Hughes aiming for Olympics
Great Britain’s Zharnel Hughes is determined to justify being dubbed the new Usain Bolt by securing a podium finish at next summer’s Olympic Games.
SPORTS (WORLD)
Watford close on duo
Watford are close to securing deals to sign Jose Manuel Jurado and Miguel Britos, according to Sky sources.
Burger to captain Springboks
Schalk Burger will become the 55th Springbok captain on Saturday when he leads South Africa out against New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg.
Ciftci hit with six-match ban
Celtic striker Nadir Ciftci has been banned for six games with a further two suspended after being found guilty of excessive misconduct.
Thomas survives horror crash
Geraint Thomas stayed sixth overall at the Tour de France despite hitting a telegraph pole in a shocking late crash on stage 16 as team-mate Chris Froome retained the overall lead.
United land target Bodul
Dundee United have signed SC Rheindorf Altach striker Darko Bodul on a two-year contract, subject to international clearance.
Rooney returns for Duncan game
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney will return to Everton to play in a testimonial match for Duncan Ferguson on August 2.
Cooper optimistic of Galway return
Bryan Cooper remains optimistic of being fit for the seven-day Galway Festival that starts next Monday despite dislocating his thumb in a fall at Kilbeggan on Friday evening.
Smith back in top spot
Australia’s Steven Smith is back on top of the ICC Test batting world rankings after his magnificent double century against England at Lord’s.
Ashes will be 'no holds barred'
Australia head coach Matthew Mott expects the Women’s Ashes series with England to be a fiercely competitive affair.