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Teen sensation Loughnane wins 2025 jockey title

19-year-old Billy Loughnane has been crowned the 2025 Annual Flat Jockey Champion after a record-breaking season with 207 wins. Discover his incredible rise from just six wins in 2022.

Iran Boycotts World Cup Draw in US Visa Protest

Iran will boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC after the US granted visas to only four delegation members, excluding the football federation president. FIFA is investigating.

US Prioritises Visas for Major Sporting Event Fans

The Trump administration orders embassies to expedite visas for 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics attendees while imposing new restrictions on H-1B applicants linked to online censorship. Read the latest.

Iran to attend World Cup draw after visa dispute

Iran's football federation reverses boycott decision for the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington. Head coach attends, but president's visa was denied. Read the full diplomatic and sporting clash.

Oisin Murphy gets 14-day whip ban at Newmarket

Three-time champion jockey Oisin Murphy has been handed a 14-day suspension and £1,000 fine for improper whip use during a dramatic finish at Newmarket, marking another setback in his comeback season.

Teen jockey Tommie Jakes dies aged 19

The horse racing community is in mourning after 19-year-old apprentice jockey Tommie Jakes died unexpectedly at his family home, leaving the sport devastated by the loss of a promising young talent.

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