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India coach Craig Fulton embraces underdog status at the Hockey World Cup 2026 in Belgium and the Netherlands; Five per cent chance. ‘Five per cent chance’ but dreaming big: Craig Fulton embraces India’s World Cup underdog tag ‘Five per cent chance’ but dreaming big: Craig Fulton embraces India’s World Cup underdog tag Ranked eighth in the world, India head into the Hockey World Cup away from the spotlight, a position Craig Fulton believes could help his team fly under the radar. ...

Kelly Slater upsets Gabriel Medina at Tahiti Pro, Teahupo’o, Tahiti; advances to next round vs Jack Robinson Kelly Slater upsets Gabriel Medina at the Tahiti Pro on Paris 2024’s Olympic wave Kelly Slater upsets Gabriel Medina at the Tahiti Pro on Paris 2024’s Olympic wave The 54-year-old, an 11-time world champion, romped to a near-perfect score at Teahupo’o and next faces Olympic silver medallist Jack Robinson. Surfing legend Kelly Slater proved this week he’s still got it . ...

Matthew Hudson-Smith wins 400m gold at Birmingham, UK; fifth European championship gold 2026 European Athletics Championships: Matthew Hudson-Smith, from “ground zero” to golden European hero: “There’s pressure, but you know what? I’m an Olympic silver medallist" 2026 European Athletics Championships: Matthew Hudson-Smith, from “ground zero” to golden European hero: “There’s pressure, but you know what? I’m an Olympic silver medallist" At the home track he grew up racing on, GB’s Matthew Hudson-Smith reacts to sealing his third and “final” European individual medal. ...

Matthew Hudson-Smith wins 400m title at the European Athletics Championships, Birmingham; only athlete to win three European 400m titles 2026 European Athletics Championships: Matthew Hudson-Smith claims the 400m crown 2026 European Athletics Championships: Matthew Hudson-Smith claims the 400m crown The Great Britain star won in 44.17, taking his third 400m title, with France’s Muhammad Abdallah Kounta (44.40s) winning silver, while Netherland’s Jonas Phijffers ran a national record of 44.41 to take the bronze. ...

Mondo Duplantis in men’s pole vault at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham; seeks fourth consecutive European title Athletics: 2026 European Athletics Championships: Men’s pole vault - Schedule and how to watch Mondo Duplantis live 2026 European Athletics Championships: Men’s pole vault - Schedule and how to watch Mondo Duplantis live Mondo Duplantis takes centre stage on Sunday (16 August) in Birmingham 2026. Armand “Mondo” Duplantis has secured 15 world records, three European titles, and two Olympic golds since announcing himself to the world stage as an 18-year-old at the European Athletics Championships in Berlin 2018. ...

Nadia Battocletti defends 5000m title in Birmingham; first to complete back-to-back 5k/10k double 2026 European Athletics Championships: Nadia Battocletti targets historic sweep after defending 5000m crown: “The double would be the dream” 2026 European Athletics Championships: Nadia Battocletti targets historic sweep after defending 5000m crown: “The double would be the dream” On the brink of a historic consecutive double at the European Championships, the Italian discusses her 5000m gold in Birmingham and staying calm under pressure. ...

Nico Casares, Team USA quarterback, competes at 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championship in Los Angeles; defends world title Team USA quarterback Nico Casares can’t wait to get the ball rolling at 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championship - exclusive Team USA quarterback Nico Casares can’t wait to get the ball rolling at 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championship - exclusive Team USA quarterback Nico Casares reflects on his full-circle journey from youth flag football to competing at the IFAF World Championship ahead of LA28. ...

Russell Westbrook retires from NBA; 209 triple-doubles, NBA record Basketball: Olympic gold medalist and former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook announces his retirement Basketball: Olympic gold medalist and former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook announces his retirement The 37-year-old says he’s calling it a day from the NBA following an 18-year pro career. Olympic gold medalist and former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook , at age 37, announced his retirement from the NBA via social media on Wednesday. ...

Sarah Sjöström wins record-tying 18th continental gold in 50m butterfly Paris; Ties Franziska van Almsick’s European record European Aquatics Championships 2026: Sarah Sjöström wins record-tying 18th continental gold in 50m butterfly European Aquatics Championships 2026: Sarah Sjöström wins record-tying 18th continental gold in 50m butterfly The three-time Olympic champion edged Belgium’s Roos Vanotterdijk in Paris to match Franziska van Almsick’s long-standing record. Swedish swimmer Sarah Sjöström ’s 18th European gold medal was twice as sweet. ...

Senegalese breakers compete in Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games; first Olympic event in Africa “Africa has a real talent pool in breaking", a sport that is hugely popular among young people “Africa has a real talent pool in breaking", a sport that is hugely popular among young people The youngest Olympic sport, breaking is rapidly gaining popularity across the continent, particularly among younger generations. The discipline will feature on the official competition programme at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. ...