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Robert Lewandowski: Has Barcelona move tarnished striker's Bayern Munich legacy?

  It's finally happening. After months of speculation and fall-outs,  Robert Lewandowski is joining Barcelona. The move will mark the end of an eight-year relationship between Lewandowski and Bayern Munich that saw them win eight consecutive German championships and the Champions League in 2020. Things did not end on good terms, though. Lewandowski has repeatedly voiced his frustration about his long-time employer in recent weeks. When he was forced to return to team training in the third week of July, he provokingly arrived late three days in a row and looked uncharacteristically sluggish during training sessions. Whether the striker was genuine when he stated a while ago that he does not "see any possibility to play for this club any more" remains doubtful. Many around Bayern saw it as a tactic to force his way out of his contract. But, as the saying goes, it is not as important what people think when you come as what they think when you leave. The events in recent week...

Henrik Stenson joins LIV Golf series after being removed as Europe's Ryder Cup captain

  Henrik Stenson has joined the LIV Golf series following his removal as Europe's Ryder Cup captain. The Swede, 46, was sacked by Ryder Cup Europe on Wednesday morning and later put out a statement confirming he was joining the controversial Saudi-backed breakaway event. He said he disagreed with the decision to remove him as captain but that "for now it is a decision I accept". Stenson, winner of the Open in 2016, was appointed as captain in March. "Unfortunately my decision to play in LIV events has triggered Ryder Cup Europe to communicate that it is not possible for me to continue in my role as Ryder Cup captain," said Stenson. "This is despite me making specific arrangements with LIV Golf, who have been supportive of my role as captain, to ensure I could fulfil the obligations of the captaincy." He added: "I am hugely disappointed to not be allowed to continue in my role but wish you all the best in your ongoing preparations." LIV Golf c...

Jake Wightman: World champion and his dad Geoff on 1500m Oregon victory

  When Geoff Wightman started commentating on his 10-year-old son's school sports days, he might not have imagined where the journey would lead them both. Eighteen years on, as Jake Wightman crossed the line  to become 1500m world champion  on Tuesday night, it was Geoff who cried to the Oregon crowd: "Running is coming home." The 28-year-old looked as stunned as anyone as he held off Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen on the home straight. 'Glimpses of potential' to legend - Wightman's rise Wightman finished in a world-leading three minutes 29.23 seconds and is the first British man to win the world 1500m title since Steve Cram in 1983. Hearing his father calling the race could have made it all the more special, except Wightman is so used to it he hardly even notices. "I've heard his voice so much that it's just numb to me and I try to drown it out as much as possible," he told BBC Radio 5 Live's Breakfast show. "There's no-one...

Formula 1: FIA refuses to back down on 'bouncing' controls

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  Formula 1's governing body has resisted pressure from teams to back down on its moves to limit the 'bouncing' of cars. Title contenders Red Bull and Ferrari were among those to object to the FIA's attempts to control the amount cars can demonstrate the phenomenon. But an FIA statement said: "It is the responsibility and prerogative of the FIA to intervene on safety matters." The measures will come into force at the Belgian Grand Prix, which will take place from 26-28 August. The FIA's commitment to the topic was confirmed at a meeting of F1's technical advisory committee on Thursday. The governing body is to introduce a metric which will determine the maximum amount of bouncing that is permitted by each car. Teams will have to make set-up changes if their car exceeds the limit and could face disqualification if it does so during qualifying or a race. In addition, the FIA has taken measures to limit the flexibility of the cars' floors after it cam...

Transfer rumours: De Jong, Kounde, Antony, Dennis, Reguilon, McNeil

 Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong does not want to leave Barcelona - but if he does move on, the Netherlands midfielder, 25, would rather join Bayern Munich or Chelsea than the Red Devils. (Sport - in Spanish) Jules Kounde is set to have a Chelsea medical in the next 48 hours after the Blues agreed a £55m fee with Sevilla for the 23-year-old France defender. (Sun) The Blues have also made RB Leipzig's 20-year-old Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol their number one target to replace Spain full-back Cesar Azpilicueta, 32, who is expected to join Barcelona. (Sun) Nottingham Forest are considering a move for Watford's 24-year-old Nigeria forward Emmanuel Dennis, who is valued at around £25m. (Mail) Manchester United remain interested Ajax's 22-year-old Brazil winger Antony, despite having a £51m bid rejected. (Talksport) Leicester have rejected a £15m bid from Monaco for Boubakary Soumare as they want to recoup more of the £23m they spent on the 23-year-old French midfield...