Temple Club motocross track to host back-to-back memorial events
Motocross fans are in for a treat this weekend when the hugely popular Jeff Wright and Brian Bell Memorial events are held over successive days.
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Manchester City target Brighton Marc Cucurella to fill specialist left-back void - reports
Manchester City are thought to be considering a bid for Brighton left-back Marc Cucurella following an impressive debut season in the Premier League. The Guardian and Daily Mail are both reporting Pep Guardiola’s interest in the Spain defender, who joined from Getafe last season for £15m, with an offer of around £35m mentioned. Ad/> Cucurella has excelled since moving to the south coast, despite admitting he struggled at first to adapt because of a language barrier.
Stützle dealing with knee strain, status at Worlds unclear
Team Germany and Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stützle is dealing with a knee strain, and it is unclear if he will play again at the men's World Championship, according to TSN Hockey's Gord Miller.
Novak Djokovic 'wants revenge' as Mats Wilander discusses Serb's French Open chances
France first country to disobey EU rules says Aubry
'Media bias' towards Nottingham Forest over Huddersfield Town for play-off final explained
Part of the reason that strange rivalry has sprung up between Huddersfield Town and Nottingham Forest this season is down to media coverage. Terriers fans felt the preview to the FA Cup fifth-round clash between the two sides was treated as though Liverpool vs Forest was a more attractive prospect than Liverpool vs Town; understandably, that rankled.
Elaine Thompson-Herah, world record the buzz of Birmingham; Diamond League TV info
Last year, Elaine Thompson-Herah staked her claim as the greatest female sprinter in history by sweeping the Olympic 100m and 200m for a second time. This year, many are wondering whether she will break Florence Griffith-Joyner‘s 100m world record, though the Jamaican has made it clear it is not her focus.
Safe return of 'unlawfully detained' star Griner is a win WNBA community deserves
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Gimbert, adiós a los 42 años: "Fútbol, eternamente tuya"
«Fútbol, eternamente tuya; eternamente gracias», así se ha despedido, muy emocionada, Vanesa Gimbert (Bergara, 1980) del deporte que ha practicado toda su vida. Con a su carrera deportiva como jugadora y deja la puerta abierta de cara a poder trabajar en las bases del Athletic en un futuro próximo.