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British sprinter Amy Hunt is among the female athletes to speak out against a controversial sports gambling advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney. The advert has gone viral online and features American Sweeney naked but covering parts of her body with various pieces of sporting equipment. It has sparked a strong …

The 6ft 5in shot-stopper will be particularly remembered for some brilliant displays in front of the old Boleyn Ground crowd. Most memorable of all was on the final day of the 1994-95 season, when he single-handedly kept out the attacking might of Manchester United to deny them a third consecutive …

British sprinter Amy Hunt is among the female athletes to speak out against a controversial sports gambling advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney. The advert has gone viral online and features American Sweeney naked but covering parts of her body with various pieces of sporting equipment. It has sparked a strong …

Alexander Zverev wins the second Grand Slam of his career by beating Ben Shelton 6-3, 6-6 (7-6), 5-7, 6-2 in the final of the US Open. BBC News

A problem area for the latter years of Clarke’s reign will remain a problem area in the early Pocognoli days. Angus Gunn started between the sticks at the World Cup and, though he has found more regular football in the States since joining San Jose Earthquakes, he has conceded a …

Alexander Zverev says it was an “amazing feeling” to lift the US Open trophy after defeating Ben Shelton in the final. BBC News

Available for over a year Steffi Graf had been world number one for 3 years; it seemed like nobody could challenge her supremacy. But then along came a teenage girl from Yugoslavia, whose aggressive style – that came with grunting to match – challenged Graf’s dominance as well as the …

Honda has changed the leadership of its Formula 1 engine programme after the Japanese manufacturer’s disappointing start to its return to the sport this season. Honda, who won four world titles with Red Bull and Max Verstappen from 2021-24, joined forces with Aston Martin as their works engine partner for …

Jersey Bulls Women lost a league game for the first time in their history as they went down 3-0 at Sutton United Under-23s. The islanders were playing in the Surrey Premier Division of the South East Counties Women’s Football League for the first time after winning every game on their …

Europe’s skipper faced intense scrutiny throughout her captaincy, especially over her stubborn faith in Woad’s partnership with fellow Englishwoman Charley Hull. But she was ultimately vindicated, especially with her wildcard selections, which also included relative veteran Leona Maguire. Between them they yielded eight and a half points, compared with five …

Available for 29 days Have Rangers finally found their momentum under Derek McInnes after a dominant Old Firm victory over Celtic? Stevie Miller is joined by Kevin Thomson and Cillian Sheridan as they assess a one-sided afternoon at Ibrox, discuss why Celtic were second best across the pitch, and ask …

Former West Ham, QPR and Czech Republic goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko has died at the age of 64. Miklosko made almost 400 appearances for the Hammers from 1990 to 1998 and was much loved by supporters, who regularly sang his name long after he left the club. He later returned as …

The summer transfer window has again been a busy one for O’Neill’s squad with a number of players making moves either on a permanent or loan basis. Justin Devenny’s Stoke career got off to a flying start with a double on his first start since his switch from Crystal Palace. …

Watch the best of the action from the weekend’s action in the Scottish Championship, League 1 and League 2. Source link

As poster boy Armand Duplantis performed the Ultimate Championship’s official song and fireworks lit up the sky above the newly crowned winners, athletics had taken its first strides in a new direction. Across three fast-paced evenings the inaugural event played out in Budapest, where a record $10m (£7.4m) prize pot …

Test your ball knowledge with today’s Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser. BBC News

Neil signed a three-year deal at Ibrox in July and was immediately instilled as part of Derek McInnes’ leadership group. He once again wore the captain’s armband in Lawrence Shankland’s absence and rose to the occasion of his first Old Firm derby, excelling in the middle of the park alongside …

After kicking off the NFL season with a Super Bowl rematch and a trip to Australia, week one continued with a record-breaking Sunday. BBC News

Manchester City become the only side to win both of their opening two Women’s Super League fixtures with an impressive performance against Aston Villa. Source link

Available for 29 days Reaction to Alexander Zverev beating Ben Shelton in four sets to become the US Open Champion for the first time, adding to his French Open title earlier in the year, and ensuring the wait for an American male to win a Grand Slam title continues. Timecodes  …