Jack Rathborn

The Norwegian lines up in the Diamond League Final in Brussels tonight despite failing to hit top form, but a willingness to risk defeat is to be admired before a belated meeting with Kerr in next week’s World Athletics Ultimate Championships. By Jack Rathborn

After three major gold medals this year, Hunter Bell reveals her excitement to join the compelling 800m scene again and how she plans to follow in the footsteps of Kelly Holmes with an audacious double at LA28. By Jack Rathborn

The US President was greeted with whistles and jeers in New York after walking out to present Spain and Argentina with medals

The Scot stunned the London Stadium crowd to beat Hicham El Guerrouj's 27-year-old time to come home in 3:42.66, bettering the Moroccan’s mark by almost half a second

Egypt were left upset after Mostafa Ziko’s goal was disallowed and claimed a penalty in the build-up to Argentina’s winning goal in the come-from-behind 3-2 win for the defending champions

Philippe Diallo, the president of FFF, hit out at Chilavert, who had been engaged in a dispute with ex-France international Christophe Dugarry on social media

The Fox Sports pundit has attracted criticism for his views, while the chemistry with fellow analysts Thierry Henry, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic has left some viewers uncomfortable

Haiti have made the change ahead of their World Cup 2026 Group C opener against Scotland on Saturday

Nike’s marketing attracted criticism after some took offense to an advert seen at the marathon major, with many accusing the brand of ignoring inclusivity

Fifa fires back at US politicians in row over World Cup transport price hikes

The game’s governing body has moved to play down complaints from local politicians justifying a huge price hike in public transport for fans to host city stadiums

Host cities appear set to drastically increase the cost of public transport to stadiums, with Fifa coming under increasing pressure to shoulder the burden

Amateur runners are using heat training, including the use of a regular hot bath, to improve their performances at major marathons this spring

Rory McIlroy defends his title, with Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau also tipped to win the green jacket at Augusta

Marathon runners often fall short due to insufficient fuel and hydration, but The Independent’s sports editor Jack Rathborn explains how science is now helping athletes combat the prospect of cramps and hitting the wall

HMS Seahorse died after falling in the Handicap Hurdle on Wednesday, with Hansard having died on the opening day of the iconic racing festival

HMS Seahorse died after falling in the Handicap Hurdle on Wednesday, with Hansard having died on the opening day of the iconic racing festival

Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson sets a new world record

Why are Winter Olympic athletes turning to broccoli juice?

The punishment leaves Leicester outside of the Championship relegation zone on goal difference only