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PGA Tour winner and announcer Mark Carnevale dies at 64 - one week after covering his final tournament

Carnevale, who was crowned Rookie of the Year in 1992 after winning the Chattanooga Classic, is said to have died suddenly on Monday. The cause of death has not yet been revealed.


Paul Scholes admits he's 'really excited' to watch Man United's new-look side with £88.5m duo Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee - and insists what his old club must do next season

AADAM PATEL: Erik ten Hag's side have already signed 23-year-old Joshua Zirkzee for £36.5M from Bologna and 18-year-old Leny Yoro for £52M from Lille.


Matildas are called out after loss to Germany

A controversial conservative commentator has sparked debate after declaring that she hoped the Matildas would lose their first game.


Chinese FURY at 'dirty tricks' at the Olympics: Tainted swimmer - and Adam Peaty's biggest rival - Qin Haiyang reveals his anger over extra drug testing in Paris

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI IN PARIS: The name of Qin Haiyang might draw little recognition from those who tap into swimming every four years, but he presents Adam Peaty's biggest obstacle.


Inside the Olympics' most chaotic football match ever: Argentina were kept in dark about VAR check for two hours and police made final call on game against Morocco resuming as coaches and players open up on surreal climax

The Paris Olympics kicked off with a bang on Wednesday when Argentina faced Morocco in the men's football tournament.


Martin Brundle hits out at ‘cuddly F1’ in brutal Sergio Perez ‘fail’ verdict

Sergio Perez is under serious pressure to retain his Red Bull seat...


The dark side of the Paris Olympics


Max Verstappen Spa grid penalty confirmed as Red Bull take double hit

The expected Max Verstappen Belgian GP grid penalty is now official...


Max Verstappen urges critics to ‘turn his radio off’ as F1 intervenes

Max Verstappen won't be changing his approach to team radio usage, as F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali wants improvement...


Braves among top landing spots for Ex-Phillies starter on trade block

The Atlanta Braves will be looking to add over the next few days and it sounds like one veteran starter is a real possibility.


Philadelphia Eagles training camp hints at problem only trade might fix

The Philadelphia Eagles have a budding problem in training camp and a fix might not be on the roster.


Germany 3-0 Australia: Matildas embarrassed in Marseille as Aussies go down without a fight in Olympic Games drubbing

There were high hopes for the Aussies before a ball was kicked, with fans optimistic that Steph Catley's side could emulate their scintillating World Cup campaign in France.


Lewis Hamilton has cut a spiky figure in recent times but he looks like a man who has had the weight of the world lifted off his shoulders after his British GP triumph, writes HENRY CLARK

HENRY CLARK IN SPA: Lewis Hamilton looks and sounds like a man who has had the weight of the world lifted off his shoulders. It just goes to show what a difference a win makes.


Pittsburgh Steelers training camp: Takeaways, standouts from 2nd practice

The Pittsburgh Steelers were on the practice field for their second session of training camp on Friday. Here's a look at the team's biggest takeaways and standouts from the practice.


Olympics opening ceremony is panned by viewers

6,800 athletes covered in plastic ponchos attempted to keep spirits high as they travelled down the river Seine in a huge flotilla of 85 boats.


Explained: Why Yuki Tsunoda was hit with huge 60-place Belgian GP grid penalty

Yuki Tsunoda will fall to the very back of the Belgian Grand Prix grid.


Team GB dressage queen Charlotte Dujardin is BANNED from the sport

Six-time Olympic medalist Charlotte Dujardin had been hoping to become Britain's most decorated Olympian but was sensationally forced to pull out of the games today.


Australia Olympic medal tally: Updated gold, silver, bronze medal count at Paris 2024

Updated daily medal tracker for Australian athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, including gold, silver and bronze.


You can't smoke that, Snoop! Rapper lights up Paris by carrying Olympic torch ahead of tonight's opening ceremony- as viewers joke that it looks like a massive cannabis joint

Snoop Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, will perform the honor on Friday, with French actress Laetitia Casta and French rapper MC Solaar carrying the torch as well.


2024 Belgian Grand Prix – Free Practice 2 F1 results

A complete rundown of the F1 results from the second practice session from the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa...


Simone Biles STUNS fans with outrageous vault in Olympics practice

After sitting out for most of the Tokyo Olympics following her battle with 'The Twisties', Biles has returned to the Summer Games in Paris and is ready to compete.


Phillies seem to be narrowing sights on perfect bullpen trade

The Philadelphia Phillies pressing need for bullpen arms just got even more obvious.


Projecting the Mariners lineup after Randy Arozarena trade

The Seattle Mariners made a blockbuster trade for former All-Star left fielder Randy Arozarena, but where does he fit into the club's lineup?


MLB Trade Grades: Red Sox beat out Yankees and Orioles for veteran starter

James Paxton is headed back to Boston.


France's 5ft7in president is hard to spot in world leaders picture

Macron along his wife Brigitte held a reception at the Elysee Palace for his fellow heads of state, royals and government from across the world today before the games began.


Harry Maguire opens up on 'toughest moment of my career' after missing Euro 2024 and the FA Cup final - and insists he's 'never been told' he isn't wanted at Man United

CHRIS WHEELER IN LOS ANGELES: Harry Maguire has opened up about missing out on Euro 2024 and the FA Cup final, describing it as the 'toughest moment of my career'.


The 10 fastest women in 100m history


Man City goalkeeper Ederson hits back at 'completely false' claims that he was 'affected' by praise for team-mate Stefan Ortega... and insists he's 'fully focused' on next season despite interest from Saudi Arabia

The Athletic reported this week Ederson was 'affected' by the praise Stefan Ortega garnered for his world class stop against Son Heung-min in a crucial Premier League run-in trip to Tottenham.


Exciting new tactics, squad players 'happier' than they've ever been, and uncertainty over whether Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold will stay... FIVE THINGS to look out for as Arne Slot's Liverpool reign begins in the US

As things stand, Liverpool are the only Premier League club not to sign any new players so far this summer. However, that will surely change before the transfer window closes on August 30.


Marion Jones: The tragic downfall of an Olympic champion


Astros named as top trade destination for two-time Cy Young winner

The Houston Astros are back in first place despite a banged-up pitching staff, and could reportedly make a play for a two-time Cy Young Award winner at the trade deadline.


Former Manchester United star agrees move to the SEVENTH club of his nomadic career... as the winger joins another ex-Premier League player at the LaLiga club

Since leaving Old Trafford, the former international has plied his trade in three different countries, with his latest move marking the seventh team he has represented.


Hilarious Olympic moment in rugby sevens event sees Uruguay's Mateo Vinals tackle the REFEREE instead of Kenya's Samuel Asati

Friday's rugby sevens clash between Kenya and Uruguay at the Paris Olympics witnessed an incredible moment as one of the players tackled referee Paulo Duarte.


Ugly scenes mar Argentina's 2-2 draw with Morocco at Olympics as fans boo national anthem and throw FLARES, cups and bottles at South American players amid Enzo Fernandez racism storm

The match had been highly anticipated amid Argentina players signing a racist chant following their victory at the Copa America earlier this month, targeted at French players.


'Raw meat being served': Major scandal in Olympic Village


Nike Olympic ad branded DISRESPECTFUL by the Chinese for 'unacceptable' scene in 90 second clip starring LeBron James and Kylian Mbappe

The advert, which was launched on July 19, is part of the American sportswear brand's 'Winning Isn't For Everyone' campaign and highlights the dedication elite athletes must adopt.


Phillies acquire former All-Star outfielder in trade with O's

Following the Seattle Mariners' splashy trade for Randy Arozarena, it appears that the MLB hot stove is now officially turned on. In a move to help bolster the Phillies' outfield, the team has made a significant trade with the Orioles.


Why Aussie swimmer Zac Stubblety-Cook could be sanctioned over planned podium protest - as tension increases with China's world record holder Qin Haiyang

Australia's Olympic swimming champion Zac Stubblety-Cook has confirmed he is weighing up a possible protest if he loses to a drug-tainted Chinese star at the Paris Games.


A Cardinals-Mets trade to fill St. Louis' outfield needs

The St. Louis Cardinals need some help from the right side of the plate. Their production against left-handed pitching has been lacking and the lineup is also very left-handed heavy. Could they make an attempt to reunite with an old friend?


Belgian GP: McLaren strike back against Max Verstappen as Daniel Ricciardo encounters ‘strange’ issue

McLaren issued the perfect response to Max Verstappen in the second Belgian GP practice session...


New York Yankees top prospect activated from injured list

New York Yankees top prospect Jasson Dominguez was activated from the injured list Friday.


Man City defender Josko Gvardiol admits he is still HAUNTED by his FA Cup final blunder... as he plots revenge on Man United in next month's Community Shield

JACK GAUGHAN IN NEW YORK: The Croatian was caught in a mix-up with goalkeeper Stefan Ortega to gift United the opener during the defeat at Wembley.


Ben Stokes tips Mark Wood to become the first to break the 100mph barrier in Test cricket after his rapid bowling display in win over West Indies

England captain Stokes saw his Durham team-mate clock a delivery of 97.1mph last week against West Indies in Nottingham.


Lewis Hamilton casts alarming ‘completely different’ Mercedes W15 verdict after ‘pretty bad day’

Lewis Hamilton: "It has been feeling great in the past couple of races. That just felt completely different today."


Charles Barkley blasts NBA in statement on split from TNT: NBA 'wanted to break up with us'

Charles Barkley has spoken out against the league following the impending end of NBA on TNT, and with it "Inside the NBA."


Australia rugby sevens team make Olympic Games history in Paris after quarter final victory over Team USA

Just hours after Tony Gustavsson's team crumbled in their opening match against Germany, the rugby team rose to the challenge posed by Team USA to book their place in the semi-finals.


ESPN Computer Formula Predicts 2024 SEC Standings

College football's best conference will look a lot different in 2024. The SEC has dominated the college football landscape for the better part of the last two decades, and that dominance has allowed it to add two major programs this season. Oklahoma and Texas, powerhouses of the Big 12, will join ...


Olympics legend Michael Johnson questions why Coco Gauff was named Team USA's flagbearer in Paris

The tennis star joined LeBron James at the head of Team USA's opening ceremony boat to hold the flag as they made their way along the Seine on Friday night.


Storm brewing in judo just days out from the start of Olympic competition as International Judo Federaton chief SLAMS venue for 'poorly installed mats' and 'dirt marks'

Judo is set to kick off on Saturday at the Arena Champ-de-Mars following the opening ceremony, though concerns have been raised over the venue just days out from it being used for competition.


Mets acquire World Series-winning pitcher in trade

The New York Mets continue to load up on experienced arms.