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Honda signs new two-year MotoGP deal with Mir

Honda to head into 2025 with an unchanged line-up as Mir stays on

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.

Erik ten Hag faces crucial decision as Man Utd back-up option gets 'half-price discount'

Manchester United remain in the market for another central defender after signing Leny Yoro from Lille in addition to landing Dutch forward Joshusa Zirkzee this summer

Paris 2024: The dark side to the Olympics

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

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.

Andy Murray's Team GB partner Dan Evans says he wants to win an Olympic medal to give the Scot a perfect send-off - as pair prepare for doubles opener

Murray is playing the final tournament of his career in Paris and, having withdrawn from the singles, his hopes now rest on the men's doubles campaign alongside Evans.

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.

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.

Keely Hodgkinson: The new golden girl of British athletics

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 .

Grove Racing to split with Stanaway after current Supercars season

Stanaway and Grove Racing's partnership lasts just one season

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.'

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.

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...

Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils need £67m to land latest target as swap talk ramps up

Manchester United are looking to get Aaron Wan-Bissaka off their books and he could be used as part of a swap deal with Erik ten Hag eyeing more midfield recruits

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.

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.

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.

F1 Belgian GP: Verstappen tops wet FP3 as Stroll crashes

Max Verstappen topped a soaking wet final practice which saw very little running after Lance Stroll crashed

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.

A historic French football club disappears forever

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.

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.

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

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

West Ham agree initial £13.5m deal with Bayern Munich for Man United target Noussair Mazraoui as Julen Lopetegui nears fourth signing of the summer

West Ham have agreed a £13.5m fee with Bayern Munich for right back Noussair Mazraoui plus £3m in add-ons. Cup. There had been reports of United circling the player.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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 shakes off defeat to arch-rival Katie Ledecky as Aussie swimmers make strong statement in the opening heats in Paris

Ariarne Titmus isn't sure about the motive of American swim legend Katie Ledecky, who tasted success in their entree to a main course of the Paris Olympics

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.

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'

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.

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.

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...

F1 Belgian GP: Norris heads McLaren 1-2 in FP2

McLaren turns up the wick after Verstappen's FP1 domination as Norris beats Piastri and Verstappen to top spot

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.

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.

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.

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...

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

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.

Chelsea could move on another TWELVE players after ripping up flop's £100k-a-week contract

Chelsea have a lot of work to do in the transfer window to ensure their squad is not overly bloated heading into the season and some first team stars could still yet depart Stamford Bridge

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.

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.

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.