Qingdao Grand Prix 2025: Day 1 Highlights
The World Judo Tour returned to China with thrilling finals. Zhuang Wenna claimed -48kg gold for China, while Japan dominated -60kg, -52kg, and -57kg categories. Veteran Yondonperenlei and Tamaoki Momo…
PSG’s Dembélé beats out Lamine Yamal in Ballon d’Or race as Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmatí makes history
Ousmane Dembélé edges past Lamine Yamal to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or after a remarkable season which saw PSG win its first Champions League title. Spain’s Aitana Bonmatí joins an…
Spain’s PM Sánchez calls for Israel to be banned from sports events over war in Gaza
Speaking to members of his Socialist Party, Sánchez said Israel, like Russia, should not be allowed to compete in international sports events because of its military campaign in Gaza. Read…
Germany crowned EuroBasket champions, beating Turkey to win their first final since 1993
Rallying with captain Dennis Schröder, Germany scored the final six points after Turkey had led for most of the game. Read More
Final stage of Spanish Vuelta cycling race abandoned after disruption by pro-Palestine protesters
The last stage of Spain’s Vuelta cycling race was called off just moments before it was due to end as pro-Palestine protesters flooded the roads of Madrid. Read More
Former boxing champion Ricky Hatton found dead at his home aged 46
British boxing legend Ricky Hatton has been found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester. The former light-welterweight and welterweight world champion was one of the most popular boxers…
Former FC Porto captain Jorge Costa dies aged 53 after heart attack in Portugal
Costa, who was FC Porto’s director of football, reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest at the club’s training ground in Portugal and died later in hospital. Read More
Ex-Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey granted conditional bail on rape charges
The 32-year-old Ghanaian international, who recently left Arsenal, has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. Read More
German biathlete Laura Dahlmeier killed by falling rocks on mountain in Pakistan
Dahlmeier, an Olympic gold medallist, was ascending Laila Peak in the Karakoram mountain range when she was struck by falling rocks while climbing with a partner who survived. Read More
World Athletics announces new DNA testing rules for women athletes
From 1 September, only those athletes who have passed the SRY gene test will be allowed to participate in women’s competitions organised by World Athletics. Read More