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Emotional Kennedy leads Britain's para rowers to glory in Munich

Erin Kennedy and Britain's para rowers delivered a remarkable display of fortitude to grab mixed coxed four gold at the multi-sport European Championships. Plymouth cox Kennedy, 30, was diagnosed with breast cancer three months ago and had two rounds of chemotherapy before being named in the squad for Munich. Ad But she refused to let that stop her steering Britain to glory as she joined forces with Francesca Allen, Oliver Stanhope, Edward Fuller and Giedre Rakauskaite to help cap a memorable weekend for British Rowing at Munich's 1972 Olympic Regatta Centre.

Leyden and Britain's rowing quad to take on the worlds after European gold

Jess Leyden and Britain's quadruple scullers waltzed to multi-sport European Championship glory then roared — bring on the Worlds. Todmorden rower Leyden, 27, joined forces with Lucy Glover, Lola Anderson and Georgie Brayshaw to beat the Netherlands in Munich on a super Saturday for British Rowing. Ad Their gold medal marked one of four won by Britain on the day — including three in a row — as the women's quadruple scullers' dominant display built further momentum ahead of next month's World Championships in Racice.

'Crazy how quick we judge' - Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp hits out at Darwin Nunez and Erling Haaland critics

Jurgen Klopp thinks that it is too early to judge Premier League newcomers Erling Haaland and Darwin Nunez. Nunez scored and provided an assist in Liverpool’s first league game of the season, a 2-2 draw with Fulham at Craven Cottage. The Uruguay international is due to feature again for the Merseyside club when they face Crystal Palace on Monday night.

European champion Stanford says British triathlon is in safe hands

NON STANFORD believes the future of British triathlon is in safe hands after competing in her final major international race in Munich. The Welsh star, 33, was crowned European women's champion at the multi-sport event on Friday before turning her attention to the mixed team relay event 48 hours later. Ad She joined forces with inexperienced trio Iona Miller, Hamish Reilly and Ben Dijkstra but was unable to haul herself back onto the podium as they slogged their way to a 12th-place finish.

Gadirova dazzles to defend European floor title

JESSICA GADIROVA delivered a dazzling routine to defend her European floor title and then roared — bring on the worlds in Liverpool. The Coventry gymnast, 17, racked up a stunning score of 14.00 to beat Martina Maggio and Angela Andreoli and emulate her memorable exploits in Basel last year at the multi-sport event. Ad Gadirova competed after her Italian opponents to pull off a daring, bold routine on the final time she will ever perform it on the major international stage.

US Open: 'I want him to play' - Daniil Medvedev ‘would love’ to see Novak Djokovic at Flushing Meadows

Daniil Medvedev says he “would love” to see Novak Djokovic play at the US Open amid uncertainty surrounding the Wimbledon champion’s participation. Djokovic is on the entry list at Flushing Meadows, which takes place from August 29 to September 11, but is set to be refused entry into the United States due to his vaccination status. Ad However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), who are responsible for the health and safety of US residents, issued new guidance last week to relax rules regarding social distancing and quarantine.

Kieran Reilly looking for golden revenge after silver in Munich

Kieran Reilly vowed to inflict revenge on red-hot rival Anthony Jeanjean after clinching a stunning silver medal at the multi-sport European Championships. The Newcastle BMX ace, 21, finished second behind the Frenchman in Saturday night's freestyle final after pulling off a dizzying routine in Munich. Ad Reilly racked up a second run score of 92.30 to haul himself onto the podium but was unable to eclipse Jeanjean, 24, whose thrilling effort of 93.60 propelled him to gold.

McKellar describes silver as 'redemption' for women's eight

Rowan McKellar and Britain's women's eight rowers admit their multi-sport European Championship silver felt like 'redemption' after navigating a choppy 12 months both on and off the water. Glasgow star McKellar, 28, helped fire Britain's women's four to one of four gold medals won on Saturday and followed up those heroics by clinching a silver on Sunday in Munich.

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Emotional Kennedy leads Britain's para rowers to glory in Munich

Leyden and Britain's rowing quad to take on the worlds after European gold

'Crazy how quick we judge' - Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp hits out at Darwin Nunez and Erling Haaland critics

European champion Stanford says British triathlon is in safe hands

Gadirova dazzles to defend European floor title

US Open: 'I want him to play' - Daniil Medvedev ‘would love’ to see Novak Djokovic at Flushing Meadows

Kieran Reilly looking for golden revenge after silver in Munich

McKellar describes silver as 'redemption' for women's eight