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The ‘PSR six’ and a new type of Premier League transfer causing outrage

Six clubs have conducted a series of deals in a bid to fall in line with PSR but there could be implications for the rest of the Premier League into next season and beyond

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How drug testing works at the Tour de France

Around 600 blood and urine samples will be collected during the 2024 Tour de France

How do Tour de France riders go to the toilet?

How do the peloton answer nature’s call out on the road?

Christian Horner backs Max Verstappen in Lando Norris squabble: ‘He’s not going to change’

The Red Bull team principal defended his star driver after his dramatic collision with Norris in Austria

Euro 2024 power rankings: Rating all eight nations ahead of the quarter-finals

Germany and Spain remain the teams to beat while faltering England tumble down the rankings

Tour de France stage 5 preview: Route map and profile as sprinters eye fast finish today

The second sprint finish of this year’s Tour should offer a chance for the fastest riders in the peloton

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5 memorable British Grand Prix races staged at Silverstone

Nigel Mansell claimed victory at the 1987 British Grand Prix.

Lando Norris’ lap guide to world-famous Silverstone ahead of British Grand Prix

The British Grand Prix takes place at the Northamptonshire circuit this weekend.

On this day in 2011: Novak Djokovic wins first Wimbledon title

The Serbian has won a record 24 grand slam men’s singles titles.

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Wimbledon day three: Emma Raducanu leads British bid for third round

Raducanu is one of three British women in singles action on Wednesday.

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Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese headline WNBA All-Star team that will face US Olympic squad

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will team up on the WNBA All-Star team to play against the U.S. Olympic team led by A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart

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Jack Draper builds anticipation for his battle of Britain with Cameron Norrie

The top two ranked British men’s tennis players will clash in the second round of Wimbledon on Thursday.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Jack Draper and Jacob Fearnley win as British tennis looks to the future

Draper filled in for Andy Murray on Centre Court while Fearnley set up a tussle with seven-time champion Novak Djokovic.

Wimbledon day two: Murray withdraws from singles but Djokovic and Boulter win

Two-time champion Andy Murray will turn his attention to an appearance in the doubles competition.

Euro 2024’s true dark horses step into the light as Turkey stun Austria to reach quarter-finals

Austria 1-2 Turkey: Centre-back Merih Demiral scored twice to knock out Ralf Rangnick’s impressive Austrian side and book a quarter-final date with the Netherlands

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Jack Draper steps into the Wimbledon void as Andy Murray departs centre stage

The British No 1 came through in five sets against the qualifier Elias Ymer 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 in a fitting tribute to his idol under the roof on Centre Court

Austria v Turkey LIVE: Result and final score after miraculous late save seals Euro 2024 shock

Two goals by Merih Demiral ensured a surprise win for Turkey as Austria crashed out of Euro 2024

Chelsea sign Leicester midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for £30m

The 25-year-old has agreed a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge and is reunited with former Foxes boss Enzo Maresca.

Jacob Fearnley ‘super excited’ for Wimbledon clash with Novak Djokovic

Fearnley admitted to being distracted by Djokovic’s score during his debut win at Wimbledon.

Jack Draper provides the thrills after taking Andy Murray’s Centre Court spot

Draper was bumped up to Wimbledon’s main court after his fellow Briton’s withdrawal from the singles competition.

Wimbledon 2024 LIVE: Reaction as Jack Draper beats Elias Ymer in fifth set under Centre Court roof

Draper wins under the Centre Court roof after Andy Murray withdrew from the singles and Marketa Vondrousova became the first women’s champion to lose in the opening round in 30 years

Andy Murray praise pours in but Novak Djokovic thinks he could be back next year

The Scot has not recovered sufficiently from surgery to remove a spinal cyst but will play doubles.

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James Anderson takes seven wickets for Lancashire ahead of England Test farewell

Ryan Patel’s brilliant 107 built on Jamie Smith’s 70 as leaders Surrey set Essex a formidable 361 to win their top-of-the-table clash.

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England’s route to the final: Possible opponents in the Euro 2024 knockout stages

Should England miraculously transform into a tournament threat at these Euros, their path to the final in Berlin is at least inviting

Euro 2024 Golden Boot standings: Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Jamal Musiala and more battle to be top scorer

Other big names such as Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo, who is yet to get off the mark, will also hope to be the top scorer at this summer’s European Championships

Euro 2024 quarter-finals: Fixtures, schedule and kick-off times at European Championship

Every knockout match being played in Germany as we move closer to crowning the winner of the Euros

Ruthless Cody Gakpo maps out route to take Netherlands back to the big time at Euro 2024

Romania 0-3 Netherlands: Gakpo scored and assisted while Donyell Malen notched a late brace to send the Oranje into the quarter-finals

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Katie Boulter beats Tatjana Maria to set up a battle of Britain with Harriet Dart

Boulter will take on British number two Dart for a place in the third round.

Romania v Netherlands LIVE: Result and final score as Donyell Malen seals Euro 2024 quarter-final place

Follow all the live action as the Netherlands look to progress at Euro 2024 against Romania