Red Bull complete takeover of Premiership strugglers Newcastle
Austrian energy drink company Red Bull has taken full ownership of Newcastle Falcons, who will be renamed Newcastle Red Bulls, the Premiership Rugby side said on Tuesday.
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Games-'Strong candidate' India upbeat about 2030 Commonwealth Games after delegation visit
NEW DELHI :Robust backing from the government and a desire to stage big-ticket events make India a strong candidate to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, a top Indian Olympic Association (IOA) official told Reuters.
Carter feared racist abuse for James after penalty miss in Euros shootout
England defender Jess Carter said she felt a sigh of relief when her non-black teammates missed penalties during their shootout win over Sweden in the Women's Euro 2025 quarter-finals, fearing Lauren James would suffer "astronomical" racist abuse if the forward had been the only player to miss her spot-kick.
Dubai runners beat the heat at city's first Mallathon
At Dubai's newest racecourse, the finish line is just past the food court.
Pegula backs US Open mixed doubles overhaul but urges more dialogue
World number four Jessica Pegula said the controversial mixed doubles event at the U.S. Open could generate strong spectator interest but urged organisers to improve communication with players before making major format changes.
PSG sign Ukrainian defender Zabarnyi from Bournemouth on five-year deal
Paris St Germain have signed centre back Illia Zabarnyi from Premier League club Bournemouth on a five-year contract, the European champions said on Tuesday, with the 22-year-old becoming the French club's first Ukrainian player in history.
Raducanu pauses Cincinnati match over crying child
The disturbance caused by a crying child in the stands proved too much to handle for Emma Raducanu during her Cincinnati Open defeat by Aryna Sabalenka on Monday when the Briton appealed to a bemused chair umpire for action.
PREVIEW-Heavyweights begin 2027 World Cup squad build in Rugby Championship
CAPE TOWN :With two years to go until the Rugby World Cup in Australia, this year’s Rugby Championship offers an early glimpse into the plans of the southern hemisphere heavyweights as they start shaping their squads for the 2027 tournament.