sports
Newey to become Aston Martin team principal in 2026
Formula 1 design legend Adrian Newey is to become Aston Martin’s team principal next year. Source link
Rangers' Raskin felt unfairly portrayed under Martin
Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin felt he was unfairly portrayed after falling out of favour under Russell Martin and is open to extending his contract. Source link
McCloskey absence short-term & Bell to miss Benetton game
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says Stuart McCloskey should be fit to return within a few weeks after a recurrence of a groin injury. Source link
Women to play with smaller ball in top-tier Sevens
Top women’s sevens players will use a smaller ball – known as a size 4.5 – as rugby extends a trial which adapts equipment to anatomical differences. Source link
Why has Fifa suspended Ronaldo's World Cup ban?
Has Fifa given Cristiano Ronaldo special treatment to get the star player to the 2026 World Cup finals, or have we seen this happen before? Source link
Racing avoids betting tax rises in Budget
British racing is spared a tax rise on betting on the sport which it feared could lead to thousands of job losses. Source link
British and Irish Lions join ban on R360 recruits for 2027
The British and Irish Lions will bar any player who signs up for the proposed R360 competition from their landmark first women’s tour in 2027. Source link
Paul Doyle pleads guilty to Liverpool parade charges
Paul Doyle broke down in tears as he admitted seriously injuring fans at Liverpool’s victory parade. Source link
Amdavad confirmed as Commonwealth Games 2030 host
The Indian city of Amdavad has vowed to “lay the foundation for the next 100 years” after being confirmed as the host for the centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2030 amid a riot of colour and noise in Glasgow. Source link
Rogers out of Springboks Test as Wales make 12 changes
Wales head coach Steve Tandy is forced into 12 changes to his matchday squad for Saturday’s autumn finale against South Africa. Source link