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Trent Alexander-Arnold playing for Real Madrid during a Champions League match
Soccer

Real Madrid plan major summer clear-out to aid Alexander-Arnold

Trent Alexander-Arnold's Real Madrid career could be handed a major boost. The Spanish giants are reportedly preparing to offload six senior players this summer, including rival right-back Dani Carvajal.

Jonathan Rea riding a Honda motorcycle on track during a World Superbike Championship event.
Motorsport

Jonathan Rea makes World Superbike return with Honda in Portimao

Six-time World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea is coming out of retirement to race for Honda at Portimao. The 39-year-old will temporarily replace the injured Jake Dixon.

Mikel Arteta reacting enthusiastically on the touchline during an Arsenal match
Soccer

Mikel Arteta uses touchline energy to combat Arsenal fatigue in title race

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is strategically using his animated touchline behaviour to energise exhausted players during the Premier League title run-in.

Kyle Walker looking reflective while speaking about his football career
Soccer

Kyle Walker plans club retirement and targets Sheffield United return

Kyle Walker has outlined his intention to retire on his own terms after stepping down from international football. The Burnley defender revealed his ultimate dream is to finish his career at boyhood club Sheffield United.

Jo Butterfield competing in wheelchair curling at the Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina
Other

Jo Butterfield eyes historic Paralympic double following cancer recovery

British Paralympian Jo Butterfield is targeting historic gold medals at both the Summer and Winter Games following her remarkable recovery from breast cancer.

Cristiano Ronaldo walking on the pitch in an Al-Nassr jersey
Soccer

Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Saudi Arabia for Spain amid Middle East conflict

Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo has relocated his family to Madrid. The move comes amid regional tensions and allows the player to undergo injury rehabilitation.

Clipboard with charts, stacks of coins next to a warning shield displaying an exclamation mark.
iGaming

Germany Survey: 36.4% Gambled in Past Year, 2.2% Meet Disorder Criteria

A 2025 national survey in Germany found that 36.4% of adults gambled in the past year, while 2.2% meet DSM-5 criteria for gambling disorder. Younger adults and multi product users show higher vulnerability.

Marinko Matosevic playing a tennis match during his professional career
Sport

ITIA bans Marinko Matosevic for four years over blood doping offences

Former Australian number one Marinko Matosevic has been banned from tennis for four years after being found guilty of multiple anti-doping offences.