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British Cycling survey lays bare ‘toxic’ culture and declining morale among riders – after star Matt Richardson was sent home from World Championships in China over ‘misconduct’

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A British Cycling survey has uncovered a 'toxic culture' among riders - just days after Matt Richardson was kicked out of the World Championships for alleged discrimination

A British Cycling survey has laid bare the ‘toxic’ culture among riders – after star sprinter Matt Richardson was pulled from the World Championships over allegations of discriminatory language. There has been a significant fall in morale among riders and staff, the survey found, with around a third indicating they had seen ‘thoughtless, inappropriate, or … Read more

Football legend LUIS FIGO: Infantino’s behaviour is the lowest, most deceitful and cravenly self-interested I’ve ever seen. Nothing gets in the way of pleasing his friends and he must go NOW

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Portugal legend Luis Figo (right) pictured with under pressure FIFA president Gianni Infantino

I could write 10,000 words on the problems at FIFA. But the solution needs only three: Infantino must go. I have loved football all my life. I was a professional player for 20 years. And believe me, I have met some rogues in my time in the game. But what I have seen exposed in … Read more

British boxer Raven Chapman, 32, rushed to hospital and put in medically-induced coma after training incident in Denmark – as family start fundraiser to return her to the UK

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British boxer Raven Chapman is recovering after undergoing emergency brain surgery and spending almost two weeks in an induced coma

British boxer Raven Chapman is recovering after undergoing emergency brain surgery and spending almost two weeks in an induced coma following a serious injury sustained during sparring. The 32-year-old collapsed after a training session in Denmark on July 24 and was taken by air ambulance to hospital, where doctors diagnosed a brain haematoma and cerebral … Read more

Serena Williams, 44, steps up surprise tennis return ahead of US Open as she confirms doubles date with sister Venus, 46

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Serena (left) and Venus (right) Williams, pictured in 2022, are returning to the court together

Serena Williams is putting her Wimbledon injury behind her to once again step up her surprise return to tennis at the ripe old age of 44. The American icon, who has 23 majors in an incredible career, has confirmed she will participate in the women’s doubles alongside her sister Venus, 46, at the upcoming Cincinnati … Read more

Gianni Infantino REFUSES to resign as FIFA president: Under-fire chief apologises and vows to fight on as he breaks cover after being forced to abandon World Cup sale plans

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino (right) and FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafström (left) appeared in high spirits while watching a women's AFCON game on Wednesday night

Shameless Gianni Infantino has been given the ‘full support’ of FIFA’s top brass – and is set to remain as president – after summoning execs to crisis talks in Morocco.  At the end of another extraordinary day in the World Cup sell-off scandal, which saw Luis Figo become the latest high-profile name to call for … Read more

Inside the fall of the Hundred: Attendances down, prices up and locals snubbed as counties fear massive divide once IPL windfall wears off. ‘We’ve seen this all before – it was called LIV Golf. Is the Hundred even going to be here in three years?’

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When Harry Brook was hitting a no-look six during a record-equalling 50, it felt in that particular moment that everything might at last be coming together for the Hundred

When Harry Brook was wowing those at Headingley on Tuesday night with a no-look six during a record-equalling 50, it felt in that particular moment that everything might at last be coming together for the Hundred. A competition with multiple launches but a recurring marketing campaign promising to take a new audience to new places … Read more

Powerlifting racism row: Spotter declares ‘I am racist’ after sabotaging star’s record attempt – admitting in astonishing social media post: ‘I did it intentionally’

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Powerlifting assistant Ernestas Kusinas (above) is under police investigation in Lithuania after claiming he deliberately sabotaged a Black athlete's squat attempt because he is 'racist'

A powerlifting assistant is under police investigation in Lithuania after claiming he deliberately sabotaged a Black athlete’s squat attempt because he is ‘racist’.  Belgian athlete Sonita Muluh’s attempt to squat 334.5kg at the World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships in Lithuania in June was disqualified after spotting assistant Ernestas Kusinas placed his knee under the barbell … Read more

Argentina announce new national day to celebrate World Cup semi-final win over England – after victory reignited South Americans’ claim to the Falkland Islands

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Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 late on in Atlanta, with Lionel Messi recording two assists as Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez scored in the 85th and 92nd minute

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has announced July 15 will be ‘National Football Teams Day’ to mark Argentina’s semi-final victory over England during this summer’s World Cup on that date. Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 late on in Atlanta, with Lionel Messi recording two assists as Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez scored … Read more

Gianni Infantino prepares to fight for his presidency in crunch Morocco summit just hours after Luis Figo called for under fire boss to quit – and even FIFA ‘legends’ are refusing to back him

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrived at an emergency meeting in Sale, Morocco on Wednesday

FIFA president Gianni Infantino arrived at a crunch meeting in Morocco amid mounting pressure, after football legend Luis Figo became the latest high-profile individual to call for him to resign. Infantino had summoned senior FIFA officials to the Moroccan city of Sale for crisis talks after plans to sell £3.1billion in World Cup stakes leaked last … Read more

Emma Raducanu is OUT of the US Open: British tennis star’s horror run of injuries continues as doctors advise former champion to skip New York – hours after releasing video training in protective boot

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Emma Raducanu is OUT of the US Open: British tennis star's horror run of injuries continues as doctors advise former champion to skip New York - hours after releasing video training in protective boot

Emma Raducanu will miss the US Open as she continues to recover from the stress fracture which forced her to pull out of Wimbledon on the eve of the Championships. It is a continuation of the British No1’s dreadful run of injury and illness and – given the Open is the final Grand Slam of … Read more