Balloch's Ross Murdoch labels Commonwealth Games success "a good way to end"
Balloch’s Ross Murdoch turned back the clock to secure a 50m breaststroke bronze and bring the curtain down on his swimming career.
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World media react to Rangers Euro glory as cowering USG spooked by legendary Ibrox Monster
In the week where a supposed sighting of the Loch Ness monster turned out to be an Alpaca going for a quick swim, the Belgian press managed to link Union Saint-Gilloise’s Ibrox drubbing to the mythical creature. The Jupiler Pro League side were left licking their wounds as they departed Glasgow as the Champions League victims on a night of history for Rangers as they overturned a two-goal first leg deficit in Europe for the first time ever.
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Adam Peaty has withdrawn from the British team for the European Championships and plans to take a prolonged break from swimming ahead of the 2023 season.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.