By LAURA FOX, ASSOCIATE SHOWBUSINESS EDITOR Published: 18:15 BST, 9 August 2026 | Updated: 05:45 BST, 10 August 2026 Formula One star George Russell has revealed he’s engaged to his long-term girlfriend Carmen Mundt. The Mercedes racer shared he proposed to the Spanish businesswoman in a heartfelt social media post.…
Record-breaking climber Jake Whisenant dead at 30 after tragic accident as tributes pour in
Jake Whisenant, a climber who scaled Yosemite’s iconic El Capitan in record time, has died at the age of 30 following an accident in the Sierra Nevada. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Whisenant died by accident on August 3. No more details have been released on the death of…
Donald Trump whips up LIV Golf fans as he rides around with Gary Player on final day of tournament at his New Jersey course
By JAKE FENNER, US SPORTS WRITER Published: 17:57 BST, 9 August 2026 | Updated: 03:06 BST, 10 August 2026 President Donald Trump spent the day at his Bedminster golf course once again as LIV Golf played its final round. Trump was on hand for the LIV Golf New York event…
Kansas City Chiefs practice is marred by multiple fights between teammates – as Travis Kelce is forced to step in to break up brawl
By JAKE FENNER, US SPORTS WRITER Published: 21:55 BST, 9 August 2026 | Updated: 02:12 BST, 10 August 2026 The heat of the summer and the competition in training camp often leads to rising tensions among teammates. The Kansas City Chiefs are no exception as a pair of fights broke…
Leaked memo reveals WNBA chief’s plans on transgender athletes in wake of Sophie Cunningham storm and ex-NBA stars declaring for draft
A task force of key WNBA figures will discuss the future of transgender athletes in women’s basketball at a meeting next week. That is according to a leaked memo sent by under-fire commissioner Cathy Engelbert, which also claims the league will continue to prioritize ‘preserving the integrity of our game and ensuring…
Jose Mourinho makes stunning admission that he AGREED to replace Sir Alex Ferguson as Man United manager in 2013 before making U-turn during emotional phone call with legendary boss
Jose Mourinho has extraordinarily revealed that he ‘signed’ to become Sir Alex Ferguson’s replacement at Manchester United in 2013, before going back on his decision to re-join Chelsea. Mourinho, 63, managed the Red Devils between 2016 and 2018, but has now admitted for the first time that he agreed to…
Horrifying moment footballer plummets down a hole in the ground while celebrating a goal… only for it to be ruled out for offside!
By MICHAEL PAVITT, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 21:00 BST, 9 August 2026 | Updated: 23:01 BST, 9 August 2026 A Brazilian footballer plummeted down a tunnel in frightening fashion during a match, only for his goal to be disallowed. The incident occurred when Coritiba hosted Chapecoense in Brazil’s top flight on…
‘We will deliver,’ promises Rangers boss Derek McInnes as fans show frustration with Ibrox defeat
Derek McInnes promised that Rangers would deliver by the end of the season as his new-look side crashed 2-1 at home to Hibs. Already trailing in the Premiership after drawing at Tannadice, the Ibrox men compounded an away defeat in the Europa League to Jagiellonia Bialystok by losing to the…
‘Belief is the key,’ says boss David Gray after Hibs make history with another Ibrox triumph
By JOHN MCGARRY, SCOTTISH CHIEF SPORTS FEATURE WRITER Published: 20:20 BST, 9 August 2026 | Updated: 20:24 BST, 9 August 2026 Hibs boss David Gray revealed that he spent last week challenging his players to create history ahead of their 2-1 victory over Rangers at Ibrox. Substitute Callum Wright’s injury-time…
Pep Guardiola was ‘writing line-ups down’ but rejected the Italy job because of ‘EXHAUSTION’, reveals Paolo Maldini
By LEWIS BROWNING, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 19:20 BST, 9 August 2026 | Updated: 19:20 BST, 9 August 2026 Pep Guardiola came so close to being appointed Italy manager that he was ‘writing down line-ups’ before ultimately deciding not to take the role on. The former Manchester City boss brought an…