Britain's Amy Hunt won the 200m final at the European Championships in Birmingham with a season's best time of 22.19 seconds, securing her second gold medal of the event after her earlier 100m triumph.
Matthew Hudson-Smith won his third European 400m title at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, securing Great Britain's latest gold and tying the men's record medal tally. Emily Newnham also won silver in the women's 400m hurdles.
Great Britain's Angharad Evans won the 100m breaststroke gold at the European Championships in Paris with a record time, while teammates Filip Nowacki and Amalie Smith also secured strong results.
Keely Hodgkinson cruised through the 800m opening round at the European championships in Birmingham with a heat-fastest time of 1:57.28, setting up a likely showdown with Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen returns from a year-long injury hiatus to win a record-tying 7th European Athletics Championships gold in the 5,000m, achieving victory in 13:15.29 despite initial doubts.
Georgia Hunter Bell, 32, transforms from a retired athlete to a favourite for the 1500m gold at the European Athletics Championships, driven by a comeback inspired by coaches Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows.
Russian neutral athletes Nikita Shleikher and Ruslan Ternovoi won gold in the Men's Synchronized 10m Platform event at the 2026 European Aquatics Championships in Paris, scoring 443.82 points.
Russian diver Nadezhda Trifonova won bronze in the Women's 3m Springboard event at the 2026 European Aquatics Championships in Paris, scoring 312.40 points.
Christian Vieri supports Roberto Mancini's reappointment as Italy's football coach, citing his focus on youth development as key to revival after a chaotic search that saw several candidates and federation officials exit. Vieri also believes China will eventually host the World Cup.
Andoni Iraola says the success of Basque and Spanish coaches comes from collective thinking and putting the team first. He also says Liverpool must restore togetherness and fan connection after a difficult season.
Rodri has joined the small group of players to win the World Cup, European Championship, Champions League and Ballon d'Or. The article also answers reader questions on World Cup assists, Ballon d'Or caps and football records.
Cristiano Ronaldo has stated that his recent World Cup game was his last, though he remains undecided about his future beyond football. The Portugal captain, who played his 233rd international match in a 1-0 defeat to Spain, expressed peace with his career, highlighting the 2016 European Championship win as equal to a World Cup and calling his era the most successful for Portugal.
German police raided the DFB football federation headquarters and other sites as part of an investigation into alleged corruption involving "unauthorised favours" linked to Euro 2024. The probe focuses on improper invitations and preferential ticket treatment for city employees.
Germany's legendary World Cup penalty shootout record ended Monday as they lost to Paraguay 4-3 on penalties in Boston after a 1-1 draw. This was their first shootout defeat since 1976, breaking a streak of six consecutive wins.
The BBC has signed a new six-year deal with the All England Club, extending its free-to-air broadcast rights for Wimbledon until at least 2033. This secures one of the broadcaster's biggest live sporting assets and maintains wide public access to the Championships, while the International Tennis Federation rebrands to World Tennis.
England struggled to break down a defensive Ghana side in their second group game, drawing 0-0. Despite dominating possession, they created few clear chances, with late efforts from Saka and O'Reilly coming closest. The result echoes previous tournament struggles in game two.
Antonin Panenka reflects on his revolutionary penalty kick that won the 1976 European Championship for Czechoslovakia against West Germany. The audacious chip down the middle, which humiliated goalkeeper Sepp Maier, has become a legendary move in football, with Panenka expressing pride and amusement at its continued use, though lamenting the lack of royalties.
Luka Modric's nearly two-decade career with Croatia, marked by a pivotal 2006 qualifier against England, has seen him become a constant in a transforming national team. Despite Croatia's fluctuating fortunes, Modric's leadership and mentality have been key to their success, including a memorable 2018 World Cup semi-final win over England.
Russian canoeist Sergey Svinarev won a gold medal at the European Championships in Portugal, finishing the 200-meter race in 38.279 seconds. Spain's Pablo Grana took silver, and Belarus's Alexander Zubok secured bronze. Russian athletes are competing under a neutral flag.
Christian Eriksen collapsed during a friendly match against Ukraine, was conscious when taken off, and is 'doing well' according to Denmark's football federation. His implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) responded appropriately.
The Ironman European Championship in Hamburg on Sunday will lead to significant road closures affecting traffic and public transport. Major routes for the cycling and running events will be blocked from early morning until late evening, with limited access to the main train station and disruptions on S-Bahn and U-Bahn lines.
For the first time in 28 years, Scotland fans will attend the World Cup, bringing their renowned passion and vibrant atmosphere. Despite the team's historical performance, around 200,000 supporters garnered praise at Euro 2024 for their contribution to the atmosphere.
The Turkish Women's and Men's National Volleyball Teams will compete in the European Championship organized by the Turkish Volleyball Federation. The women's team will face Greece, Algeria, Kosovo, and North Macedonia in Group B, while the men's team will play against Syria and Tunisia in the same group. The tournament will take place in Taranto, Italy, from August 21 to September 3.
Russian gymnasts won the most medals at the European Championships in Varna, Bulgaria, securing 9 awards including 2 gold. Federation President Andrey Guryev praised their "true Russian character" and representation of the country.
