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Sheffield United's ex-owners winds up company which bought club - Reuters
Sheffield United's ex-owners winds up company which bought club Reuters
August 19, 2026Women's cycling could be unstoppable - Backstedt
British champion Zoe Backstedt says women's cycling will be "unstoppable" if it gets full television coverage for races such as the recent Tour de France Femmes.
August 19, 2026Buss trying to block siblings' sale of LA Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss is trying to stop her siblings' sale of the family's remaining stake in the NBA franchise.
August 18, 2026Cliftonville members vote in favour of TIG takeover
The future of Cliftonville is now settled as members have voted in favour of a takeover by the Toronto Investment Group [TIG] following a long-running saga.
August 17, 2026Hodgkinson beaten to European gold by rival Werro
Keely Hodgkinson is forced to settle for European silver as Switzerland's Audrey Werro denies the Briton a third consecutive title in a thrilling 800m final.
August 14, 2026Castleford shrug off coach problems to beat Hull
Castleford Tigers put their coaching problems aside as they beat Hull FC at the MKM Stadium to record only their third Super League away win of the season.
August 14, 2026Nigeria to miss Women's World Cup after South Africa and Ghana win play-offs
South Africa and Ghana progress to an inter-confederation qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup, but Nigeria will miss the tournament for the first time.
August 13, 2026Doku 'not against' journalist who criticised him at World Cup
Jeremy Doku says he is "not against" the journalist who criticised his plan to leave the Belgium camp during the World Cup to attend the birth of his first child.
August 11, 2026Jaissle 'bit scared' how refs will take 'emotional' touchline style
Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle cut a measured figure at his unveiling news conference, but Premier League managers will come up against someone very different
August 11, 2026Wrexham closing in on Sunderland's Patterson
Goalkeeper Anthony Patterson is closing in on a switch from Sunderland to Championship side Wrexham.
August 10, 2026Niemann wins as Rahm secures LIV season title
Joaquin Niemann leads throughout to win the LIV Golf New York event while Jon Rahm secures his third straight season title.
August 9, 2026Huddersfield thrash Catalans to mark Dewsbury move
Huddersfield Giants celebrate the announcement of their move to Dewsbury from next season by thrashing Catalans Dragons.
August 9, 2026Commanders bulk up offensive line with three additions - Reuters
Commanders bulk up offensive line with three additions Reuters
August 8, 2026Sciver-Brunt guides Rockets to Hundred knockouts
Nat Sciver-Brunt makes a stylish unbeaten 67 as Trent Rockets book their spot in the knockout stage of The Hundred with an emphatic nine-wicket win over MI London.
August 8, 2026Leeds fight back to beat Wakefield in top-two thriller
Leeds Rhinos edge a thrilling top-of-the-table clash against Wakefield Trinity 24-22 to move four points clear in Super League.
August 7, 2026Partick Thistle beat Livingston in Scottish Championship
An early Robbie Crawford back-heel and a Cammy MacPherson own goal give Partick Thistle victory over Livingston as two of the promotion favourites meet in the Scottish Championship at Firhill.
August 7, 2026St Helens' play-off hopes fade after loss to Hull FC
Harvey Barron's first senior hat-trick inspires lowly Hull FC to a first win at the BrewDog Stadium in nine years as St Helens' season continues to unravel.
August 6, 2026Norrie beats Buse to reach Canadian Open last 32
Cameron Norrie progresses to the Canadian Open last 32 with a straight-set win over Ignacio Buse.
August 5, 2026Buttler breaks all-time T20 run record in win over Fire
Jos Buttler becomes the all-time leading run scorer in T20 cricket, hitting an explosive 51 off 20 balls to give Manchester Super Giants a nine-wicket win over Welsh Fire to move up to third in the Men's Hundred table.
August 5, 2026Raducanu to miss US Open to continue recovery
Emma Raducanu will miss the US Open as she continues her recovery from a stress fracture.
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Women's cycling could be unstoppable - Backstedt
Zoe Backstedt impressed in her recent Tour de France Femmes debut British champion Zoe Backstedt says women's cycling will be "unstoppable" if it gets full television coverage for races such as the r
Buss trying to block siblings' sale of LA Lakers
Jeanie Buss became the first female controlling owner to guide a team to an NBA championship in 2020 Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss is trying to block her siblings' sale of her family's rema
Cliftonville members vote in favour of TIG takeover
Cliftonville members voted in favour of the takeover The future of Cliftonville appears settled as members have voted in favour of a takeover by the Toronto Investment Group [TIG] following a long-ru
Castleford shrug off coach problems to beat Hull
Liam Hood barges over for Castleford Tigers' winning try against Hull FC. Betfred Super League Hull FC (6) 14 Tries: Batchelor, Barron, Martin Goals: Sezer Castleford (12) 18 Tries: Atoni, Ravala
Hodgkinson beaten to European gold by rival Werro
Werro beats Hodgkinson to win 800m gold Keely Hodgkinson was forced to settle for European silver as Switzerland's Audrey Werro denied the Briton a third consecutive title in a thrilling women's 800m
Nigeria to miss Women's World Cup after South Africa and Ghana win play-offs
Thembi Kgatlana scored two goals at the 2023 Women's World Cup and netted again in Casablanca to keep alive South Africa's hopes of returning to the tournament Nigeria have failed to qualify for the
Doku 'not against' journalist who criticised him at World Cup
Jeremy Doku was part of the Belgium side that reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup Jeremy Doku says he is "not against" the journalist who criticised his plan to leave the Belgium camp during
Jaissle 'bit scared' how refs will take 'emotional' touchline style
Matthias Jaissle won back-to-back Asian Champions League titles at Al-Ahli It was an unveiling that started with a handshake. But no one needed reminding that Newcastle United head coach Matthias Ja
Wrexham closing in on Sunderland's Patterson
Goalkeeper Anthony Patterson has featured for England Under-21s Wrexham are closing in on the signing of goalkeeper Anthony Patterson from Sunderland. Red Dragons boss Phil Parkinson has been eager
Niemann wins as Rahm secures LIV season title
Joaquin Niemann has won two LIV events this year and nine overall - four more than any other player LIV Golf New York final leaderboard -16 J Niemann (Chi); -13 H Varner III (US); -9 L Westwood (Eng
Huddersfield thrash Catalans to mark Dewsbury move
Huddersfield beat Catalans for three wins in a row Betfred Super League Huddersfield (36) 42 Tries: Halsall 2 Rogers, Wrench 2, Hewitt, Dunford Goals: Flanagan 7 Catalans (0) 20 Tries: Condon 2,
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Sciver-Brunt guides Rockets to Hundred knockouts
Rockets thrash already-eliminated MI London The Hundred women's competition, The Oval MI London 121-5 (100 balls): Chathli 31 (27); Bates 3-13 Trent Rockets 125-1 (82 balls): Sciver-Brunt 67* (36);
Watch as Partick Thistle beat Livingston in Scottish Championship
There was an error An early Robbie Crawford back-heel and a Cammy MacPherson own goal give Partick Thistle victory over Livingston as two of the promotion favourites meet in the Scottish Championship
Leeds fight back to beat Wakefield in top-two thriller
Leeds Rhinos players celebrate after coming from behind to win at Wakefield Trinity Betfred Super League Wakefield (16) 22 Tries: Vagana, Hamlin-Uele, Myers, Sinfield Goals: Sinfield 3 Leeds (6) 2
St Helens' play-off hopes fade after loss to Hull FC
Harvey Barron scored a hat-trick for Hull FC to take his tally to ten tries in Super League this season Betfred Super League St Helens (14) 18 Tries: Murphy, Welsby, Robertson Goals: Hastings 3 Hu
Norrie beats Buse to reach Canadian Open last 32
Norrie was beaten by Denis Shapovalov in the Los Cabos semi-finals last week Cameron Norrie progressed to the Canadian Open last 32 with a straight-set win over Ignacio Buse. Ranked four places belo
Buttler breaks all-time T20 run record in win over Fire
There was an error Jos Buttler becomes the all-time leading run scorer in T20 cricket, hitting an explosive 51 off 20 balls to give Manchester Super Giants a nine-wicket win over Welsh Fire to move u
Raducanu to miss US Open to continue recovery
Emma Raducanu trained at Wimbledon before having to withdraw Emma Raducanu will miss the US Open as she continues her recovery from a stress fracture. The British number one suffered the injury to h