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Per Mertesacker to become German Football Federation's new sporting director
Per Mertesacker is set to be announced as the German Football Federation (DFB)'s new sporting director later this year. The former defender — who won the 2014 World Cup with Germany — left former club Arsenal at the end of the 2025-26…
U.S. sports executive buys minority stake in second-tier Bolton after Donald Trump pardon
A high-profile U.S. sports executive pardoned by Donald Trump in December, following an indictment for allegedly rigging a bidding process, has bought a minority stake in Championship club Bolton Wanderers. Tim Leiweke was accused by the Department…
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre refurbishment approved
Plans to transform and regenerate the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, which had become a 'boarded-up relic of the past', have been approved by Bromley Council. The centre, which first opened in 1964, will undergo a £130m major revamp…
'It's become a nepo baby sport': how secondhand fashion got so expensive
Vintage boutique owner Janelle Best has been rummaging in thrift shop bins since the 90s. When she started, she says, there was a stigma about it. “It was either you were a freak, or you were poor – and I was a freak.” How to…
Telford sports teams face pitch struggles from hot weather
Grassroots sports clubs across Shropshire say they are struggling to keep their pitches alive because of the hot, dry weather. Telford Hornets Rugby Club are one of many who said the pitches they play on are dying because spending to irrigate would…
How eye-tracking tech in sports is helping athletes, referees and brain health
AS THE NEW York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs prepare for the deciding Game 5 of the NBA Finals in June, most of Scott Foster's pregame routine is what you would expect for a referee. Foster, in his 32nd season as an NBA ref, does typical warmups…
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adidas launches Originals Sport campaign with Tate McRae
adidas has introduced Originals Sport, a women's training collection that combines adidas Originals design elements with performance-focused apparel. The launch is supported by a campaign featuring music artists Tate McRae and Emilia Mernes…
BBC Sport quiz: Who am I? Guess The Hundred star cricketer No 4
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…
BBC Sport quiz: Who am I? Guess Premier League footballer #4
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. Guess the answer after as few clues as possible to score more points.
Source: No vote on college sports bill expected before August
An expansive federal bill aimed at reshaping how college sports are governed is not expected to be put to a full vote in the U.S. Senate before Congress takes its August recess, a congressional source told ESPN on Thursday. The Protect College…
Sporting Icons Join Call For Justice In Student Protests
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has joined other prominent sporting voices in backing the widespread student protests against exam paper leaks, highlighting a growing sentiment of suppression among the youth and calling for urgent solutions…
After World Cup, Brands Look to LA28 With a New Sports Marketing Game Plan
After the success of the 2026 World Cup —which brought in more than $15 billion in revenue for FIFA and a record 38.9 million average viewers for the final match on Fox—the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics is already seeing increased…
Changes to planned sports hub on Glasgow's old Meat Market site approved
The Meat Market Regeneration Community Interest Company — which is behind the redevelopment project — secured permission for a sports hub, as well as a bar/bistro and upcycling centre, last year. Initially, it intended to provide…
Best Sports Prediction Market Platforms - Top List Compared
The best sports prediction market platforms in 2026 are Kalshi and Polymarket. Kalshi stands out mainly because it is a CFTC-regulated DCM while Polymarket's global expansion strategy makes it a favourite for users outside the US. Sports prediction…
Sophie Cunningham sends message to her haters after saying men don't belong in women's sports
Sophie Cunningham said what she said, libs. Quit complaining about it. Quit asking her about it. Quit crying over it. The WNBA's biggest star right now told ESPN earlier this week that she didn't think men should be in women's sports (novel…
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