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Heatwave Strains Farms as Ireland’s O’Connor Takes Heptathlon Second
England’s drought is hitting livestock and pasture, while reports of an injured orca off Spain raise concern. Kate O’Connor sits second in Birmingham’s European heptathlon.
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US flag football team stunned by American Samoa in shocking first loss in 14 years
The United States men’s flag football national team suffered a surprise defeat to American Samoa on Friday, ending a 14-year unbeaten run. The result is notable because the American side had not lost a match since 2012, making the upset a rare setback for one of the sport’s dominant teams. The article presents the loss…
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‘Beef’ Creator Lee Sung Jin on Abandoning His Tom Brady Heist Plot and the Finneas, Cailee Spaeny Emmy Snubs
Lee Sung Jin said he felt both delighted and disappointed after “Beef” received 16 Emmy nominations, the most for any limited or anthology series this year. The recognition made him the first Asian television creator to earn multiple writing, directing and producing nominations for the same series twice, but he was concerned that cast members…
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Scheffler equals course record to lead first play-off event
Scottie Scheffler matched the TPC Southwind course record with a nine-under-par 61 to take a three-shot lead after the second round of the St Jude Championship in Memphis. The world number one strengthened his position at the opening FedEx Cup play-off event, where strong results determine qualification for the next stages. Scheffler made five birdies…
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Hodgkinson beaten to European gold by rival Werro
Keely Hodgkinson won silver in the women’s 800m at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, as Switzerland’s Audrey Werro prevented her from claiming a third consecutive European title. The result matters because it confirms Werro’s emergence as Hodgkinson’s leading rival, despite the British Olympic champion receiving strong home support from a sell-out crowd. Werro, 22,…
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‘Not going to be an issue’: Mikel Arteta relaxed about Arsenal contract situation
Mikel Arteta says he is unconcerned by his Arsenal contract expiring at the end of the coming season, stressing that he wants to stay and that both he and the club are comfortable with the timing of talks. His position matters as Arsenal begin their Premier League title defence, with Arteta now the division’s longest-serving…
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Raúl Jiménez’s injury-time penalty salvages point for Wolves against Blackburn
Wolves needed a stoppage-time penalty from returning striker Raúl Jiménez to draw 2-2 with Blackburn in their Championship opener. The result spared Wolves an embarrassing defeat in César Peixoto’s first league match after relegation, but underlined the pressure on a new manager and squad expected to challenge near the top. Marshall Munetsi gave Wolves an…
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Hodgkinson motivated for next race with Werro after 800m silver
Great Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson said she felt mixed emotions after winning silver in the women’s 800 metres at the European Athletics Championships. She was beaten to gold by rival Audrey Werro, but said the result had increased her motivation for their next race. Hodgkinson’s comments came in a post-race BBC interview following the final. The…
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Arsenal lead Hinshelwood race – Saturday’s gossip
Arsenal are reported to be leading the pursuit of Brighton midfielder Jack Hinshelwood, while several Premier League clubs are considering moves for Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen. The transfer speculation also includes Barcelona’s continued interest in Manchester City midfielder Rodri and Tottenham’s potential deal for Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo. Barcelona’s reported £60m third offer for Rodri…