Red Bull has hired Gwen Lagrue, who worked for Mercedes discovering young drivers, to lead their junior driver programme starting in 2027. Lagrue replaces Helmut Marko, who retired, and will focus on finding and developing new Formula 1 race talent.
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Gwen Lagrue worked 11 years as a driver scout for Mercedes in Formula 1.
Red Bull announced Lagrue's appointment as director of their junior driver programme from 2027.
He replaces Helmut Marko, who retired as Red Bull's motorsport adviser at the end of 2025.
The Red Bull Junior Programme trains young drivers aiming to become F1 champions.
Mercedes agreed to release Lagrue from his contract so he could join Red Bull.
Mercedes will fill Lagrue’s role with internal promotions and maintain their driver scouting team.
Lagrue helped discover George Russell for Mercedes and mentored other drivers like Kimi Antonelli.
The Red Bull Junior Programme produced famous F1 drivers such as Sebastian Vettel and Daniel Ricciardo.
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British heavyweight boxers Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua won their recent warm-up fights, bringing their much-anticipated match closer to happening. They have signed contracts, but details like the location and timing of the fight still need to be finalized, with possible venues including New York and Wembley Stadium in the UK.
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Tyson Fury defeated Mariusz Wach in seven rounds in Thailand during a low-key fight.
Anthony Joshua won against Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia after being knocked down twice early in the fight.
Fury and Joshua have signed legally binding contracts for their fight, with purses reportedly around $100 million each.
The fight has not been officially scheduled, with New York's Madison Square Garden in November a leading option.
British fans and promoters prefer the fight to take place in the UK, specifically at Wembley Stadium.
There are challenges with timing due to TV audiences in different time zones, such as start times in the early morning UK time.
Fury has said he will not travel to Saudi Arabia for a ring face-off after his recent fight.
Netflix is expected to broadcast the fight globally to over 325 million subscribers.
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England's gymnast Gabriel Langton suffered a serious fall during the Commonwealth Games, landing on his head from the high bar. After spending 20 hours in a neck brace and hospital scans showing swelling and bruising, he was released and plans to return to gymnastics soon.
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Gabriel Langton is a 19-year-old gymnast from England.
He fell head-first from about three meters while competing on the high bar.
Langton spent 20 hours in a neck brace and hospital for observation.
MRI scans showed swelling and bruising but no paralysis, allowing him to leave the hospital the next day.
The fall happened as Langton lost his grip trying to move into a handstand position on the high bar.
England’s gymnastics team won the silver medal at the Commonwealth Games.
Langton received his medal at the team hotel after returning from the hospital.
He plans to rest, do rehabilitation, and return to gymnastics training soon.
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India’s teenage cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has performed very well in recent T20 matches against Zimbabwe, scoring two half-centuries and helping India win the series 3-0. Coach VVS Laxman praised his maturity and ability to handle pressure, while also noting the need for Sooryavanshi to improve his fitness.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is 15 years old and a rising star in Indian cricket.
He scored an 18-ball half-century in the first T20 against Zimbabwe and 81 runs in another game.
India won the three-match T20 series against Zimbabwe 3-0.
Sooryavanshi was named player of the series for his strong performance.
Coach VVS Laxman said Sooryavanshi has shown great maturity and learning ability over six months.
Sooryavanshi faced challenges in his first matches in England earlier but has improved since then.
Laxman highlighted fitness as an area for Sooryavanshi to work on.
Despite a minor injury during a match, Sooryavanshi wanted to continue playing, showing his commitment.
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Mayo, an Irish county, won the All-Ireland Senior Football final in July 2026, ending a 75-year wait since their last win in 1951. The victory sparked celebrations in Ireland and among famous supporters worldwide, including U.S. President Joe Biden and British rock stars Liam and Noel Gallagher.
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Mayo won the All-Ireland Senior Football final in July 2026, beating the reigning champions Kerry.
This was Mayo’s first win in 75 years, ending a long period without a championship.
A local story says a curse was placed on Mayo’s team in the 1950s after their celebrations disturbed a funeral.
The last player from Mayo’s 1951 winning team died in April 2023.
President Joe Biden, who has Irish roots in Mayo, publicly celebrated the win on social media.
Liam and Noel Gallagher, famous musicians with family from Mayo, also shared their congratulations online.
The match took place in Dublin’s Croke Park, with 82,300 people attending.
Other Irish sports stars joined in to celebrate Mayo’s victory.
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Andrea Pirlo has said he is no longer a candidate to become the head coach of Italy's national football team after controversy over his connection to a Russian betting company called Fonbet. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) had not officially confirmed his appointment, but political criticism grew because of Pirlo’s past role as a global ambassador for the company, which is linked to pro-Kremlin events.
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Andrea Pirlo was expected to become Italy’s next national football team coach but withdrew from consideration after a backlash.
The controversy centers on Pirlo’s role as a global ambassador for Russian betting firm Fonbet since October 2023.
Fonbet has sponsored sports events connected to Russia’s war in Ukraine and involved pro-Kremlin figures.
Italian politicians criticized the FIGC for considering Pirlo due to his ties to Russia after the war began.
Pirlo stated his work with Fonbet was commercial and sporting only, not political.
The Russian ambassador in Italy supported Pirlo, noting his positive contributions to sport.
The Italian football community is undergoing changes after Italy failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup.
Other coaches being considered for the job include Antonio Conte and Roberto Mancini.
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Darts champion Luke Littler will host a new live darts event on Netflix called "Beat Luke Littler," where everyday players can try to beat him and win £501,000. Open auditions will take place in London and Manchester, and anyone aged 12 and over can apply to participate.
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The event is named "Beat Luke Littler" and will occur live on Netflix on October 30.
Participants will compete for a £501,000 prize, referencing the darts starting score of 501.
Open regional qualifying rounds will be held in London and Manchester in September.
Anyone aged 12 or older can apply, but those under 18 must be with a parent or guardian at auditions.
Luke Littler rose to fame at age 16 after reaching the final of the 2024 PDC World Darts Championship.
Littler has won major darts titles including the Premier League, Grand Slam of Darts, and recently defended his Betfred World Matchplay title.
He broke records for highest averages and most 180 scores in the Matchplay tournament.
The event invites players to explain their darts experience and why they think they can beat Littler.
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Vinicius Jr, a key player for Real Madrid, is in the final year of his contract. Real Madrid is trying to extend his contract, but he has not agreed yet. Arsenal and some clubs from Saudi Arabia are interested in signing him if he becomes available.
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Vinicius Jr joined Real Madrid at age 18 in 2018.
He has scored 128 goals and won 14 trophies with Real Madrid.
His market value could be over £200 million under normal conditions.
Real Madrid has started talks to renew his contract but no agreement has been reached.
Arsenal wants to sign him and considers him their top target for a left-sided attacker.
Other clubs, including teams in Saudi Arabia, are also following his situation.
Vinicius is open to renewing his contract but wants to feel appreciated by Real Madrid.
If he does not renew, he can start negotiating a free transfer in early 2025, which might lead to a more lucrative deal for him.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the 2026 World Cup, praising it for promoting joy, unity, and safety. He responded to critics by saying they focused on negative issues while ignoring the positive experience of millions of fans during the tournament held in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
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The 2026 World Cup was hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico and won by Spain.
Infantino accused critics of spreading hate and false stories about the tournament.
FIFA reported no violence or major incidents during the event.
The tournament faced criticism regarding US visa restrictions for some teams and officials, including Iran and Somalia.
Iran had to move its training camp from Arizona to Mexico due to conflict and faced travel difficulties.
FIFA investigated a fight on the field between Argentina and Spain players in the final match.
A decision to suspend a red card ban for US player Folarin Balogun after intervention by President Donald Trump was also criticized.
Infantino said refereeing and disciplinary issues during the World Cup were common in many major soccer leagues worldwide.
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Real Madrid has reached an agreement with RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande for a transfer, after other clubs like Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool stopped pursuing him. Diomande impressed at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and had a strong season in the Bundesliga with Leipzig.
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Yan Diomande plays as a winger for RB Leipzig and the Ivory Coast national team.
Real Madrid agreed personal terms with Diomande for his transfer.
PSG and Liverpool both withdrew their interest after failed bids.
Diomande was a standout player at the FIFA World Cup 2026 for Ivory Coast.
The 19-year-old joined Leipzig less than a year ago from Spanish team Leganes.
He scored 12 goals and made 8 assists during the 2025-26 Bundesliga season.
Leipzig finished third in the Bundesliga, earning a spot in the Champions League.
Diomande was voted the Bundesliga’s best young player for the season.
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Ferrari made mistakes during the Hungarian Grand Prix, which affected their race results. Although their car was strong in practice, Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finished fourth and fifth in the race.
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Ferrari was considered the fastest team during practice sessions at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
The team made errors during the actual race.
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari’s driver, finished in fourth place.
Lewis Hamilton, another driver in the race, finished in fifth place.
The race result was below Ferrari’s expectations given their practice performance.
The BBC Formula 1 team discussed Ferrari needing to improve after the race.
The Hungarian Grand Prix is part of the Formula 1 racing season.
Ferrari is a major team in the Formula 1 racing sport.
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The USA Track & Field national outdoor championships took place in New York, serving as a practice event ahead of the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Many top Olympic athletes competed, while some champions were absent. The event gave fans and athletes an early look at who might represent the U.S. in future major competitions.
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The 2026 USA Track & Field outdoor national championships were held at New York’s Icahn Stadium with about 5,000 fans attending.
This year has no major international outdoor track and field competitions, making the meet less pressured.
Olympic champions who did not compete include Rai Benjamin, Cole Hocker, Masai Russell, and Gabby Thomas.
Nikki Hiltz won the women’s 1500m race, marking their fourth consecutive national title.
Sha’Carri Richardson won the women’s 100m race in 10.77 seconds.
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden won the women’s 200m in 21.69 seconds, confident she can improve further.
Noah Lyles won the men’s 100m with a personal best time of 9.79 seconds but withdrew early from the 200m due to a hamstring cramp.
Chase Jackson won the women’s shot put national title, her 11th, and Tara Davis-Woodhall won gold in the women’s long jump.
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Kazuyoshi Miura, a 59-year-old Japanese football player, scored his first goal in four years during a match. His team, Fukushima United, won 7-0 against Iwaki Furukawa and moved forward in the Emperor’s Cup tournament.
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Kazuyoshi Miura is 59 years old.
He is recognized as the world’s oldest professional footballer.
Miura scored a goal in the 52nd minute of the game.
The match was between Fukushima United and Iwaki Furukawa.
Fukushima United won the game with a score of 7-0.
This goal was Miura’s first competitive goal in four years.
The match was part of the Emperor’s Cup, a football tournament in Japan.
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Fifa President Gianni Infantino responded to critics by urging them to focus on positive actions like meditation or watching football, while defending the organization’s handling of the 2026 World Cup. He highlighted the tournament’s safety and unity efforts, including Iran’s participation despite tensions with the United States, and addressed controversies involving visas, refereeing, and player suspensions.
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Gianni Infantino has been Fifa president since 2016 and spoke out against criticism of his leadership and the World Cup.
Infantino said the 2026 World Cup was safe, joyful, and united people, calling it the “greatest event on earth.”
Iran attended the World Cup amid a conflict with the US; Infantino said Fifa worked hard to ensure Iran entered without problems.
Iran’s team faced visa delays, lost staff visas, ticket issues, and had to move their training base due to logistical problems.
Other countries’ fans and officials, including from Haiti, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Somalia, also faced travel restrictions and visa denials.
Fifa reported no violence during the tournament, though investigations are ongoing into fights after the Argentina-Spain match and racist abuse incidents.
There was controversy over USA player Folarin Balogun’s suspension being lifted after intervention by President Donald Trump, raising questions about political influence in officiating.
UEFA and Norway’s football authorities criticized Fifa’s handling of the suspension decision and may take formal action.
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Tadej Pogacar from Slovenia won the Tour de France for the fifth time, tying the record for most wins in the race. He secured his victory by finishing safely in the final stage, which was won by Mathieu van der Poel.
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Tadej Pogacar is the first rider to win five Tour de France titles since Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, and Miguel Indurain.
Pogacar won three Tour de France races in a row.
Mathieu van der Poel won the final stage of the race, finishing just ahead of his teammate Jasper Philipsen.
Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel finished second overall, and Mexico’s Isaac del Toro finished third.
Pogacar won five individual stages during the race.
Jonas Vingegaard, a main rival to Pogacar, left the race after a crash on Stage 15.
The last stage in Paris was shortened due to firefighters needing help with wildfires near Bordeaux.
For the first time in Tour history, no riders from France, Italy, or Spain won a single stage this year.
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Tottenham Hotspur spent a record £237 million on new players this summer to show their ambition after narrowly avoiding relegation last season. Defender Micky van de Ven said the team is excited about playing more attacking football under their new manager, Roberto de Zerbi.
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Tottenham finished 17th in the Premier League last season and barely avoided relegation.
The club has spent a record £237 million on new players this summer.
New signings include Mateus Fernandes (£85m), Sandro Tonali (£100m), and Jan Paul van Hecke (£52m).
Tottenham appointed Roberto de Zerbi as manager in late March after three managers in one season.
Van de Ven joined Spurs in 2023 on a six-year contract and is discussing a new deal.
De Zerbi is bringing a more offensive, enjoyable style of football to the team.
The team had a full pre-season to adapt to De Zerbi’s football style.
Van de Ven said the mood in the team has improved with new players and the new coach’s energy.
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Australian paddleboarder Charlie Verco won his fourth world title in the Molokai to Oahu paddleboard race in Hawaii, setting a new record time. A few weeks before the race, he helped rescue a woman who was attacked by a great white shark near Sydney.
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Charlie Verco is a 25-year-old Australian paddleboarder.
He won the 52 km Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard race in 4 hours, 18 minutes, and 3 seconds.
Verco broke the previous record by 3 minutes, set in 2019 by Matt Bevilacqua.
Weeks before the race, Verco helped rescue Leah Stewart, who was bitten by a great white shark at Coogee beach.
Verco is a trained surf lifesaver and helped Stewart to shore despite her losing consciousness.
Stewart had five surgeries following the shark attack, including amputation of an arm.
Verco finished about 50 minutes ahead of the second-place competitor in the "unlimited" paddleboard class.
Verco’s approach to the race this year was to enjoy it and stay relaxed, unlike last year when he stressed about the time.
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Chelsea’s manager Xabi Alonso plans to play new signing Morgan Rogers alongside Cole Palmer in midfield. Rogers joined Chelsea from Aston Villa for a club-record £117 million and has signed a six-year contract.
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Morgan Rogers scored 10 goals and made 7 assists in 37 Premier League games last season.
Rogers became the most expensive British player when Chelsea signed him for £117 million.
He is currently on holiday after playing for England at the World Cup.
Alonso believes Rogers will quickly adapt to Chelsea’s style and team.
Rogers and Palmer are close friends and Alonso expects them to play well together.
Chelsea are also set to sign defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52 million.
The club has signed other players like Geovany Quenda, Emmanuel Emegha, and Marco Palestra recently.
Chelsea’s squad will be large, so the club plans to sell several players before the transfer window closes.
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Mathieu van der Poel won the final stage of the 2026 Tour de France after breaking away from the group and staying ahead. Tadej Pogacar won the overall race, securing his fifth Tour de France victory.
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The article reports on the 113th edition of the Tour de France in 2026.
Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogacar were in front during the final stage.
Van der Poel won the last stage by resisting the chasing group (peloton).
Tadej Pogacar won the overall Tour de France race for the fifth time.
The race included famous cycling locations, such as the Butte de Montmartre.
Other sports news briefly mentioned: Yan Diomande possibly joining Real Madrid, Lando Norris in Formula 1, and Lucas Van Assche winning his first tennis ATP title.
The report was originally published by L'Equipe TV on July 27, 2026.
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Yan Diomande, a 19-year-old winger from Ivory Coast playing for RB Leipzig, has agreed personal terms with Real Madrid after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) stopped pursuing him. Real Madrid will pay more than £100 million, making it a possible record transfer.
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Diomande is a 19-year-old winger currently at RB Leipzig.
He has played for Ivory Coast in the recent World Cup.
Liverpool initially offered £69 million but had their bid rejected in June.
PSG made a final bid of £102.5 million but then withdrew their interest.
Real Madrid agreed personal terms with Diomande, with a contract similar to Jude Bellingham’s.
Leipzig signed Diomande last summer from Spanish club Leganes on a five-year deal.
Diomande was the Bundesliga young player of the season for 2025-26, scoring 12 goals and assisting eight times.
Diomande moved from Ivory Coast to a US academy in 2025 before joining Leganes in Spain.
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