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'I no longer want to hide myself' - Czech international Jakub Jankto comes out as gay

Czech Republic international Jakub Jankto has become the highest profile current male footballer to announce he is gay.

Jonny Cooper fully at ease with decision to end Dublin career

It's just over six weeks since Jonny Cooper called time on his inter-county career with Dublin. In his 11 years wearing the navy and blue, Cooper won seven All-Ireland senior titles and was twice selected as an All Star. He also captained his county.

Liverpool 'hugely disappointed' by leak of report into Champions League final

Liverpool are "hugely disappointed" an independent review into the chaotic scenes at May's Champions League final has been leaked. UEFA commissioned a team led by Portuguese Dr Tiago Brandao Rodrigues to look into events at the Stade de France, where dangerous congestion problems saw kick-off delayed, fans locked out and heavy-handed Paris police tear-gas supporters.

Norris: F1 drivers should be treated as schoolchildren

Lando Norris had told the FIA that Formula One drivers should not be treated like school children and hopes the sport's governing body will be pressured into a U-turn over its decision to ban them from making political statements. F1's governing body has updated its rules to prevent "political, religious or personal" comments being said without prior approval. The FIA's controversial clampdown comes after drivers - including seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton and the recently-retired Sebastian Vettel - have spoken out on issues such as racism, diversity and the environment in recent seasons.