British athlete Calli Hauger-Thackery says running the Boston Marathon 22 weeks into her pregnancy was the toughest achievement in her career.
Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee will compete in his first Diamond League event in seven years, racing the 5,000m in Monaco. Yee, who has experimented with marathon running, aims to find new ways to improve his performance ahead of future competitions.
Brentford have signed former England striker Callum Wilson on a 12-month contract. The 34-year-old arrives as a free agent after leaving West Ham and brings Premier League experience, having also played for Newcastle and Bournemouth.
Arsenal have completed the free transfer of goalkeeper Illan Meslier from Leeds United. The French keeper has signed a two-year deal with an option for a further year and expressed his eagerness to win trophies with the London club.
Analysis of BBC iPlayer viewing figures shows London as the World Cup's viewing capital, with 13 of the top 14 postcode areas. Nearly 80% of iPlayer accounts in leading areas streamed content. Club loyalty also influenced viewership, with areas like Manchester and Liverpool showing higher engagement for matches featuring their local club stars.
Manchester United has identified a site approximately 350m northwest of Old Trafford for a new 100,000-seater stadium. The club acquired a 25-acre site, currently partly a go-kart track, as part of a multi-billion pound regeneration project for the Trafford Wharfside area.
France are heavily favored to win the World Cup, boasting a perfect record and potent offense. However, pundits debate if Spain, with their unbeaten streak and defensive solidity, or other strong contenders like Morocco, can challenge Les Bleus.
