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Exciting new tactics, squad players 'happier' than they've ever been, and uncertainty over whether Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold will stay... FIVE THINGS to look out for as Arne Slot's Liverpool reign begins in the US

As things stand, Liverpool are the only Premier League club not to sign any new players so far this summer. However, that will surely change before the transfer window closes on August 30.

McLaren set for summer decision over making Norris drivers’ title shot a priority

McLaren to assess whether it will prioritise Lando Norris over Oscar Piastri in his fight with Max Verstappen for the Formula 1 drivers' championship title.

Canadian soccer coach Bev Priestman is SENT HOME from Paris Olympics amid drone scandal as report claims the country's men and women's teams have 'relied on spying for years'

Canada Soccer said Priestman was suspended on Thursday after 'additional information' was brought to their attention about 'previous drone' use predating the 2024 Olympic Games.

Team USA WINS its first medal of the Olympic Games thanks to Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook in Paris

The Americans have won their first medal of the Paris Olympic Games in the synchronized three-meter springboard event. Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook took silver in the event.

Ivan Toney's big-money move away from Brentford placed into doubt after replacement suffers potentially serious injury in friendly

Brentford might fight harder to keep hold of Ivan Toney this summer after new striker Igor Thiago suffered an injury in a pre-season friendly.

Grove Racing to split with Stanaway after current Supercars season

Stanaway and Grove Racing's partnership lasts just one season

Canelo Alvarez 'is STRIPPED of his IBF super-middleweight title' as he prepares to defend his other 168-pound crowns against Edgar Berlanga in Las Vegas on September 14

Canelo Alvarez is reportedly being stripped of one super middleweight crown as he prepares to defend his three others against Edgar Berlanga on September 14 in Vegas .

Forgotten Chelsea star completes move to Lens on a free transfer just days after his departure from Stamford Bridge

The player's association with the Blues officially came to an end this week when his contract was terminated by mutual consent.

Are Olympic medals solid gold? Here's how much gold is really in a medal at 2024 Paris Games

Gold medals aren't actually 100-percent gold.

Racing: Australian fields prove fertile for Hit The Road Jack

Shaun Phelan is especially pleased with the Flemington win.

Paris 2024's novel opening ceremony was well-intentioned but London 2012 it was not... sometimes you cannot beat a stadium, writes IAN HERBERT

IAN HERBERT IN PARIS: For the Tokyo closing ceremony three years ago, plans were laid to beam a live feed of the Tricolor being hoisted up the Eiffel Tower.

Ariarne Titmus pipped at the finish by American rival in 400m freestyle heat

Aussie favourite Ariarne Titmus has been pipped by American Katie Ledecky in a blockbuster 400m freestyle heat on the opening day at the Olympics.

Lewis Hamilton has cut a spiky figure in recent times but he looks like a man who has had the weight of the world lifted off his shoulders after his British GP triumph, writes HENRY CLARK

HENRY CLARK IN SPA: Lewis Hamilton looks and sounds like a man who has had the weight of the world lifted off his shoulders. It just goes to show what a difference a win makes.

A historic French football club disappears forever

Liverpool transfer news: Reds eye free agent as £60m Joao Neves deal close

Liverpool have work to do in the transfer window as new boss Arne Slot awaits his first signing since taking over from Jurgen Klopp but it does not appear Joao Neves will be a Reds star

Rugby chiefs REJECT Middle Eastern riches with Qatar's £800m Nations Championship bid off the table... with plans for 'Super Bowl'-style weekends in Doha rebuffed over reputational damage concerns

EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: Leading unions and World Rugby, the global governing body, have been engaged in secret talks since receiving an offer from the Gulf state.

Boxing Tonight: TV channels, live streams, ring walk start times and fight cards

Heavyweight action takes centre stage tonight when Brits Joe Joyce and Derek Chisora clash in a must-win fight for both men

French airport is evacuated due to bomb alert amid Olympics chaos

Franco-Swiss airport Basel-Mulhouse has been evacuated for 'security reasons' after Frances train lines were paralysed in a 'massive, coordinated arson attack'

Tsunoda to start Belgian GP from back of the grid after penalty

RB racer will start this weekend’s race at Spa from the rear of the field after being given a new engine

Goldman Sachs CEO flies to Paris on private jet after 'banning' staff from attending the Olympics: 'Hypocrisy at its finest'

The Wall Street tycoon chartered the bank's private luxury jet earlier this week to attend a series of parties and events ahead of the 2024 Games, the New York Post reports.

Everything we know about France’s Olympic rail chaos as Kremlin responds to arrest of Russian citizen

Everything we know about France’s Olympic rail chaos as Kremlin responds to arrest of Russian citizen - The ‘coordinated’ disruption will see 800,000 passengers facing delays, with up to 250,000 affected just before the opening ceremony

Keely Hodgkinson: The new golden girl of British athletics

Lewis Hamilton tells Max Verstappen to 'act like a world champion' in a SAVAGE dig at his old rival following their collision at the Hungarian Grand Prix last weekend

The Dutchman's car was lifted into the air after he locked up during a bid to overtake Hamilton on lap 63 and clipped his front right tyre.

Steve Kerr Called Out Team USA Stars During A Film Session After Two Near Losses

Steve Kerr calls out Team USA after near losses in Olympic prep games, emphasizing the need for energy and focus to secure gold in the highly competitive tournament.

Team GB star Adam Peaty breaks down in tears as he receives messages of support from his coach and family ahead of Paris Olympics... after he came through 'self-destructive spiral' to reignite swimming career

Team GB star Adam Peaty was overcome with emotion as he was played video messages from his coach and family member ahead of the Paris Olympics.

Germany 3-0 Australia: Matildas embarrassed in Marseille as Aussies go down without a fight in Olympic Games drubbing

There were high hopes for the Aussies before a ball was kicked, with fans optimistic that Steph Catley's side could emulate their scintillating World Cup campaign in France.

Aussie boxing star Justis Huni destroys undefeated rival to maintain perfect record and continue bid for mega-fight with Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua or Oleksandr Usyk

Huni's mantra before Thursday night's fight was 'more aggressive, more entertaining' and he delivered on his promise with the bout at Fortitude Valley Music Hall lasting just two minutes.

Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late playing video games

HENRY CLARK IN SPA: The Dutchman's professionalism was questioned by former world champion Nico Rosberg in the wake of his fifth place finish in Budapest last weekend.

Paris 2024: The dark side to the Olympics

Rafael Nadal could follow Andy Murray in pulling out of the men's singles tournament at the Paris Olympics

Nadal is currently scheduled to face Hungary's Marton Fucsovics in the first round of the singles on Sunday, with the winner likely to meet Novak Djokovic in round two.

Mercedes abandons new floor after Spa practice struggles

Mercedes is going back to its old floor specification for the rest of the F1 Belgian GP weekend

Liverpool ‘renegotiate’ with Newcastle over Gordon deal as Magpies issue swift response

Liverpool have re-opened negotiations with Premier League rivals Newcastle United over the signing of Anthony Gordon, according to reports.

Is Lia Thomas in the Olympics? Explaining USA transgender swimmer's World Aquatics ban

Lia Thomas is not with Team USA in Paris for the 2024 Olympics. The Sporting News explains why.

Sabotage at the Olympics: Russian revenge?

Friday morning five electricity installations of high-speed lines around Paris were set on fire in France. Military experts do not rule out that Russia was behind this sabotage. The sabotage, just before the start of the Paris Olympics, could be the work of groups affiliated with or inspired by Moscow, according to a Belgian military expert. "After all, Russia has been excluded from the Olympics, and may be taking revenge for that." Russia also...

Dutch Olympian who raped a 12-year-old girl ‘is not a paedophile’, official says

A senior official with the Dutch Olympic committee has insisted that a convicted child rapist in its beach volleyball team is not a paedophile, in an email seen by the Guardian. A concerned British man who has lived in the Netherlands for more than a decade, wrote to the Dutch Olympic committee and called the inclusion of Steven van de Velde in the team “a stain on the Dutch national side”. In a reply the Dutch Olympic committee spokesperson...

Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with major concerns over whether the River Seine will be safe for athletes

MIKE KEEGAN: The threat of pollution - in particular E.coli - is a concern, with heavy rainfall particularly damaging given it can trigger problems with wastewater.

Why Verstappen won’t change his tone after radio rant criticism

The Formula 1 world champion says he will not alter his direct approach when speaking to Red Bull given the success it has previously provided the team - despite being criticised for his behaviour

Chelsea legend Dennis Wise fires parting shot after ending five years as Como chief, with pointed statement lamenting Serie A new boys' decision 'to follow Cesc Fabregas' direction'

With their Serie A opener less than a month way, Wise has announced he has departed the club whilst seemingly aiming a shot at Cesc Fabregas in his parting statement.

Olivia Dunne shows off impressive balance beam skills ahead of fifth year with LSU gymnastics

The national championship winning gymnast, who recently confirmed she will return to college for one final season, shared a video of herself practicing some new skills on the balance beam.

Famin to stand down as Alpine team principal after F1 summer break

Manager brought in on temporary basis from overseeing Alpine’s motorsport division to run F1 team after Szafnauer axed a year ago now set to stand aside himself

Laser weapon system to shoot drones out of the sky during Olympics

The French want to offer the global sports world an incredible backdrop during the 2024 Summer Olympics. For example, beach volleyball will take place against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower, equestrian sports will take place in the beautiful garden of the Palace of Versailles and the opening ceremony will take place on the Seine. However, the French government has also ordered a laser weapon system that will shoot drones out of the sky. "The...

Warriors v Tigers: Injuries force Andrew Webster to pivot again as vital stretch looms for Warriors

'All the media will be happy because Roger’s at fullback. Everyone’s a winner.'

Warriors v Tigers result: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck shines as Warriors topple Wests Tigers

The Warriors weren’t to be denied their first win since round 17

Where is Linford Christie now? How Olympic hero went from Britain's fastest man to a shrewd businessman after doping ban

The 64-year-old is the only Brit to win gold at the four major athletic events - the Olympic Games, the World Championships, the European Championships and the Commonwealth Games.

China doping scandal, explained: Here are the 11 swimmers competing in 2024 Olympics amid controversy

There are 11 swimmers competing for China at the 2024 Paris Olympics who are in the middle of a doping scandal.

Footy star accuses the Matildas of 'having their heads up their bums' and 'believing their own hype' in stunning rant after team's Olympics thrashing

A former Wallabies star has accused the Matildas of resting on their laurels after the World Cup and being too lazy to do the hard work needed to win a medal at the Paris Games.

Man City goalkeeper Ederson hits back at 'completely false' claims that he was 'affected' by praise for team-mate Stefan Ortega... and insists he's 'fully focused' on next season despite interest from Saudi Arabia

The Athletic reported this week Ederson was 'affected' by the praise Stefan Ortega garnered for his world class stop against Son Heung-min in a crucial Premier League run-in trip to Tottenham.

USA Olympic gymnastics results: Updated scores, winners for women's, men's individual and team events

Simone Biles and Team USA are looking to take home as many gymnastics gold medals as possible during the 2024 Olympics. Sporting News is tracking their results and the winners in each artistic discipline.

Going for gold! Mail Sport writers pick Team GB's top medal hopes for the Paris Olympics and give their favourite memories from past Games

The Paris Olympics are officially underway and Team GB will be hoping to rack up a big collection of medals over the coming weeks.

Binotto brought in to "change speed" of Audi F1 programme

Former Ferrari team boss Binotto will have "full responsibility" to streamline Audi's Formula 1 decision-making as it takes over Sauber