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Bookmaker Geoff Banks told AFP bookies on and off course have been suffering and big firms are itching to move off shore if the tax rise goes ahead

Racing Betting Tax Hike Will Bring 'Communities To Their Knees': Gosden

British racing is holding a one-day strike next week for the first time in its history in a tax dispute with the government.

Alcaraz Beats Sinner To Win US Open And Reclaim No.1 Ranking

Carlos Alcaraz won the US Open for the second time

Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner in four sets on Sunday to win the US Open as loud boos -- mixed with a smattering of cheers -- greeted President Donald Trump at the final in New York.

Sydney Sweeney 'Fearless' In New Role, 'Christy' Director says

Sydney Sweeney (L) poses with former professional boxer Christy Martin, whom she portrays on the big screen

From donning a prosthetic penis to simulating bizarre sex work in a steamy motel room, Sydney Sweeney was "up for anything" while filming her Oscar-tipped role in boxing drama "Christy," her director has told AFP. Sweeney, who has made negative headlines recently for controversial jeans ads, has become a contender for the Academy Awards for her portrayal of pioneering female fighter Christy Martin.

Carlos Alcaraz is 5-1 in Grand Slam finals. His only loss came to Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon this year

Sinner And Alcaraz Set For Gripping Third Act In US Open Final

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, the world's undisputed top two players, will square off in a third straight Grand Slam final on Sunday at the US Open with President Donald Trump in attendance.

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Thomas Tuchel must change perceptions after his slow start with England

Tuchel Faces England Questions As World Cup Countdown Begins

England return to World Cup qualifying action this week with Thomas Tuchel under pressure to solve a plethora of issues that threaten to ruin his bid to win next year's tournament.

Flavio Briatore's leadership at Alpine is stalling. Will the Board at Renault turn up the pressure?

A team with a rich legacy in F1 seems to be mired in bad decision-making off the track, coupled with poor performances on it. What's gone wrong, and where does the buck stop? Fingers are now pointing to de facto team principal, 75-year-old veteran, Flavio Briatore.

The sport of boxing has been rocked by the introduction of gender testing

French Women's Boxing Team Barred From World Champs Over Late Gender Test Results

The French women's team have been barred from the boxing world championships because the results of their gender tests were not delivered on time, the French Federation (FFBoxe) said Thursday.

Among the Toronto world premieres, Russell Crowe gives what organizers describe as a nuanced and eerily charismatic performance as Nazi Hermann Goering on trial in historical drama 'Nuremberg'

Daniel Craig Leads Hollywood Stars To Toronto For 50th Film Fest

Hollywood stars arrived in Toronto Thursday for a celebratory 50th edition of North America's biggest film festival, with new movies from Daniel Craig, Sydney Sweeney and Matthew McConaughey among a packed lineup.

Naomi Osaka produced an excellent display to beat Czech 11th seed Karolina Muchova

Sinner Powers Into US Open Semis, Anisimova Gains Swiatek Revenge

Reigning champion Jannik Sinner marched into the US Open quarter-finals Wednesday as Amanda Anisimova avenged her Wimbledon thrashing by Iga Swiatek to set up a last-four clash with Naomi Osaka.

Cyclists compete as pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate during the 11th stage of the Vuelta a Espana on September 3, 2025

Pro-Palestinian Protest Forces Vuelta Stage To Be Shortened

The 11th stage of the Vuelta a Espana cycling race was shortened on Wednesday after pro-Palestinian protesters tried to burst onto the course near the finish line in Bilbao, sparking calls for the Israeli team's withdrawal.

Samoa fly half Harmony Vatau kicks a penalty during their 92-3 Women's Rugby World Cup Pool A match defeat by England in Northampton

Rugby Chiefs Adamant Cash-strapped Samoa Receiving 'Support' At Women's World Cup

Rugby chiefs have insisted they are supporting financially stricken Samoa "appropriately" at the Women's World Cup after it emerged players from the Pacific island nation had raised funds to cover domestic bills while taking part in the tournament.

South Africa's 29-24 win over Italy set them up for a historic quarter-final appearance

South Africa Women's Team Step Up To Chase Springbok Success

South Africa's women's team are stepping out from the monumental shadow of the four-time world champion Springboks as they prepare for their first-ever quarter-final appearance in a Rugby World Cup by taking on France this weekend.

Didier Deschamps aims to lead France to one more World Cup before stepping down next year

European Heavyweights Belatedly Begin World Cup Qualifying

With the next World Cup kicking off in just over nine months, European champions Spain and some of the continent's other heavyweights finally begin their qualifying campaigns this week.

NIL Club Text Updates: What Athletes Need To Know

Unlike traditional endorsement deals, the NIL Club app gives athletes complete control over who receives updates, reaching only teammates and fans submitted by the athlete themselves.

Mayer wants to change the culture of motorsport management

'Partnership Not Pants': Motorsport Boss Candidate Seeks Culture Change

The only candidate to take over the stewardship of motorsport has called for a change of culture after several high-profile clashes between Formula One drivers and incumbent boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

Iga Swiatek is on an 11-match winning run at Grand Slams

Swiatek Reaches US Open Quarters Ahead Of Gauff-Osaka Blockbuster

Iga Swiatek booked her place in the US Open quarter-finals on Monday as Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka prepared to face off in a blockbuster clash of former champions.

A vehicle believed to be carrying Sweden striker Alexander Isak arrives at Liverpool's training ground

Isak On Brink Of Liverpool Move On Frantic Premier League Deadline Day

Liverpool have reportedly agreed a British record fee of GBP125 million ($169 million) to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle, with the deal set to be completed on a frantic final day of the summer transfer window.

USA's Jessica Pegula acknowledges the crowd after reaching the US Open quarter-finals

Alcaraz Into US Open Quarter-finals As Pegula Advances

Carlos Alcaraz marched into the quarter-finals of the US Open on Sunday as women's fourth seed Jessica Pegula shrugged off her recent run of poor form to advance to the last eight.

Japan's constitution, which was drafted by the US after World War II and enjoys wide public support, bans Tokyo from using force and does not recognise the SDF as a formal military

Pacifist Japan Struggles To Boost Troops As China Anxiety Grows

Sporting dark face paint and clutching a gun, teenage soldier-in-training Takuma Hiyane crawls across a field on Japan's Okinawa, the front line of the nation's defence as anxiety grows over China's territorial ambitions.

Coco Gauff produced her most assured performance of the US Open so far to reach the fourth round

Gauff Cruises At US Open As Sinner Targets Last 16

Coco Gauff sailed into the last 16 of the US Open on Saturday with a routine win over Magdalena Frech as men's reigning champion Jannik Sinner prepared to ramp up his title bid.

From Cable's Early Rise to FAST's Global Future, Cathy Rasenberger Champions Free Live Sports for Every Fan

Cathy Rasenberger is ensuring that the next generation of fans can experience that same excellence, free and accessible to all.

Rangers manager Russell Martin is looking for his first Scottish Premiership win of the season after three draws

Celtic And Rangers Seek Old Firm Tonic For Champions League Trauma

Celtic and Rangers head into Sunday's Old Firm clash still licking their wounds from humiliating Champions League exits that have left fans of both Scottish giants venting their anger.