Sports EU court allows naming athletes punished for doping, but only after an individual privacy assessment See when anti-doping authorities may publicly disclose a professional athlete's name, ban length and reason for the sanction. The EU court says transparency can protect fair competition, but only with an individual assessment, limited online availability and full compliance with GDPR safeguards Jul 17, 2026 at 3:12 PM · Sports desk
Sports European Commission reviews EU sports funding over Russia and Belarus returning to international competition See why nine EU countries want support restricted for sports bodies that are reopening competition to Russian and Belarusian athletes. The Commission is now mapping funding channels, legal options and the possible impact on federations, projects and European sports forums Jul 17, 2026 at 3:12 PM · Sports desk
Sports FIFA defends MetLife Stadium pitch before World Cup final showdown between Argentina and Spain in New Jersey See why the MetLife Stadium pitch has become a major issue before the final between Argentina and Spain. FIFA says repeated testing confirms a high-quality surface, while players and coaches have complained during the tournament that it felt dry, hard and too slow for quick passing Jul 17, 2026 at 2:38 PM · Sports desk
Sports Chelsea joins race for Manu Koné and threatens Manchester United's plans for Roma's French midfielder Follow Chelsea's move into the race for Manu Koné, the Roma midfielder long monitored by Manchester United. Roma are open to talks but want a major fee, while both Premier League clubs weigh the price, the player's role and how quickly formal negotiations should begin Jul 17, 2026 at 7:05 AM · Sports desk
Sports Marcus Rashford transfer from Manchester United grows harder after £40 million release clause expires See why Marcus Rashford has become harder for interested clubs to sign, how the expiry of the £40 million clause changes negotiations with Manchester United, and why his wages, contract until 2028 and Barcelona's decision not to buy him may delay a transfer Jul 17, 2026 at 7:03 AM · Sports desk
Sports Dinamo close to signing Sota Nakamura as the Japan international prepares for a summer transfer to Zagreb Discover why Dinamo are nearing a deal for Sota Nakamura, the 23-year-old Sanfrecce Hiroshima attacker who can play on either wing, behind the striker or through the middle. The Japan international has left his club's training camp ahead of a possible move to Europe and is expected in Zagreb soon Jul 16, 2026 at 4:20 PM · Sports desk
Sports Lando Norris faces a ten-place Belgian GP grid drop after McLaren changes key power electronics unit Follow how Lando Norris will try to recover from a ten-place grid penalty at Spa-Francorchamps after McLaren fitted a fourth power electronics unit. See why the team accepted the setback and how reliability could shape his Belgian Grand Prix weekend Jul 16, 2026 at 4:16 PM · Sports desk
Sports Junior Brumado's serious knee injury complicates Dinamo's transfer plan and planned Zagreb move in early 2027 See how Junior Brumado's serious knee injury has changed Dinamo's plan for January 2027. The Brazilian striker signed a pre-contract, but now faces months of rehabilitation while the Zagreb club monitors his recovery and prepares a decisive medical assessment Jul 16, 2026 at 4:09 PM · Sports desk
Sports Tarik Muharemović nears €40m Leeds transfer in record deal as Juventus prepares to collect half of the fee Follow the final stages of Tarik Muharemović's biggest career move: Leeds have agreed a deal with Sassuolo worth about €40 million, while Juventus are set to receive half of the fee under an earlier clause once the medical, contract terms and formal paperwork are completed Jul 16, 2026 at 3:54 PM · Sports desk
Sports Arsenal close in on Christos Tzolis after Trossard exit as Club Brugge demand around 40 million euros See how far Arsenal have progressed in talks for Christos Tzolis, why Club Brugge are asking around 40 million euros and how Leandro Trossard's exit changes Mikel Arteta's plans. Explore the Greek winger's numbers, his route through Norwich and Fortuna Düsseldorf, and the steps still needed before a deal is completed Jul 16, 2026 at 3:44 PM · Sports desk
Sports England vs Argentina in Nations Championship with unchanged starting XV and Jamie George captaining the side Steve Borthwick has retained England’s unchanged starting XV for the Nations Championship clash away to Argentina after the 73-8 win over Fiji. Jamie George will captain the side in his 113th appearance, Henry Pollock again starts on the bench, while Ben Spencer and Emmanuel Iyogun join the replacements Jul 16, 2026 at 3:32 PM · Sports desk
Sports McGregor awaits scan results and seeks to overturn Holloway's TKO win after serious leg injury at UFC 329 See why Conor McGregor is awaiting scan results before surgery after injuring his right leg against Max Holloway, and why he wants the UFC 329 TKO defeat changed to a no contest. The rules and the commission's role currently make that outcome unlikely Jul 16, 2026 at 2:03 PM · Sports desk