Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez has revealed she competed at the Paris Olympics on Monday while seven months pregnant.

The 26-year-old won her first match in the women’s individual sabre competition, but was then knocked out in the last 16. “What appears to you as two players on the…

Continue ReadingEgyptian fencer Nada Hafez has revealed she competed at the Paris Olympics on Monday while seven months pregnant.

Mona McSharry has won Ireland’s first medal of the Paris Olympics after taking bronze in the women’s 100m breaststroke.

McSharry finished third in a tight final, which was won by South Africa's Tatjana Smith with Tang Qianting second for China. The 23-year-old looked in shock as she checked the…

Continue ReadingMona McSharry has won Ireland’s first medal of the Paris Olympics after taking bronze in the women’s 100m breaststroke.

Fulham have reached an agreement with Arsenal to sign midfielder Emile Smith Rowe for an initial £27m with the potential of £7m in add-ons.

Smith Rowe is a club record signing for Fulham and sources say the add-ons are based on Cup and European success for the Cottagers. The 23-year-old has been left out…

Continue ReadingFulham have reached an agreement with Arsenal to sign midfielder Emile Smith Rowe for an initial £27m with the potential of £7m in add-ons.

Adam Peaty has tested positive for Covid-19 a day after winning silver for Team GB in the 100m breaststroke at the Paris Olympics.

Peaty missed out on a third consecutive gold medal by 0.02 seconds on Sunday and afterwards said he had been slightly unwell with “a little bit on my throat”. A…

Continue ReadingAdam Peaty has tested positive for Covid-19 a day after winning silver for Team GB in the 100m breaststroke at the Paris Olympics.

Arsenal have signed Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna for a fee of up to £42m including add-ons.

The 22-year-old, who started Italy's three group games at Euro 2024, has signed a five-year deal with Mikel Arteta's side. He has immediately joined up with his new team-mates in…

Continue ReadingArsenal have signed Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna for a fee of up to £42m including add-ons.

Paris Olympics organisers said on Monday they have fixed early logistical teething problems after several delegations complained about food and transportation at the Games.

The quality and quantity of food drew criticism from athletes after catering staff rationed breakfast eggs last week. Organisers had promised fresh produce mostly made in France, with a focus…

Continue ReadingParis Olympics organisers said on Monday they have fixed early logistical teething problems after several delegations complained about food and transportation at the Games.

American super heavyweight Joshua Edwards was eliminated from the Paris Olympics after losing to Italy’s Diego Lenzi, while Australia’s Harry Garside and Tyla McDonald also suffered defeats on Monday.

Top seed Edwards, one of the favourites to win a medal in the super heavyweight competition, tried to use his range and keep Lenzi at bay with his jab, but…

Continue ReadingAmerican super heavyweight Joshua Edwards was eliminated from the Paris Olympics after losing to Italy’s Diego Lenzi, while Australia’s Harry Garside and Tyla McDonald also suffered defeats on Monday.

Fancied Belgium’s Olympic campaign began poorly as they were upset by debutants Germany 83-69, while Nigeria shocked Australia 75-62 at the Paris Games in the women’s basketball tournament at the Pierre Mauroy stadium on Monday.

In a tough Group C, where defending champions the United States begin their quest for gold against Japan later on Monday, Belgium were partly undone by Germany's dynamic Sabally sisters,…

Continue ReadingFancied Belgium’s Olympic campaign began poorly as they were upset by debutants Germany 83-69, while Nigeria shocked Australia 75-62 at the Paris Games in the women’s basketball tournament at the Pierre Mauroy stadium on Monday.