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Rugby chiefs REJECT Middle Eastern riches with Qatar's £800m Nations Championship bid off the table... with plans for 'Super Bowl'-style weekends in Doha rebuffed over reputational damage concerns

EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: Leading unions and World Rugby, the global governing body, have been engaged in secret talks since receiving an offer from the Gulf state.

2024-07-26T19:59:35Z

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.

2024-07-26T12:13:33Z

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.

2024-07-26T17:29:06Z

Erik ten Hag warns Man United still need more squad depth and reveals the club are still looking to make signings, with Casemiro and Scott McTominay among those who could be sold

CHRIS WHEELER: The club have already spent £59m on Lille centre-back Leny Yoro and £36.6m on Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee this summer, but Ten Hag wants to add more new signings.

2024-07-26T22:29:57Z

Tom McEwen admits 'shock' over Charlotte Dujardin horse whip video but insists the sport's horses are treated 'like kings and queens' as the equestrian gets under way at Paris Olympics

On the grounds of the Palace of Versailles, a member of Britain's equestrian royalty declared that the sport's horses were treated 'like kings and queens'.

2024-07-27T11:32:06Z

French rugby star Melvyn Jaminet handed 34-week ban after video of the Toulon full-back making a racist remark circulated on social media

The 25-year-old shared the clip on his Instagram account after kicking a penalty in France's 28-13 victory over Argentina on July 6. He then apologised for the comments and deleted the post.

2024-07-27T11:16:59Z

Olympic Breakfast: Rhys McClenaghan among the Irish in action on Day One in Paris

Here’s all you need to know.

2024-07-27T05:08:01Z

Man United make ANOTHER change to coaching team as Andreas Georgson joins Erik ten Hag's backroom staff from Norwegian side Lillestrom

Speaking to the media in Los Angeles, manager Erik ten Hag said the 42-year-old coach will specialise in set-plays and individual development.

2024-07-26T21:44:45Z

Ireland feel agony as Olympic dream ends for four more years

James Topping’s side came close to earning a semi-final but fell to Fiji.

2024-07-26T07:30:04Z

Where is Linford Christie now? How Olympic hero went from Britain's fastest man to a shrewd businessman after doping ban

The 64-year-old is the only Brit to win gold at the four major athletic events - the Olympic Games, the World Championships, the European Championships and the Commonwealth Games.

2024-07-25T20:55:48Z

Derek Chisora and Joe Joyce will put on a rip-roaring spectacle in a demolition derby that will see one or both warriors bow out with a bang, writes JEFF POWELL

JEFF POWELL: Two Big Ol' Boys will knock the living daylights out of each other this Saturday night in what will be the last fight for at least one of them.

2024-07-26T17:29:09Z

F1 Belgian GP: Verstappen tops wet FP3 as Stroll crashes

Max Verstappen topped a soaking wet final practice which saw very little running after Lance Stroll crashed

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Man City players train in New York's Central Park before meeting fans at a party on 5th Avenue, including a group of crying Jack Grealish admirers

City's players had a short training session in New York's Central Park. Grealish, Erling Haaland and Co were seen jogging through the famous green space, before having a quick kickabout.

2024-07-26T14:13:59Z

Liverpool sweat over fitness of Curtis Jones after he goes off with injury in pre-season win over Real Betis... days after saying he's the 'happiest he's ever been' under new boss Arne Slot

Liverpool boss Arne Slot is anxiously awaiting news of midfielder Curtis Jones after he was forced out of the club's pre-season friendly against Real Betis.

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Charles Barkley rips the NBA over rejection of TNT Sports' bid to match Amazon's '$1.9 billion' offer as he breaks his silence in emotional statement

Basketball Hall of Famer and 'Inside the NBA' analyst Charles Barkley has released a statement after the NBA rejected TNT Sports' bid to match an offer for the league's rights.

2024-07-26T16:28:47Z

Another quarter-final exit as Ireland ask for too much even on a night of unruly upsets

Ireland’s men’s sevens journey ends with defeat to Fiji.

2024-07-25T21:02:39Z

Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in the women's 3m synchronised diving - after a disastrous error from Australia's pair

It looked as if the pair had lost out going into the final round as Australia only needed a score of 58.68 to overtake them.

2024-07-27T10:01:42Z

Queen Mary proves she's still an Aussie at heart as she visits our athletes before taking in the Paris Olympics Opening ceremony

Queen Mary of Denmark has shown her enduring connection to Australia by visiting the nation's athletes just ahead of the official start of the Paris Games on Saturday morning.

2024-07-26T22:14:53Z

Poll: Who do you think will win tomorrow's All-Ireland senior football final?

Armagh and Galway will go head-to-head for the Sam Maguire Cup.

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Going for gold! Mail Sport writers pick Team GB's top medal hopes for the Paris Olympics and give their favourite memories from past Games

The Paris Olympics are officially underway and Team GB will be hoping to rack up a big collection of medals over the coming weeks.

2024-07-27T08:16:30Z

Pádraig Harrington in contention at Carnoustie as Power sits seven off lead in Minnesota

Meanwhile, Leona Maguire is battling to make the cut in Canada.

2024-07-26T22:14:16Z

Rafael Nadal could follow Andy Murray in pulling out of the men's singles tournament at the Paris Olympics

Nadal is currently scheduled to face Hungary's Marton Fucsovics in the first round of the singles on Sunday, with the winner likely to meet Novak Djokovic in round two.

2024-07-26T07:12:39Z

McLaren set for summer decision over making Norris drivers’ title shot a priority

McLaren to assess whether it will prioritise Lando Norris over Oscar Piastri in his fight with Max Verstappen for the Formula 1 drivers' championship title.

2024-07-27T07:28:38Z

Lewis Hamilton tells Max Verstappen to 'act like a world champion' in a SAVAGE dig at his old rival following their collision at the Hungarian Grand Prix last weekend

The Dutchman's car was lifted into the air after he locked up during a bid to overtake Hamilton on lap 63 and clipped his front right tyre.

2024-07-25T18:55:28Z

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.

2024-07-26T18:14:15Z

Tim Henman Exclusive: What did I say to Andy when we embraced on Centre Court? It was a line from our favourite movie Wedding Crashers!

It was a tender moment between two legends of British tennis. Andy Murray's emotional farewell to Wimbledon had already included a tearjerker of an interview with Sue Barker.

2024-07-26T16:44:07Z

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.

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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.

2024-07-26T21:59:58Z

Max Verstappen quickest in practice for the Belgian Grand Prix... but his hopes of victory take a huge dent as his 10-PLACE grid penalty for changing his engine is confirmed

HENRY CLARK IN SPA: Verstappen finished more than half a second clear of McLaren's Oscar Piastri with Williams' Alex Albon third quickest.

2024-07-26T13:28:20Z

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.

2024-07-23T18:50:07Z

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.

2024-07-26T22:44:52Z

Olivia Dunne shows off impressive balance beam skills ahead of fifth year with LSU gymnastics

The national championship winning gymnast, who recently confirmed she will return to college for one final season, shared a video of herself practicing some new skills on the balance beam.

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Player guide: The Armagh side seeking to bring back Sam Maguire for the first time since 2002

Kieran McGeeney has been ten years in creating a panel to emulate his own team that he captained.

2024-07-27T05:07:56Z

Former Wallabies star backs Aussie Sevens team to stun Fiji at Paris Olympics after heavy rain during Opening Ceremony

Former Wallabies star Morgan Turinui believes Australia can stage a boilover and beat the might of Fiji in their Sevens Rugby semi-final at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.

2024-07-27T07:46:23Z

Former Premier League winner announces his retirement from football aged 37... and claims 'playing with Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney' was a 'dream come true'

The defender played for nine different clubs across the Premier League and EFL during a career that stretched over 18 years.

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Harry Maguire opens up on 'toughest moment of my career' after missing Euro 2024 and the FA Cup final - and insists he's 'never been told' he isn't wanted at Man United

CHRIS WHEELER IN LOS ANGELES: Harry Maguire has opened up about missing out on Euro 2024 and the FA Cup final, describing it as the 'toughest moment of my career'.

2024-07-26T09:27:58Z

Chelsea's £30m new boy Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall insists the Blues can be a 'serious force' under Enzo Maresca and tips him to surprise his sceptics... as he opens up on his dream of playing for England

INTERVIEW BY KIERAN GILL: Dewsbury-Hall is in an odd position at Chelsea. He is brand new and yet knows the head coach better than anyone after winning the Championship under him.

2024-07-26T16:29:06Z

MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Red Devils enjoy record sales for new away kit, Erik ten Hag and Co get fast-tracked through LAX - and one star sleeps through almost the ENTIRE 11-hour trip to Los Angeles

CHRIS WHEELER: Sir Dave Brailsford's marginal gains approach had played a part in United designing a meticulous plan for the players which included wearing tailored compression garments.

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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.

2024-07-27T09:16:46Z

Sarah Lavin and Shane Lowry lead Team Ireland down the Seine in Olympic opening ceremony

Thousands turned out to watch the opening parade travel down a six-kilometre stretch of the River Seine.

2024-07-26T19:36:18Z

CEO admits Canada may have used a drone to spy on Ireland before World Cup clash

Canada coach Bev Priestman has been suspended amid a major fallout over the extent of drone use among Canadian teams.

2024-07-26T13:27:37Z

Player guide: The Galway team chasing first All-Ireland senior title in 23 years

Padraic Joyce’s team contest the final for the second time in three seasons.

2024-07-27T05:22:55Z