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Foster backing Peaty to clinch third Olympic title next summer despite break

British swimming legend Mark Foster is confident Adam Peaty will claim a third successive Olympic title next summer in Paris despite his current break from the top of the sport. Peaty spoke candidly about his struggles with mental health earlier this year and is not part of the British team competing at the World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan over the next fortnight. Ad The 28-year-old currently holds both the 50m and 100m breaststroke world records and is the two-time Olympic champion in the latter.

Wimbledon 2023: Ons Jabeur 'going for revenge' in final after becoming a 'different player' in last six months

Ons Jabeur says she's “going for revenge” in the Wimbledon final following last year’s heartbreaking defeat and believes she wouldn’t have won her epic semi-final as recently as six months ago. The Tunisian made to it to a second consecutive final at SW19 by coming from a set and a break down to beat world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka in a Centre Court classic on Thursday.

Manchester United fined €300,000 by UEFA for breaching strict Financial Fair Play rules imposed on club

Manchester United have been struck with a €300,000 (£256,785) fine by UEFA after being penalised for minor Financial Fair Play (FFP) breaches. The fine covers a four-year period where breaches were committed between 2019 and 2022.

Rayan Cherki: The Lyon attacking midfielder and ‘exceptional dribbler’ on Chelsea's radar

If the reports are to be believed, Chelsea are preparing to get their transfer window up and running in the next few days with the signing of Rayan Cherki from Olympique Lyonnais. Chelsea signed Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson at the start of the transfer window but have been quiet since, instead focusing on outgoings than incomings. Ad But reports across the media sphere are linking them to Cherki, 19, as Lyon are currently suffering from transfer sanctions (more on that later).

Tadej Pogacar confused by Jumbo-Visma tactics at Tour de France on Stage 12 – 'Strange to see'

Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) admits Jumbo-Visma's tactics on Thursday were «strange to see» after watching his rivals throw everything at getting a rider in the day's breakaway. With Jonas Vingegaard in the yellow jersey, and three big days in the mountains to come, it was perhaps surprising to see Jumbo-Visma so committed to animating Stage 12 from the off – with Wout van Aert, Wilco Kelderman and Tiesj Benoot all enjoying sustained stints off the front. Ad Such was the unrelenting and furious nature of the start that Vingegaard was forced to ride aggressively to put out fires his team-mates could not, potentially depleting his energy stores.

Team England upgraded to 4x100m relay Commonwealth Champions as Nigeria disqualified due to Anti-Doping Rule Violation

Team England women's 4x100m relay squad have been upgraded to Commonwealth Champions in Birmingham following the disqualification of Nigeria. Nigeria were the original winners of the race but have been disqualified over an Anti-Doping Rule Violation. Ad Asha Philip, Imani-Lara Lansiquot, Bianca Williams and Daryll Neita made up the Team England squad that completed the race in 42.41 seconds.

Major League Cricket ‘can be right up there’ with IPL, says former England World Cup winner Liam Plunkett

Former England fast bowler Liam Plunkett says Major League Cricket can be “just behind” the Indian Premier League. The MLC could become the biggest T20 franchise tournament in the world the 38-year-old said, following Texas Super Kings’ victory over Los Angeles Knight Riders by 69 runs in the opening match in Dallas. Ad Plunkett is set to make his debut for San Francisco Unicorns on Friday and has predicted a bright future for the league.

Speedway Grand Prix: Fredrik Lindgren faces ‘really tough’ challenge to overcome Bartosz Zmarzlik, says Tony Rickardsson

Round six of the 2023 FIM Speedway Grand Prix will see Swedish star Fredrik Lindgren looking to make an impact on home turf when they line up at the Skrotfrag Arena in Malilla. Veteran rider Lindgren will look to continue what has been a decent season thus far as he sits third in the championship standings at the halfway stage. Ad A win and two further final appearances see the 37-year-old riding high but, despite his lofty position, is currently 22 points off leader Bartosz Zmarzlik with the reigning world champion looking seemingly unstoppable.

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Foster backing Peaty to clinch third Olympic title next summer despite break

Wimbledon 2023: Ons Jabeur 'going for revenge' in final after becoming a 'different player' in last six months

Manchester United fined €300,000 by UEFA for breaching strict Financial Fair Play rules imposed on club

Rayan Cherki: The Lyon attacking midfielder and ‘exceptional dribbler’ on Chelsea's radar

Tadej Pogacar confused by Jumbo-Visma tactics at Tour de France on Stage 12 – 'Strange to see'

Team England upgraded to 4x100m relay Commonwealth Champions as Nigeria disqualified due to Anti-Doping Rule Violation

Major League Cricket ‘can be right up there’ with IPL, says former England World Cup winner Liam Plunkett

Speedway Grand Prix: Fredrik Lindgren faces ‘really tough’ challenge to overcome Bartosz Zmarzlik, says Tony Rickardsson