July 16th, 2021
Woolf gets his Wembley chance
In his formative years, Kristian Woolf was among the Australians who get up in the early hours of the morning to watch the Challenge Cup final on television. Little did he imagine, though, he would one day be part of one of British rugby league’s showpiece occasions.
England grouped with Australia in T20 World Cup
England have been grouped with rivals Australia, reigning champions the West Indies and South Africa in this year’s Twenty20 World Cup in the UAE, with India and Pakistan also set to meet in the Super 12 stage.
Spezia hit with two-year FIFA-imposed transfer ban
Serie A club Spezia have been given a two-year FIFA-imposed transfer ban for recruiting Nigerian minors into Italy in a breach of national immigration law.
Uni withdraws student’s offer over racist abuse of England trio
A university has withdrawn an offer to a student following racist abuse towards England players after the Euro 2020 final.
Police: Rashford mural graffiti ‘not racial’; Forensic probe ongoing
Police say the defacing of a Marcus Rashford mural in Manchester is “not believed to be of a racial nature”, but investigations continue and forensic specialists are looking at the spray paint used in the attack for further clues.
Tokyo Olympics: How quiet rebel Naomi Osaka is changing Japan
Naomi Osaka’s relationship with Japan has not always been easy, but change rarely is. How the face of the Games is changing the host nation.
Tokyo Olympics: Ten tear-jerking moments from the Olympics past
It isn’t always the big names and blue-riband events that create all the memories. Here are 10 times the Olympics has set spines tingling and tears flowing
How are England shaping up for 2022 World Cup in Qatar?
Euro 2020 ended in disappointment for England, but another shot at major tournament success is just 16 months away.
The Open 2021: Bryson DeChambeau acts ‘like eight-year-old’ over clubs say Cobra
Bryson DeChambeau is accused of “acting like an eight-year-old” by his equipment supplier after the American said his driver “sucks” following his opening round at The Open.
Formula 1 boss Ross Brawn says hydrogen could be future fuel
Hydrogen-powered cars could be the future of Formula 1 according to Ross Brawn, the F1 managing director for motorsports.