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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.

ESPN Computer Formula Predicts 2024 SEC Standings

College football's best conference will look a lot different in 2024. The SEC has dominated the college football landscape for the better part of the last two decades, and that dominance has allowed it to add two major programs this season. Oklahoma and Texas, powerhouses of the Big 12, will join ...

Brazil icon Zico is 'targeted in Paris distraction theft' as briefcase 'with £420,000 worth of items is stolen from taxi'... after Javier Mascherano previously claimed Argentina's Olympic base was 'robbed'

Brazil football legend Zico (left) was the reported victim of a distraction theft in Paris after his briefcase was stolen from a taxi while travelling around the French capital that is hosting the Olympics.

Bulls' Lonzo Ball makes another step towards his return to the NBA

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has announced he has been cleared for five vs. five practice next month.

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.

Brewers could acquire Diamondbacks Gold Glove infielder, per insider

The Milwaukee Brewers are looking to make a key deadline addition and solidify their lead in the National League Central.

It’s no joke: FC Barcelona has signed Mbacke!

Former Aussie Olympian James Magnussen slams Australian Olympic Committee for treating swim team like 'hired guns'

James Magnussen has slammed Australia's Olympic officials for treating swimmers as "hired guns" by removing them from the athletes' village 48 hours after their final races

Australia rugby sevens team make Olympic Games history in Paris after quarter final victory over Team USA

Just hours after Tony Gustavsson's team crumbled in their opening match against Germany, the rugby team rose to the challenge posed by Team USA to book their place in the semi-finals.

Matildas are called out after loss to Germany

A controversial conservative commentator has sparked debate after declaring that she hoped the Matildas would lose their first game.

New York Yankees top prospect activated from injured list

New York Yankees top prospect Jasson Dominguez was activated from the injured list Friday.

Nike Olympic ad branded DISRESPECTFUL by the Chinese for 'unacceptable' scene in 90 second clip starring LeBron James and Kylian Mbappe

The advert, which was launched on July 19, is part of the American sportswear brand's 'Winning Isn't For Everyone' campaign and highlights the dedication elite athletes must adopt.

Explained: Why Yuki Tsunoda was hit with huge 60-place Belgian GP grid penalty

Yuki Tsunoda will fall to the very back of the Belgian Grand Prix grid.

Astros named as top trade destination for two-time Cy Young winner

The Houston Astros are back in first place despite a banged-up pitching staff, and could reportedly make a play for a two-time Cy Young Award winner at the trade deadline.

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.

NHL teams facing fall cap crunches

This year’s early July rush means that all the notable contracts for this season, at least in terms of salary cap impact, have likely already been handed out. It’s left a handful of teams with projected rosters that sit over the cap or, in one very peculiar case, right at it.

Australia swimming coach faces the SACK after making very unpatriotic comment on the eve of the Olympic Games

Palfrey told Korean television he hopes South Korea's Kim Woo-min wins the men's 400m freestyle in Paris - an event contested by Australian duo Sam Short and Elijah Winnington.

Man City defender Josko Gvardiol admits he is still HAUNTED by his FA Cup final blunder... as he plots revenge on Man United in next month's Community Shield

JACK GAUGHAN IN NEW YORK: The Croatian was caught in a mix-up with goalkeeper Stefan Ortega to gift United the opener during the defeat at Wembley.

France's 5ft7in president is hard to spot in world leaders picture

Macron along his wife Brigitte held a reception at the Elysee Palace for his fellow heads of state, royals and government from across the world today before the games began.

Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda penalized ahead of Belgian Grand Prix

Both Yuki Tsunoda and Max Verstappen were assessed grid penalties ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix

Harry Maguire claims speculation over Erik ten Hag's future 'damaged Man United's performances and results' last season as he praises manager for 'handling it brilliantly'

CHRIS WHEELER IN LOS ANGELES: Maguire admitted that the players were in the dark over Ten Hag's chances of keeping his job after winning the FA Cup against Manchester City

'Raw meat being served': Major scandal in Olympic Village

PGA Tour winner and announcer Mark Carnevale dies aged 64

Carnevale, who was crowned Rookie of the Year in 1992 after winning the Chattanooga Classic, is said to have died suddenly on Monday. The cause of death has not yet been revealed.

Phillies seem to be narrowing sights on perfect bullpen trade

The Philadelphia Phillies pressing need for bullpen arms just got even more obvious.

Former Manchester United star agrees move to the SEVENTH club of his nomadic career... as the winger joins another ex-Premier League player at the LaLiga club

Since leaving Old Trafford, the former international has plied his trade in three different countries, with his latest move marking the seventh team he has represented.

Huge Renault F1 2026 engine update as Alpine team boss confirms withdrawal

Alpine team boss Bruno Famin has confirmed he will leave his role by the end of the F1 summer break, with a new name expected to replace him...

The 10 fastest women in 100m history

Orioles make surprising in-division trade for Rays starting pitcher

The Baltimore Orioles sent three minor-league prospects in a trade for Tampa Bay Rays starter Zach Eflin.

Team GB dressage queen Charlotte Dujardin is BANNED from the sport

Six-time Olympic medalist Charlotte Dujardin had been hoping to become Britain's most decorated Olympian but was sensationally forced to pull out of the games today.

Olympics opening ceremony is panned by viewers

6,800 athletes covered in plastic ponchos attempted to keep spirits high as they travelled down the river Seine in a huge flotilla of 85 boats.

Paris 2024: The dark side to the Olympics

Olympics legend Michael Johnson questions why Coco Gauff was named Team USA's flagbearer in Paris

The tennis star joined LeBron James at the head of Team USA's opening ceremony boat to hold the flag as they made their way along the Seine on Friday night.

What Sergio Perez said after trailing Max Verstappen at Spa as Red Bull axe looms

Sergio Perez was around a second slower than Max Verstappen in both FP1 and FP2 at Spa...

Simone Biles STUNS fans with outrageous vault in Olympics practice

After sitting out for most of the Tokyo Olympics following her battle with 'The Twisties', Biles has returned to the Summer Games in Paris and is ready to compete.

Dodgers trade veteran LHP to Red Sox

He was something of a surprise DFA by the Dodgers. He’s made all 18 starts asked of him this season and posted a respectable, if unspectacular 4.43 earned run average.

Why Aussie swimmer Zac Stubblety-Cook could be sanctioned over planned podium protest - as tension increases with China's world record holder Qin Haiyang

Australia's Olympic swimming champion Zac Stubblety-Cook has confirmed he is weighing up a possible protest if he loses to a drug-tainted Chinese star at the Paris Games.

Trump mocks Biden's golf skills during his round with DeChambeau

Trump was the latest special guest on DeChambeau's popular 'Break 50' YouTube series, in which the US Open champion and his partner attempt to play nine holes in less than 50 strokes.

Hamilton will speak to FIA officials over Verstappen crash partial blame

Mercedes racer reacts to wording in Budapest stewards’ decision that he “could have done more” to prevent late-race Hungarian GP crash with Verstappen

Braves among top landing spots for Ex-Phillies starter on trade block

The Atlanta Braves will be looking to add over the next few days and it sounds like one veteran starter is a real possibility.

Mets acquire World Series-winning pitcher in trade

The New York Mets continue to load up on experienced arms.

Lionel Messi breaks his silence on Argentina's chaotic Olympics soccer match against Morocco

Lionel Messi has broken his silence on Argentina's highly-chaotic Olympic soccer loss to Morocco on Wednesday.

Arsenal warned that two players could cost them the title this season... as former Premier League goalkeeper urges Mikel Arteta to 'address' the issue during the transfer window

The Gunners have come agonisingly close to ending their title drought over the past two seasons, finishing five points behind Man City in 2022-23 and just two off last season.

Helmut Marko’s critical Max Verstappen admission as grid penalty looms

Helmut Marko has admitted a Max Verstappen victory will be very difficult to achieve at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix...

Ben Stokes tips Mark Wood to become the first to break the 100mph barrier in Test cricket after his rapid bowling display in win over West Indies

England captain Stokes saw his Durham team-mate clock a delivery of 97.1mph last week against West Indies in Nottingham.

Adrian Newey ‘approach’ theory ruled out as Red Bull told it’s ‘far too late’

Adrian Newey is set to leave Red Bull in early 2025...

Marion Jones: The tragic downfall of an Olympic champion

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.

Chinese FURY at 'dirty tricks' at the Olympics: Tainted swimmer - and Adam Peaty's biggest rival - Qin Haiyang reveals his anger over extra drug testing in Paris

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI IN PARIS: The name of Qin Haiyang might draw little recognition from those who tap into swimming every four years, but he presents Adam Peaty's biggest obstacle.

Belgian GP: McLaren strike back against Max Verstappen as Daniel Ricciardo encounters ‘strange’ issue

McLaren issued the perfect response to Max Verstappen in the second Belgian GP practice session...

A Cardinals-Mets trade to fill St. Louis' outfield needs

The St. Louis Cardinals need some help from the right side of the plate. Their production against left-handed pitching has been lacking and the lineup is also very left-handed heavy. Could they make an attempt to reunite with an old friend?