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Sarr is expected to feature in Strasbourg’s home match against Paris St‑Germain on Sunday night, but it is likely to be his final appearance for the Alsace club. Last January Chelsea completed their first permanent signing from Strasbourg since the two clubs came under the same BlueCo ownership, in a …

There’s a new team challenging the world sailing speed record, and it’s using a kite-powered sailboat to do it.  SP80 aims not only to surpass the current record of 68.3 knots, but it also plans to reach a staggering 80 knots, which is approximately 92 mph. The SP80 team chose …

Chris Lewis, head of performance at Tennis Wales, says 2026 promises to be an equally successful year for Welsh tennis. “It’s going to be really exciting following Mimi, she’s getting accepted into the Grand Slam events by ranking now, so we should see her in qualifiyng and also in the …

American boxer Jarrell Miller won his heavyweight bout in New York by a hair’s breadth on Saturday – but lost his wig when the toupee started to came away. The American’s hairpiece came loose at the front after taking a flurry of punches from opponent Kingsley Ibeh during their clash …

[ The threat posed by plastic production, usage and disposal to human health will skyrocket in the coming years unless the world does something to address this global crisis, researchers warned Tuesday. Source link

American Shakur Stevenson dominated Teofimo Lopez to secure the WBO light-welterweight belt by unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden. The 28-year-old, who has won all 25 of his professional bouts, is now a four-weight world champion, with the judges scoring the fight 119-109 119-109 119-109. Post-fight tensions were high as …

The Rafah border between Gaza and Egypt is to reopen after nearly two years of near-total closure. The resumption of travel through the crucial border crossing – which sits between Gaza and Egypt – is one of the key steps of the US brokered Israel-Hamas ceasefire. On Sunday Israel announced …

A 30-year-old man is arrested after a woman dies from a stab wound on a busy street in north-west London. BBC News

Carlos Alcaraz has become the youngest ever man to complete a career Grand Slam after defeating Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final. The Spanish tennis star beat Djokovic in four sets to keep the veteran from an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam singles title. But the world number one made …

Carlos Alcaraz won a pulsating Australian Open final to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam – ending Novak Djokovic’s latest attempt to land a 25th major title in the process. Alcaraz, 22, immediately collapsed on the court in celebration after clinching a 2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5 …

Sunderland have signed Malmo goalkeeper Melker Ellborg for £3m. The 22-year-old made seven league appearances for the Swedish club and has also played in the Champions League and Europa League. His contract with the Premier League side runs until the summer of 2030. The Black Cats’ sporting director, Kristjaan Speakman, …

[ Radon is an odorless, invisible radioactive gas. It’s naturally released from rocks, soil and water—and it can get trapped inside homes, offices or schools. There’s no known safe level of radon. There are no symptoms associated with radon exposure, unlike with carbon monoxide poisoning. Why radon is so dangerous …

Saturday’s victory in front of 4,000 vociferous fans, who made the short trip to Newcastle from Sunderland, was the crowning moment of Kelly’s rollercoaster career. The bout was a microcosm of his 20-fight journey in the ring. It was full of bravery and another tale of overcoming adversity. Kelly entered …

“Miller wins it by a hair.” That line of commentary had a meaning beyond Jarrell Miller’s split-decision win over Kingsley Ibeh at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. In an unusual moment on the undercard of the title fight between Shakur Stevenson and Teofimo Lopez, American Miller threw his toupee into …

Mushroom hunters on the Isle of Man are left marveling at the rediscovery of Cobalt Crust fungus. BBC News

A US federal judge has ordered the release of a five-year-old boy and his father who were detained by ICE officers during a raid in Minnesota. Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias, were taken into custody by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents in their Minneapolis …

When to watch Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano Sunday, Feb. 1 at 8 a.m. ET (5 a.m. PT) Where to watch Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano will air in the US on ESPN Select. Real Madrid will aim to make amends for Wednesday’s surprise UEFA Champions League defeat as it …

The operator of Britain’s biggest cash machines network has recruited a former head of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) as its next chairman. Sky News understands that Tom Ilube, who stepped down as the RFU chair in 2024, will become the new chairman of LINK. An announcement is expected to …

Arsenal may be favourites on home turf, but they face a Corinthians side who know exactly how to win trophies. Known as Timao, which translates to ‘the Great Team’, they are the undisputed queens of Brazilian football and won the league title seven times, including six in a row between …

Sandy Brindley began working as a volunteer support worker when she was 21 before leaving to set up Rape Crisis Scotland in 2002. BBC News