Steven Gardiner wins Olympic 400m gold to secure the Bahamas’ first medal at the 2020 Tokyo Games. Steven Gardiner, the current long-distance world champion, crossed the line in 43.85 seconds. Colombia’s Anthony Zambrano took the silver, while 2012 Grenada champion Kirani James took the bronze.
Holly Bradshaw wins Britain’s second division athletics medal in Tokyo and finally landed her first major championship podium with a bronze pole vault. The 29-year-old, who finished fifth and sixth at the Rio 2016 and London 2012 tournaments, defeated reigning champion Katerina Stefanidi. As she
American Nelly Korda hit a stunning 9-under par 62 to take a four-stroke lead at the halfway mark of women’s Olympic golf in Tokyo. The number one in the world made nine birdies and one eagle. But missed 59 historic chances with a double bogey
Wesley Fofana: Leicester City defender suffers broken leg in friendly Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana has confirmed he suffered a leg injury during pre-season with Villarreal. The 20-year-old centre-back has been fire. Nino recklessly challenged and had to leave the field on a stretcher. “Today
The United States beat Australia to take the Olympic bronze medal in a seven-goal thriller at Kashima Stadium in Tokyo. USA’s talisman, Megan Rapinoe, set the momentum as her first corner flew over Matildas goalkeeper Teagan Micah and flew straight into the net. Sam Kerr
Chelsea target Romelu Lukaku has told Inter Milan he would like to leave the club if they receive a suitable offer. The Blues bid £85m for the 28-year-old Serie A champions. Sun refused earlier this week. Inter are confident they can keep Romelu Lukaku given
Aston Villa sign Danny England striker Danny Ings from Southampton on a three-year contract for £25 million. Danny Ings, 29, is Villa’s fourth signing of the summer after Leon Bailey, Emiliano Buendia and Ashley Young. He has scored 46 goals in 100 appearances for Southampton
England’s Emma Raducanu has lost her first straight set since making her sensational Wimbledon debut last month. The 18-year-old wildcard lost 6-3 6-2 to Chinese world number 51 Zhang Shuai at the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic. Emma Raducanu returned to the WTA Tour in San
Andy Murray received a wild card to compete in this month’s Cincinnati Masters. The 34-year-old Briton withdrew from individual Olympics with a slight thigh strain to focus on the doubles category. Andy Murray and Joe Salisbury lost in the quarter-finals in Tokyo 2020 on July
Katarina Johnson-Thompson Withdrew from the Olympic heptathlon with a calf injury that required her to pull up at the 200m distance. The British world champion suffered a serious Achilles problem last year and has hardly competed this year. But new injuries are the issue. She