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Friday, 14 August 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 13:25 CST
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Season to end in Europe if war continues - F1 boss

Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says the 2026 championship will end in Europe if the conflict in the Middle East makes it impossible to hold the season-closing races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.

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Rayo Vallecano to move stadium over Legionnaires risk

La Liga side Rayo Vallecano are barred from playing at their home stadium just weeks before the new season over the risk of supporters contracting Legionnaires' disease.

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Schmidt to work in consultancy role at Ulster

Former Ireland and Australia head coach Joe Schmidt will work with Ulster in a consultancy role focused on the province's coaching pathway.

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FA concerns over Fifa plan that could lead to Uefa World Cup boycott

The Football Association says it is concerned by Fifa's proposals to sell stakes in its major competitions as Uefa's 55 member associations hold an emergency meeting to discuss the issue.

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Henderson nears Chelsea move as Welbeck has medical

Brighton striker Danny Welbeck is given permission to have a medical at Stamford Bridge as his move to Chelsea moves closer.

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Palace hold talks with ex-Arsenal defender Tomiyasu

Japan's Takehiro Tomiyasu, who is training with Crystal Palace, was named as a substitute in the pre-season friendly against Lens.

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Harrington named as Ryder Cup vice-captain

Three-time major champion Padraig Harrington has been named as one of Luke Donald's vice-captains for the Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in 2027.

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Uefa World Cup boycott may be raised over Fifa plan

Uefa's 55 member associations will hold an emergency meeting this week to discuss Fifa's controversial proposals to sell stakes in its major competitions.

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Diomande's rapid and remarkable rise to Real Madrid

Yan Diomande has quickly gone from being a relatively unknown winger to the brink of becoming Real Madrid's record signing.

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Five things we've learned from first half of F1 season

BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson analyses the five key things we've learned from the 2026 season so far.

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Grealish misses Man City tour despite training return

Jack Grealish will not make his return in a Manchester City shirt after being left out of the club's pre-season tour of Asia as he continues to recover from a foot injury.

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Cucurella gets tattoo of Spain coach De la Fuente

Spain defender Marc Cucurella keeps his promise to get a tattoo of World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente.

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Birmingham & Preston - Barcelona's unlikely UK camp

Barcelona will be training at St George's Park this week and taking on Championship sides Birmingham City and Preston.

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Brighton's Welbeck set for Chelsea medical

Brighton striker Danny Welbeck is given permission to have a medical at Stamford Bridge as his move to Chelsea moves closer.

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The athlete who has never held her Olympic medal

The story of Cameroon Olympic medallist Madias Ngake's remarkable journey from sleeping rough and seeking asylum to competing for England at Glasgow 2026.

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