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Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall has decided to end her 2026 season after suffering “severe concussion” in a car crash. The decision means the 27-year-old American will miss this week’s World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Hungary. “This one hurts. I’m sad, disappointed and just hurt by all of it,” …

Como have extended the contract of their forward Roberta Picchi after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. The Italian club, who will make their women’s Serie A debut this season, said they extended Picchi’s contract until the end of the 2027-28 season as part of their “continued commitment” to the …

Francesco Farioli is one of the fastest-rising stars in coaching. The 37-year-old led Porto to the Portuguese title last season and is now preparing to take charge of his first Champions League match as a manager against Manchester City at the Estadio do Dragao on Tuesday. Leading a team out …

Jaissle remains unbeaten in his first four games in charge of Newcastle in all competitions. However, only three of the club’s eight summer signings – Lukas Hornicek, Amar Dedic and Nico Gonzalez – started in the 2-2 draw against Bournemouth. It felt like a reminder of the time it will …

Emery’s messaging is crucial, which is why it will take time for them to develop into the cohesive unit the manager demands. His meetings can last anywhere between 90 minutes and two hours, which naturally tests players’ focus levels, but underlines the amount of detail they need to take on …

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Van de Zandschulp’s reward for reaching the second US Open quarter-final of his career is a meeting with German top seed Alexander Zverev. Zverev, 29, had a rare finish before midnight in New York when he beat Italian 21st seed Luciano Darderi 6-2 6-2 7-6 (7-3) to reach the last …

Oliver Lines stunned Zhao Xintong with a 4-2 win over the world number one in the first round of the English Open. China’s Zhao, the 2025 world champion, made two century breaks as the tie was level at 2-2 following the first four frames. But England’s Lines, 31, compiled breaks …

Federico Chiesa’s future at Liverpool is in doubt, Jadon Sancho might return to the Premier League and Real Madrid’s Endrick is attracting interest from Italy. Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa, 26, will look to leave the club in January if he struggles for game time when he returns from injury. (Football …

Rybakina, 27, dropped only four points in a near flawless performance on serve against four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka. She faced the 28-year-old full of confidence, having not dropped a set in her opening three matches at the tournament, and took control of the contest in a dominant first set. …

Available for 29 days Mark Chapman is alongside England’s all-time leading wicket taker Jimmy Anderson, former England captain Michael Vaughan and BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt to discuss Kevin Pietersen’s return to the England fold as he joins the white-ball coaching team. Jofra Archer speaks about being a key part …

Jim McGuinness is to remain Donegal senior football manager for the 2027 season. It will be his fourth year at the helm during his second stint in charge of the Ulster county. Meanwhile Mickey McCann will continue to manage the county’s senior hurlers for a further two years, having been …

Available for 29 days Katie Smith, Russell Fuller and former world number 5 Daniela Hantuchova react to Iga Swiatek missing out on the quarter finals of the US Open losing in straight sets to Zheng Qinwen. It means that, for the first time since 2021, Swiatek will end a year without winning one of …

Julien Laurens: I have picked five players to watch in this year’s Champions League. The first is Jude Bellingham. This is a very big season for him individually and collectively for Real Madrid under Mourinho in the number 10 role that I think suits him well. After a very good …

Forwards: Sarah Bern (Bristol Bears, 84 caps), Hannah Botterman (Bristol Bears, 62 caps), Delaney Burns (Bristol Bears, 6 caps), Abi Burton (Trailfinders Women, 9 caps), May Campbell (Saracens, 5 caps), Mackenzie Carson (Gloucester-Hartpury, 29 caps), Kelsey Clifford (Saracens, 25 caps), Amy Cokayne (Sale Sharks, 94 caps), Maddie Feaunati (Exeter Chiefs, …

Zheng Qinwen won a set from 5-0 down for the second match in succession as she extended her fantastic US Open run by beating former champion Iga Swiatek to reach the quarter-finals. Zheng, the reigning Olympic champion and former world number four, dropped outside the world’s top 100 earlier this …

Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has denied being arrested at an airport in Portugal after arriving with a shotgun he intended to use in a clay pigeon shooting competition. Ecclestone, 95, said he was stopped and questioned by four police officers and customs officials at the Tires Aerodrome in …

England have better access and control over players who are at Prem clubs. The clubs, in turn, benefit from central payments from the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and more chance of retaining their biggest stars, who face international exile with a move overseas. Other nations, such as New Zealand, France …

Global head of football Edu has left Nottingham Forest after just over a year at the City Ground. The former Arsenal midfielder has not attended a games since February and his exit, with his contract believed to have been terminated, has been expected. His position came under the spotlight after …

Iraola believes Liverpool have “good numbers” in midfield despite not strengthening that position over the summer following Curtis Jones’ move to Inter Milan. Faith has been placed in Trey Nyoni to feature more this season and the 19-year-old was one of the standouts of Liverpool‘s pre-season tour of the USA. …