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Peaty withdraws from European Championships to take an extended break from swimming

Adam Peaty has withdrawn from the British team for the European Championships and plans to take a prolonged break from swimming ahead of the 2023 season. Peaty, along with James Guy and Alys Thomas, has elected not to compete in the Games, which start in Rome on Thursday. Ad Peaty won his first Commonwealth gold in the 50m breaststroke but suffered defeat in the 100m event for the first time in eight years, finishing fourth.

The cowboy parking firms plaguing the streets near Manchester Airport

A crackdown has been launched on cowboy parking firms around Manchester Airport. It comes after an onslaught of complaints about cars parked on the residential streets of Wythenshawe or on muddy fields around the hub.

Special Olympics swimmer Teagen Purvis getting familiar with podium at Canada Summer Games

The Selkirk Dolphins Swim Club might have to build an extra trophy shelf for Teagen Purvis, who on Tuesday won her third medal of the Canada Summer Games.

Angry Russell Martin tells Swansea City players it's 'sink or swim time' as two strikers on brink of exit

Russell Martin blew up with his Swansea City players following their penalty shootout loss to Oxford United in the Carabao Cup.

Swimmer Regan Smith turns pro, leaves Stanford to be coached by Bob Bowman

Swimmer Regan Smith, a three-time Tokyo Olympic medalist, turned professional after her freshman year of college, leaving Stanford to be coached by Bob Bowman at Arizona State.

Marquez back in training and planning Austria visit

Repsol Honda’s Marc Marquez is continuing his rehabilitation from surgery with another medical check scheduled for later this month.

Sport England chief backs Birmingham to benefit from 'meaningful' legacy

ON THE field of play, there is no question that Birmingham 2022 has been a success but for Sport England chief executive Tim Hollingsworth, it is the long-term legacy that will define these Commonwealth Games. Organised at relatively short notice after initial host Durban was forced to pull out, Birmingham has lived up to its reputation as one of Britain's youngest and most diverse cities.

Commonwealth Games Chief Looks To Bright, "Edgy" Future

The Commonwealth Games must be "modern and edgy" to stay relevant to a young audience, according to federation chief Katie Sadleir, who praised 2022 host city Birmingham for an "outstanding job". The 57-year-old former synchronised swimmer said the Games must show how "they are different and individual" from other events in a cluttered sporting calendar.

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Peaty withdraws from European Championships to take an extended break from swimming

The cowboy parking firms plaguing the streets near Manchester Airport

Special Olympics swimmer Teagen Purvis getting familiar with podium at Canada Summer Games

Angry Russell Martin tells Swansea City players it's 'sink or swim time' as two strikers on brink of exit

Swimmer Regan Smith turns pro, leaves Stanford to be coached by Bob Bowman

Marquez back in training and planning Austria visit

Sport England chief backs Birmingham to benefit from 'meaningful' legacy

Commonwealth Games Chief Looks To Bright, "Edgy" Future