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BBC Sport quiz: Test your knowledge of Wales' sporting week
It has been a big week in Welsh sport, including historic Commonwealth Games performances, high-profile pre-season football and thrilling cricket. Was your finger on the pulse of Welsh sport over the past seven days? Take our quick quiz and find…
Why the Protect College Sports Act deserves to pass, flaws and all
To love college sports right now is to accept that it cannot love you back. The institution is a cluster of warring factions clinging to self-interest, an environment that has made villains of universities, boosters, corporations, judges, lawyers…
Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports making waves in European football transfer market
In the end there was a clear winner. And Jay-Z's latest victory came only 24 hours after the first record featuring him actually rapping for four years had been released by his wife, Beyoncé, on an extended remix pack of Morning Dew (Donk).
The Continued Evolution Of Jack Harvey As FOX Sports' IndyCar Pit Reporter
Jack Harvey has straddled racing in the Indy 500 and being a pit reporter for FOX Sports. Now in his second year as an IndyCar pit reporter for FOX Sports, Jack Harvey continues to grow on the broadcast side while still working a seat for the…
BBC Sport quiz: Who am I? Guess The Hundred star cricketer No 19
Welcome to a special cricket edition of our Who am I? game. The rules are simple. For each day of The Hundred there's a cricketer, taking part in this year's tournament, who we want you to identify in as few attempts as possible. After each wrong…
Alex Eala's tennis phenomenon is growing and changing the sport - everywhere she goes
TORONTO — Alex Eala addressed the Canadian Open crowd in the only way that was fitting: In her native tongue. As Eala pumped her arms in the air after a 6-1, 4-6, 6-2 win over Alycia Parks of the United States on Wednesday night, a sell-out…
BBC Sport quiz: Who am I? Guess Premier League footballer No 19
The rules are simple. Each day there's a new footballer and the challenge is to guess who they are in as few attempts as possible. After each wrong guess you unlock a new clue. The fewer clues you need to get the right answer, the more points you…
What the Ted Lasso Way doesn't get about women in sports
Six years ago, “ Ted Lasso ” reminded us that many winning TV shows are the result of the right sentiment landing at the right time — or, in this case, a terrible time. In 2020, the weight of pandemic lockdowns and an…
JD Sports appoints former Ikea chief as chairman
News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. JD Sports has hired former Ikea boss Peter Agnefjall as…
Dick's Sporting Goods Inc (DKS) Stock Forecasts
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the Employment Situation for July. The U.S. lost 23,000 nonfarm jobs and the three-month average for new jobs fell to 20,000 from 111,000. Employment declined in local government, education, and retail…
Nestory Irankunda: Watford accept £15.5m from Sporting - gossip
Watford have agreed a deal worth up to £15.5m with Portuguese club Sporting to sell 20-year-old forward Nestory Irankunda, while Bayern Munich are due around £7m because of a 40% sell-on clause for the Australian. (Fabrizio Romano)…
Sports Direct billionaire claims Harvey Nichols stores in 'death spiral
Billionaire Mike Ashley - who has emerged as an unlikely buyer for posh department store Harvey Nichols - claims it is in a “death spiral” and turning around business would be a “huge challenge”. The Sport Direct tycoon…
Newcastle: Bruno Guimaraes wanted to join Arsenal, says sporting director Ross Wilson
Newcastle United sporting director Ross Wilson says the club did not plan to sell Bruno Guimaraes, but their 'very emotional' captain wanted to join Arsenal. The Premier League champions are set to complete a £75m move for the midfielder…
President Trump pumps up the 'Protect College Sports Act' as the Senate works to pass it
The 'Protect College Sports Act' is still trying to get its way through Congress, and — as you may recall from middle school civics class — if it clears both houses, it's off to President Donald Trump's desk. There's no question how…
Gabby Thomas on Redefining Women's Sports, Personal Style, Latest New Balance Collab and More
Fairchild Studio: As an athlete, what has been most exciting for you to witness in the rise of women's sports? How is it helping reshape the perceptions of women athletes? Gabby Thomas: The most exciting part has been seeing the impact that the…
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