July, 2021
Austin: I didn’t think first manager’s job would be in racing!
Footballer Charlie Austin has yet to hang up his boots but will get his first taste of management this week as the Racing League begins.
Alderweireld seals Al-Duhail switch
Toby Alderweireld has completed his move from Tottenham to Qatari side Al-Duhail SC.
Taumalolo committed to playing in World Cup
Tonga stalwart Jason Taumalolo says he intends to play in the 2021 Rugby League World Cup in England despite the withdrawal of New Zealand and Australia – and he expects his team-mates to follow suit.
Sri Lanka-India T20 delayed after Krunal’s positive Covid test
The second Twenty20 international between Sri Lanka and India, scheduled for Tuesday in Colombo, has been pushed back by a day after India’s Krunal Pandya tested positive for COVID-19, the country’s cricket board (BCCI) announced hours before the game.
Tokyo Olympics: Simone Biles pulls out of women’s team final
United States gymnast Simone Biles pulls out of the women’s team final at Tokyo 2020, according to the International Gymnastics Federation.
Tokyo Olympics: Naomi Osaka loses to Marketa Vondrousova in women’s singles tennis
Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka suffers a surprise exit in her home Olympics as Czech Marketa Vondrousova earns a straight-set win.
Tokyo Olympics: Britain’s Georgia Taylor-Brown wins silver in women’s triathlon
Great Britain’s Georgia Taylor-Brown fights back from a bike puncture to earn an Olympic silver medal in the women’s triathlon.
Rugby League World Cup: Players’ union criticises Australia and New Zealand withdrawal
Players were not consulted before Australia and New Zealand withdrew from the 2021 Rugby League World Cup, says a players’ union.
Tokyo Olympics: Flora Duffy claims historic first gold for Bermuda
With a population of just 63,000, Bermuda became the least populous nation or territory to win an Olympic gold medal at a summer Games when Flora Duffy won the triathlon in Tokyo.
Tottenham complete Gil-Lamela swap deal with Sevilla
Tottenham have signed winger Bryan Gil from Sevilla, with Erik Lamela joining the Spanish side in a swap-plus-cash deal.