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The IndependentMax Verstappen makes shock F1 title statement amid Red Bull run of form
The Dutch driver has a 62-point lead to Lando Norris in the world championship with eight races left
- Evening Standard
Manchester United injury update: Leny Yoro, Rasmus Hojlund and Tyrell Malacia latest news and return dates
Erik ten Hag again has injury problems across the pitch to contend with
- Evening Standard
Liverpool injury update: Alexis Mac Allister, Federico Chiesa and Curtis Jones latest news and return dates
Reds face Nottingham Forest at Anfield in the Premier League on Saturday
- The Telegraph
Dan Ashworth hurt by Newcastle sporting director’s ‘not fit for purpose’ transfer claims
Dan Ashworth and other former members of Newcastle United’s recruitment team have been hurt and bemused by claims from new sporting director Paul Mitchell that the club’s transfer structure was “not fit for purpose”.
- Evening Standard
Caoimhin Kelleher reveals frustration with Liverpool over decision to sign Giorgi Mamardashvili
Mamardashvili signed for Reds in £30m summer move but will spend this season at Valencia
- The Telegraph
Roy Keane’s scathing assessment of ‘arrogant’ England under Lee Carsley
Roy Keane launched a scathing attack on ‘arrogant’ England and accused players of being selfish in their 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland on Saturday.
- Evening Standard
Manchester United Legends vs Celtic LIVE! Result, match stream, latest updates and reaction after charity game
Wayne Rooney shines on Old Trafford return to light up star-studded friendly
- Cinema Online
Jeremy Tsui breaks silence following farewell announcement
The actor finally reveals the reason why he decided to say goodbye back in March
- The Telegraph
Ashley Cole’s quiet redemption with England 12 years after he called the FA ‘a bunch of t----’
Ashley Cole will take his place on the bench at Wembley on Tuesday as the most-capped England footballer in history to sit among the manager’s staff, with the exception of David Beckham’s 2010 World Cup sinecure as part coach, part mascot.
- AFP News
Sabalenka dedicates US Open to family 'who never gave up' on dream
Aryna Sabalenka dedicated her US Open title to her family who "never gave up on my dream" after a third Grand Slam title was achieved in a year of personal torment."Every time I see my name on that trophy, I'm so proud of myself, I'm proud of my family that they never gave up on my dream and that they were doing everything they could to keep me going.
- The Telegraph
Paralympics 2024 – complete final medal table
As is tradition, the medal table is ordered by the number of golds achieved by each team. At Tokyo 2020, China led the Paralympics field with 96 golds, with Great Britain second on 41 and the United States third with 37. If any countries tie on the medal table, bronze and silver medals are then taken into account.
- Yahoo Sports
US Open men’s final: Jannik Sinner defeats Taylor Fritz in straight sets for 2nd Grand Slam title this year
Jannik Sinner defeated Taylor Fritz in straight sets to win the 2024 US Open, earning his second Grand Slam title of the year.
- Evening Standard
Tottenham dealt key selection blow as Europa League opener approaches
Spurs will be without an important player when they begin their maiden European campaign under Ange Postecoglou
- Cosmopolitan
Every Single PDA Pic of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at the US Open
Every single kissing pic of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at the US Open.
- Twentytwo13
‘Only’ two gold medals show why Paralympic Council Malaysia is right to demand funding, says chief
Malaysia concluded the Paris Paralympics with five medals – two gold, two silver and one bronze. Although it was Malaysia’s worst outing in eight years, Paralympic Council Malaysia (PCM) president Datuk Seri Megat D Shahriman Zaharudin hopes the government will consider its RM50 million funding request to run its development programmes.
- The Guardian
‘Credit the players, not me’: Lee Carsley says he’s lucky England have such talent
Lee Carsley praised the players after a 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland, with Jack Grealish glad to be back after ‘one of worst summers of my life’
- Associated Press
US Open champ Jannik Sinner is a young man in a hurry. He is 23, is No. 1 and has 2 Slam titles
New U.S. Open champion Jannik Sinner is making big strides in a short amount of time. Just 23, Sinner already reached No. 1 in the ATP rankings a few months ago and, on Sunday, collected the second Grand Slam trophy of his career — and of the year — by defeating Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 in the final at Flushing Meadows. Add that to his Australian Open championship in January, and Sinner is the first man since Guillermo Vilas all the way back in 1977 to pick up major titles No. 1 and No. 2 within the same season.
- Evening Standard
Chelsea plan revealed for 'genius' £52m signing Estevao Willian after Brazil debut
The agent of future Blues star has explained where exactly his client will play at Stamford Bridge
- Evening Standard
Manchester United offered Leny Yoro 'four times more money' than Real Madrid to seal transfer
The 18-year-old is yet to make competitive debut after pre-season injury
- Evening Standard
Chelsea injury update: Cole Palmer, Reece James and Malo Gusto latest news and return dates
Mixed injury news for Blues ahead of final international fixtures of the break