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Hussey: Fleming Brings ‘Fire and Ice’ to England’s New Test Era

Mike Hussey says new England Test coach Stephen Fleming blends innovation with respect for tradition, as reports emerge of a possible reunion between the pair on England's coaching staff.

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Werro Denies Hodgkinson European 800m Gold in Birmingham Thriller

Audrey Werro beat Keely Hodgkinson to win the European 800m title in Birmingham, setting a championship record and ending the Briton's European reign amid a fast-emerging rivalry.

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Johnson-Thompson Climbs Standings After Shaky Heptathlon Start in Birmingham

Katarina Johnson-Thompson climbed to 10th in the heptathlon standings after a strong high jump at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, with the competition set to conclude on Saturday.

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Rangers Face Mounting Financial Strain After Europa League Exit

Rangers' Europa League exit to Jagiellonia Bialystok on 13 August 2026 leaves the club facing a significant financial shortfall, with fan patience wearing thin under new manager Derek McInnes.

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O'Connor Sits Second After Personal-Best Day One at European Championships

Kate O'Connor set three personal bests on day one of the heptathlon at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, sitting 42 points behind leader Adrianna Sulek-Schubert despite a shot put setback.

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Swiatek Ends 11-Month Title Drought in Canada, Fires Back at Polish Critics

Iga Swiatek ended an 11-month title drought by defeating Elena Rybakina in Toronto, then used her victory to address what she calls unfair scrutiny from Polish media and fans.

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Wolves Host Blackburn in Championship Season Opener as New Managers Debut

Wolves hosted Blackburn Rovers at Molineux on 14 August 2026 in the Championship season opener, with new managers César Peixoto and Tony Mowbray both making their bows in charge.

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Jonathan Davies Joins Calls for WRU Board to Resign Over Restructuring Row

Former Wales captain Jonathan Davies has joined business leaders and politicians in calling for the WRU board to resign, as Ospreys formally reject plans to cut professional teams from four to three.

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Beiciwr 19 Oed o Geredigion, Finlay Tarling, yn Marw yn Volta a Portugal

Bu farw'r beiciwr 19 oed o Geredigion, Finlay Tarling, ar ôl damwain ddifrifol ar wythfed cymal y Volta a Portugal, gan sbarduno canslo'r seremoni fedalau a niwtraleiddio'r ras.

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RFU Delays Community Rugby Season Start by Two Weeks Amid Drought

The RFU has pushed back England's community rugby season by at least two weeks due to drought-hardened pitches, with new details on regional disruption and rescheduling plans.

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Welsh Cyclist Finlay Tarling, 19, Dies After Volta a Portugal Crash

Welsh cyclist Finlay Tarling, 19, died after a crash during stage eight of the Volta a Portugal on 14 August 2026. The race was neutralised and the podium ceremony cancelled in his memory.

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Sunrisers Leeds Edge Past Wong's Late Surge to Reach Hundred Final

Sunrisers Leeds held off a late Issy Wong burst to beat Southern Brave by five wickets in the Hundred Eliminator, setting up a final against Trent Rockets at Lord's on Sunday, 16 August 2026.

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