August 6th, 2026
Why Jimenez’s Wolves return means so much to fans
The most romantic signing of the summer came early. Raul Jimenez is back at Wolves. And for the club’s supporters, they are not so much welcoming back a former favourite but revisiting a chapter of their own lives. For a generation, Jimenez is the Wolves No 9.
Bethell to miss Pakistan Test series as Pope recalled
Jacob Bethell will miss the entirety of England’s upcoming Test series against Pakistan, while Ollie Pope and Brydon Carse have been named in the 16-man squad.
McKenna wants to unify at 160lbs, and then fight at heavyweight!
Aaron McKenna is not short of ambition. The Irish middleweight fights for the world title this Saturday, live on Sky Sports.
‘Relieved, excited, and energised!’ – Parker’s plans revealed after drug ban lifted
Joseph Parker is ‘relieved’ after a ban was lifted for a failed drug test and he will return to the ring this year, says manager David Higgins.
Joe Ward: The unluckiest man in Irish boxing
Joe Ward had the world at his feet. He was an amateur boxing sensation, he had a golden future laid out before him. Until disaster struck, over and over again.
Barcelona? Real Madrid? Man City’s Rodri has a decision to make
Midfielder Rodri may have a huge decision to make this summer on whether to join Real Madrid or Barcelona, should he decide to leave Manchester City.
England recall Pope & Lawrence for Pakistan Tests but Bethell out
Surrey duo Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence are recalled to the England squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan.
Olympic champion curler Muirhead comes out of retirement
Winter Olympic gold medallist Eve Muirhead revokes her retirement, saying being Team GB’s chef de mission at this year’s Games has inspired her to return to curling after four years away.
Friendship with Mourinho & search for new club – what next for Smalling?
Snubbing university, genetics testing for supplements, Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho – Chris Smalling is not your ordinary footballer.
Mark Hughes’ son died of sudden adult death syndrome
Alex Hughes was found collapsed at his home in Macclesfield, Cheshire, on 19 June by his two sons.