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Friday night is set up to be a barnstormer at the pool and Scott will play a big part as he races in the main event – the 200m IM final (19:43 BST). France’s swimming sensation, Leon Marchand, is aiming for an incredible fourth gold of these Games and is the favourite in a stacked...

Andy Murray’s illustrious tennis career came to an end while representing Team GB at the 2024 Olympics alongside Dan Evans on Thursday. Despite some late resistance from the British pair, Murray and Evans were beaten by USA’s Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul in the doubles quarter-finals. Murray, a two-time gold medal winner and three-time Grand...

Biles helped the United States reclaim the team title two days ago, but Thursday evening was about her trying to once again take the prize of world’s best gymnast after the turbulence of Tokyo. The pressure of expectation she faced going into the Games three years ago, her struggles without her family there because of...

Andy Murray’s glittering tennis career drew to a close on Thursday as he and Dan Evans were knocked out in the Olympic men’s doubles quarter-finals at Roland Garros. The British duo suffered a 6-2 6-4 defeat to the American pairing of Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz in what marks Murray’s final game before retiring. It...

Clark and Jackson announced the new brand in a statement, external on their account on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The move will ensure elite level basketball can continue in Surrey and Guildford, remaining at the Surrey Sports Park – home to the Scorchers since 2015. Basketball League Ltd (BLL) had its...

Great Britain secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the women’s hockey competition with a 5-2 win over the United States. Their victory, combined with South Africa’s 1-0 defeat by Spain, ensures they will finish in the top four in Pool B and progress to the knock-out stages. Sophie Hamilton put GB ahead early on,...

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Rory McIlroy is two shots outside the medal positions after a three-under 68 in the opening round of the Olympic men’s golf event in Paris. McIlroy carded five birdies and an eagle but his progress was hampered by four bogeys, including one on the 18th hole to leave him in a tie for 15th. The...

Having started playing professionally as a teenager in 2005, Murray went on to win three Grand Slam titles – including the 2012 Wimbledon triumph which ended Britain’s 77-year wait for a home men’s singles champion. In 2016, Murray was the first British player to become the men’s world number one, reaching the pinnacle of the...

Britain, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain have all secured their last-eight spots but, with two games remaining, GB’s aim now is to top the group. “France fought for every inch but I’m very proud of our guys, the way we’ve fought back consistently over the last three games,” said captain David Ames. “We have a...