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Sam Whitlock is a Sports News Writer at News-GB.org. He moved from local newspapers into digital sport. He focuses on rugby union, golf and boxing and is known for clear, deadline-driven reporting. He holds a degree in Journalism from the University of Gloucestershire and completed an NCTJ diploma. Now based in Gloucester, he plays amateur rugby and follows the fight game. “Clarity beats cleverness in breaking sport news.”

Mayo ends 75-year wait for All-Ireland Senior Football Championship title

27.07.2026 Sam Whitlock

Mayo beat 75-year-old ‘curse’ to become Gaelic football champions

Mayo ends a 75-year wait, winning the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship against Kerry at Croke Park. Celebrations erupt across Mayo and its global diaspo

English football leagues to trial new rule for goalkeeper tactical timeouts

27.07.2026 Sam Whitlock

Goalkeeper tactical timeouts: Trial for new rule proposed after Premier League, EFL, WSL and FA reach agreement

English football’s top leagues are preparing to trial new measures aimed at addressing goalkeeper tactical timeouts. The Premier League, EFL, FA, National Leagu

Anthony Joshua overcomes scare, Fury fight still on

26.07.2026 Sam Whitlock

Joshua emerges from Prenga fight with urgent questions while Fury is uninspiring

Anthony Joshua overcomes a double knockdown from Kristian Prenga to secure a second-round stoppage, keeping his highly anticipated fight with Tyson Fury on trac

Chiesa’s Outlook on New Management

26.07.2026 Sam Whitlock

Federico Chiesa hopes for ‘new chapter’ at Liverpool under Andoni Iraola

Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa looks forward to a “new chapter” under head coach Andoni Iraola, expressing frustration with the previous management.

Real Madrid pursue Diomande after Liverpool approach

26.07.2026 Sam Whitlock

Arsenal and Liverpool get new update after Diomande U-turn and £85.4m bid - London Evening Standard

Real Madrid are in talks with RB Leipzig for 19-year-old winger Yan Diomande, following Liverpool’s earlier approach. Leipzig values Diomande at €130m.

Nashville: Liverpool secure 4-2 victory over Sunderland in Iraola’s debut

26.07.2026 Sam Whitlock

Liverpool 4-2 Sunderland: Andoni Iraola makes winning start to life as Reds head coach

Liverpool, under new coach Andoni Iraola, secured a 4-2 victory over Sunderland in Nashville during their US tour opener, despite an early injury to Joe Gomez.