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Rugby Football League: Ian Nolan appointed new chief executive

Ian Nolan will become the Rugby Football League's new chief executive.

Nolan will take over the role on October 1, following Tony Sutton who stood down as RFL CEO in September with Abi Ekoku and then, more recently, Rhodri Jones, managing director of RL Commercial, holding the role on an interim basis.

Jones will remain in place until then.

Nolan, 44, worked as a senior executive at Manchester United, leading the club's global media network, before joining Science in Sport (SiS) as chief marketing officer.

World Cup 2026: England defender Marc Guehi a serious doubt for quarter-final clash with Norway

Marc Guehi is a serious doubt for England’s World Cup quarter-final on Saturday against Norway as he battles a hamstring strain picked up in the win over Mexico.

Guehi didn't take part in the final training session in Kansas City, Sky Sports News understands, but Thomas Tuchel has not yet given up hope that he will be able to start the game.

The Manchester City defender was seen walking around the edge of the pitch at England's Swope Soccer training base on Thursday, but it's now clear he wasn't able to join his teammates on the grass. The problem is not thought to be serious, but time is running out for Guehi to prove his fitness.

Today on Sky Sports Racing: Ascot, Chester and Worcester feature on busy Friday

A quality day of racing awaits, with action from Ascot, Chester and Worcester all LIVE on Sky Sports Racing.

2.35 Ascot - Flann Sunna and Peaceful Warrior among strong field

This Knight Frank Conditions Stakes at Ascot looks a belter with Flann Sunna and Peaceful Warrior among a trio of previous winners.

Kevin Ryan's Peaceful Warrior showed greenness when making a winning start at Yarmouth and, with further improvement likely, he rates an obvious player despite shouldering the penalty.

Norway vs England tactical dossier: How Thomas Tuchel’s side can stop Erling Haaland and reach the World Cup semi-finals

What tactical nuances could decide Norway vs England in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final in Miami? Our tactical dossier breaks down the key head-to-head clashes, threats and advantages facing Thomas Tuchel’s side.

Both teams overcame adversity in different ways in the round of 16. Norway, underdogs against five-time world champions Brazil, won 2-1 on Sunday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in their history.

England, meanwhile, spent nearly half the game with 10 men before edging a thrilling 3-2 victory over Mexico at the Azteca.

Wimbledon: Karolina Muchova vs Linda Noskova face off in all-Czech final as women's singles draw continues to surprise

The last time two women from the same nation contested the singles final at Wimbledon was back in 2009.

It will come as little surprise that it was Serena Williams taking on sister Venus for the Venus Rosewater Dish.

On that day, Serena came through in straight sets, ending the reign of two-time defending champion Venus as the American clinched her third Wimbledon title and 11th major overall.

On Saturday, Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova contest an all-Czech final after the women's draw delivered another surprise showdown.

Chris Billam-Smith won't 'wait around' for Jai Opetaia after brutal Ryan Rozicki win | 'I want to fight again this year'

Chris Billam-Smith is determined to fight again before the end of the year, whether Jai Opetaia is ready or not.

Billam-Smith overcame Ryan Rozicki in a tremendous, brutal cruiserweight battle last month.

But the Bournemouth man is already well enough recovered to box once more in the final quarter of 2026.

"It was definitely a lot less brutal for me," Billam-Smith told Sky Sports. "A lot of the shots I was riding.

Camilo Duran: Celtic make first new summer signing as striker joins from Qarabag on five-year deal

Celtic have made striker Camilo Duran their first new summer signing in a deal worth around £6m.

The 24-year-old emerged as a priority target for the Hoops following a standout season with Qarabag, where he impressed both domestically and in the Champions League.

Duran, who joined the Azerbaijan club from Portuguese side Portimonense, scored 15 goals last season, with five of them in Europe's elite club competition.

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Noskova survives tearful meltdown to win first Wimbledon title

Linda Noskova’s victory over Karolina Muchova makes her the third Czech women’s singles champion in past four years.

Linda Noskova recovered from an attack of nerves that saw her squander five match points in the second set as she completed a 6-2 5-7 6-3 win over fellow Czech Karolina Muchova in a roller-coaster Wimbledon women’s singles final on Saturday.

The 21-year-old was in complete control as she won the opening set in 32 minutes and led 5-2 in the second in the first Grand Slam singles final between two women from the Czech Republic in the professional era.

The Contentious History Of The Term 'SUV' - Jalopnik

A BMW X5 SUV being driven offroad

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The term "Sport Utility Vehicle" is a contentious one. To a purist, a vehicle needs to feature a ladder frame, a transfer case, and all-wheel drive to qualify as an SUV. But to many members of the general public, being tall and having a rear liftgate is all that it takes to be classified as one. The term has become so diluted that even the Polestar 3, a sleek electric performance vehicle, is marketed as an SUV. It's a prime example of how the goalposts have clearly shifted from utility to image building. But why is the definition of "SUV" so contentious in the first place?

X-ray tracking reveals uneven expansion in young supernova remnant G292.0+1.8

Study investigates the expansion of a young oxygen-rich supernova remnant
Tricolor Chandra image of SNR G292.0+1.8. Credit: arXiv (2026). DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.2606.30643

By analyzing data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, Dutch astronomers have investigated a young, oxygen-rich supernova remnant known as G292.0+1.8. Results of the new study, published June 29 on the arXiv preprint server, yield important insights into the expansion of this remnant.