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Golden role model Hoy reminds us what really matters on and off the field of play is how we show up

Chris Hoy's cancer prognosis has delivered a jolting shock to the senses, a reminder that legendary Olympic medal winners are still human and as vulnerable as any of us to life's curveballs.

'I took the leap - Carl wished me all the best.I can't thank him enough'

Britain's sprint hope Louie Hinchliffe explains why he left Carl Lewis to be coached by aformer teammate

Government climb down Regulator will not consider foreign policy for takeovers

Ministers have climbed down over plans to require the new football regulator to consider the government's foreign policy when making decisions about club takeovers.

Rodgers makes his point after Celtic keep free-scoring Atalanta quiet

There should be no embarrassment whatsoever attached to the scale of Celtic celebration which greeted confirmation of a draw in northern Italy.

Núñez grabs winner to keep Liverpool cruising

It is too early to pass judgement on Liverpool's credentials or the new Champions League format according to Arne Slot.

Raphinha's dazzling treble leaves Bayern on the rocks

This was not just a victory, it was an exorcism, the olés ringing round the Olympic stadium as Barcelona laid ghosts to rest high on the Montjuïc hill.

Pressure is still on, admits Ten Hag before test with Mourinho

Erik ten Hag has admitted that he is under pressure to win another trophy in his third season at Manchester United and prove himself again but believes they are heading in the right direction after their comeback win over Brentford on Saturday.

Fury reveals his wife miscarried on eve of his fight with Usyk

Tyson Fury has revealed that his wife, Paris, suffered a miscarriage six months into her pregnancy and that he only learned the truth the night before he lost his world heavyweight title unification fight against Oleksandr Usyk in May.

Super League expansion looms as Wakefield replace Broncos

Super League expanding to 14 teams as early as 2026 appears to be looming after the publication of IMG's gradings led to Wakefield being readmitted into the competition for 2025 in place of London Broncos, who have been demoted to the Championship.

Gillespie's coaching role for Pakistan reduced to 'matchday strategist'

Jason Gillespie, Pakistan's red-ball coach, has described his role as \"matchday strategist\", acknowledging his reduced remit since a reorganisation one game into the series against England stripped him of his influence over team selection.

Frasers walks away after latest bid for Mulberry is rejected

Mike Ashley's Frasers Group has criticised the management of Mulberry as it walked away from its attempts to take over the luxury handbag maker after a series of rejected offers.

Lloyds backs Reeves budget plans in spite of expected tax increases

Lloyds Banking Group has backed the Labour government's forthcoming budget and played down the impact of any tax increases, which it said would probably be part of a \"constructive, pro-growth agenda\".

'Hurtful' Sister of murdered soldier backs Trump despite funeral row

A row has broken out after a report in the Atlantic claimed Donald Trump refused to cover the funeral costs of a soldier who was murdered at a Texas military base in 2020.

Democrats Obama raps Eminem's Lose Yourself at rally for Harris

Barack Obama rapped Eminem's signature hit Lose Yourself to a crowd in Detroit during a campaign rally for Kamala Harris.

Brussels withholds findings of Tunisia human rights inquiry

The European Commission is refusing to publish the findings of a human rights inquiry into Tunisia it conducted shortly before announcing a migration deal with the increasingly authoritarian north African country.

Israeli reprisals Minister says planned strikes on Iran 'will prove our might'

Planned airstrikes on Iran will make the world understand Israel's military might, the country's defence minister, Yoav Gallant, has warned.

'We did not want to go back to Syria'Lebanon flight risks border arrests

For two weeks, Umm Hadi has been living a nightmare on repeat.

Five killed and 22 wounded in 'terror attack' at Turkish aerospace firm

Turkey's interior minister blamed a \"terrorist attack\" for an explosion and assault at the headquarters of the national aerospace company, Tusaş, outside Ankara yesterday that killed five people and wounded 22 others.

Footballer saved by defibrillator urges VAT relief

A young footballer whose life was saved by a defibrillator has handed in a petition to Downing Street calling on the government to scrap VAT on purchases of the devices.

Idris Elba announces plan to move to Africa to bolster film industry

Idris Elba has said he is planning to move to Africa as part of his plans to bolster the sub-Saharan film industry, saying: \"It's going to happen\".

Survivors win case against Arena bombing denier

Two survivors of the Manchester Arena bombing have won a high court harassment case against a former television producer who claimed the attack had been staged.

Badenoch blamed for new leader missing chance of budget response

Kemi Badenoch has been blamed by senior Tories for \"missing the chance\" for the party to \"make a mark\" in its response to the budget because the leadership frontrunner had been unwilling to bring forward the final leadership run-off.

NHS England to trial AI tool that can predict risk of early death

The NHS in England is to trial a \"superhuman\" artificial intelligence tool that predicts a patient's risk of disease and dying early.

Mother of Brianna killer said son had 'good morals'

The mother of Eddie Ratcliffe, one of Brianna Ghey's killers, described him in the aftermath of the murder as \"a good child, with good morals and a loving, caring family behind him,\" who was on track to apply for Oxford.

Sausage roll and Bolly? Fine dining menu launched at Greggs

\"They really did go well together,\" said Erin Rivers after finishing off her Greggs sausage roll paired with Bollinger rosé brut champagne.

Gangs 'recruiting skilled drone pilots to fly drugs into prisons'

Gangs are headhunting highly skilled drone pilots to deliver drugs, weapons and even condiments such as tomato ketchup to prison cell windows, police say.

Three dead and 48 rescued after migrant vessel sinks in Channel

Three people died yesterday after a migrant boat sank in the Channel, French authorities have said.

Ministers may drop mandatory solar panel rules for new homes

The government is considering making solar panels optional on new homes in England, after pressure from housebuilders, in a move that would weaken low-carbon regulations, the Guardian has learned.

Charity told to rewrite guidance on puberty blockers

A charity supporting gender-questioning young people has been told to rewrite its guidance to be more accurate about the risks of puberty blockers, after a two-year Charity Commission investigation, which also concluded that there had been mismanagement within the organisation.

GP adviser to Shipman inquiry backs push to legalise assisted dying

The medical adviser to the public inquiry into Harold Shipman's killings has said he now believes that legalising assisted dying is necessary and will protect vulnerable patients.