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Marchand, McIntosh top bill at swimming worlds

French hero Leon Marchand and Canadian prodigy Summer McIntosh headline as swimming’s world championships begin in Singapore on Sunday with thoughts already turning towards the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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First foreign firm takes ownership of Saudi football club

A foreign company sealed the purchase of a Saudi football club -- a first in the kingdom -- the country’s sports ministry said Thursday, as it announced the privatisation of three teams in the Saudi Pro League.

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From hospital bed to Euro hero: Bonmati

‘You could write a book about this,’ said Aitana Bonmati on Wednesday as she reflected on the last few weeks in her life after scoring the goal which took Spain into the final of the Women’s Euro 2025.

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Hernandez sorry for sexist comments

Mexican football icon Javier Hernandez apologised on Thursday for making sexist remarks which led to him being sanctioned by Mexico’s football federation and his club Guadalajara.

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Arsenal sign Valencia defender Mosquera

Arsenal on Thursday announced the signing of Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera, taking their spending during the summer transfer window close to £140 million ($189 million).

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Bangladesh to play two friendlies against Bahrain

The Bangladesh U-23 team will play two friendlies against hosts Bahrain on August 18 and 22 as their preparation for the AFC Under-23 Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers to be held in Vietnam from September 3 to 11.

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Isak considers Newcastle exit: report

Alexander Isak has reportedly told Newcastle he wants to explore a move away as the club confirmed he was not part of the squad travelling to Asia for pre-season friendlies.

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Atletico cash in on Madrid's Bernabeu concert woes

Mired in legal setbacks, Real Madrid are losing the lucrative star-studded concerts for which their costly Bernabeu stadium revamp was designed -- and cross-town rivals Atletico are cashing in.