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Great Britain’s Patrick Dever came an impressive fourth on his marathon debut in the men’s race in New York as Benson Kipruto beat Alexander Mutiso in a dramatic photo finish to claim victory. Preston Harrier Dever, who finished in a time of two hours eight minutes and 58 seconds, was …

Juventus have appointed former Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti as their manager until the end of the season. The 66-year-old replaces Igor Tudor, who was sacked after the Serie A side’s defeat by Lazio on Sunday. Tudor had joined the club in March as Thiago Motta’s replacement but left after …

Virgin has cleared the first step in its plan to launch a rival Eurostar service. The company, owned by billionaire Sir Richard Branson, has been granted access to share Eurostar’s Temple Mill international depot in east London. The decision, by the rail regulator, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), …

England forward Michelle Agyemang was carried off on a stretcher with an injury that manager Sarina Wiegman said “looked horrible” during England’s 3-0 win against Australia. Agyemang, 19, went down with an off-the-ball injury just 13 minutes after being brought on to replace Alessia Russo. In her post-match interview, Wiegman …

Belinda Bencic claimed her second WTA title since becoming a mother by beating Linda Noskova in the Pan Pacific Open final. Bencic, 28, who has now won 10 WTA tournaments, lost the final of this event to Agnieszka Radwanska in straight sets 10 years ago. But she dominated the Czech …

Reuters Forged art claiming to show works by famous artists, including Picasso and Rembrandt, has been seized by police Bavarian police have seized millions of euros worth of forged art claiming to show works by Picasso, Rembrandt and Kahlo in an operation spanning Germany, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Authorities in Bavaria …

Caroline Weir says playing for Scotland in next Tuesday’s friendly against Switzerland at East End Park will fulfil a lifelong dream. Source link

England’s Esme Morgan says “winning is an addictive feeling” and the Lionesses want even more success as they prepare to face Brazil at Wembley on Saturday. It is the first time the squad have come back together since their Euro 2025 triumph in Switzerland in July. Source link

Midfielder Joely Andrews insists “there’s no pressure on us” as Northern Ireland prepare for their Nations League playoff against Iceland. Tanya Oxtoby’s side finished second in League B2 to set up a two-leg meeting with Iceland who were third in their League A group. The first game takes place at …

The Englishman led them from the fourth tier of Swedish football to its top division, and also helped them win the Swedish Cup in 2017. Potter then managed Swansea City and Brighton before joining Chelsea in 2022, but was sacked from his role at Stamford Bridge after seven months. Former …

Wales great Jess Fishlock will end her international career in the friendly against Australia this month, while eight players are set to begin their own. Manager Rhian Wilkinson will also be missing eight players who were in her Euro 2025 squad for the friendly double-header against the Matildas on 25 …

Republic of Ireland defender Megan Campbell has announced her decision to retire from professional football. Campbell has been without a club since leaving London City Lionesses at the end of last season following their promotion to the WSL. The 32-year-old won 57 caps for Republic of Ireland after making her …

Sweden have sacked manager Jon Dahl Tomasson following a poor start to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. They are bottom of Group B with one point from four games following a 1-0 defeat against Kosovo on Monday. Sweden – who have an all-star forward line of Liverpool’s Alexander Isak …

One of Britain’s biggest debt collection agencies has called in restructuring experts just months after completing a refinancing aimed at buying it additional breathing space. Sky News has learnt that Lowell Group, which has about 8 million customers in the UK, hired Teneo Financial Advisory in recent weeks to work …

Great Britain’s Melanie Woods won her second medal of the World Para Athletics Championships after claiming bronze in the women’s T54 1500m in New Delhi. The 31-year-old Scot also won bronze in the T54 800m on Monday – the first time she has won medals at a global games. Five-time …

The future of fashion accessory chain Claire’s has been secured in the UK with the sale of more than half of its stores. Modella Capital, which bought the WH Smith high street stores, has agreed to purchase “substantially most” of Claire’s UK, the joint administrators confirmed. The new deal will …

Swiss voters have narrowly approved a plan to introduce electronic identity cards in the country. With all votes counted, 50.4% of those who voted said yes to the proposal, while 49.6% rejected it. The closeness of the ballot is a surprise. Opinion polls had suggested up to 60% backed digital …

Meanwhile, cycling’s world governing body the UCI announced it will retire the number 84 from women’s junior competition at the road worlds. It was assigned to Muriel Furrer, who died of a head injury following a crash during the women’s junior road race a year ago today in Switzerland. Organisers …

His previous two senior goals came for Scotland. Gilmour had been handed his first start of the campaign in place of Stanislav Lobotka after being restricted to three short substitute appearances so far this season. However, despite his goal, the former Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder found himself …

England manager Sarina Wiegman has been named women’s coach of the year at the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards after guiding the Lionesses to a second successive European Championship title. Dutchwoman Wiegman, 55, won the award ahead of four coaches, with Chelsea’s Sonia Bompastor and Arsenal’s Renee Slegers among those also …