Taller, faster, older: How top footballers' bodies have changed over 50 years

Taller, faster, older: How top footballers' bodies have changed over 50 years7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleFernando DuarteBBC World ServiceGetty ImagesPortuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, aged 41, is an example of athleticism - and longevity - in modern footballTwo historic goals in the Fifa Men's World Cup tell the story of a radical transformation in both football and the bodies of its elite players.Over a tense and spectacular 30 seconds in 1970, Brazil worked the ball through...

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'Electric' Ombudsman claims second straight Ascot win

'Electric' Ombudsman claims second straight Ascot winImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Winning jockey William Buick received his award from William, the Prince of WalesByBen CollinsBBC Sport journalistPublished14 minutes agoCommentsOmbudsman won the Prince of Wales's Stakes for a second straight year after producing an "electric" display in the feature race of day two at Royal Ascot.Devil's Advocate and Mississippi River set the pace in the 10-furlong Group One race, before William Buick...

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Jacob Bethell strikes twice as new-look England keep New Zealand in check

Second Test, day one: New Zealand 291-7Bethell lands late boost as Baker impresses on debutAfter nine turbulent days since the crapshoot at Lord’s came some welcome and familiar Test match rhythms south of the river. Not that it was entirely familiar, given the churn of England players that was triggered, in part, by that late night for Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson at the Rex Rooms in Chelsea.They call the Oval the People’s Ground and the people could have been forgiven for squinting at England’s...

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New rules to limit golf ball distance pushed back

New rules to limit golf ball distance pushed backImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The R&A and USGA have been looking for a solution to limiting the distance a golf ball can fly for eight yearsByIain CarterGolf correspondentPublished36 minutes ago4 CommentsPlans to limit how far golf balls can fly in the professional game have been put on hold by the R&A and United States Golf Association, and other options are being considered to try to solve the game's distance problem.There remains a l...

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Verhoeven says appeal against loss to Usyk dismissed

Verhoeven says appeal against loss to Usyk dismissedImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Kickboxing great Rico Verhoeven (centre) had one professional boxing fight prior to his bout with Oleksandr Usyk, a win over journeyman Janos Finfera in 2014ByLorraine McKennaBBC Sport JournalistPublished3 minutes agoCommentsRico Verhoeven says his appeal against the result of his defeat by unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk last month has been dismissed.A commission agreed the fight was s...

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Rangers appoint McInnes as Röhl replacement

Rangers have appointed Derek McInnes as manager on a three-year-deal after his momentous season in charge of Hearts. The 54-year-old took last season's Scottish Premiership title race to the final day, with Hearts agonisingly finishing second after a late defeat at Celtic - eight points above third-placed Rangers.

Sky Sports Transfer News رياضة منذ 3 أيام

Archer's box-office spell to Phillips lights up The Oval

Jofra Archer showed no signs of rust as he made his England Test return, the pacer producing a box-office, fiery eight-over spell of short-pitched bowling late on the first day of the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval.

Sky Sports رياضة منذ 3 أيام

England redeemed by their new boys after week of scandal

The Telegraph رياضة منذ 3 أيام

WNBA expands regular season to 50 games starting in 2027, the longest schedule in league history

If you've ever thought to yourself, "I simply cannot get enough WNBA," it's your lucky day.The WNBA announced Wednesday it will expand its regular-season schedule from 44 games to 50 beginning in 2027, marking the longest season in league history.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE"Demand for the WNBA has never been greater, and expanding to a 50-game regular season reflects the extraordinary momentum we are seeing across the league," WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in a statement...

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