The Latest Breaking News from Martin Rickett

Kyle Walker is one of the greatest full-backs ever, says Man City boss Pep Guardiola

Walker will be back at the Etihad on Saturday afternoon with Burnley

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025

Georgia Hunter Bell’s future race plans linked to those of Faith Kipyegon

If Kipyegon opts to move up from 1500 metres to 5000 metres Hunter Bell may focus on the 1500 metres.

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025

Georgia Hunter Bell delighted to beat roommate Keely Hodgkinson at Worlds amid GB gloom at no golds

Britain’s frustrating World Athletics Championships ended in more disappointment, despite two medals in the women’s 800m final, as the team failed to win a single gold in Tokyo

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025

Katarina Johnson-Thompson third with two heptathlon events remaining in Tokyo

The 2024 Olympic silver medallist has 4874 points heading into Saturday evening’s javelin throw and 800 metre race.

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2025

Keely Hodgkinson not happy with warm-up situation at World Championships

Yoyogi Park, where the warm-up track is located, is a near 15-minute drive from the stadium.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025

Sir Alex Ferguson opens up on dementia concerns and grief after the loss of his wife

Lady Cathy died in October 2023, with Ferguson admitting he found himself ‘stuck in the house’

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025

Enhanced Games: Lord Sebastian Coe refuses to discuss controversial event

The World Athletics president faced the media after former world 100m champion Fred Kerley became the first track athlete to join the Enhanced Games.

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025

Man Utd confirm record revenues despite worst-ever Premier League finish

Co-owner Jim Ratcliffe has implemented a range of wide-ranging, and often controversial, changes

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025

No excuses – Britain’s Matthew Hudson-Smith misses out on world 400m final

The 30-year-old felt something in his hip following Sunday’s heats, but refused to confirm whether that was a problem on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025

Matthew Hudson-Smith on how fatherhood is shaping his bid for first global title

The 400m star says this year is ‘definitely a new chapter’.

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025