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Watch: Tenishia Thornton Sets New Maltese Weightlifting Record With Huge 93kg Lift

Tenishia Thornton has set a new Maltese national record in the snatch after lifting an incredible 93kg during the Commonwealth Games finals. The 20-year-old produced the best snatch ever recorded by a Maltese athlete, successfully lifting…

Newport name Fulham U21 coach Mullins as new boss

Hayden Mullins leaves his role as Fulham Under-21 boss to become the new head coach of League Two side Newport County.

'There were some dark times' - Beever-Jones reflects on 2025-26

Chelsea and England forward Aggie Beever-Jones had her "hardest" season in 2025-26 and she had a big decision to make about her future when it ended.

Chelsea's Palmer eager to prove a point after World Cup disappointment

The Premier League clubs fighting a World Cup hangover

Which Premier League clubs have carried the biggest World Cup workload?

Ex-Milan legend Baresi dies at 66

AC Milan and Italy football icon Franco Baresi has died at 66. Learn more about the legendary defender’s career and tributes pouring in for Franco Baresi. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-milan-legend-baresi-dies-at-66/

What you need to know about FIFA's private investment plan — and the backlash

Less than two weeks since the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2026, soccer is once again front-page news thanks to a new private-investment proposal by FIFA president Gianni Infantino that's triggered significant backlash. Here's what you…

Commonwealth Games: Kiwi pole vaulters leap for Glasgow podium

The NZ team will chase medals in athletics and track cycling on day eight.

Elina Svitolina sets up rematch with Alex Eala

Elina Svitolina of Ukraine will face Filipino tennis star Alex Eale in the quarterfinals of the Mubadala DC Open in Washington on Friday (Saturday morning, Philippine time). Svitolina set the rematch against Eala with a 7-6(4), 6-4 win…

Kenya: Kenya's Running Stars Attract Suspicion and Awe - Our Research Gives a More Human Picture

[The Conversation Africa] In April 2026, Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe became the first person to officially run the marathon in under two hours. This milestone was anxiously awaited by the running world.

Will Scottish Premiership return to two-team title tussle?

A new Scottish Premiership season begins on Friday, but will anyone match Heart of Midlothian from last term and challenge Celtic and Rangers for the title?

FIFA vows to go ahead with private investor proposal despite opposition from UEFA

FIFA said in a statement that all of its member associations should have a chance to consider the plan; "Nobody is selling football," it said