Algerian boxer Imane Khelif wins gold medal at Paris Olympics after facing scrutiny over misconceptions about her sex
PARIS (AP) — Algerian boxer Imane Khelif wins gold medal at Paris Olympics after facing scrutiny over misconceptions about her sex.
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The TelegraphMan City could be expelled from all competitions, not just the Premier League
Manchester City are in danger of being thrown out of more than just the Premier League if they are found guilty of serious breaches of its financial rules.
- The Telegraph
Inter Milan frustrate impotent Manchester City
This was more of a maybe than a definitely from Manchester City. In what was their biggest game of the season so far – before an even bigger game as they host Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday – they drew an extremely rare and unexpected blank.
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New Champions League format: How many points are needed in the ‘Swiss model’ for 2024-25?
This season’s Champions League has a radically different feel and rhythm with Europe’s premier club competition switching to a 36-team “Swiss Model”.
- The Telegraph
Emma Raducanu vows to play more often after reaching quarter-finals in Korea
Emma Raducanu offered an unexpected take on her controversial scheduling issues on Thursday, stressing the importance of match play and claiming that she had been “nursing a few niggles in the last couple months that I kept pretty quiet”.
- Deadline
‘Squid Game’ Season 2 Teaser Trailer Sees Seong Gi-hun Looking For Revenge
Netflix dropped a new teaser tonight for Season 2 of Squid Game. The streamer released the clip as part of its Geeked Week event in Atlanta. The clip opens with a clearly tense Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) holding a gun on an approaching masked figure. It quickly shifts to the new participants preparing to begin a …
- Evening Standard
'He’s won already': Jorginho backs Raheem Sterling to shine at Arsenal ahead of north London derby debut
The winger made a shock move across London on Deadline Day
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Hamilton says 'racial element' to FIA president's comments on drivers swearing during F1 races
Lewis Hamilton said Thursday there was a “racial element” to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s recent comments regarding drivers swearing during Formula 1 races. In an interview with motorsport.com, Ben Sulayem said "we have to differentiate between our sport — motorsport — and rap music” when referring to drivers having a responsibility to stop swearing on the radio. “We’re not rappers, you know," Ben Sulayem said.
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David Raya spares Arsenal’s blushes with miraculous save in Atalanta draw
A good goalkeeper cannot win you a match but he can certainly prevent you from losing it, as David Raya did for Arsenal here. In a footballing storm conjured by an endlessly awkward Atalanta side, Arsenal’s point was Raya’s point. Arsenal’s survival was Raya’s work.
- The Telegraph
Salvatore ‘Toto’ Schillaci, wide-eyed legend of Italia 90, dies aged 59
Salvatore ‘Toto’ Schillaci, the former Italy and Juventus striker, has died at the age of 59.
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Retirement can make you feel 'like an alien' in tennis, says Federer
Roger Federer said on Wednesday staying involved with tennis in retirement helped him avoid feeling "like an alien" ahead of this week's Laver Cup in Berlin.Federer, who helped create the tournament, retired at the Laver Cup in London two years ago and has since stayed involved with the competition as an ambassador.
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How Ademola Lookman went from Premier League also-ran to Ballon d’Or nominee
There are four London-born players on the 30-man shortlist for this year’s Ballon d’Or, and three of them will be on the pitch when Arsenal meet Atalanta in northern Italy on Thursday night. You can probably guess two quite easily: Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice are among the most recognisable faces in the European game.
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Coco Gauff splits with coach Brad Gilbert after more than a year and one Grand Slam title together
Coco Gauff split from coach Brad Gilbert after more than a year and one Grand Slam title together, the pair announced Wednesday via separate messages on social media. The end of their partnership comes 2 1/2 weeks after Gauff's defense of her 2023 championship at the U.S. Open unraveled amid 19 double-faults during a 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 loss to Emma Navarro in the fourth round at Flushing Meadows. It was after a first-round exit at Wimbledon last season that Gauff really took off with the help of the coaching duo of Gilbert and Pere Riba.
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Indian bowlers finally getting due recognition, says Gambhir
Indian cricket fans are traditionally obsessed with batsmen but star pacemen, including yorker king Jasprit Bumrah, were finally bringing overdue recognition to the side's bowlers, coach Gautam Gambhir said Wednesday."Jasprit Bumrah is the best fast bowler in the world in all three formats," he said.
- People
Simone Biles Says It's 'Not a Big Deal' After Video Shows Judges Missed Inquiry That Could Have Been Another Gold
The 11-time Olympic medalist might have won a 12th had an inquiry on her behalf been registered, video footage shows
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‘Two of the best saves’: Mikel Arteta hails David Raya after Atalanta heroics
The manager said after David Raya’s penalty save earned Arsenal a 0-0 draw at Atalanta: ‘This season he’s been exceptional. You need that at this level’
- CNN
Hollywood Minute: Jennifer Lopez’s rom-com return
A JLo and Brett Goldstein rom-com, Peter Dinklage and Josh Brolin team-up, and a first look at Cillian Murphy’s latest. Rick Damigella reports.
- The Telegraph
Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois: When the fight is, how to watch it and the undercard line-up
Anthony Joshua bids to become a three-time world heavyweight champion on Saturday as he faces Daniel Dubois for the IBF belt in an all-British showdown at Wembley Stadium.
- TVLine.com
Squid Game Season 2: Gi-hun Is Drawn Back Into Deadly Game in New Teaser
After a very long wait, Netflix is hitting “play” on a new Squid Game teaser. In the above first look at Season 2 (premiering Thursday, Dec. 26) — released as part of the streamer’s Geeked Week 2024 — Seong Gi-hun is pulled back into the deadly world of the game, which “will not stop,” the teaser ominously …
- The Telegraph
How David Raya made one of the best double saves in Champions League history
With the game appearing to drift away from Arsenal in Bergamo on Thursday night, goalkeeper David Raya stepped up to make an extraordinary double save from the penalty spot to keep the Champions League game with Atalanta evenly poised at 0-0. Here, Telegraph Sport breaks down what may just be one of the greatest pieces of shot-stopping in Champions League history.
- USA TODAY
Watch these puppies enjoy and end-of-summer pool party
Watch these dogs have their day at a season-ending community pool party!