Chelsea ace Cesar Azpilicueta 'optimistic' Barcelona transfer will go through as Thomas Tuchel closes in on Jules Kounde | The Sun

CHELSEA skipper Cesar Azpilicueta is growing increasingly optimistic that he will be granted a move to Barcelona, according to reports. SunSport exclusively revealed yesterday that the Blues had agreed a £55million deal to sign Jules Kounde – which in turn frees up Azpilicueta to leave. Kounde's imminent arrival at Chelsea and Azpilicueta's departure are linked, […]

Steve Cram hails Jake Wightman’s bravery to win World Championship gold

Steve Cram hailed Jake Wightman’s boldness to strike for victory after the Briton claimed a stunning gold in the men’s 1,500 metres at the World Championships. Wightman secured the country’s first victory in the event since Cram in 1983 as he broke with 200 metres remaining in Eugene and held off a field including Olympic […]

Family affair as Jake Wightman clinches 1500m gold at World Championships

Jake Wightman clinched a stunning 1500m gold medal at the World Championships – with dad Geoff commentating on his shock victory. The 28-year-old won Great Britain’s first gold in Eugene on Tuesday night, which was announced at Hayward Field by his dad and coach Geoff. Wightman won in three minutes 29.23 seconds ahead of Olympic […]

Dina Asher-Smith faces stern challenge to retain 200m title

Defending champion Dina Asher-Smith faces a battle to retain her 200m title at the World Championships. Jamaica duo Shericka Jackson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce fired their warnings in Tuesday’s semi-final in Eugene. Jackson’s time of 21.68 seconds and Fraser-Pryce’s run of 21.82 seconds set the tone. Asher-Smith ran a season’s best of 21.96 seconds to finish […]