gender row in Paris over a previously undisclosed gender test, facing false claims that sheContinue Reading
Newcastle United have announced the signing of Sheffield United striker William Osula. The 21-year-old Dane featured 21 times in the Premier League last season and has represented his country at U21 level. Osula lands at St. James’ Park for a reported £15m fee. He said: “I’m very happy to beContinue Reading
Rafael Nadal has confirmed he will not compete at the upcoming US Open. The Spaniard may have now played his final Grand Slam after also missing Wimbledon last month – but the Olympics will not be his final ever event despite recent hints. The Spaniard featured at the Paris OlympicsContinue Reading
Ethiopa’s Lamecha Girma needed to be stretchered off track by medics after suffering a horrendous fall in the men’s steeplechase final at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Wednesday. Girma sprinted into second ahead of his rivals before he appeared to underestimate the jump in front of him. As he leaptContinue Reading
Arsenal laid down a marker ahead of the 2024/25 season with a demolition job of Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen. Mikel Arteta’s side cruised to a 4-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium without truly getting out of first gear in a sensational performance. Arsenal took the lead in the eighth minuteContinue Reading
We’ve reached day 12 of the 2024 Paris Olympics and the action is already underway. The marathon mixed race walk, a new event, has replaced the individual 50km race, and started at 6.30am this morning. There are more Team GB medal hopes in action today. Sailor Micky Beckett lies inContinue Reading
The summer transfer window will close in just over three weeks, meaning Premier League clubs are running out of time to improve their squads for the new season. The likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea have already been active in the market but will be hoping to strike moreContinue Reading
Imane Khelif will fight for an Olympic gold medal after winning her semi-final in the women’s 66kg in Paris. The boxer, who is at the centre of controversy after previously failing a gender test last year, won by unanimous decision against Thailand’s Janjaem Suwannapheng. Khelif was dominant against Suwannapheng, withContinue Reading
