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O’Connor secures heptathlon gold

Kate O’Connor gives another golden performance in front of buoyant Irish crowd in Birmingham - The Irish Times

Dundalk’s Kate O’Connor clinches European heptathlon gold in Birmingham with 6,751 points, her seventh consecutive championship medal. High winds affected recor

Pretoria: All Blacks defeat Bulls 50-19 in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour

Eight-try All Blacks thump Bulls 50-19 in Pretoria

The All Blacks dominated the Bulls 50-19 in Pretoria, scoring eight tries in a thrilling Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour match. A perfect warm-up before facing th

Birmingham sees Great Britain’s relay teams secure double gold at European Athletics Championships

European Athletics Championships 2026: Amy Hunt claims third gold as Dina Asher-Smith makes history

Great Britain’s 4x100m relay teams clinched double gold at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. Both men’s and women’s teams delivered stellar pe

Anfield to host Liverpool vs Como friendly double-header

Preseason friendly LIVE: Liverpool vs Como - text updates, stats & head-to-head

Liverpool will play two pre-season friendly matches against Como 1907 at Anfield on Sunday, concluding their preparations for the new Premier League season.

Tottenham Hotspur to host Hoffenheim in pre-season friendlies

Tottenham Hotspur vs Hoffenheim: Club Friendlies stats & head-to-head

Tottenham Hotspur will host German side Hoffenheim in two pre-season friendly matches this weekend. The first game is at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.

Everton vs. Lille: Pre-Season Showdown at Hill Dickinson Stadium

Everton vs Lille: Starting Lineups, TV and Live Streams, How to Watch Online

Everton faces LOSC Lille in their final pre-season match at Hill Dickinson Stadium on August 15th. Don’t miss Everton’s only home pre-season game!

Liverpool continues transfer activity as window nears close

Liverpool transfer state of play as two more deals close and talks over another - Liverpool Echo

Liverpool intensifies transfer activity as the window closes, with new coach Andoni Iraola shaping the squad for a competitive season. Stay updated on player mo

Birmingham sees Audrey Werro claim 800m gold over Keely Hodgkinson

European Athletics Championships 2026: Keely Hodgkinson takes 800m silver behind Swiss rival Audrey Werro

Audrey Werro wins 800m gold in Birmingham, setting a new championship record of 1:54.81 and denying Keely Hodgkinson a third European title.

Newbury, Newmarket, and Ripon set for Saturday racing selections

Saturday tips: five to follow from five of our experts - Racing TV

Get the latest racing selections for Newbury, Newmarket, and Ripon this Saturday. Discover top contenders like River Spey and expert analysis for your bets.

Wolverhampton Wanderers draw with Blackburn Rovers in Championship opener

Championship LIVE: Wolverhampton Wanderers v Blackburn Rovers - text updates, scores, stats & head-to-head

Wolverhampton Wanderers draw with Blackburn Rovers in their Championship opener. Relive Wolves’ return to the second tier after eight years in this match report