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Lani Pallister dethrones Katie Ledecky to claim Pan Pacs 400m freestyle crown

US end Aussies’ nine-year run in women’s 4x100m free

As ESPN cuts familiar faces, its retreat from serious NBA coverage is complete

As ESPN cuts expert voices and rewards viral argument, fans who want to understand basketball are building a smarter conversation elsewhere

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'Not going to be an issue': Mikel Arteta relaxed about Arsenal contract situation

Mikel Arteta has said he is relaxed about his Arsenal contract expiring at the end of the new season and believes his side will need to be better than last year to defend their title successfully.

Struggling Venus Williams suffers 14th straight defeat in Cincinnati rout

Colombian Emilia Arango handed Venus Williams a 14th straight loss dating to July of last year, defeating the fading seven-time grand slam champion who is currently ranked 615th in 66 minutes by 6-2, 6-2 at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.

Pro golfer Jessica Bang, 18, dies while preparing for tournament in Thailand

Rookie professional golfer Jessica Bang of Australia died in a hospital in Thailand on Thursday at the age of 18, the WPGA Tour of Australasia said. She died after suffering a brain hemorrhage, BBC Sport reported.

Iga Swiatek takes swing at critics after ending title drought in Canada

Pole beats Rybakina to win her first title in 11 months but is angry about disapproving voices from her own country

Madonna will not be playing Glastonbury in 2027, Emily Eavis says

Festival organiser says she has booked next year’s headliners but would not say if Taylor Swift is among them

Europe’s top clubs threatened Club World Cup boycott before Fifa plan collapsed

European Football Clubs demanded Infantino back down

British cyclist Finlay Tarling, 19, dies in Volta a Portugal accident

Finlay Tarling, the younger brother of Netcompany Ineos rider, Josh Tarling, has been killed while racing in stage eight of the Volta a Portugal.

Group including Jeff Bezos buys minority stake in Liverpool FC, with option to become controlling owner

The group that includes Jeff Bezos has an option to become the majority shareholder within the next year.

Trump's dismal Patriot Games were the Hunger Games ordered off Temu

Monkey bars, gawky teenagers and a presidential cameo – all given a prime-time showcase by ABC – combined for the most leaden hour of America’s 250th birthday summer