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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.

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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.

A general view of Stamford Bridge stadium, the home of Premier League club Chelsea
Soccer

Chelsea charged with 74 breaches of FA regulations over 13-year period

Chelsea have been charged by the Football Association with 74 historical breaches of regulations relating to agents and third-party investments between 2009 and 2022.

The Iranian national football team lining up on the pitch before a match
Soccer

Iran ask Fifa to move World Cup matches from United States to Mexico

Iran's football federation is negotiating with Fifa to relocate their World Cup group stage matches to Mexico following escalating conflict with the United States.

Lewis Hamilton driving his Ferrari during the Chinese Grand Prix
Motorsport

Lewis Hamilton secures first Ferrari podium as Kimi Antonelli wins in China

Lewis Hamilton has claimed his first podium finish for Ferrari at the Chinese Grand Prix, as Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli secured his maiden Formula 1 victory.