Marcus Thuram and Timothy Weah add touch of nostalgia to Italian renaissance
On an autumn evening a little under three years ago, Marcus Thuram arrived at Italy’s most fabled stadium. A zealous steward was reluctant to let him in.
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Jasper Philipsen sprints to victory at Tour de France as Adam Yates retains yellow jersey
Belgian sprinter Jasper Philipsen outpaced and outmuscled the other fast men to take the high-speed bunch finish at the end of Stage 3 of the Tour de France on Monday.
Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek ease into Wimbledon second round
Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek both eased into second round of Wimbledon after straight-set victories on Monday.
Steven Gerrard performs U-turn and agrees to become Al Ettifaq manager
Steven Gerrard has agreed to become the manager of Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq.
Ons Jabeur wants level playing field as Arab women take tennis by storm
For the first time in history, there are two Arab women seeded in a Grand Slam and Tunisian Ons Jabeur is thrilled to be sharing the spotlight with Egypt’s Mayar Sherif at Wimbledon this fortnight.
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe hails 'exceptional' new signing Sandro Tonali
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has hailed Sandro Tonali as “an exceptional talent” after the midfielder completed his move from AC Milan.
Mauricio Pochettino needs period of calm at Chelsea after manic summer of transfers
On his first Monday in his new job, Mauricio Pochettino should this morning watch out for the revolving door at Chelsea headquarters. As he settles in as manager, he can anticipate as many farewells as greetings, his urgent challenge to reduce the wild guesswork around what his first line-up will look like come mid-August and the opening fixture of the new Premier League season against Liverpool.
Australia spinner Nathan Lyon ruled out of remaining Ashes Tests by calf tear
Australia spinner Nathan Lyon has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series after suffering a significant calf tear while fielding on day two of the second Test at Lord’s.