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Andrea Atzeni optimistic he can boost Francis Lui’s bid for trainers’ championship at Happy Valley

Sardinian jockey hopes to send veteran handler to premiership lead at city circuit Andrea Atzeni is confident he can play a crucial role in Francis Lui Kin-wai's exciting battle for the trainers' championship while reaching his own personal goal at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. The Sardinian jockey will ride Yellowfin, Harold Win and Do Your Par...

2024-07-08T08:30:52Z

Soccer-Hong returns for second spell as South Korea head coach

(Reuters) - South Korea have brought back Hong Myung-bo for a second spell in charge of the national team, ending a five-month wait for a new coach after Juergen Klinsmann was sacked in February, the Korea Football Association (KFA) said on Monday, Hong, who made 136 appearances for South Korea and captained them to the semi-finals of the 2002 World Cup on home soil, had signed a contract until

2024-07-08T03:57:05Z

Team USA announces its 18-man soccer roster for 2024 Paris Olympics... led by former USMNT captains Walker Zimmerman and Miles Robinson

US Soccer has announced its 18-player roster for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

2024-07-08T12:39:45Z

SOUL OF SPORT: England's emotional Euro 2024 rollercoaster as elation and heartbreak are captured by KEVIN QUIGLEY in penalty shootout win over Switzerland in Dusseldorf

SOUL OF SPORT: KEVIN QUIGLEY captured all the emotion and drama as England navigated victory , using a Nikon Z9 and Z8 Camera, and 24-70mm, 70-200mm and 400mm lenses.

2024-07-08T06:24:13Z

Liverpool fans left baffled by pre-season training under new manager Arne Slot

The former Feyenoord coach has the daunting challenge of following in the footsteps of legendary manager Jurgen Klopp.

2024-07-08T14:55:23Z

Celtic on red alert as Romanian goalkeeper Moldovan tells Atletico Madrid he wants to leave

HORATIU MOLDOVAN is back on Celtic's radar with the goalkeeper looking to kick-start his career after becoming frozen out at Atletico Madrid.

2024-07-08T16:10:19Z

Bagnaia was expecting last-lap German GP showdown before Martin crash

Bagnaia believes he could have caught Martin and challenged him for the win in Germany if the latter had made it to the end

2024-07-08T08:37:15Z

Mutual Murray and Raducanu ally put in agonising spot as he reveals there's a tennis law about being 'selfish'

The call-off became a national story when Murray's mum Judy replied to a tweet about Raducanu's decision to pull out.

2024-07-08T07:50:49Z

Revealed: England's semi-final referee is a convicted 'match-fixer' who was called out by Jude Bellingham - but is still eligible to ref at Euro 2024 after taking two months off after the row

MIKE KEEGAN: And, after he oversaw Borussia Dortmund's contentious 3-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in 2021 then Dortmund star Bellingham, hit out at his appointment and was subsequently fined.

2024-07-08T10:54:34Z

Team GB can win a post-war record 70 medals at the Olympics, claim UK Sport as agency target another top-five finish in Paris later this month

DAVID COVERDALE: The Olympic funding agency have outlined their ambition for Great Britain to secure another top-five finish in the medal table, claiming between 50 and 70 gongs.

2024-07-08T16:25:23Z

Mother of Euros referee falls to death while taking selfie at a ravine

Fatima Godinho, 62, lost her life after losing her balance as she took snaps on Sao Miguel Island in the Azores. Her son is Portuguese Association of Football Referees President Luis Godinho.

2024-07-08T07:57:37Z

Hong Kong triathlon coach eyes cultural shift ahead of Paris Olympics, says LA success the goal

Andrew Wright says triathlete Jason Ng will not challenge for medals in Paris, with the 2028 Games in America 'the big one for him' Head coach Andrew Wright has already begun planning for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, after saying there was "no point in lying" about Hong Kong triathlete Jason Ng's chances of success in Paris. Ng only qualified for...

2024-07-08T00:14:28Z

Paris Olympics: French capital will prove value of hosting Games, says Tokyo organiser

Parisians will be glad they are hosting the event, says Seiko Hashimoto, whereas Tokyo was marred by pandemic, corruption Paris will remind people of the value of hosting the Olympics, says a top official of the Tokyo 2020 Games, which were delayed by a year because of Covid and which were tainted by corruption. Seiko Hashimoto, who was president o...

2024-07-08T08:30:51Z

Revealed: New Liverpool boss Arne Slot is considering hiring former EVERTON star to his backroom staff

EXCLUSIVE BY LEWIS STEELE: The deal is not at an advanced stage just yet and others are being considered to complete Slot's backroom cabinet.

2024-07-08T12:39:44Z

Ferrari’s F1 technical director Cardile departs to join Aston Martin

Cardile leaves Ferrari after almost two decades with the Scuderia.

2024-07-08T12:52:52Z

Revealed: Enzo Maresca's three calls to arms for Chelsea fans as the new boss gives his first interview as Blues manager ahead of pre-season

After an exciting start to the transfer window, Chelsea fans have been eagerly awaiting to hear from Maresca. Finally, on his eighth day in the role, he shared a simple message to the fans.

2024-07-08T11:24:36Z

Thompson wins PGA John Deere Classic in record fashion

Davis Thompson birdied five of the first six holes and cruised to a record-setting four-stroke victory at the John Deere Classic on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title. Thompson, who began the day with a two-stroke lead, made a birdie putt from just inside 45 feet at the first hole and a tap-in birdie at the par-5 second.

2024-07-07T22:14:47Z

Kevin Keegan's pad owned when he was Newcastle manager for sale

Kevin Keegan's sprawling country pad the football legend owned when he was the manager of Newcastle United has been listed for £2.25million.

2024-07-08T17:14:20Z

Why McLaren won't let British GP errors "build and destroy" its F1 progress

McLaren endured another victory near-miss at F1’s British GP, but team thinks it must not be too hard on itself

2024-07-08T10:22:27Z

NFL banks '$13BILLION in media fees, sponsorships, and royalties' guaranteeing teams a $404m cut... and the payout could double by 2034!

The NFL earned a collective $13 billion in media fees, sponsorships, shared revenue and royalties from league subsidiaries, according to Sportico. Each club will get $404 million.

2024-07-08T13:39:56Z

Soccer-Spain v France, a knockout clash which usually leads to Euro triumph

By Trevor Stynes (Reuters) - Spain and France meet in the Euro 2024 semi-final on Tuesday, and in all three previous knockout stage games between them at the tournament, the winners have gone on to become European champions. Despite clashing for the first time in 1922, their first competitive meeting arrived over 60 years later when after 19 friendly games, they both reached the 1984 Euro final.

2024-07-08T17:14:26Z

Dutch mock 'barely watchable' England and Gareth Southgate's boring 'data analyst' tactics ahead of semi-final... and prey on Three Lions fans' fears that the Netherlands have 'home advantage' in Germany

The England manager's approach has been 'ultra-conservative', according to one Dutch pundit, and has relied on the views of data analysts in an effort to keep a clean sheet, rather than score goals.

2024-07-08T12:54:51Z

Alvaro Morata sparks a storm in Spain camp on the eve of Euro semi-final as their captain threatens to QUIT after the tournament over 'nonsense' critics - and hints his family want to leave the country too

Morata, who has captained his country this summer, previously admitted it would be 'easiest' for him to move abroad because of the poor treatment.

2024-07-08T10:54:35Z

Your Olympics viewing guide: How to make sure you don't miss a single Aussie medal chance at the Paris Games

Australia is gearing up for a huge performance at the Paris Olympics, with numerous medal hopefuls in the team. But who are the big chances? And when do they compete? We've got you covered...

2024-07-08T04:23:25Z

Essex chief executive John Stephenson steps down with the club no longer able to pay for the role as the their financial woes continue

LAWRENCE BOOTH: In another sign of the deepening financial crisis among the non-Test-match county clubs, Stephenson will leave the job with immediate effect.

2024-07-08T16:25:18Z

5 Major Takeaways From ONE Fight Night 23: Ok Vs. Rasulov

What we learned after a thrilling night of martial arts action on Friday, July 5!

2024-07-08T06:53:20Z

Tiger Woods 'REJECTS USA Ryder Cup captaincy' for next year's New York showdown... with appointment set to be unveiled TOMORROW

It was revealed Monday morning that the PGA of America would announce the Team USA captain for the 2025 Ryder Cup at noon ET Tuesday.

2024-07-08T14:24:57Z

Arsenal set to discuss fee with Bologna for Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his defence this summer

Arsenal have identified Calafiori as one of their top defensive candidates and are now attempting to push through a deal before their pre-season tour of the USA begins.

2024-07-07T23:07:26Z

Why Nathan Buckley was sent straight back home from his radio job after turning up to work at 5am

Nathan Buckley was dismissed from SEN HQ on Monday morning after making a mistake most of us have been guilty of at some point.

2024-07-08T09:24:08Z

England boss Gareth Southgate gives his verdict on Harry Kane's performances at Euro 2024 and drops hint ahead of semi-finals

The England captain has had to endure long periods without the ball and there have been suggestions in some quarters that Southgate should consider dropping Kane.

2024-07-08T00:22:39Z

Moises Caicedo aims dig at ex-Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino over his 'very difficult' training methods

Caicedo arrived at Chelsea last summer in a deal worth £115m after two and a half years as a Brighton player. He had worked under Graham Potter and Roberto De Zerbi on the South Coast.

2024-07-08T12:09:40Z

Yaroslava Mahuchikh of Ukraine surpasses the 1987 world record for women’s high jump

Yaroslava Mahuchikh of Ukraine broke the 1987 mark in the women’s high jump by leaping...

2024-07-08T09:44:32Z

Martin Odegaard admits Arsenal lacked the consistency required to win the Premier League last season - but the Gunners captain insists his side are ready to 'come back even stronger'

ISAAN KHAN: Odegaard's warning for their rivals is clear: yes, we weren't consistent enough to win the league. But, once again, we are coming back even more formidable.

2024-07-08T14:25:09Z

Olivia Dunne organizes hilariously low-key party for boyfriend Paul Skenes after Pirates pitcher is selected for 2024 MLB All-Star Game

Olivia Dunne celebrated a major accomplishment by her boyfriend, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, in a more laid-back manner.

2024-07-08T04:23:18Z

Paris Olympics: badminton gold not a guarantee for China, despite favourites tag

Not one top-ranked player or pair won gold in Tokyo, with Games environment bringing 'a different pressure' Chinese success in Paris is virtually guaranteed with the likes of Chen Yufei leading the charge, but high rankings do not necessarily translate into medals at the Olympics, where the pressure to perform is unlike any other competition. The T...

2024-07-08T08:30:51Z

French airport workers call for strike the week before Paris Olympics

The call came just hours after the New Popular Front leftist coalition placed first in the second round of legislative elections, surprising many in France and abroad.

2024-07-08T14:43:46Z

What it's REALLY like to face an Ivan Toney penalty: Ex-England goalkeeper Ben Foster explains how the Brentford star 'makes you look like an absolute fool'

The Brentford striker showed no sign of nerves as he took his incredible record from 12 yards to the international stage in England's penalty shoot-out win over Switzerland.

2024-07-08T07:53:55Z

Gary Lineker reveals why Jordan Pickford must DITCH his water bottle 'cheat sheet'

The Everton keeper saved Manuel Akanji's spot kick on Saturday as England advanced to the final four of the competition.

2024-07-08T10:24:30Z

Manchester United's transfer plans revealed: The four players they want to bring in and EIGHT who could leave as Mason Greenwood and Donny van de Beek close in on their departures

Mason Greenwood and Donny van de Beek are set to be the first Manchester United players sold this summer. United are in advanced talks with Marseille over Greenwood.

2024-07-08T17:10:32Z

Premier League ref Anthony Taylor returns to England from the Euros - after thousands of fans signed a petition demanding a replay of Germany vs Spain - as he looks set to be overlooked for the final

The Premier League referee drew the ire of Germany fans after he turned down calls for handball against Chelsea 's Marc Cucurella in their quarter-final defeat.

2024-07-08T09:39:18Z

Cristiano Ronaldo should take a step back from international football, say Roy Keane and Gary Neville as Ian Wright claims Portugal captain 'can't cut it at this level now' after Euros exit

Roy Keane, Gary Neville and Ian Wright are in agreement that Cristiano Ronaldo needs to leave international football behind him.

2024-07-08T16:40:23Z

Everton hopeful of fending off competition from Ipswich and Crystal Palace to sign Jaden Philogene with winger indicating he is willing to join Sean Dyche's team

SIMON JONES: Everton have an agreement in place with Philogene's club Hull City and are awaiting the go-ahead to sign the 22-year-old.

2024-07-07T22:52:24Z

Coco Gauff and doubles partner Jessica Pegula advance to Wimbledon quarterfinals after world No. 2 singles player's upset loss

Coco Gauff's time at Wimbledon isn't over just yet. The second-ranked player in the world was bounced from the tournament by Emma Navarro on Sunday, but had more luck in doubles.

2024-07-08T15:55:16Z

Wimbledon 2024: Coleman Wong eyes later stages of grand slams, with Hong Kong fans’ help

Reaching main draw of a grand slam is 'just a matter of time' after being first Hongkonger to appear at Wimbledon in 70 years Coleman Wong Chak-lam said reaching the main draw of a tennis grand slam tournament was only a matter of time after his landmark appearances in the Wimbledon and French Open preliminary rounds. Wong last month became the fir...

2024-07-08T02:14:54Z

Carlos Alcaraz fights for Raducanu and confesses to Andy Murray burden that's 'difficult to deal with'

A storm brewed at SW19 and now the tennis superstar has come out swinging in support of Emma.

2024-07-08T06:05:32Z

Kepa Arrizabalaga 'has a significant offer to leave Chelsea' with goalkeeper's future at Stamford Bridge uncertain after returning from loan spell at Real Madrid

The goalkeeper is back with the Blues after spending last season on loan at Real Madrid. However, he could now be set for a permanent departure from Stamford Bridge.

2024-07-08T17:25:29Z

Hull City defender Jacob Greaves undergoes a medical at Ipswich ahead of a potential move to the Premier League new boys

SIMON JONES: Son of former Hull defender Mark Greaves, Jacob began his career in Hull's academy before making his first senior appearance on loan at Cheltenham in 2019

2024-07-08T00:22:39Z

England fans to be outnumbered by Dutch rivals amid tickets scramble

Ticket prices for Wednesday night's match in Dortmund skyrocketed after the two teams booked their places in the semi-final, with the 80,000-capacity Westfalenstadion expected to sell out.

2024-07-08T08:42:56Z

Ruud van Nistelrooy and former Go Ahead Eagles manager arrive for day one of Man United's pre-season - along with a third unannounced coach - as Marcus Rashford checks in

The Red Devils legend is expected to be officially announced as one of Ten Hag's new assistant coaches imminently with players due back for pre-season today.

2024-07-08T08:54:05Z

Soccer-Quick guide to Euro 2024 semi-finals

By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN (Reuters) - The four remaining teams at the European Championship will take centre stage in the semi-finals to be played on Tuesday and Wednesday. Here is a quick guide to the fixtures (times in GMT). SPAIN v FRANCE Tuesday – Munich, 1900 Spain, three-times European champions, will try to earn a shot at a record fourth title against 2022 World Cup finalists France.

2024-07-08T14:43:59Z