Heartbreak for KJT, Jack Grealish says goodbye – Thursday’s sporting social
Katarina Johnson-Thompson was forced to pull out of the heptathlon, while Grealish completed a move to Manchester City.
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Olympics
Katarina Johnson-Thompson spoke after her heart-breaking Olympics withdrawal.
Liam Heath added another Olympic medal to his collection.
Max Whitlock was cheering on from home.
Fred from First Dates watched his daughter compete.
Morgan Lake made another final.
Emily Borthwick turned her focus to Paris.
Colin Jackson’s Olympic breakfast.
Liam Gallagher watched the boxing.
Jose Mourinho tuned in.
Football
Jack Grealish said goodbye to Aston Villa.
Barcelona dropped a bombshell.
Wesley Fofana gave an injury update.
Gary Lineker wished the defender well.
Bruno Fernandes had a coffee.
Harry Maguire celebrated two years at Manchester United.
Real Madrid revealed their new away kit.
Antonio Rudiger was building fitness.
Aston Villa showed off their new signing.
Cricket
James Anderson claimed a big wicket.
Marcus Rashford sent his love to Jofra Archer after the fast bowler’s latest injury.
MMA
Conor McGregor chilled out.
Boxing
Tyson Fury was hard at it.