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Steeples climbs the mountain and lands gold
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (565+ words) Nottingham’s Maia Steeples and Kamari Parker were bursting with pride after landing medals at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands. Steeples, 18, from Mapperley and Parker, 16, from West Bridgford, competed in the 3x3 Wheelchair…...
Phil Foden’s England audition cut short as Thomas Tuchel watches at Old Trafford
20+ hour, 3+ min ago (209+ words) As Thomas Tuchel took up his seat at Old Trafford for the Manchester derby, assessing the form of Phil Foden will have been one of his main objectives. The England manager is due to name his squad for the opening…...
Ramirez and Chetwood shine at national school's event
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (566+ words) Dorset’s Allegra Ramirez and Jemima Chetwood were bursting with pride after topping the podium at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands. Ramirez, 12, and Chetwood, 15, who both live in Bournemouth, competed at the…...
Josh Kerr caps stellar year with top prize at Ultimate Championships in Budapest
19+ hour, 13+ min ago (330+ words) Josh Kerr capped off a stellar year with a 1500m triumph at the World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest. The Scot, who set a new mile world record in July, held off Australian runner-up Cameron Myers on the home straight to…...
Hodgkinson made the decision to compete in Budapest despite injury
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (591+ words) Keely Hodgkinson made the decision to compete in Budapest just a week ago because of a torn hamstring but that call was vindicated with a second place at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship. As has been the case all season,…...
Charley Hull and Lottie Woad help Europe to Solheim Cup victory
21+ hour, 33+ min ago (219+ words) Charley Hull and Lottie Woad delivered to help Europe claim Solheim Cup success over the United States by a 15-13 victory at Bernardus Golf Club. English duo Hull and Woad had struggled as a partnership across the first two days in…...
Football icon opens up about gambling addiction ahead of event
22+ hour, 6+ min ago (488+ words) A LEGENDARY footballer has spoken of the "terrible addiction” of gambling and says the charity he founded with his wife offers comprehensive support to those who need it. Mersea resident Peter Shilton and wife Steph have spoken to the Gazette…...
Gerrard delivers when it matters most in Loughborough
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (462+ words) Merseyside’s Bella Gerrard was bursting with pride after landing a spot on the podium at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands. Gerrard, 14, who lives in Liverpool, featured at the School Games National…...
O'Connell leads from the front to win a gold medal
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (467+ words) Greater Manchester’s Naya O’Connell was bursting with pride after landing a spot on the podium at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands. O’Connell, 13, who lives in Bolton, featured at the School Games…...
Man Utd want to keep pushing – Michael Carrick knows tougher tests lie ahead
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (539+ words) Michael Carrick enjoyed Manchester United’s perfect Champions League return against Sabah but is “pushing for more” with tougher tests around the corner. Thursday night saw Old Trafford host a first match in European football’s premier competition since December 2023 as the…...