The truly shocking revelation about the disastrous approach of the French police at the Champions League final in Paris appeared in plain sight in the first, flawed official report into…
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Washington fined $100k and docked workouts for excessive practice contact
A person with knowledge of the decision said the NFL has fined the Washington Commanders $100,000 and stripped the team of two offseason workouts next year because of excessive contact…

Lewis Hamilton says porpoising injuries are unacceptable before Canadian GP
The Canadian Grand Prix has long been a happy hunting ground for Lewis Hamilton. The seven-times champion counts it as one of his favourite meetings but this year, while a…

Jos Buttler unleashes mayhem against Dutch as England smash ODI record
It was as if a popcorn machine had exploded: hot, sweet, buttery kernels flying this way and that to the delight of onlookers, while the desperate owners pressed buttons at…

Gymnasts to demand action from governing bodies after abuse scandals
A global alliance of gymnasts will demand the sport’s governing body and the International Olympic Committee make major reforms to prevent further shocking abuse scandals, the Guardian has learned. Advocacy…

Sadio Mané leaving Liverpool after £35m Bayern Munich deal accepted
Liverpool have accepted Bayern Munich’s latest offer for Sadio Mané and the forward is due to have a medical before signing a three-year contract. Bayern are paying a guaranteed £28m…

World Rugby to extend concussion stand-down period by five days
A major change to the regulations on concussion management will be announced next week, with World Rugby ready to extend the compulsory stand-down period for affected players to 12 days…