Katarina Johnson-Thompson is no stranger to high-pressure heptathlon finales, and once again she finds herself in the thick of the fight for medals. With just two events left in the World Championships heptathlon in Tokyo, the defending champion sits third overall, very much in striking distance of ...

Acosta leads the way as teams get last chance to fine-tune bikes The final in-season MotoGP test of 2025 at Misano provided the perfect opportunity for teams to experiment with new parts and assess the performance of their machines ahead of the closing flyaway rounds. Factory KTM sensation Pedro Aco...

When Geraint Thomas rolls onto the streets of south Wales for the very last time as a professional rider, it will be more than just the conclusion of a race. It will be the closing chapter of one of Britain’s most remarkable cycling stories. On Sunday, the 39-year-old Welshman will retire from the...

The second week of the NFL’s pre-season is always a fascinating stage of the summer. By now, we’ve had our first glimpse of rookies under the lights, and veterans are starting to stretch their legs a little. It’s the sweet spot where storylines begin to form — a time when fans and coaches al...

UK Athletics Championships: Who’s Heading to Tokyo – and Who’s Still in the Race? The stage is set in Birmingham as Britain’s top track and field athletes descend on the UK Athletics Championships this weekend, all with one shared goal in mind—securing a coveted place on the plane ...

Maeve Kyle, who became Ireland’s first female track and field Olympian at the 1956 summer Games in Melbourne, has died at the age of 96. The Kilkenny native played hockey for Ireland before forging a successful international athletics career. Her move to athletics, although she still played ho...

London 2029 World Championships Bid Gets Vital Government Support Athletics fans across the UK can breathe a sigh of relief. After weeks of speculation and lobbying, the British government has officially confirmed its backing for London’s bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships—bringi...

Tim Merlier wins sprint on thrilling stage nine after Van der Poel’s breakaway falls short Stage nine of the 2025 Tour de France had all the makings of a classic: an ambitious early breakaway, a high-speed chase, nervous energy in the peloton, and ultimately, a flat-out sprint finish in Chatea...

Faith Kipyegon fell short in her bid to become the first woman in history to run a sub-four-minute mile. The Kenyan, 31, clocked four minutes 06.42 seconds in perfect conditions at Stade Charlety in Paris – a time 1.22 seconds faster than her world record – in pursuit of the momentous fe...

Olympic champion Daniel Wiffen eyes World Championships glory in Singapore after historic 2024 For many athletes, Olympic gold is the pinnacle. The crowning jewel. The dream chased across a lifetime. But for Daniel Wiffen, Ireland’s golden boy of the pool, there’s something even bigger than that...