ParalympicsGB enjoy golden day in Tokyo – Thursday’s sporting social
GB won 11 medals on day two in Japan.
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Paralympics
Great Britain enjoyed a successful day in Tokyo
ParalympicsGB put in more hard work.
And preparations continued behind the scenes.
Football
Patrick Bamford secured his maiden England call-up.
Receiving a call from Gareth Southgate is still an honour.
Scott McTominay underwent groin surgery.
Zlatan was on the comeback trail.
Barcelona’s new signing.
Wycombe loved the cup draw.
Jaden Brown answered the most pressing questions.
Aston Villa, Wolves and Chelsea unveiled their new third kit.
Cricket
Tributes were paid to former England captain Ted Dexter following his death.
Adil Rashid secured an IPL deal.
KP was on his bike.
Formula One
Championship leader Lewis Hamilton was ready to return to action.
As was fellow Brit Lando Norris.
And compatriot George Russell.
Charles Leclerc looked happy to be in Belgium.
Pierre Gasly paid tribute to Anthoine Hubert ahead of the two-year anniversary of his death after an F2 crash at the track.
McLaren turned the clock back.
Carlos Sainz celebrated International Dog Day.
MMA
Conor McGregor as modest as ever.
He continued to work hard.