Ngake left Cameroon due to homosexuality laws She fled from London 2012 village and slept on streets First Madias Ngake lifted the weight of an upright piano to her shoulders. Then, with another staggering act of power and defiance, she sent a 128kg barbell high above her head. And, just...
Double tops: Littler and Pogacar in a class of their own, but nothing lasts for ever | Jonathan Liew
The champions are capable of shattering every record in a temporary aligning of the planets, the elusiveness of pure perfection Treble-20. “Ohh, he couldn’t.” Treble-19. “Oh, you spiteful young man.” Bull. “You spiteful person! That is ridiculous!” As ever, Wayne Mardle – commentating on the World Matchplay final for Sky...
Uefa calls emergency meeting as opposition to Fifa plan hardens
55 members to meet on Thursday to coordinate response ‘Uefa knows there is significant and growing opposition’ Uefa has called an emergency meeting of its 55 members for Thursday afternoon to discuss a coordinated response to Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors....
Idi Amin’s grandson disqualified from Commonwealth Games boxing for head-butt
Aziz Abdul disqualified for ‘Glasgow kiss’ in third round Ugandan boxer: ‘Why can’t they let this fight continue?’ The Commonwealth Games debut of Idi Amin’s grandson ended in ignominy and disgrace as the boxer was disqualified in the third round for head-butting his English opponent – and then launched a...
Where all 20 Premier League clubs should strengthen before the season
Manchester United and Arsenal need midfielders, Liverpool should sign a winger and Chelsea require a goalkeeper By Opta Analyst Declan Rice was worked to the bone by Arsenal last season, playing 4,456 minutes in all competitions. This showed at points during the World Cup, when the midfielder’s body looked on...
Concacaf joins criticism of Fifa plan to sell off World Cup stakes to private investors
Association was unaware of Infantino’s plans ‘We are deeply concerned by the lack of due process’ Concacaf has joined Uefa in criticising Fifa’s plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors. In a strongly worded statement the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football...
‘My fingers were underwater’: Amy Hunt settles for 100m silver in torrid conditions
New Zealand’s Zoe Hobbs wins with 10.93sec Emmanuel Eseme surges to men’s 100m victory On a filthy summer’s night in Glasgow, Amy Hunt defied almost everything the elements dared to throw at her. The track was so wet that her fingernails were submerged underwater as she lined up. Her start...
Abusive chanting against immigrants in English football on rise, new data reveals
Reported incidents of all discrimination reach new high Reports of abuse in grassroots football rose for fifth year Abusive chanting against immigrants has become a feature of football matches in England, according to new data from Kick It Out. Last season 39 reports of anti-immigrant chanting were made to the...
Geraint Thomas and rebranded Ineos face hard truths after Tour de France misery | Jeremy Whittle
Oscar Onley’s pre-race injury presaged three bleak weeks and new director of racing knows he has his work cut out Crashes, punctures and injuries ensured that the 2026 Tour de France campaign was one of the worst for the beleaguered Netcompany Ineos team. From the first stage, when Dave Brailsford’s team came close to...
Fifa president Gianni Infantino called to appear before Congress over Trump ties
Democrat Jamie Raskin pushes Fifa to release records of contact with Trump, administration and family business Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, has launched an investigation into Fifa president Gianni Infantino, seeking documents that would detail the ties between soccer’s governing body and Donald Trump and...