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Team GB dressage queen Charlotte Dujardin is BANNED from the sport

Six-time Olympic medalist Charlotte Dujardin had been hoping to become Britain's most decorated Olympian but was sensationally forced to pull out of the games today.

Lionel Messi breaks his silence on Argentina's chaotic Olympics soccer match against Morocco

Lionel Messi has broken his silence on Argentina's highly-chaotic Olympic soccer loss to Morocco on Wednesday.

Hilarious Olympic moment in rugby sevens event sees Uruguay's Mateo Vinals tackle the REFEREE instead of Kenya's Samuel Asati

Friday's rugby sevens clash between Kenya and Uruguay at the Paris Olympics witnessed an incredible moment as one of the players tackled referee Paulo Duarte.

MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Erik ten Hag's putting in the hard graft with the new hierarchy, autograph session makes players late to training and two more stars go to LA... but on holiday!

Kobbie Mainoo and United's new £36.5million signing Joshua Zirkzee have both turned up on holiday in LA even though they are not part of the club's pre-season tour.

ESPN Computer Formula Predicts 2024 SEC Standings

College football's best conference will look a lot different in 2024. The SEC has dominated the college football landscape for the better part of the last two decades, and that dominance has allowed it to add two major programs this season. Oklahoma and Texas, powerhouses of the Big 12, will join ...

Chinese FURY at 'dirty tricks' at the Olympics: Tainted swimmer - and Adam Peaty's biggest rival - Qin Haiyang reveals his anger over extra drug testing in Paris

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI IN PARIS: The name of Qin Haiyang might draw little recognition from those who tap into swimming every four years, but he presents Adam Peaty's biggest obstacle.

Exciting new tactics, squad players 'happier' than they've ever been, and uncertainty over whether Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold will stay... FIVE THINGS to look out for as Arne Slot's Liverpool reign begins in the US

As things stand, Liverpool are the only Premier League club not to sign any new players so far this summer. However, that will surely change before the transfer window closes on August 30.

Sam Kerr sends Olympic Games message to Matildas ahead of opening match against Germany... but it all goes terribly wrong for the Aussies in Marseille

Sam Kerr has thrown her support behind the Matildas, with the Australia superstar watching from afar as Tony Gustavsson's side got their Olympic Games journey under way on Thursday.

Tennis fans queue with umbrellas as Olympics washout continues

Massive queues can be seen as visitors struggle with ponchos and umbrellas at Roland Garros in Paris, as the tennis tournament at the 2024 Olympics kicks off.

Alex Cora manages circles around Aaron Boone as Red Sox assert dominance vs. Yankees

The New York Yankees had a 7-4 lead over the rival Boston Red Sox at Fenway on Friday night. Then, Alex Cora showed Aaron Boone what it means when it's "right in front" of a team.

Astros named as top trade destination for two-time Cy Young winner

The Houston Astros are back in first place despite a banged-up pitching staff, and could reportedly make a play for a two-time Cy Young Award winner at the trade deadline.

Sabotage at the Olympics: Russian revenge?

Friday morning five electricity installations of high-speed lines around Paris were set on fire in France. Military experts do not rule out that Russia was behind this sabotage. The sabotage, just before the start of the Paris Olympics, could be the work of groups affiliated with or inspired by Moscow, according to a Belgian military expert. "After all, Russia has been excluded from the Olympics, and may be taking revenge for that." Russia also...

The 10 fastest women in 100m history

Erik ten Hag backs Marcus Rashford to rediscover his best form with Man United next season... and suggests assistant manager Ruud van Nistelrooy can 'help' the forward

CHRIS WHEELER: Rashford hit the 30-goal mark in Ten Hag's first season but dropped to eight last term after signing a new £300,000-a-week contract at Old Trafford.

Man City defender Josko Gvardiol admits he is still HAUNTED by his FA Cup final blunder... as he plots revenge on Man United in next month's Community Shield

JACK GAUGHAN IN NEW YORK: The Croatian was caught in a mix-up with goalkeeper Stefan Ortega to gift United the opener during the defeat at Wembley.

Let’s settle this once and for all: why it’s football, and not soccer

Aussie viewers left confused over Channel Seven Olympics mix-up

The Olympics got off to a flying start with the star-studded opening ceremony airing at 3.30am AEST, with Celine Dion and Lady Gaga taking to the stage.

Scarlett Mew Jensen admits she's 'lost for words' after synchronised diving medal with Yasmin Harper... as she didn't think she would make the Paris Olympics a month ago because of a 'back fracture'

The duo sensationally secured bronze in the women's 3m synchronised diving today with a score of 302.28 after a disastrous error from the Australian pair.

Adrian Newey ‘approach’ theory ruled out as Red Bull told it’s ‘far too late’

Adrian Newey is set to leave Red Bull in early 2025...

Toto Wolff interview prompts Guenther Steiner to reach Lewis Hamilton replacement verdict

Guenther Steiner has deciphered the clues to Mercedes' 2025 driver line-up...

Marion Jones: The tragic downfall of an Olympic champion

A historic French football club disappears forever

Goldman Sachs CEO flies to Paris on private jet after 'banning' staff from attending the Olympics: 'Hypocrisy at its finest'

The Wall Street tycoon chartered the bank's private luxury jet earlier this week to attend a series of parties and events ahead of the 2024 Games, the New York Post reports.

The Funniest Memes of the Olympics Opening Ceremony

'Raw meat being served': Major scandal in Olympic Village

Why Aussie swimmer Zac Stubblety-Cook could be sanctioned over planned podium protest - as tension increases with China's world record holder Qin Haiyang

Australia's Olympic swimming champion Zac Stubblety-Cook has confirmed he is weighing up a possible protest if he loses to a drug-tainted Chinese star at the Paris Games.

Team USA WINS its first medal of the Olympic Games thanks to Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook in Paris

The Americans have won their first medal of the Paris Olympic Games in the synchronized three-meter springboard event. Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook took silver in the event.

Paul Scholes admits he's 'really excited' to watch Man United's new-look side with £88.5m duo Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee - and insists what his old club must do next season

AADAM PATEL: Erik ten Hag's side have already signed 23-year-old Joshua Zirkzee for £36.5M from Bologna and 18-year-old Leny Yoro for £52M from Lille.

Former Manchester United star agrees move to the SEVENTH club of his nomadic career... as the winger joins another ex-Premier League player at the LaLiga club

Since leaving Old Trafford, the former international has plied his trade in three different countries, with his latest move marking the seventh team he has represented.

Brazil icon Zico is 'targeted in Paris distraction theft' as briefcase 'with £420,000 worth of items is stolen from taxi'... after Javier Mascherano previously claimed Argentina's Olympic base was 'robbed'

Brazil football legend Zico (left) was the reported victim of a distraction theft in Paris after his briefcase was stolen from a taxi while travelling around the French capital that is hosting the Olympics.

Jets running back disrespects Steelers, gives them bulletin board material

New York Jets running back Breece Hall showed a lack of respect for the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense during a recent appearance on the podcast, and Pittsburgh is sure to use that as bulletin board material.

Man City goalkeeper Ederson hits back at 'completely false' claims that he was 'affected' by praise for team-mate Stefan Ortega... and insists he's 'fully focused' on next season despite interest from Saudi Arabia

The Athletic reported this week Ederson was 'affected' by the praise Stefan Ortega garnered for his world class stop against Son Heung-min in a crucial Premier League run-in trip to Tottenham.

Riccardo Calafiori 'flies to London for medical with Arsenal' as the Italian defender closes in on a £42m move from Bologna

Riccardo Calafiori has posted a picture of himself aboard a private jet, as he makes his way to London for his medical at Arsenal.

Matildas fans blast Tony Gustavsson's team after waking up at 3AM to watch miserable Olympic Games defeat by Germany: 'This is hard to watch'

The Matildas proved no match for the Germans, who ran out comfortable 3-0 winners to leave the Aussies' Olympic campaign already hanging in the balance at this early stage.

'We were expecting an Olympic medal': Athletics Kenya mourns tragic death of Kelvin Kiptum

Newly acquired Bears Pro Bowler named by peers as top player in NFL

A six-time Pro Bowler who just joined the Chicago Bears has been named one of the best players in the NFL by his peers.

Olympics legend Michael Johnson questions why Coco Gauff was named Team USA's flagbearer in Paris

The tennis star joined LeBron James at the head of Team USA's opening ceremony boat to hold the flag as they made their way along the Seine on Friday night.

France's 5ft7in president is hard to spot in world leaders picture

Macron along his wife Brigitte held a reception at the Elysee Palace for his fellow heads of state, royals and government from across the world today before the games began.

Australia swimming coach faces the SACK after making very unpatriotic comment on the eve of the Olympic Games

Palfrey told Korean television he hopes South Korea's Kim Woo-min wins the men's 400m freestyle in Paris - an event contested by Australian duo Sam Short and Elijah Winnington.

Lewis Hamilton has cut a spiky figure in recent times but he looks like a man who has had the weight of the world lifted off his shoulders after his British GP triumph, writes HENRY CLARK

HENRY CLARK IN SPA: Lewis Hamilton looks and sounds like a man who has had the weight of the world lifted off his shoulders. It just goes to show what a difference a win makes.

Paris 2024: The dark side to the Olympics

Explained: Why Yuki Tsunoda was hit with huge 60-place Belgian GP grid penalty

Yuki Tsunoda will fall to the very back of the Belgian Grand Prix grid.

Philadelphia Eagles training camp hints at problem only trade might fix

The Philadelphia Eagles have a budding problem in training camp and a fix might not be on the roster.

Matildas are called out after loss to Germany

A controversial conservative commentator has sparked debate after declaring that she hoped the Matildas would lose their first game.

Carlos Sainz rumours hot up again with key figures spotted in hospitality

Carlos Sainz has yet to decide his 2025 F1 team...

Nike Olympic ad branded DISRESPECTFUL by the Chinese for 'unacceptable' scene in 90 second clip starring LeBron James and Kylian Mbappe

The advert, which was launched on July 19, is part of the American sportswear brand's 'Winning Isn't For Everyone' campaign and highlights the dedication elite athletes must adopt.

2024 Belgian Grand Prix – Free Practice 2 F1 results

A complete rundown of the F1 results from the second practice session from the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa...

Inside the Olympics' most chaotic football match ever: Argentina were kept in dark about VAR check for two hours and police made final call on game against Morocco resuming as coaches and players open up on surreal climax

The Paris Olympics kicked off with a bang on Wednesday when Argentina faced Morocco in the men's football tournament.

Ivan Toney's big-money move away from Brentford placed into doubt after replacement suffers potentially serious injury in friendly

Brentford might fight harder to keep hold of Ivan Toney this summer after new striker Igor Thiago suffered an injury in a pre-season friendly.

PGA Tour winner and announcer Mark Carnevale dies aged 64

Carnevale, who was crowned Rookie of the Year in 1992 after winning the Chattanooga Classic, is said to have died suddenly on Monday. The cause of death has not yet been revealed.