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Pep Guardiola rules Manchester City out of Kylian Mbappe race - ‘You know where he wants to go’

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has ruled his treble-winners out of the race to sign PSG forward Kylian Mbappe, telling reporters “you know where he wants to go.” Mbappe made waves in the early summer transfer window knockings when a letter he sent PSG in the summer of 2022 came to light, saying that he would not activate his player option for the 2024-25 season and instead planned to leave on a free in the summer of 2024. Ad Whilst Mbappe has insisted he doesn’t want to go anywhere this summer, that hasn’t stopped speculation that PSG will push for him to leave during the close season in order to get some kind of transfer fee for him.

CEO Ali Oliver is urging schools to create more diverse sports programmes

By Megan Armitage Youth Sport Trust CEO Ali Oliver is encouraging schools across the country to create a fun and inclusive sporting programme for all children. Ad The 52-year-old was present at Kensington Primary School in London on Monday for a day of active fun and physical exercise as part of National School Sports Week.

US Open: Rory McIlroy ‘would go through 100 Sundays like this’ to scoop another major after falling short

Rory McIlroy is determined to get his hands on another major title and said he “would go through 100 Sundays like this” to finish on top once more. He was narrowly outdone to the US Open trophy by American Wyndham Clark who clinched his first major by one shot on Sunday. Ad McIlroy was in contention throughout the contest but a bogey on the 14th hole proved pivotal to the final outcome.

Rachael Mackenzie is urging children to get active

Thai boxing's Rachael Mackenzie is championing for every child to get active after admitting sport saved her life. The 43-year-old from Bradford struggled with an eating disorder and suicidal thoughts at an early age, before finding her inner strength through sport.

Andy Murray: Is three-time Grand Slam champion a Wimbledon contender after 10 straight grass wins?

At the peak of his powers, a 10-match winning streak wouldn't have seemed that special for Andy Murray. These days, metal hip and all, it means a little bit more. Ad Murray's decision to skip the French Open could not have been vindicated more over the last fortnight.

Topley hungrier than ever after World Cup heartbreak

Reece Topley revealed he is hungrier than ever to be part of England's World Cup squad this autumn after injury heartbreak denied him a part of last year's T20 triumph in Australia. The Surrey left-arm seamer suffered an ankle injury tripping on a boundary rope on the eve of the T20 World Cup in October last year, before being dealt a further blow when his stint in the IPL was cut short following a dislocated shoulder. Ad But the 29-year-old insists the pair of setbacks have only made him more determined to ensure he is on the plane to India as England seek to defend the title they won four years ago.

Bazball can lift mood of the nation, says England legend Gower

David Gower is backing Bazball to emulate the impact of the 2005 and 1981 Ashes and lift the mood of the nation if England can regain the urn this summer. The most hotly-anticipated series for some time got underway at Edgbaston on Friday, with Ben Stokes' and Brendon McCullum's bold new side looking to win the Ashes back for the first time since 2017. Ad Pat Cummins' Australia dominated the last series Down Under but England have been on a transformative journey since then under the new leadership of captain Stokes and coach McCullum.

Lando Norris questions Canada Grand Prix penalty decision for ‘unsportsmanlike behaviour’ - ‘It doesn’t make sense’

McLaren driver Lando Norris has questioned a five-second penalty issued to him by the FIA during Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix for “unsportsmanlike behaviour”. The Brit crossed the finish line in 9th place but after his penalty was applied, dropped to 13th between Pierre Gasly in 12th and Yuki Tsunoda in 14th. Ad He fell behind team-mate Oscar Piastri under safety car conditions during the race and when McLaren later executed a double-stack of pit stops, Norris was fortunate that he did not have to wait for too long while Piastri was serviced.

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Pep Guardiola rules Manchester City out of Kylian Mbappe race - ‘You know where he wants to go’

CEO Ali Oliver is urging schools to create more diverse sports programmes

US Open: Rory McIlroy ‘would go through 100 Sundays like this’ to scoop another major after falling short

Rachael Mackenzie is urging children to get active

Andy Murray: Is three-time Grand Slam champion a Wimbledon contender after 10 straight grass wins?

Topley hungrier than ever after World Cup heartbreak

Bazball can lift mood of the nation, says England legend Gower

Lando Norris questions Canada Grand Prix penalty decision for ‘unsportsmanlike behaviour’ - ‘It doesn’t make sense’