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Football: Kuressaare beats Harju 3:2 for the third time this season
In round 22 of the Estonian football championship, home side Kuressaare snatched a late 3:2 win over Harju of Laagri, ending a six-match winless run.
ERR (rus) · 7 min ago
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French basketball player Tétard's dominance sparks transgender athlete debate in US
The standout play of 34-year-old French basketball player Julia Tétard has fuelled talk of a possible move to the US WNBA, though her success has also drawn mixed reactions because she is transgender.
TVNET · 1 h ago
Infantino Denies UEFA Paid Off Alleged Mistress
Gianni Infantino has firmly denied allegations that UEFA, European football's governing body, secretly paid off a woman alleged to be his mistress during the time he served as the organisation's general secretary.
Sky News · 1 h ago
Liverpool nearing loan deal for Barcelona's Araujo
Liverpool are close to agreeing a season-long loan for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo, with an option to make the move permanent. He could join the squad this weekend.
BBC Sport · 1 h ago
French basketball player's dominant form sparks WNBA talk and controversy in the US
French basketball player Julia Tetard's standout performances have sparked speculation in the United States about a possible move to the WNBA, while also fueling controversy over her being a transgender athlete.
Apollo.lv · 2 h ago
Latvia's women's basketball team convincingly beats Lithuania in Stockholm friendly
Latvia's women's national basketball team defeated Lithuania 83:65 in the second match of a friendly tournament in Stockholm. The squad is preparing for the second round of 2027 European Championship qualification.
Jauns.lv · 2 h ago
Bayern Munich crush Aston Villa ahead of UEFA Super Cup
In a pre-season friendly during their East Asia tour, German champions Bayern Munich comfortably defeated England's Aston Villa 2-1.
Sportacentrs · 2 h ago
Hull's record-equalling 62 puts her within a shot of leader Huang
England's Charley Hull carded a bogey-free 62 in round two of the PIF London Championship, equalling the Ladies European Tour's lowest-ever round and breaking the course record to move to within one stroke of leader Anna Huang.
BBC Sport · 2 h ago
Polish swimmer crosses Baltic Sea non-stop from Sweden to Poland
Polish swimmer Bartlomiej Kubkowski became the first person ever to swim roughly 160 kilometers across the Baltic Sea from Sweden to Poland without leaving the water for 55 hours, raising funds for children fighting cancer in the process.
Latvijas Avīze · 3 h ago
Latvia's Liepiņš takes second in "Gravel Weekend" prologue in Tukums
The "Gravel Weekend" festival kicked off in Tukums with Latvian cyclist Emīls Liepiņš finishing second in the prologue. The main UCI World Cup race follows on Saturday.
Sportacentrs · 3 h ago
Sunrisers Leeds move into second place as Birmingham Phoenix are eliminated
Sunrisers Leeds beat Birmingham Phoenix by 45 runs at Edgbaston to climb to second in The Hundred men's table, knocking Phoenix out of contention.
BBC Sport · 3 h ago
Coventry break club transfer record to sign Ghana's Yirenkyi
Newly promoted Coventry City have made their record signing, bringing in Ghana international midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi from Danish club Nordsjaelland.
BBC Sport · 4 h ago
Latvian cyclist Tjumins competes in junior race in Belgium
Latvian cyclist Tjumins finished 24th at a junior cycling race near Obeliai in Belgium, while his teammate from Slovenia took the win.
Sportacentrs · 4 h ago
Scotland edge past Canada to seal World Cup Qualifier spot
Scotland held on for a nine-run win over Canada in an ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series match, guaranteeing themselves a place at next year's World Cup Qualifier.
BBC Sport · 5 h ago
Latvian decathlete Feldmanis fails to register a result in long jump at World U20 Championships
At the World U20 Athletics Championships in Oregon, Latvian juniors Kārlis Feldmanis and Ernests Lešinskis are competing in the decathlon, but Feldmanis failed to record a valid attempt in the long jump.
Sportacentrs · 5 h ago
Latvia's speedway team finishes third at World Cup semifinal in Riga, Denmark advances to final
At the FIM Speedway World Cup semifinal held in Riga, the Latvian national team placed third, while Denmark won the event and secured a spot in the final.
LSM · 5 h ago
Flintoff steps down as England Lions head coach
Andrew Flintoff has left his role as England Lions head coach, a position he held since September 2024, to focus on coaching Australia's Sydney Thunder.
BBC Sport · 6 h ago
Latvia's women volleyball team suffers painful defeat in first test match against Azerbaijan
Latvia's women's national volleyball team suffered a painful loss in their first test match against Azerbaijan, fielding a squad of players who continue their careers at clubs across Europe and the United States.
Jauns.lv · 6 h ago
Levinska scores 32 as Latvia fall in five sets to Euro co-hosts Azerbaijan in friendly
Latvia's women's volleyball team lost 2:3 to Azerbaijan in a friendly in Baku on Friday despite Marta Levinska's 32 points. The teams will meet again on Saturday.
Sportacentrs · 7 h ago
Scottish FA calls 'critically important' summit on football's future
The Scottish FA has invited all SPFL clubs to a forum in St Andrews on 4 September to discuss homegrown talent development following the national team's early World Cup exit.
BBC Sport · 7 h ago
Penja moves to Auda, Ogre bolsters attack with Fokam
Brazilian forward Brayan Penha has left Riga FC for Auda after three seasons, while newly promoted Ogre United has signed French striker Jacques Fokam, a former teammate of Rihards Matrevics and Roberts Ozols.
Sportacentrs · 8 h ago
Lebedev posts fastest time in practice ahead of Speedway World Cup semi-final in Riga
In official practice runs ahead of the FIM Speedway World Cup semi-final in Riga on Friday, Latvia's Andžejs Ļebedevs set the fastest lap time. In the evening, Latvia's national team will face Denmark, Sweden and Norway at the Biķernieki track.
Sportacentrs · 9 h ago
Crystal Palace confirm Tomiyasu signing after successful trial
Crystal Palace have signed Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu on a free transfer following a trial period, though the contract length has not been disclosed.
BBC Sport · 9 h ago
O'Neill discharged from hospital, but no timeline for Celtic return
Celtic manager O'Neill has been discharged from hospital, though the club says there is still no clear timeline for when he can return, with a decision on whether he'll take charge against Kilmarnock yet to be made. Assistant Maloney is prepared to step in if needed.
BBC Sport · 10 h ago
Brandle: F1 title fight 'far from over' after McLaren's major step forward
Former F1 driver Nico Brandle says the championship battle remains open after McLaren made significant progress with car upgrades, while the calendar may shift due to the Middle East conflict.
Sportacentrs · 11 h ago
Latvia coach Vītoliņš: World Championship is no place for young players' mistakes
Latvia's national hockey team head coach Harijs Vītoliņš will lead the squad at the World Championship for a sixth time in spring 2027, stressing that top tournaments leave no room for error.
LSM · 11 h ago
Tearful Guimaraes leaves Newcastle for Arsenal, club explains fee
Newcastle have lost another key player as Bruno Guimaraes departs emotionally for Arsenal, with the club's chief executive detailing the financial side of the deal.
BBC Sport · 12 h ago
Atletico Madrid in talks over Tottenham captain Romero
Atletico Madrid have opened talks to sign Tottenham captain Cristian Romero, with Inter Milan also showing interest in the Argentine defender.
BBC Sport · 13 h ago
MX2 rider Lata reportedly set to return to KTM
Italian motocross rider Lata may leave HRC Honda after two seasons to rejoin KTM as part of the revamped De Carli KTM team.
Sportacentrs · 13 h ago
Lewis-Skelly eyes midfield breakthrough at Arsenal
Arsenal's 19-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly, who made his name as a left-back last season, is now pushing for a regular starting role in his preferred position of central midfield. A late World Cup return for several rivals could give him an early-season opening.
BBC Sport · 14 h ago